Lucky Buddha Beer, the Asian-brewed lager known for its iconic Laughing Buddha-shaped bottle, is making its Tesco debut, across 450 stores and online.
Over the past 12 months, the brand has delivered 103% volume growth and is now poured in around 350 on-trade outlets through LWC’s wholesale channel alone. This underlines the scale and recognition the brand has built ahead of its move into national grocery.
Brewed and bottled in China using malted barley, Qingdao hops, rice flakes and water from the Thousand Island lake, Lucky Buddha is a 4.8% ABV lager with a crisp profile and subtle notes of honey and malt. It is suitable for vegan drinkers.
“This listing marks a major step forward for Lucky Buddha,” said Lee Williams, beer and cider category manager at LWC Drinks. “The brand has spent a decade building a strong reputation in the on‑trade, underpinned by consistent quality, clear provenance, and growing distribution. The launch into Tesco gives Lucky Buddha national grocery scale for the first time.
“The beer itself is an easy‑drinking, well‑balanced lager that has earned its place in bars and restaurants, while the distinctive bottle helps it stand out and be remembered.
“Together, that combination of liquid quality, authenticity and shelf presence gives Tesco customers something genuinely different and gives the brand a strong platform to grow in grocery.”
