This is a list of articles and categories dealing with beer and breweries by region: the breweries and beers in various regions. Beer is the world's most widely consumed alcoholic drink,[1] and is the third-most popular drink overall, after water and tea.[2] It is thought by some to be the oldest fermented drink.[3][4][5][6] A brewery is a dedicated building for the making of beer, though beer can be made at home, and has been for much of beer's history. A company that makes beer is called either a brewery or a brewing company. The diversity of size in breweries is matched by the diversity of processes, degrees of automation, and kinds of beer produced in breweries. A brewery is typically divided into distinct sections, with each section reserved for one part of the brewing process.

List

Region Article Category Breweries Beer brands
Africa Beer in Africa Beer in Africa
Albania Beer in Albania
Angola Beer in Angola
Argentina Beer in Argentina Beer in Argentina
Armenia Beer in Armenia Beer in Armenia Breweries in Armenia Beer brands of Armenia
Asia Beer in Asia Beer in Asia
Australia Beer in Australia Beer in Australia Breweries in Australia Australian beer brands
Austria Beer in Austria Beer in Austria Breweries in Austria Beer brands of Austria
Azerbaijan Beer in Azerbaijan Beer in Azerbaijan
Belarus Beer in Belarus Beer in Belarus
Belgium Beer in Belgium Beer in Belgium Breweries of Belgium Belgian beer brands
Bolivia Beer in Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina Beer in Bosnia and Herzegovina Beer in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil Beer in Brazil Beer in Brazil
Bulgaria Beer in Bulgaria Beer in Bulgaria Breweries in Bulgaria Beer brands of Bulgaria
Cambodia Beer in Cambodia
Canada Beer in Canada Beer in Canada Breweries in Canada Canadian beer brands
Cape Verde Beer in Cape Verde
Caribbean Beer in the Caribbean Beer in the Caribbean
Central America Beer in Central America Beer in Central America
Chile Beer in Chile Beer in Chile
China Beer in China Beer in China Breweries in China Chinese beer brands
Colombia Beer in Colombia Beer in Colombia
Costa Rica Beer in Costa Rica Beer in Costa Rica
Croatia Beer in Croatia Beer in Croatia Breweries in Croatia Beer brands of Croatia
Cyprus Beer in Cyprus Beer in Cyprus
Czech Republic Beer in Czech Republic Beer in the Czech Republic Breweries in the Czech Republic Beer brands of the Czech Republic
Denmark Beer in Denmark Beer in Denmark Breweries in Denmark Beer brands of Denmark
Egypt Beer in Egypt Beer in Egypt
England Beer in England Beer in England Breweries in England Beer brands of England
Estonia Beer in Estonia Beer in Estonia Breweries in Estonia Beer brands of Estonia
Ethiopia Beer in Ethiopia Beer in Ethiopia
Europe Beer in Europe Breweries of Europe
Fiji Beer in Fiji Beer in Fiji Beer brands in Fiji
Finland Beer in Finland Beer in Finland Breweries in Finland Beer brands of Finland
France Beer in France Beer in France Breweries of France Beer brands of France
Germany Beer in Germany Beer in Germany Breweries in Germany Beer brands of Germany
Greece Beer in Greece Beer in Greece Breweries in Greece Beer brands of Greece
Hungary Beer in Hungary Beer in Hungary Breweries in Hungary Beer brands of Hungary
Iceland Beer in Iceland Beer in Iceland
India Beer in India Beer in India Indian beer brands
Indonesia Beer in Indonesia Beer in Indonesia
Iran Beer in Iran
Ireland Beer in Ireland Beer in Ireland Breweries in Ireland Beer brands of Ireland
Israel Beer in Israel Beer in Israel
Italy Beer in Italy Beer in Italy Breweries in Italy Beer brands of Italy
Japan Beer in Japan Beer in Japan Breweries in Japan Beer brands of Japan
Jordan Beer in Jordan Beer in Jordan
Kazakhstan Beer in Kazakhstan
Kenya Beer in Kenya Beer in Kenya
Korea Beer in Korea Beer in Korea
Latvia Beer in Latvia Breweries in Latvia Beer brands of Latvia
Lithuania Beer in Lithuania Beer in Lithuania Breweries in Lithuania Beer brands of Lithuania
Luxembourg Beer in Luxembourg Beer in Luxembourg Breweries in Luxembourg Beer brands of Luxembourg
Malaysia Beer in Malaysia Beer in Malaysia
Malta Beer in Malta
Middle East Beer in the Middle East
Mexico Beer in Mexico Beer in Mexico Breweries in Mexico
Montenegro Beer in Montenegro
Morocco Beer in Morocco
Myanmar Beer in Myanmar Beer in Myanmar
Nigeria Beer in Nigeria Breweries in Nigeria
Netherlands Beer in the Netherlands Beer in the Netherlands Breweries in the Netherlands Beer brands of Netherlands
New Zealand Beer in New Zealand Beer in New Zealand Breweries of New Zealand
North America Beer in North America
North Korea Beer in North Korea Beer in North Korea
Northern Ireland Beer in Northern Ireland Beer in Northern Ireland Breweries in Northern Ireland
Norway Beer in Norway Beer in Norway Breweries in Norway Beer brands of Norway
Oceania Beer in Oceania
Pakistan Beer in Pakistan
Palestine Beer in Palestine Beer in Palestine
Panama Beer in Panama Beer in Panama
Peru Beer in Peru
Philippines Beer in the Philippines Beer in the Philippines Breweries of the Philippines
Poland Beer in Poland Beer in Poland Breweries of Poland Beer brands of Poland
Portugal Beer in Portugal Beer in Portugal Breweries in Portugal Beer brands of Portugal
Romania Beer in Romania Beer in Romania Breweries in Romania Beer brands of Romania
Russia Beer in Russia Beer in Russia
Scotland Beer in Scotland Beer in Scotland Breweries in Scotland Beer brands of Scotland
Serbia Beer in Serbia Beer in Serbia Breweries of Serbia Beer brands of Serbia
Singapore Beer in Singapore Beer in Singapore
Slovakia Beer in Slovakia Beer in Slovakia Breweries in Slovakia Beer brands of Slovakia
Slovenia Beer in Slovenia Beer in Slovenia Breweries in Slovenia Beer brands of Slovenia
South Africa Beer in South Africa Beer in South Africa Breweries of South Africa
South America Beer in South America
South Korea Beer in South Korea Beer in South Korea
Spain Beer in Spain Breweries in Spain Beer brands of Spain
Sri Lanka Beer in Sri Lanka Beer in Sri Lanka
Suriname Beer in Suriname
Sweden Beer in Sweden Beer in Sweden Breweries in Sweden Beer brands of Sweden
Switzerland Beer in Switzerland Beer in Switzerland Breweries in Switzerland Beer brands of Switzerland
Syria Beer in Syria
Taiwan Beer in Taiwan Beer in Taiwan
Tanzania Beer in Tanzania Beer in Tanzania
Thailand Beer in Thailand Beer in Thailand
Tibet Beer in Tibet
Turkey Beer in Turkey Beer in Turkey
Ukraine Beer in Ukraine Beer in Ukraine Breweries in Ukraine Beer brands of Ukraine
United Kingdom Beer in the United Kingdom Beer in the United Kingdom Breweries in the United Kingdom Beer brands of the United Kingdom
United States Beer in the United States Beer in the United States Breweries in the United States American beer brands
Venezuela Beer in Venezuela Beer in Venezuela
Vietnam Beer in Vietnam Beer in Vietnam
Wales Beer in Wales Beer in Wales Breweries in Wales

Africa

Main article: Beer in Africa

Botswana

Cape Verde

Main article: Beer in Cape Verde

Egypt

Main article: Beer in Egypt

Ethiopia

Main article: Beer in Ethiopia

Kenya

Main article: Beer in Kenya

Morocco

Main article: Beer in Morocco

Nigeria

Main article: List of beers and breweries in Nigeria

South Africa

Main article: Beer in South Africa

Tanzania

Main article: Beer in Tanzania

Asia

Main article: Beer in Asia

Armenia

Main article: Beer in Armenia

Beer has been brewed by Armenians since ancient times. One of the first confirmed written evidences of ancient beer production is Xenophon's reference to "wine made from barley" in one of the ancient Armenia villages, as described in his 5th century B.C. work Anabasis: "There were stores within of wheat and barley and vegetables, and wine made from barley in great big bowls; the grains of barley malt lay floating in the drink up to the lip of the vessel, and reeds lay in them, some longer, some shorter, without joints; when you were thirsty you must take one of these into your mouth, and suck. The drink without admixture of water was very strong, and of a delicious flavour to certain palates, but the taste must be acquired."

Currently there are six local brewing companies throughout the country producing a variety of beer types:

In addition to brewing factories, the country is also home to 8 microbreweries/brewpubs, that produce and serve draught/unfiltered beer in Armenia.

China

Main article: Beer in China

Hong Kong

Main article: Beer in Hong Kong

Taiwan

Main article: Beer in Taiwan

India

Main article: Beer in India

Indonesia

Main article: Beer in Indonesia

Israel

Main article: Beer in Israel

Japan

Main article: Beer in Japan

Malaysia

Main article: Beer in Malaysia

Myanmar

Main article: Beer in Myanmar

The dominant brewery in Myanmar, with an approximately 80% share of the market, is Myanmar Brewery, which is 45% owned by Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited. Myanmar Brewery's beers include Myanmar Beer, Double Strong Beer, Andaman Gold (Red) and Andaman Gold (Blue). In 2015 Myanmar Brewery entered into a joint venture with Kirin Brewery to produce and distribute its beers in the country. In 2013 the Carlsberg Group signed an agreement with Myanmar Golden Star, establishing Myanmar Carlsberg Company Ltd. Myanmar Carlsberg Company opened a $75 million brewery in May 2015 which now produces Carlsberg and Turborg locally, together with a new beer, Yoma. In July 2015 Heineken International opened a $60 million brewery in Yangon, in a joint venture with a local company, Alliance Brewery Company. The brewery produces Tiger, Heineken, ABC stout and a new rice beer, Regal Seven.

North Korea

Main article: Beer in North Korea

North Korea has at least ten major breweries and many microbreweries that supply a wide range of beer products.[10][11][12] The top brand is the light lager Taedonggang which is internationally known for its quality.[13]

The country's problems with goods distribution and power output has forced North Korean brewers to innovate. To minimize distribution, many restaurants and hotels maintain their own microbreweries. Because unreliable power supply makes it difficult to refrigerate beer, North Koreans have developed their own steam beer, an originally American beer style brewed in higher than normal temperatures, that is widely available.[12]

Although the Korean liquor soju is preferred,[14] beer comes second when it comes to consumption.[15] Since the 1980s, beer has been within reach of ordinary North Koreans,[16] though it is still rationed. Tourists, on the other hand, enjoy inexpensive beer without such limitations.[17]

Philippines

Main article: Beer in the Philippines

Singapore

Main article: Beer in Singapore

South Korea

Main article: Beer in South Korea

Sri Lanka

Main article: Beer in Sri Lanka

Syria

Main article: Beer in Syria

Thailand

Main article: Beer in Thailand

Turkey

Main article: Beer in Turkey

Vietnam

Main article: Beer in Vietnam

Europe

Europe's largest single brewery and single malting facility in terms of installed capacity currently are the Obolon CJSC's production facility in Kyiv, Ukraine, and malting facility in Chemerivtsi, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine, respectively[18]

Albania

The best known beer in Albania is Birra Tirana. Also well-known beer brands are Birra Korça, Birra Kaon, Birra Puka and Birra Stela.

Austria

Main article: Beer in Austria

Belgium

Main article: Beer in Belgium

Croatia

Main article: Beer in Croatia

Czech Republic

Main article: Beer in Czech Republic

Denmark

Main article: Beer in Denmark

France

Main article: Beer in France

Germany

Main article: Beer in Germany

Greece

Main article: Beer in Greece

Hungary

Main article: Beer in Hungary

Iceland

Main article: Beer in Iceland

Ireland

Main article: Beer in Ireland

Italy

Main article: Beer in Italy

Latvia

Beer is a historic traditions in Latvia and is known to have been made before the Northern Crusades in the 13th century. Today, the most popular brand in Latvia is Aldaris (based in Riga).

Lithuania

Main article: Beer in Lithuania

This Baltic state has a major beer scene in the northern part of the country, centred around the towns of Pasvalys, Pakruojis, Kupiškis and Biržai. The farmhouse brews of the region are highly distinctive, using local ingredients and techniques from pre-Soviet times.

The biggest commercial breweries are located in towns Utena (Utenos alus'), Panevėžys (Kalnapilis), Klaipėda (Švyturys), Kaunas (Ragutis) and Vilnius (Tauras).

North Macedonia

The best-known beer in North Macedonia is Skopsko. There are also Silver Moon, Zlaten Dab, Bitolsko, Gorsko etc.

Netherlands

Main article: Beer in the Netherlands

Norway

Main article: Beer in Norway

In addition to the major breweries that mostly brew pilsner beer, there are a number of microbreweries brewing a variety of other types of beer.

Poland

Main article: Beer in Poland

Portugal

Main article: Beer in Portugal

Romania

Main article: Beer in Romania

Russia

Main article: Beer in Russia

Serbia

Main article: Beer in Serbia

Slovakia

The most famous brands in Slovakia are Šariš, Smädný mních (Thirsty Monk) and Zlatý Bažant (Golden pheasant).

There are 15 breweries in Slovakia:

Spain

Some known Spanish beers are Mahou-San Miguel (known as Mahou before the acquisition by San Miguel company), Estrella Damm, Alhambra, Estrella Galicia, Estrella Levante, Cruzcampo, Reina, Dorada and La Zaragozana (Ambar).

Sweden

Main article: Beer in Sweden

United Kingdom

Main article: Beer in the United Kingdom

Main article: Beer in England
Main article: List of breweries in England

Main article: Beer in Northern Ireland

Main article: Beer in Scotland
Main article: List of breweries in Scotland

Main article: Beer in Wales

North America

Canada

Main article: Beer in Canada

Mexico

Main article: Beer in Mexico

Beer in Mexico has a long history. Mesoamerican cultures knew of fermented alcoholic drinks, including a corn beer. Only two corporations, Grupo Modelo (owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev) and FEMSA (owned by Heineken International) control the majority of the Mexican beer market. Beer is a major export for the country, with most going to the United States, but is available in over 150 countries in the world.

United States

Main articles: Beer in the United States and List of breweries in the United States

See also: List of Great American Beer Festival medalists

Oceania

Australia

Main articles: Beer in Australia and List of breweries in Australia

Cook Islands

Main article: Beer in Cook Islands

Fiji

Main article: Beer in Fiji

New Caledonia

Main article: Beer in New Caledonia

New Zealand

Main article: Beer in New Zealand

Papua New Guinea

Main article: Beer in Papua New Guinea

Samoa

Main article: Beer in Samoa

Solomon Islands

Main article: Beer in Solomon Islands

Tahiti

Main article: Beer in Tahiti

Vanuatu

Main article: Beer in Vanuatu

South America

Argentina

The predominant brewery in Argentina is AB InBev with a 65% of the market, with brands such as Quilmes, Brahma, Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois. The second largest brewery is Compañía de las Cervecerías Unidas with a 33% share, which produces Heineken, Schneider, Imperial and Isenbeck. The best selling brands are Brahma, Quilmes, Schneider and Imperial.[19]

Brazil

Main article: Beer in Brazil

Colombia

See also: Beer in Colombia

With almost 90% of the Colombia market, Bavaria is the most popular Colombian beer.

Peru

The consumption per capita in Peru is 22 liters per year.

Three local producers are: Sab Miller, with the local brands: Cusqueña, Cristal, Pilsen, Arequipeña and the Honduran but local-made Barena; AmBev, with the Brazilian, but also local made, Brahma; Ajeper, with the all new Franca. This is a Peruvian company.

Also, there is a selection of imported beers such as Erdinger and Flensburger from Germany, Strong Suffolk and Abbot from the UK, Corona from Mexico, Heineken from the Netherlands, Sapporo from Japan, Stella Artois (the Belgian brand, but made in Argentina), Quilmes also from Argentina, etc.

There are also small local producers of standard beer and many producers of the ancient beer named Chicha, normally made of a local corn named Jora in the traditional "Chicherías".

Venezuela

Main article: Beer in Venezuela

Beer consumption per capita

Main article: List of countries by beer consumption per capita
Beer consumption per capita by country (2009). Measurements are shown in litres.

See also

References

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  7. ^ Kilikia-The Leader Of The Armenian Beer Market
  8. ^ Hayasy Group
  9. ^ "A new beer factory in Dilijan". 1 News. 2 May 2017.
  10. ^ Tudor, Daniel; Pearson, James (2015). North Korea Confidential: Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors. North Clarendon: Tuttle Publishing. p. 65. ISBN 978-1-4629-1512-5.
  11. ^ Fish, Eric (16 August 2016). "Does North Korea Make the Best Beer in Asia?". Asia Society. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  12. ^ a b Steadman, Ian (29 April 2013). "'Kim Jong-Ale': North Korea's surprising microbrewery culture explored". WIRED UK. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  13. ^ Herskovitz, Jon (10 March 2008). "Brewing beer, Communist style, in North Korea". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  14. ^ Lankov 2007, p. 101.
  15. ^ Lankov 2007, p. 100.
  16. ^ Cumings, Bruce (2011). North Korea: Another Country. New York: New Press. p. 196. ISBN 978-1-59558-739-8.
  17. ^ Hokkanen, Jouni (2013). Pohjois-Korea: Siperiasta itään [North Korea: East of Siberia] (in Finnish). Helsinki: Johnny Kniga. p. 133. ISBN 978-951-0-39946-0.
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  19. ^ [1] Cerveza argentina: cómo quedó el negocio después del pico de la pandemia] - Carlos Toppazzini, América 24, 9 August 2021

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