Where is Hobgoblin Ruby brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 6 September 2026 How we check
Hobgoblin Ruby is brewed in Britain and sold as British.
Listed by Asda when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
| Format | UK strength | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 4 x 568ml can | 4.5% | 2.6 units a can |
| 500ml bottle | 4.5% | 2.3 units a bottle |
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In short
Hobgoblin Ruby is brewed in Britain by Carlsberg Britvic and sold as what it is. The pack names Carlsberg Britvic, not the brewery; the site on record is Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, and the site is inferred. The brand belongs to Carlsberg Group, which also owns Banks's and Carlsberg in the UK. It is 4.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 to 2023 | Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company | Witney, Oxfordshire (Wychwood Brewery) | morningadvertiser.co.uk |
| 2023 to 2025 | Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company | Burton upon Trent and Wolverhampton | thegrocer.co.uk |
| 2025 to now | Carlsberg Britvic | Burton upon Trent | morningadvertiser.co.uk |
What changed
- 6 September 2026: verification level was partly verified, now verified (source)
- 6 September 2026: details by pack format was not established, now 4 x 568ml can: 4.5%; 500ml bottle: 4.5% (source)
- 6 September 2026: pack wording was not established, now "Brewed and canned by: Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd, Wolverhampton, WV1 4JT. Carlsberg Breweries, J.C. Jacobsens Gade 1, 1799 København V., Denmark. 'An award-winning, British ale.'" (source)
- 6 September 2026: UK strength was 5.0%, now 4.5% (source)
- 5 September 2026: verification notes were rewritten (source)
Questions people ask
Where is Hobgoblin Ruby 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 Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, and the site is inferred.
Is Hobgoblin Ruby brewed in the UK?
Yes. The pack names Carlsberg Britvic, not the brewery; the site on record is Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, and the site is inferred.
Who owns Hobgoblin Ruby?
Hobgoblin Ruby is owned by Carlsberg Group, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. In the UK the brand is handled by Carlsberg Britvic.
What strength is Hobgoblin Ruby in the UK?
Hobgoblin Ruby is 4.5% ABV in the UK. A UK pint is 2.6 units.
What does the Hobgoblin Ruby label say about where it is brewed?
The UK label text on record reads: "Brewed and canned by: Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd, Wolverhampton, WV1 4JT. Carlsberg Breweries, J.C. Jacobsens Gade 1, 1799 København V., Denmark. 'An award-winning, British ale.'".
Which beers are similar to Hobgoblin Ruby?
Beers with a similar story include Banks's Amber Bitter, Bass and Boddingtons Draught Bitter.
See also
Every beer sold as United Kingdom · What else is brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire · Every brand owned by Carlsberg Group
Sources
- Carlsberg Britvic (carlsbergbritvic.co.uk), 5 September 2026: Hobgoblin Ruby 5.0% ABV, brand origin United Kingdom
- The Morning Advertiser (morningadvertiser.co.uk), 13 September 2023: CMBC closed Wychwood Brewery, Witney, from November 2023
- The Grocer (thegrocer.co.uk): Jennings, Ringwood and Hobgoblin beers moved to Burton, Wolverhampton and elsewhere in the CMBC network
- Asda (asda.com), 6 September 2026: Hobgoblin Ruby Ale Beer Pint Cans 4 x 568ml: Alcohol By Volume 4.5; 'an award-winning, British ale'; 'Brewed and canned by: Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd, Wolverhampton, WV1 4JT. Carlsberg Breweries, J.C. Jacobsens Gade 1, 1799 København V., Denmark.'
- Asda (asda.com), 6 September 2026: Hobgoblin Ruby Beer 500ml: Alcohol By Volume 4.5; 'Produced by: Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Co. Ltd, Wolverhampton, WV1 4JT.'
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