Carlsberg Danish Pilsner vs Heineken Original 5%: where is each one brewed?
Carlsberg Danish Pilsner is sold as Danish; Heineken Original 5% is sold as Dutch. Carlsberg Danish Pilsner is brewed at Northampton, Northamptonshire. Heineken Original 5% has a split supply, part imported and part brewed in Britain. On strength, Carlsberg Danish Pilsner is 3.4% in the UK and Heineken Original 5% is 5.0%. Carlsberg Danish Pilsner is 1.2 percentage points weaker here than the version sold at home.
| Carlsberg Danish Pilsner | Heineken Original 5% | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold as a beer from | Denmark | Netherlands |
| Brewed for the UK in | Northampton, Northamptonshire | Manchester |
| Brand owner | Carlsberg Group | Heineken N.V. |
| UK strength | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Strength at home | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Difference | 1.2 percentage points weaker here | None |
| Verification | Verified | Verified |
The two pages in full
Carlsberg Danish Pilsner
Northampton · 3.4% · sold as Danish
Brewed here Verified
Heineken Original 5%
Mixed supply · 5.0% · sold as Dutch
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.