What to buy at Sainsbury's, and what to check first
9 of the beers on this site have a Sainsbury's product page on record, read for the producer address and the strength on the pack. 2 are imported from the country on the label, 1 is British and says so and 5 are sold as foreign and brewed in Britain. The most searched-for names in the last group are Madrí Excepcional 0.0%, Cruzcampo Sevilla, Staropramen Premium Czech Lager and San Miguel Especial.
Read this first. A product page on record means the listing existed on the date shown; it does not mean the beer is in stock today. Prices are not recorded here, because they change weekly and differ by store and by pack: the link on each entry goes to Sainsbury's's own page, which shows the price on the day. Nothing on this page is chosen on taste, and no beer pays to appear. How to read the can itself.
Imported from the country on the label 2
The beer sold in Britain is brewed where the branding says. Where the version sold at home is stronger, the line under the card says so.
- Guinness DraughtImported from Ireland · 4.1% · sold as IrishVerified
Brewed at St James's Gate, Dublin in Ireland. 4.1% here, against 4.2% at home.
- Weihenstephaner Hefe WeissbierImported from Germany · 5.4% · sold as GermanGenuine import Verified
Brewed at Freising, Bavaria in Germany. 5.4% here, the same as at home.
Sainsbury's product page, 5 September 2026
British, brewed in Britain, and says so 1
A British brand, brewed here and sold as British, whoever owns it.
- KorevSt Austell · 4.8% · sold as BritishHonest British Verified
British, brewed at St Austell, Cornwall. 4.8% here.
Sainsbury's product page, 5 September 2026
Split supply: check the can 1
Some packs are imported and some are brewed here. The producer address on the pack says which one you are holding.
- Mahou Cinco EstrellasMixed supply · 4.8% · sold as SpanishVerified
Some packs imported, some brewed here, 4.8% here. The pack says which.
Sainsbury's product page, 5 September 2026
Sold as foreign, brewed in Britain 5
The branding points at another country and the beer is brewed in Britain. Where the rules find enough beers that are what they say, there is a page of what to drink instead.
- Madrí Excepcional 0.0%Tadcaster · 0.0% · sold as SpanishBrewed here Verified
Brewed at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, 0.0% here.
Sainsbury's product page, 6 September 2026 · What to drink instead
- Cruzcampo SevillaManchester · 4.4% · sold as SpanishBrewed here Verified
Brewed at Manchester, 4.4% here.
Sainsbury's product page, 6 September 2026 · What to drink instead
- Staropramen Premium Czech LagerBurton upon Trent · 5.0% · sold as CzechBrewed here Verified
Brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, 5.0% here.
Sainsbury's product page, 4 September 2026 · What to drink instead
- San Miguel EspecialMagor · 5.0% · sold as SpanishBrewed here Verified
Brewed at Magor, Monmouthshire, South Wales and Samlesbury, Lancashire, 5.0% here.
Sainsbury's product page, 5 September 2026 · What to drink instead
- Coors LagerBurton upon Trent · 3.4% · sold as AmericanBrewed here Verified
Brewed at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire and Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, 3.4% here.
Sainsbury's product page, 4 September 2026 · What to drink instead
Other supermarkets: Tesco · Ocado · Morrisons · Asda. What to look for on any shelf · The full list of what to buy instead
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