Where is Duvel brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 5 September 2026 How we check
Duvel is genuinely imported from Belgium, at the same strength as at home.
Listed by Tesco when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
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In short
Duvel is the real thing on origin: the beer in UK shops is brewed at Breendonk-Dorp, Puurs-Sint-Amands in Belgium. It is also the same strength as at home, 8.5%. The brand belongs to Duvel Moortgat NV. The label says: "Country of origin: Belgium. 'Duvel Moortgat NV, Breendonk-Dorp 58, 2870 Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium'."
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.
Questions people ask
Where is Duvel brewed?
The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Breendonk-Dorp, Puurs-Sint-Amands in Belgium.
Is Duvel brewed in the UK?
No. The UK product is brewed in Belgium.
Is Duvel really Belgian?
Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in Belgium.
Who owns Duvel?
Duvel is owned by Duvel Moortgat NV, headquartered in Puurs-Sint-Amands, Belgium.
What strength is Duvel in the UK?
Duvel is 8.5% ABV in the UK. In Belgium it is 8.5%. A UK pint is 4.8 units.
Is Duvel weaker in the UK than in Belgium?
No. It is 8.5% in both the UK and Belgium.
See also
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 8.5% abv, Belgium origin, Duvel Moortgat Puurs-Sint-Amands address
- linkedin.com
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