Where is John Smith's Extra Smooth brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 5 September 2026 How we check
John Smith's Extra Smooth is brewed in Britain, at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, and sold as British.
Listed by Tesco when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
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In short
John Smith's Extra Smooth is a British beer brewed in Britain, at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, and the packaging does not pretend otherwise. The brand belongs to Heineken N.V., which also owns Amstel and Heineken in the UK. It is 3.6%. The label says: "Country of origin United Kingdom; brewed at the John Smith's Brewery in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire; brewed by Heineken UK Limited."
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1758 to now | John Smith's Brewery, Tadcaster (owned successively by Courage, Scottish Courage, Scottish & Newcastle and, since 2008, Heineken UK) | Tadcaster, North Yorkshire | morningadvertiser.co.uk |
Questions people ask
Where is John Smith's Extra Smooth brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire by Heineken UK.
Is John Smith's Extra Smooth brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.
Who owns John Smith's Extra Smooth?
John Smith's Extra Smooth is owned by Heineken N.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the UK the brand is handled by Heineken UK Limited.
What strength is John Smith's Extra Smooth in the UK?
John Smith's Extra Smooth is 3.6% ABV in the UK. A UK pint is 2.0 units.
What does the John Smith's Extra Smooth label say about where it is brewed?
The UK label text on record reads: "Country of origin United Kingdom; brewed at the John Smith's Brewery in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire; brewed by Heineken UK Limited".
Which beers are similar to John Smith's Extra Smooth?
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 Tadcaster, North Yorkshire · Every brand owned by Heineken N.V.
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 3.6% vol; brewed at the John Smith's Brewery in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire; brewed by Heineken UK Limited; country of origin United Kingdom
- Morning Advertiser (morningadvertiser.co.uk), 12 June 2026: Tadcaster John Smith's Brewery produces John Smith's Extra Smooth
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