Where is Super Bock brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 21 September 2026 How we check
Super Bock is imported from Portugal, but the UK version is weaker: 4.7% against 5.2% at home.
Listed by Tesco when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
| Format | UK strength | Units | At home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330ml bottle | 4.7% | 1.6 units a bottle | 5.2% |
| 660ml bottle | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | 5.2% |
| 30L keg | 4.7% | 2.7 units a pint | 5.2% |
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What we have not confirmed
The Portuguese origin and the brewery are confirmed by the Tesco label, and Tesco is the only supermarket we have found listing it. The UK strength of 4.7% comes from two specialist UK retailers, Water Into Beer and Beerhunter, which list the 330ml bottle at 4.7% with Portugal as the country of origin. That makes the UK beer 0.5 points weaker than Super Bock Original at home (5.2%), and CAMRA's report 'Beer in the UK' (July 2026, edited by Tim Webb) names Super Bock among imports weakened for the UK.
What we have not confirmed: neither specialist retailer copies the producer details from the pack, we do not know who imports it, and we have not seen a strength for the 660ml bottle. LWC lists a 30L keg at 4.7% from Portugal, but that is draught and does not tell us the bottle's strength.
If you have a can or bottle to hand, the producer's name and address in the small print would settle it.
In short
Super Bock is imported. The UK product is brewed at Leca do Balio, Matosinhos in Portugal. It is, however, a weaker version: 4.7% here against 5.2% at home. The brand belongs to Super Bock Group (Super Bock Bebidas S.A.). The label says: "Country of origin: Portugal. Brewer: Super Bock Bebidas S.A., Leca do Balio, Portugal."
Formats on record
Every pack format read so far says the same thing. This is what each one says, so you can check the one in your hand against it.
| Format | Supply |
|---|---|
| 330ml bottle | Imported |
| 660ml bottle | Imported |
| 30L keg | Imported |
Questions people ask
Where is Super Bock brewed?
The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Leca do Balio, Matosinhos in Portugal.
Is Super Bock brewed in the UK?
No. The UK product is brewed in Portugal.
Is Super Bock really Portuguese?
Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in Portugal.
Who owns Super Bock?
Super Bock is owned by Super Bock Group (Super Bock Bebidas S.A.), headquartered in Leca do Balio, Matosinhos, Portugal.
What strength is Super Bock in the UK?
Super Bock is 4.7% ABV in the UK. In Portugal it is 5.2%. A UK pint is 2.7 units.
Is Super Bock weaker in the UK than in Portugal?
Yes. The UK version is 4.7% against 5.2% in Portugal, 0.5 percentage points weaker.
See also
Side by side with Sagres.
Last checked 21 September 2026. How we check.
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: Country of origin Portugal, brewer Super Bock Bebidas S.A. Leca do Balio
- Super Bock (superbock.pt), 5 September 2026: home-market strength of 5.2% for Super Bock Original
- LWC Drinks (catalog.lwc.co.uk), 9 September 2026: 30L keg, read on 9 September 2026: 4.7%; country of origin Portugal; producer field James Clay & Sons.
- Water Into Beer (waterintobeer.co.uk), 21 September 2026: UK retailer listing 'Super Bock 4.7% (330ml bottle)': 4.7%; country of origin Portugal
- Beerhunter (beerhunter.co.uk), 21 September 2026: UK retailer listing 'Super Bock Portuguese Lager 330ml Bottles - 4.7% ABV', sold in 8 and 12 packs: 4.7%; country of origin Portugal
Spotted an error?Tell us what the pack says and we will check it. mark@pretendpint.com