Budweiser vs Corona Extra: where is each one brewed?
Budweiser is sold as American; Corona Extra is sold as Mexican. Budweiser is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire. Corona Extra is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales. On strength they match: both are 4.5% in the UK. Budweiser is 0.5 percentage points weaker here than the version sold at home. Both are brewed in Britain and sold under branding from somewhere else.
| Budweiser | Corona Extra | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold as a beer from | United States | Mexico |
| Brewed for the UK in | Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire | Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales |
| Brand owner | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Grupo Modelo; US rights held separately by Constellation Brands) |
| UK strength | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Strength at home | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Difference | 0.5 percentage points weaker here | None |
| Last checked | 5 September 2026 | 5 September 2026 |
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Budweiser
Magor · 4.5% · sold as American
Brewed here
Corona Extra
Magor · 4.5% · sold as Mexican
Brewed here
More pairs: all the beer comparisons.