Where is Birra Moretti L'Autentica brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 9 September 2026 How we check
Birra Moretti L'Autentica is sold as a beer from Italy. It is brewed in Britain, at Manchester.
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Listed by Tesco and Morrisons when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
| Format | UK strength | Units | At home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660ml bottle | 4.6% | 3.0 units a bottle | 4.6% |
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In short
On the shelf, Birra Moretti L'Autentica presents as Italian: Italian name, the 'baffo' moustachioed man in a hat, 1859 Udine founding story, Italian-language pack cues. The UK supply comes out of Manchester, brewed by Heineken UK. It is the same strength here as at home: 4.6%. The brand belongs to Heineken N.V. (Heineken Italia S.p.A.), which also owns Birra Ichnusa and Birra Messina in the UK. On the recipe: Heineken's own UK Birra Moretti site states 'Original Italian recipe, now brewed in the UK'.
This page is about the packs sold in supermarkets. Draught in pubs can come from a different brewery, and this page does not cover it unless a format table says so.
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 | Label text |
|---|---|---|
| 660ml bottle | Brewed in Britain | Country of origin: United Kingdom. Brewed by: Heineken UK Limited, 3-4 Broadway Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9JZ. |
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 to now | Heineken group (Heineken acquired Birra Moretti from Fratelli Moretti/Interbrew in 1996); UK production at Manchester under Heineken UK | Manchester | beerguild.co.uk |
Questions people ask
Where is Birra Moretti L'Autentica brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Manchester by Heineken UK.
Is Birra Moretti L'Autentica brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Manchester.
Is Birra Moretti L'Autentica really Italian?
The branding is Italian, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK at Manchester.
Who owns Birra Moretti L'Autentica?
Birra Moretti L'Autentica is owned by Heineken N.V. (Heineken Italia S.p.A.), headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the UK the brand is handled by Heineken UK Limited.
What strength is Birra Moretti L'Autentica in the UK?
Birra Moretti L'Autentica is 4.6% ABV in the UK. In Italy it is 4.6%. A UK pint is 2.6 units.
Is Birra Moretti L'Autentica weaker in the UK than in Italy?
No. It is 4.6% in both the UK and Italy.
See also
Side by side with Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
Every beer sold as Italy · What else is brewed at Manchester · Every brand owned by Heineken N.V.
Sources
- Birra Moretti UK (Heineken) (cms.birramoretti.com), 5 September 2026: Brand site footer: 'Original Italian recipe, now brewed in the UK'; L'Autentica 4.6% ABV
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 4.6% vol, brewed by Heineken UK Limited, country of origin United Kingdom
- British Guild of Beer Writers (beerguild.co.uk), 1 January 2025: Birra Moretti is brewed at the Manchester brewery
- BBC (bbc.co.uk)
- petebrown.net
- Heineken UK (heineken.co.uk)
- protzonbeer.co.uk
- Morrisons (groceries.morrisons.com), 9 September 2026: 660ml bottle, read on 9 September 2026: 4.6%; Country Of Origin United Kingdom; 'Brewed by: Heineken UK Limited'.
- Bestway (bestwaywholesale.co.uk), 9 September 2026: 660ml bottle, read on 9 September 2026: 4.6%; Country of Origin United Kingdom; 'Brewed by: Heineken UK Limited, 3-4 Broadway Park, Edinburgh, EH12 9JZ.'
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