Where is Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 8 September 2026 How we check
Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli is sold as a beer from Italy. It is brewed in Britain by Carlsberg Britvic; the pack names the company, not the brewery.
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In short
Everything about the packaging of Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli says Italy: Italian brand name, 1877 Valganna founding story, Italian-language pack cues, sold as 'Premium Italian Lager'. Since 2025 it has been brewed in Britain by Carlsberg Britvic; before that Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company made it. The pack names Carlsberg Britvic, not the brewery; the site on record is Northampton, Northamptonshire, and the site is inferred. In Italy the same beer is 5.0%. Here it is 4.8%, which is 0.2 percentage points weaker. The brand belongs to Carlsberg Group (Carlsberg Italia). On the recipe: Pack copy leans on the 1877 Valganna founding and says the beer is 'still brewed based on that traditional Italian recipe'.
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.
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 to 2025 | Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company | Northampton | carlsbergbritvic.co.uk |
| 2025 to now | Carlsberg Britvic | Northampton | tesco.com |
What changed
- 8 September 2026: home-market strength was "4.8", now "5.0" (source)
Questions people ask
Where is Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed in Britain by Carlsberg Britvic. The pack names Carlsberg Britvic, not the brewery; the site on record is Northampton, Northamptonshire, and the site is inferred.
Is Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli brewed in the UK?
Yes. The pack names Carlsberg Britvic, not the brewery; the site on record is Northampton, Northamptonshire, and the site is inferred.
Is Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli really Italian?
The branding is Italian, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK. The pack names Carlsberg Britvic, not the brewery; the site on record is Northampton, Northamptonshire, and the site is inferred.
Who owns Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli?
Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli is owned by Carlsberg Group (Carlsberg Italia), headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the UK the brand is handled by Carlsberg Britvic.
What strength is Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli in the UK?
Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli is 4.8% ABV in the UK. In Italy it is 5.0%. A UK pint is 2.7 units.
Is Birrificio Angelo Poretti 4 Luppoli weaker in the UK than in Italy?
Yes. The UK version is 4.8% against 5.0% in Italy, 0.2 percentage points weaker.
See also
Every beer sold as Italy · What else is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire · Every brand owned by Carlsberg Group
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 10x440ml cans: country of origin United Kingdom, 4.8% ABV, 'Brewed and canned in the U.K.'
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 12x330ml bottles: country of origin United Kingdom, 4.8% ABV, 'Brewed and bottled in the U.K.'
- Ocado (ocado.com), 5 September 2026: country of origin United Kingdom, 4.8% ABV, Carlsberg Marston's Wolverhampton address
- Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (carlsbergmarstons.co.uk), 5 September 2026: 4.8% ABV, brand origin Italy
- sensationaldrinks.com
- petebrown.net
- carlsberggroup.com
- Birrificio Angelo Poretti (Carlsberg Italia) (birrificioangeloporetti.it), 8 September 2026: Brewer's own Italian product page for '4 luppoli l'originale con 4° luppolo coltivato in Italia': '5.0% VOL'.
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