Who owns Kronenbourg 1664?
Kronenbourg 1664 is owned by Carlsberg (Denmark, CPH: CARL-B), which has owned the brand since 28 April 2008.[1] Kronenbourg 1664 was founded in 1664 in Strasbourg and was independent until 2008.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Carlsberg A/S reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1664–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇰 Denmark, Copenhagen
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France, Strasbourg
- Founded
- 1664
- Category
- Beverages › Beer › Lager
- Parent ticker
- CPH: CARL-B
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Kronenbourg 1664
Kronenbourg has brewed in Strasbourg since 1664, and its 1664 lager is the largest beer brand in France. Carlsberg acquired the business from Scottish & Newcastle in 2008 when that company was broken up between Carlsberg and Heineken. The two buyers divided the assets between them rather than one taking the whole company.
Ownership timeline of Kronenbourg 1664
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Kronenbourg 1664?
The parent company of Kronenbourg 1664 is Carlsberg, a publicly listed company headquartered in Denmark.
Is Kronenbourg 1664 French or Danish?
Kronenbourg 1664 originated in France in 1664, but it is owned today by Carlsberg, which is headquartered in Denmark. So Kronenbourg 1664 is a French-origin brand under Danish ownership.
Since when has Carlsberg owned Kronenbourg 1664?
Carlsberg has owned Kronenbourg 1664 since 28 April 2008.
Who owned Kronenbourg 1664 before Carlsberg?
Kronenbourg 1664 was an independent company from its founding in 1664 in Strasbourg until Carlsberg acquired it in 2008.
Is Kronenbourg 1664 still owned by Carlsberg?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Kronenbourg 1664 is still owned by Carlsberg. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Carlsberg A/S Annual Report 2025 — Carlsberg A/S, Annual report, published 5 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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