Buy Carlsberg Online in NZ

Our Carlsberg range includes Carlsberg in 12 x 330ml bottles, Carlsberg in 6 x 440ml cans and Carlsberg Elephant in 6 x 330ml cans, as well as Carlsberg Elephant in a single 500ml can. Find more pale lagers in our lager range.

About Carlsberg

J.C. Jacobsen founded Carlsberg in Copenhagen in 1847 and named it after his son Carl. Carlsberg is a pilsner-style pale lager. Carlsberg Elephant is a fuller, maltier lager named after the Elephant Gate at the original Copenhagen brewery.

How to Enjoy Carlsberg

Serve Carlsberg cold in a tall glass. It goes with fish and chips, pizza, burgers and spicy food. The maltier Elephant suits roast pork, sausages or hearty stews.

Carlsberg FAQs

Where is Carlsberg from?

Carlsberg comes from Copenhagen, Denmark, where J.C. Jacobsen founded the brewery in 1847. It is named after his son Carl, and is now brewed under licence in many countries.

What style of beer is Carlsberg?

Carlsberg is a pale, pilsner-style lager, light gold in colour with a crisp malt base and mild hop bitterness. It is brewed with barley malt, hops, water and yeast.

What is the difference between Carlsberg and Carlsberg Elephant?

Carlsberg Elephant is a fuller-bodied lager with more malt sweetness than standard Carlsberg. It is named after the Elephant Gate at the Carlsberg brewery in Copenhagen. Check each product page for its details.