Where is Boddingtons Draught Bitter brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 5 September 2026 How we check
Boddingtons Draught Bitter is brewed in Britain and sold as British.
Listed by Morrisons when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
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In short
Boddingtons Draught Bitter is brewed in Britain by AB InBev UK Limited and sold as what it is. The pack names AB InBev UK Limited, not the brewery; its plants are Samlesbury, Lancashire and Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales, and the site is inferred. The brand belongs to Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, which also owns Bass and Bud Light in the UK. It is 3.4%. That puts it a tenth of a percent under the 3.5% threshold at which UK alcohol duty drops sharply. The label says: "Country of Origin: United Kingdom. Manufacturer: AB InBev UK Limited, EC4A 1EN."
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 to now | Interbrew / InBev / AB InBev UK (brand owner) | Strangeways then Samlesbury and Magor | en.wikipedia.org |
| 2005 to 2012 | Hydes Brewery (cask, under contract) | Moss Side, Manchester | en.wikipedia.org |
| 2025 to now | JW Lees (cask, under licence) | Middleton Junction, Manchester | en.wikipedia.org |
What changed
- 5 September 2026: verification level was partly verified, now verified (source)
Questions people ask
Where is Boddingtons Draught Bitter brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed in Britain by AB InBev UK Limited. The pack names AB InBev UK Limited, not the brewery; its plants are Samlesbury, Lancashire and Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales, and the site is inferred.
Is Boddingtons Draught Bitter brewed in the UK?
Yes. The pack names AB InBev UK Limited, not the brewery; its plants are Samlesbury, Lancashire and Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales, and the site is inferred.
Who owns Boddingtons Draught Bitter?
Boddingtons Draught Bitter is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. In the UK the brand is handled by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I.
What strength is Boddingtons Draught Bitter in the UK?
Boddingtons Draught Bitter is 3.4% ABV in the UK. A UK pint is 1.9 units.
What does the Boddingtons Draught Bitter label say about where it is brewed?
The UK label text on record reads: "Country of Origin: United Kingdom. Manufacturer: AB InBev UK Limited, EC4A 1EN."
Which beers are similar to Boddingtons Draught Bitter?
Beers with a similar story include Banks's Amber Bitter, Bass and Carling Original Lager.
See also
Every beer sold as United Kingdom · What else is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire · Every brand owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Sources
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