Where is Krombacher Pils brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 5 September 2026 How we check
Krombacher Pils is genuinely imported from Germany, 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
Krombacher Pils is imported. The UK product is brewed at Kreuztal, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is also the same strength as at home, 4.8%. The brand belongs to Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG. The label says: "Country of origin: Germany. 'Brewed at: Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG, Hagener Str. 261, 57223 Kreuztal, Germany'."
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Questions people ask
Where is Krombacher Pils brewed?
The UK product is imported. It is brewed at Kreuztal, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
Is Krombacher Pils brewed in the UK?
No. The UK product is brewed in Germany.
Is Krombacher Pils really German?
Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in Germany.
Who owns Krombacher Pils?
Krombacher Pils is owned by Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Kreuztal-Krombach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What strength is Krombacher Pils in the UK?
Krombacher Pils is 4.8% ABV in the UK. In Germany it is 4.8%. A UK pint is 2.7 units.
Is Krombacher Pils weaker in the UK than in Germany?
No. It is 4.8% in both the UK and Germany.
See also
Sources
- Tesco (tesco.com), 5 September 2026: 4.8% abv, Germany origin, brewed at Kreuztal address
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