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Where is Erdinger Weissbier brewed?

Genuine import Verified Last checked 5 September 2026

Erdinger Weissbier is genuinely imported from Germany, at the same strength as at home.

Listed by Tesco and Morrisons when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.

5.3%
UK
5.3%
Germany
The UK version matches the strength sold in Germany.

Every beer on the shelf by strength

Brewed for the UK in
Imported from Germany
Imported
Sold as a beer from
Germany
Bavarian brand, German pack language, Reinheitsgebot and Erding heritage cues
Brewed in (country)
Germany
Brand owner
Erdinger Weissbräu (Werner Brombach GmbH)
HQ: Erding, Bavaria, Germany
UK strength
5.3%
Strength at home (Germany)
5.3%
Carlsberg Britvic lists Erdinger Weissbier at 5.3% ABV in the UK, matching the German original. No strength cut.
What the UK label says
“Manufacturer Address Erdinger Weissbrau Werner Brombach GmbH, Lange Zeile 1+3, D-85435 Erding, Germany.”
Source: www.tesco.com
More about the brand: rights, style, when it was created, where it is brewed at home
UK rights held by
Carlsberg Britvic (UK distribution) (as importer and distributor)
Style
Wheat Beer (Hefeweizen)
Brand created
1886, Germany
Brewed at home in
Erding, Bavaria, Germany (Erdinger Weissbräu)

In short

Erdinger Weissbier is the real thing on origin: the beer in UK shops is brewed at Erding, Bavaria in Germany. It is also the same strength as at home, 5.3%. The brand belongs to Erdinger Weissbräu (Werner Brombach GmbH). In the UK it is imported and distributed by Carlsberg Britvic. The label says: "Manufacturer Address Erdinger Weissbrau Werner Brombach GmbH, Lange Zeile 1+3, D-85435 Erding, Germany."

Who has brewed it here

YearsBrewerSiteSource
? to 2020Marston's plc (UK distribution)n/a (imported)carlsbergbritvic.co.uk
2020 to 2025Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (UK distribution)n/a (imported)carlsbergbritvic.co.uk
2025 to nowCarlsberg Britvic (UK distribution)n/a (imported)carlsbergbritvic.co.uk

What changed

Questions people ask

Where is Erdinger Weissbier brewed?

The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Erding, Bavaria in Germany.

Is Erdinger Weissbier brewed in the UK?

No. The UK product is brewed in Germany.

Is Erdinger Weissbier really German?

Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in Germany.

Who owns Erdinger Weissbier?

Erdinger Weissbier is owned by Erdinger Weissbräu (Werner Brombach GmbH), headquartered in Erding, Bavaria, Germany. In the UK the brand is handled by Carlsberg Britvic as importer and distributor.

What strength is Erdinger Weissbier in the UK?

Erdinger Weissbier is 5.3% ABV in the UK. In Germany it is 5.3%.

Is Erdinger Weissbier weaker in the UK than in Germany?

No. It is 5.3% in both the UK and Germany.

See also

Bavaria Premium
Origin not established · 5.0% · sold as German
Unverified
Beck's
Magor · 4.0% · sold as German
Brewed here Verified
Beck's Blue
Imported from Germany · 0.05% · sold as German
Genuine import Verified
Bitburger Premium Pils
Imported from Germany · 4.8% · sold as German
Verified
Franziskaner Hefe-Weissbier
Imported from Germany · 5.0% · sold as German
Genuine import Verified
Holsten Pils
Northampton · 5.0% · sold as German
Brewed here Verified

Every beer sold as Germany

Sources

  1. Carlsberg Britvic (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 5 September 2026: Erdinger Weissbier 5.3%, Dunkel 5.3%, Alkoholfrei 0.5% listed with brand origin Germany
  2. Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 22 May 2020: Erdinger listed among Marston's licensed and distributed brands brought into the joint venture
  3. second research pass (petebrown.net): cited by second research pass
  4. second research pass (tesco.com): cited by second research pass
  5. second research pass (groceries.morrisons.com): cited by second research pass
  6. second research pass (erdinger.de): cited by second research pass
  7. Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: UK pack: 5.3% vol and the Erding, Germany brewer addressRead in a parallel verification pass; the retailer pages could not be fetched from this machine.

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