Where is Kingfisher Premium Lager brewed?
Kingfisher Premium Lager is sold as a beer from India. It is brewed in Britain, at Hartlepool, County Durham.
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In short
Kingfisher Premium Lager is sold in Britain as a beer from India. The cues are Indian brand, 'India's No.1 premium lager' strapline, sold almost entirely through Indian restaurants. The beer in UK shops is brewed at Hartlepool, County Durham by Camerons Brewery Ltd. The UK version is 4.5%; the strength in India is not established. The brand belongs to United Breweries Limited (majority owned by Heineken N.V.). On the recipe: Kingfisher's UK licensee has claimed the UK beer follows the Indian recipe.
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? to 2013 | Shepherd Neame | Faversham, Kent | sltn.co.uk |
| Dates not established | Camerons Brewery | Hartlepool | tesco.com |
| 2013 to now | Heineken UK | Site not named in the announcement | just-drinks.com |
What changed
- 6 September 2026: verification level was partly verified, now verified (source)
- 6 September 2026: pack wording was "'Brewed in Britain'. Label carries Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd, Kingfisher House, 380C New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent ME20 6RZ and Camerons Brewery Ltd, Hartlepool TS24 7QS. 'Kingfisher is a brand of United Breweries Ltd, brewed under licence by Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd'", now "Kingfisher is a brand of United Breweries Ltd, brewed under licence by Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd. Brewed by: Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd, Kingfisher House, 380C New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6RZ, UK. Camerons Brewery Ltd, Hartlepool, TS24 7QS, UK." (source)
Questions people ask
Where is Kingfisher Premium Lager brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Hartlepool, County Durham by Camerons Brewery Ltd.
Is Kingfisher Premium Lager brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Hartlepool, County Durham.
Is Kingfisher Premium Lager really Indian?
The branding is Indian, but the beer sold in Britain is brewed in the UK at Hartlepool, County Durham.
Who owns Kingfisher Premium Lager?
Kingfisher Premium Lager is owned by United Breweries Limited (majority owned by Heineken N.V.), headquartered in Bengaluru, India; parent Heineken N.V., Amsterdam. In the UK the brand is handled by Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd under licence.
What strength is Kingfisher Premium Lager in the UK?
Kingfisher Premium Lager is 4.5% ABV in the UK.
What does the Kingfisher Premium Lager label say about where it is brewed?
The UK label text on record reads: "Kingfisher is a brand of United Breweries Ltd, brewed under licence by Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd. Brewed by: Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd, Kingfisher House, 380C New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6RZ, UK. Camerons Brewery Ltd, Hartlepool, TS24 7QS, UK."
See also
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 4.5% abv, 'Brewed in Britain', Camerons Brewery Hartlepool and Kingfisher Beer Europe Aylesford on the label, brewed under licence
- Scottish Licensed Trade News (sltn.co.uk), 2 May 2013: Kingfisher UK brewing moved to Heineken from October 2013; previously brewed by Shepherd Neame in Kent
- Just Drinks (just-drinks.com), 2013: Kingfisher switched to Heineken for UK brewing
- Kingfisher Beer Europe (kingfisherbeer.co.uk), 5 September 2026: Kingfisher Beer Europe Limited is the UK registered entity
- verification pass (kingfisherworld.com): Fetch failed: SSL certificate hostname mismatch on kingfisherworld.com (with and without www).
- verification pass (unitedbreweries.com): The page appears to be an age verification gate for United Breweries Limited and does not contain product specifications or alcohol content details.
- second research pass (standard.co.uk): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (groceries.morrisons.com): cited by second research pass
- second research pass (kingfisherdrinks.com): cited by second research pass
- Asda (asda.com), 6 September 2026: Kingfisher Premium Lager Beer 650ml: Alcohol By Volume 4.5; 'Kingfisher is a brand of United Breweries Ltd, brewed under licence by Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd'; 'Brewed by: Kingfisher Beer Europe Ltd, Kingfisher House, 380C New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6RZ, UK. Camerons Brewery Ltd, Hartlepool, TS24 7QS, UK.'
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