In 1847 J.C. Jacobsen founded Carlsberg. Twenty-one years later he exports for the first time, to Edinburgh, Scotland. Since pioneering modern lager 150 years ago, Carlsberg has had a global vision. Carlsberg is European premium import beer, enjoyed in over 150 countries by worldly, sociable people looking to experience new things. It is the fastest growing international premium beer in the world. It is brewed in Copenhagen, Denmark.