Carlsberg Danish Pilsner vs Heineken Original 5%: where is each one brewed?
Carlsberg Danish Pilsner is sold as Danish; Heineken Original 5% is sold as Dutch. Carlsberg Danish Pilsner is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire. Heineken Original 5% has a split supply, part imported and part brewed in Britain. On strength, Carlsberg Danish Pilsner is 3.4% in the UK and Heineken Original 5% is 5.0%. Carlsberg Danish Pilsner is 1.2 percentage points weaker here than the version sold at home.
| Carlsberg Danish Pilsner | Heineken Original 5% | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold as a beer from | Denmark | Netherlands |
| Brewed for the UK in | Northampton, Northamptonshire | Manchester |
| Brand owner | Carlsberg Group | Heineken N.V. |
| UK strength | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Strength at home | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Difference | 1.2 percentage points weaker here | None |
| Last checked | 5 September 2026 | 6 September 2026 |
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Carlsberg Danish Pilsner
Northampton · 3.4% · sold as Danish
Brewed here
Heineken Original 5%
Mixed supply · 5.0% · sold as Dutch
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