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.
| Region | Article | Category | Breweries | Beer brands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | |||||
| Albania | |||||
| Angola | |||||
| Argentina | Beer in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Breweries in Armenia | Beer brands of Armenia | |||
| Asia | |||||
| Australia | Breweries in Australia | Australian beer brands | |||
| Austria | Breweries in Austria | Beer brands of Austria | |||
| Azerbaijan | |||||
| Belarus | |||||
| Belgium | Breweries of Belgium | Belgian beer brands | |||
| Bolivia | |||||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Beer in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Brazil | |||||
| Bulgaria | Breweries in Bulgaria | ||||
| Cambodia | |||||
| Canada | Breweries in Canada | Canadian beer brands | |||
| Cape Verde | |||||
| Caribbean | |||||
| Central America | Beer in Central America | ||||
| Chile | |||||
| China | Breweries in China | Chinese beer brands | |||
| Colombia | |||||
| Costa Rica | |||||
| Croatia | Breweries in Croatia | Beer brands of Croatia | |||
| Cyprus | |||||
| Czech Republic | Breweries in the Czech Republic | Beer brands of the Czech Republic | |||
| Denmark | Breweries in Denmark | Beer brands of Denmark | |||
| Egypt | |||||
| England | Breweries in England | Beer brands of England | |||
| Estonia | Beer brands of Estonia | ||||
| Ethiopia | |||||
| Europe | Breweries of Europe | ||||
| Fiji | Beer brands in Fiji | ||||
| Finland | Breweries in Finland | Beer brands of Finland | |||
| France | Breweries of France | Beer brands of France | |||
| Germany | Breweries in Germany | ||||
| Greece | Breweries in Greece | Beer brands of Greece | |||
| Hungary | Breweries in Hungary | Beer brands of Hungary | |||
| Iceland | |||||
| India | Indian beer brands | ||||
| Indonesia | |||||
| Iran | |||||
| Ireland | Beer brands of Ireland | ||||
| Israel | |||||
| Italy | Breweries in Italy | Beer brands of Italy | |||
| Japan | Breweries in Japan | ||||
| Jordan | Beer in Jordan | ||||
| Kazakhstan | |||||
| Kenya | Beer in Kenya | ||||
| Korea | |||||
| Latvia | Breweries in Latvia | Beer brands of Latvia | |||
| Lithuania | Beer in Lithuania | Beer in Lithuania | Breweries in Lithuania | Beer brands of Lithuania | |
| Luxembourg | Breweries in Luxembourg | Beer brands of Luxembourg | |||
| Malaysia | Beer in Malaysia | ||||
| Malta | |||||
| Middle East | |||||
| Mexico | Breweries in Mexico | ||||
| Montenegro | |||||
| Morocco | |||||
| Myanmar | |||||
| Nigeria | |||||
| Netherlands | Breweries in the Netherlands | Beer brands of Netherlands | |||
| New Zealand | Breweries of New Zealand | ||||
| North America | |||||
| North Korea | |||||
| Northern Ireland | Breweries in Northern Ireland | ||||
| Norway | Breweries in Norway | ||||
| Oceania | |||||
| Pakistan | |||||
| Palestine | |||||
| Panama | |||||
| Peru | |||||
| Philippines | |||||
| Poland | Breweries of Poland | ||||
| Portugal | Breweries in Portugal | Beer brands of Portugal | |||
| Romania | Breweries in Romania | Beer brands of Romania | |||
| Russia | |||||
| Scotland | Breweries in Scotland | Beer brands of Scotland | |||
| Serbia | Breweries of Serbia | Beer brands of Serbia | |||
| Singapore | |||||
| Slovakia | Breweries in Slovakia | Beer brands of Slovakia | |||
| Slovenia | Breweries in Slovenia | Beer brands of Slovenia | |||
| South Africa | Breweries of South Africa | ||||
| South America | |||||
| South Korea | |||||
| Spain | Breweries in Spain | Beer brands of Spain | |||
| Sri Lanka | |||||
| Suriname | |||||
| Sweden | Breweries in Sweden | Beer brands of Sweden | |||
| Switzerland | Beer in Switzerland | Breweries in Switzerland | Beer brands of Switzerland | ||
| Syria | |||||
| Taiwan | |||||
| Tanzania | Beer in Tanzania | ||||
| Thailand | |||||
| Tibet | |||||
| Turkey | |||||
| Ukraine | Breweries in Ukraine | Beer brands of Ukraine | |||
| United Kingdom | Beer in the United Kingdom | Breweries in the United Kingdom | Beer brands of the United Kingdom | ||
| United States | Breweries in the United States | American beer brands | |||
| Venezuela | |||||
| Vietnam | Beer in Vietnam | ||||
| Wales | Breweries in Wales |
See main article: Beer in Africa.
See main article: Beer in Cape Verde.
See main article: Beer in Egypt.
See main article: Beer in Ethiopia.
See main article: Beer in Kenya.
See main article: Beer in Morocco.
See main article: List of beers and breweries in Nigeria.
See main article: Beer in South Africa.
See main article: Beer in Tanzania.
See main article: Beer in Asia.
See 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.
See main article: Beer in China.
See main article: Beer in Hong Kong.
See main article: Beer in Taiwan.
See main article: Beer in India.
See main article: Beer in Indonesia.
See main article: Beer in Israel.
See main article: Beer in Japan.
See main article: Beer in Malaysia.
See 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.
See 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, beer comes second when it comes to consumption. Since the 1980s, beer has been within reach of ordinary North Koreans,[14] though it is still rationed. Tourists, on the other hand, enjoy inexpensive beer without such limitations.[15]
See main article: Beer in the Philippines.
See main article: Beer in Singapore.
See main article: Beer in South Korea.
See main article: Beer in Sri Lanka.
See main article: Beer in Syria.
See main article: Beer in Thailand.
See main article: Beer in Turkey.
See main article: Beer in Vietnam.
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[16]
The best known beer in Albania is Birra Tirana. Also well-known beer brands are Birra Korça, Birra Kaon, Birra Puka and Birra Stela.
See main article: Beer in Austria.
See main article: Beer in Belgium.
See main article: Beer in Croatia.
See main article: Beer in Czech Republic.
See main article: Beer in Denmark.
See main article: Beer in Finland.
See main article: Beer in France.
See main article: Beer in Germany.
See main article: Beer in Greece.
See main article: Beer in Hungary.
See main article: Beer in Iceland.
See main article: Beer in Ireland.
See main article: Beer in Italy.
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).
See 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).
The best-known beer in North Macedonia is Skopsko. There are also Silver Moon, Zlaten Dab, Bitolsko, Gorsko etc.
See main article: Beer in the Netherlands.
See 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.
See main article: Beer in Poland.
See main article: Beer in Portugal.
See main article: Beer in Romania.
See main article: Beer in Russia.
See main article: Beer in Serbia.
The most famous brands in Slovakia are Šariš, Smädný mních (Thirsty Monk) and Zlatý Bažant (Golden pheasant).
There are 15 breweries in Slovakia:
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).
See main article: Beer in Sweden.
See main article: Beer in the United Kingdom.
See main article: Beer in England.
See main article: List of breweries in England.
See main article: Beer in Northern Ireland.
See main article: Beer in Scotland.
See main article: List of breweries in Scotland.
See main article: Beer in Wales.
See main article: Beer in Canada.
See 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.
See main article: Beer in the United States and List of breweries in the United States.
See also: List of Great American Beer Festival medalists.
See main article: Beer in Australia and List of breweries in Australia.
See main article: Beer in Fiji.
See main article: Beer in New Zealand.
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.[17]
See main article: Beer in Brazil.
See also: Beer in Colombia. With almost 90% of the Colombia market, Bavaria is the most popular Colombian beer.
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".
See main article: Beer in Venezuela.
See main article: List of countries by beer consumption per capita.