Where is Warsteiner Premium Verum brewed?
Warsteiner Premium Verum is genuinely imported from Germany, at the same strength as at home.
Partly verified
At least one of those three claims rests on a secondary source or an inference, a disagreement between sources is still open, or a split supply has a format that has not been read.
UK origin and strength verified from the Asda 660ml listing, which prints Country of Origin Germany and 4.8%. The German strength was taken from an earlier research pass and has not been independently re-read. The owner rests on the brand name and is not separately sourced. Current UK distributor unknown: Warsteiner is not on Carlsberg Britvic's current list. The Asda title is 'Premium Beer', not 'Premium Verum'.
The small print on the base of a current can or bottle, giving the producer name and address, would settle this.
In short
Warsteiner Premium Verum is the real thing on origin: the beer in UK shops is brewed at Warstein in Germany. It is also the same strength as at home, 4.8%. The brand belongs to Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer KG. The label says: "Country of Origin: Germany. 'Naturally Brewed According to the German Purity Law. Quality from Germany.'."
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? to 2020 | Marston's plc (UK distribution) | n/a (imported) | carlsbergbritvic.co.uk |
| 2020 to now | Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (UK distribution; current status unclear) | n/a (imported) | carlsbergbritvic.co.uk |
What changed
Questions people ask
Where is Warsteiner Premium Verum brewed?
The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Warstein in Germany.
Is Warsteiner Premium Verum brewed in the UK?
No. The UK product is brewed in Germany.
Is Warsteiner Premium Verum really German?
Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in Germany.
Who owns Warsteiner Premium Verum?
Warsteiner Premium Verum is owned by Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Cramer KG, headquartered in Warstein, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What strength is Warsteiner Premium Verum in the UK?
Warsteiner Premium Verum is 4.8% ABV in the UK. In Germany it is 4.8%.
Is Warsteiner Premium Verum weaker in the UK than in Germany?
No. It is 4.8% in both the UK and Germany.
See also
Sources
- Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 22 May 2020: Warsteiner named among Marston's licensed and distributed brands entering the joint venture
- Carlsberg Britvic (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 5 September 2026: Warsteiner not present in the current Carlsberg Britvic beer product listing
- second research pass (petebrown.net): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (tesco.com): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (ocado.com): cited by second research pass
- Asda (asda.com), 5 September 2026: 'Warsteiner Premium Beer 0,66l', 660ml: alcohol by volume 4.8; Country of Origin Germany; features 'Naturally Brewed According to the German Purity Law. Quality from Germany.' No manufacturer or importer address field.
- Warsteiner (warsteiner.de), 5 September 2026: Brewer's German product page for Premium Pilsener carries no alcohol content, so the home-market strength could not be read from it.