Where is Corona Extra brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 5 September 2026 How we check
Corona Extra is sold as a beer from Mexico. It is brewed in Britain, at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales.
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In short
Corona Extra is sold in Britain as a beer from Mexico. The cues are 'Cerveza Mas Fina', Mexican crest on the bottle, lime serve, beach advertising. The UK supply comes out of Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales, brewed by AB InBev UK Limited. It is the same strength here as at home: 4.5%. Ownership of the brand is split by territory: Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Grupo Modelo; US rights held separately by Constellation Brands). On the recipe: AB InBev said in 2019 that Magor would use the same brewing method and the yeast strain used in Mexico. The label says: "Country of Origin: United Kingdom. Manufacturer: AB InBev UK Limited, EC4A 1EN, brewed under licence from Cerveceria Modelo, S. de R.L. de C.V."
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What to buy instead of Corona Extra
Corona Extra is sold as Mexican and brewed in Britain, at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales, at 4.5%.
| 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, 0.5 percentage points stronger than Corona Extra. | 5.0% |
| Peroni Nastro AzzurroThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Rome, Padua and Bari in Italy. 5.1% here, 0.6 percentage points stronger than Corona Extra. | 5.1% |
| Heineken SilverThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed in the Netherlands. 4.0% here, 0.5 percentage points weaker than Corona Extra. | 4.0% |
| Pilsner UrquellThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Plzen in the Czech Republic. 4.4% here, 0.1 percentage points weaker than Corona Extra. | 4.4% |
| Tsingtao Premium LagerThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Qingdao, Shandong in China. 4.7% here, 0.2 percentage points stronger than Corona Extra. | 4.7% |
| Bitburger Premium PilsThe same style, genuinely imported from elsewhere | Brewed at Bitburg in Germany. 4.8% here, 0.3 percentage points stronger than Corona Extra. | 4.8% |
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Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? to 2019 | Imported from Mexico | Mexico | e-malt.com |
| 2019 to now | AB InBev UK Limited | Magor, South Wales | e-malt.com |
Questions people ask
Where is Corona Extra brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales by AB InBev UK Limited.
Is Corona Extra brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales.
Is Corona Extra really Mexican?
The branding is Mexican, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales.
Who owns Corona Extra?
Corona Extra is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Grupo Modelo; US rights held separately by Constellation Brands), headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. In the UK the brand is handled by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I under licence.
What strength is Corona Extra in the UK?
Corona Extra is 4.5% ABV in the UK. In Mexico it is 4.5%. A UK pint is 2.6 units.
Is Corona Extra weaker in the UK than in Mexico?
No. It is 4.5% in both the UK and Mexico.
See also
Side by side with Modelo Especial, Sol, Bud Light, Budweiser and Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
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Sources
- E-malt (trade newswire) (e-malt.com), 4 November 2019: AB InBev confirms Corona is now brewed in the UK at Magor, using the same method and yeast strain as Mexico
- AB InBev (ab-inbev.com): Corona is among the brands made at Magor
- Morrisons (groceries.morrisons.com), 5 September 2026: cans: 4.5% ABV, country of origin United Kingdom, brewed under licence from Cerveceria Modelo
- Morrisons (groceries.morrisons.com), 5 September 2026: bottles: 4.5% ABV, country of origin United Kingdom, AB InBev UK Limited
- The Scottish Sun (thescottishsun.co.uk)
- Morning Advertiser (morningadvertiser.co.uk)
- petebrown.net
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