Where is Carlsberg Expørt brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 5 September 2026 How we check
Carlsberg Expørt is sold as a beer from Denmark. It is brewed in Britain by Carlsberg Britvic; the pack names the company, not the brewery.
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In short
Carlsberg Expørt is sold in Britain as a beer from Denmark. The cues are Danish brand, Danish 'ø' stylisation in 'Expørt', Copenhagen heritage cues. 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. The UK version is 4.8%; the strength in Denmark is not established. The brand belongs to Carlsberg Group, which also owns Banks's and Grimbergen in the UK. On the recipe: Marketed as brewed to a Danish recipe with Danish yeast but made by UK brewers. The label says: "Country of origin: United Kingdom. Product description: 'crafted by our UK master brewers using a unique Danish recipe and yeast'."
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What to buy instead of Carlsberg Expørt
Carlsberg Expørt is sold as Danish and brewed in Britain, at Northampton, Northamptonshire, at 4.8%.
| Beer | Why it is on the list | Strength here |
|---|---|---|
| Budweiser Budvar OriginalThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Ceske Budejovice in the Czech Republic. 5.0% here, 0.2 percentage points stronger than Carlsberg Expørt. | 5.0% |
| Pilsner UrquellThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Plzen in the Czech Republic. 4.4% here, 0.4 percentage points weaker than Carlsberg Expørt. | 4.4% |
| Bitburger Premium PilsThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Bitburg in Germany. 4.8% here, the same strength as Carlsberg Expørt. | 4.8% |
| Krombacher PilsThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Kreuztal, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. 4.8% here, the same strength as Carlsberg Expørt. | 4.8% |
| Warsteiner Premium VerumThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Warstein in Germany. 4.8% here, the same strength as Carlsberg Expørt. | 4.8% |
| Spaten Munchner HellThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Munich in Germany. 5.2% here, 0.4 percentage points stronger than Carlsberg Expørt. | 5.2% |
Chosen by rule, not by taste, and no beer pays to appear: how the list is made.
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 | carlsbergbritvic.co.uk |
What changed
- 5 September 2026: verification level was partly verified, now verified (source)
Questions people ask
Where is Carlsberg Expørt 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 Carlsberg Expørt 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 Carlsberg Expørt really Danish?
The branding is Danish, 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 Carlsberg Expørt?
Carlsberg Expørt is owned by Carlsberg Group, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the UK the brand is handled by Carlsberg Britvic.
What strength is Carlsberg Expørt in the UK?
Carlsberg Expørt is 4.8% ABV in the UK. A UK pint is 2.7 units.
What does the Carlsberg Expørt label say about where it is brewed?
The UK label text on record reads: "Country of origin: United Kingdom. Product description: 'crafted by our UK master brewers using a unique Danish recipe and yeast'."
See also
Every beer sold as Denmark · What else is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire · Every brand owned by Carlsberg Group
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: country of origin United Kingdom, 4.8% ABV, 'crafted by our UK master brewers using a unique Danish recipe and yeast'
- Carlsberg Britvic (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 5 September 2026: Carlsberg Expørt listed at 4.8% ABV, brand origin Denmark
- carlsbergmarstons.co.uk
- petebrown.net
- Tesco (tesco.com)
- Tesco (tesco.com)
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