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Corona Extra vs Peroni Nastro Azzurro: where is each one brewed?

Corona Extra is sold as Mexican; Peroni Nastro Azzurro is sold as Italian. Corona Extra is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales. Peroni Nastro Azzurro is imported from Rome, Padua and Bari in Italy. On strength, Corona Extra is 4.5% in the UK and Peroni Nastro Azzurro is 5.1%.

  Corona Extra Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Sold as a beer from Mexico Italy
Brewed for the UK in Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales Rome, Padua and Bari, Italy
Brand owner Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Grupo Modelo; US rights held separately by Constellation Brands) Asahi Group Holdings
UK strength 4.5% 5.1%
Strength at home 4.5% 5.1%
Difference None None
Last checked 5 September 2026 11 September 2026

The two pages in full

Corona Extra
Magor · 4.5% · sold as Mexican
Brewed here
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Imported from Italy · 5.1% · sold as Italian
Genuine import

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