Gull Beer in the UK (Egils Gull Lager)

Egils Gull is Iceland's best known lager. UK stock is rare, so search specialists.

Updated Oct 27, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

We could not verify a regular UK stockist. Try craft shops that import Nordic beer. A bottle shop may order it. Duty free in Iceland is the surest source.

Professional insight

Beer buyers treat imported pale lager as a freshness product. Age matters more than price for Gull.

Ask how long the stock has sat in the UK.
Cans protect Gull from light better than bottles.
Check whether it is Gull, Gull Lite or 0%.
Pale lager stored warm tastes stale and papery.

Check the label

Brand reads Egils Gull, brewed by Ölgerðin in Iceland.
Strength stated, about 5% ABV for the standard lager.
Lite or 0% version named if that is what you want.
Best before date printed on the can or bottle base.
UK importer name and address on a back sticker.
Can or bottle size in ml matches the listing.

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Egils Gull at a glance

Style: Pale lager; Made with pilsner malt and Icelandic water.
Brewery founded: 1913; Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, Reykjavik.
Award: World's Best Standard Lager 2011; World Beer Awards.

Types

Gull versions you may see
Version	What it is
Egils Gull	Standard pale lager, about 5% ABV
Egils Gull Lite	Lighter, lower alcohol, sold as gluten free
Egils Gull 0%	Alcohol free version in cans

Safe use

Storage

Keep cans cool and out of sunlight.
Store bottles upright in a dark cupboard.
Drink well before the best before date.
Chill only what you plan to drink soon.

Common questions

Is Gull the same as Einstök?: No. Einstök is a separate Icelandic brand. It is easier to find in UK bars.
Can I bring Gull home from Iceland?: Yes, within UK personal allowance rules for alcohol. Check current limits before you fly.
Is there an alcohol free Gull?: Yes. Egils Gull 0% is sold in cans, mainly in Iceland.