Budweiser vs Corona Extra: where is each one brewed?
Budweiser is sold as American; Corona Extra is sold as Mexican. Budweiser is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire. Corona Extra is brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales. On strength they match: both are 4.5% in the UK. Budweiser is 0.5 percentage points weaker here than the version sold at home. Both are brewed in Britain and sold under branding from somewhere else.
| Budweiser | Corona Extra | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold as a beer from | United States | Mexico |
| Brewed for the UK in | Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire | Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales |
| Brand owner | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Grupo Modelo; US rights held separately by Constellation Brands) |
| UK strength | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Strength at home | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Difference | 0.5 percentage points weaker here | None |
| Verification | Verified | Verified |
The two pages in full
Budweiser
Magor · 4.5% · sold as American
Brewed here Verified
Corona Extra
Magor · 4.5% · sold as Mexican
Brewed here Verified
Every figure here is taken from the two beers' own pages, where each one carries its source and the date it was checked. This compares the cans and bottles sold in supermarkets. Draught in pubs can come from a different brewery, and this site has not established where it is brewed. More pairs: all the beer comparisons.