Beer and breweries by region

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.

A glass of beer


List

RegionArticleCategoryList
AfricaBeer in AfricaBeer in Africa
AlbaniaBeer in Albania
AngolaBeer in Angola
ArgentinaBeer in Argentina
ArmeniaBeer in ArmeniaBeer in ArmeniaList of breweries in Armenia
AsiaBeer in AsiaBeer in Asia
AustraliaBeer in AustraliaBeer in AustraliaList of breweries in Australia
AustriaBeer in AustriaBeer in Austria
AzerbaijanBeer in AzerbaijanBeer in Azerbaijan
BelarusBeer in BelarusBeer in BelarusList of major beers in Belarus
BelgiumBeer in BelgiumBeer in BelgiumList of Belgian beer
BoliviaBeer in Bolivia
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBeer in Bosnia and Herzegovina
BrazilBeer in BrazilBeer in Brazil
BulgariaBeer in BulgariaBeer in Bulgaria
CambodiaBeer in Cambodia
CanadaBeer in CanadaBeer in CanadaList of breweries in Canada
Cape VerdeBeer in Cape Verde
CaribbeanBeer in the CaribbeanBeer in the CaribbeanList of beers and breweries in the Caribbean
Central AmericaBeer in Central America
ChileBeer in ChileBeer in Chile
ChinaBeer in ChinaBeer in ChinaList of major Chinese beers
ColombiaBeer in ColombiaBeer in ColombiaList of Colombian beers
Costa RicaBeer in Costa RicaBeer in Costa RicaList of Costa Rican beers
CroatiaBeer in CroatiaBeer in Croatia
Czech RepublicBeer in Czech RepublicBeer in the Czech Republic
DenmarkBeer in DenmarkBeer in DenmarkList of breweries in Denmark
EgyptBeer in EgyptBeer in Egypt
EnglandBeer in EnglandBeer in EnglandList of breweries in England
EritreaBreweries in Eritrea
EstoniaBeer in EstoniaBeer in Estonia
EthiopiaBeer in EthiopiaBeer in Ethiopia
EuropeBeer in Europe
FijiBeer in FijiBeer in Fiji
FinlandBeer in FinlandBeer in FinlandList of breweries in Finland
FranceBeer in FranceBeer in France
GermanyBeer in GermanyBeer in GermanyList of brewing companies in Germany, German beer brands and breweries
GreeceBeer in GreeceBeer in Greece
Hong KongBeer in Hong KongBeer in Hong Kong
HungaryBeer in HungaryBeer in HungaryList of breweries in Hungary
IcelandBeer in IcelandBeer in IcelandList of beer brands in Iceland
IndiaBeer in IndiaBeer in IndiaList of beer brands and breweries in India
IndonesiaBeer in IndonesiaBeer in Indonesia
IranBeer in Iran
IrelandBeer in IrelandBeer in IrelandList of breweries in Ireland
IsraelBeer in IsraelBeer in Israel
ItalyBeer in ItalyBeer in Italy
JapanBeer in JapanBeer in Japan
JordanBeer in Jordan
KazakhstanBeer in Kazakhstan
KenyaBeer in Kenya
KoreaBeer in KoreaBeer in Korea
LatviaBeer in Latvia
LebanonBeer in Lebanon
LithuaniaBeer in LithuaniaBeer in Lithuania
LuxembourgBeer in LuxembourgBeer in Luxembourg
MalaysiaBeer in Malaysia
MaltaBeer in Malta
Middle EastBeer in the Middle East
MexicoBeer in MexicoBeer in Mexico
MontenegroBeer in Montenegro
MoroccoBeer in Morocco
MyanmarBeer in MyanmarBeer in Myanmar
NigeriaBeer in Nigeria
NetherlandsBeer in the NetherlandsBeer in the NetherlandsList of Dutch breweries
New ZealandBeer in New ZealandBeer in New ZealandList of breweries in New Zealand
North AmericaBeer in North America
North KoreaBeer in North KoreaBeer in North Korea
Northern IrelandBeer in Northern IrelandBeer in Northern IrelandList of Northern Ireland breweries
NorwayBeer in NorwayBeer in NorwayList of major breweries and beer brands in Norway
OceaniaBeer in Oceania
PakistanBeer in Pakistan
State of PalestineBeer in the State of Palestine
PanamaBeer in PanamaBeer in PanamaList of beer brands in Panama
PeruBeer in Peru
PhilippinesBeer in the PhilippinesBeer in the Philippines
PolandBeer in PolandBeer in PolandList of beer brands and varieties in Poland
PortugalBeer in PortugalBeer in PortugalList of breweries in Portugal
QuebecBeer in QuebecBeer in CanadaList of breweries in Quebec
RomaniaBeer in RomaniaBeer in Romania
RussiaBeer in RussiaBeer in RussiaList of breweries and beers in Russia
ScotlandBeer in ScotlandBeer in ScotlandList of breweries in Scotland
SerbiaBeer in SerbiaBeer in SerbiaList of breweries and beers in Serbia
SingaporeBeer in SingaporeBeer in Singapore
SlovakiaBeer in SlovakiaBeer in Slovakia
SloveniaBeer in SloveniaBeer in Slovenia
South AfricaBeer in South AfricaBeer in South AfricaList of microbreweries in South Africa
South AmericaBeer in South America
South KoreaBeer in South KoreaBeer in South Korea
SpainBeer in Spain
Sri LankaBeer in Sri LankaBeer in Sri Lanka
SurinameBeer in Suriname
SwedenBeer in SwedenBeer in Sweden
SwitzerlandBeer in Switzerland
SyriaBeer in SyriaBeer in Syria
TaiwanBeer in TaiwanBeer in Taiwan
TanzaniaBeer in Tanzania
TasmaniaBeer in TasmaniaBeer in AustraliaList of Tasmanian breweries
ThailandBeer in ThailandBeer in ThailandList of breweries in Thailand
TibetBeer in TibetBeer in China
TurkeyBeer in TurkeyBeer in TurkeyList of beer brands in Turkey
UkraineBeer in UkraineBeer in UkraineList of major breweries and beer brands in Ukraine
United KingdomBeer in the United KingdomBeer in the United Kingdom
United StatesBeer in the United StatesBeer in the United StatesList of breweries in the United States
VenezuelaBeer in VenezuelaBeer in Venezuela
VietnamBeer in Vietnam
WalesBeer in WalesBeer in WalesList of Welsh breweries

Africa

Cape Verde

Egypt

Ethiopia

Kenya

Morocco

Nigeria

South Africa

Tanzania

Asia

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:

  • Beer of Yerevan Brewery[7] in Yerevan: around 15 types of beer are served by the brewery, mainly under the brand Kilikia (named after a historic Armenian kingdom at the Mediterranean coast) as well as some other brands.
  • Gyumri Beer Brewery in Gyumri: the company produces a variety of lager beer under 3 brands: Gyumri, Aleksandrapol and Ararat.
  • Kotayk Brewery in Abovyan: a variety of lager beer under the brand Kotayk (named after the Armenian Kotayk Province), as well as Erebuni and Urartu.
  • Lihnitis Sevan Brewery in Sevan: the company produces the Kellers beer.
  • Hayasy Group in Voskevaz village, Aragatsotn Province: currently producing under the brand Hayasy.[8]
  • Dilijan Brewery in Dilijan: producing under the brand Dilijan.[9]

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

China

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Israel

Japan

Malaysia

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

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

Singapore

South Korea

Sri Lanka

Syria

Taiwan

Thailand

Turkey

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

Belgium

Croatia

Denmark

France

Germany

Greece

Iceland

Ireland

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

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).

Macedonia

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

Netherlands

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

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

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

There are 15 breweries in Slovakia:

Pivovar Bytča brewery
  • Pivovar Bytča (K. K. Company) - Martiner, Popper, Palatín
  • Pivovar Corgoň (Heineken Slovensko a.s.) - Corgoň, Maurus, Stup
  • Pivovar a sladovňa Gemer a.s. (Heineken Slovensko a.s.) - Gemer, Zuzana
  • Pivovar Horden (Esperia a.s.) - Horden
  • Pivovar Hurbanovo (Heineken Slovensko a.s.) - Zlatý Bažant, Heineken
  • Pivovar Ilava (K. K. Company) - Richtár, Vartáš
  • Pivovar Martiner (Heineken Slovensko a.s.) - Martiner, Martinský zdroj
  • Minipivovar M.K. Unipol Trnava
  • Steiger (Eduard Rada s.r.o.) - Steiger, Sitňan, Hell, Kachelmann
  • Pivovar Stein a.s. - Stein, Pressburger, Premium Pils, Dominik
  • Minipivovar Svätý Jur

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

United Kingdom

North America

Canada

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

Oceania

Australia

Fiji

New Zealand

South America

Argentina

With almost 80% of the Argentine market, Cerveza Quilmes is the most popular Argentine beer. Third in the market is Schneider. The most consumed foreign beers are Heineken and Budweiser.

Brazil

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

Beer consumption per capita

Beer consumption per capita by country (2009). Measurements are shown in litres.

See also

References

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  2. Nelson, Max (2005). The Barbarian's Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. p. 1. ISBN 0-415-31121-7. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
  3. Rudgley, Richard (1993). The Alchemy of Culture: Intoxicants in Society. London: British Museum Press. p. 411. ISBN 978-0-7141-1736-2. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  4. Arnold, John P (2005). Origin and History of Beer and Brewing: From Prehistoric Times to the Beginning of Brewing Science and Technology. Cleveland, Ohio: Reprint Edition by BeerBooks. p. 411. ISBN 0-9662084-1-2. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  5. Joshua J. Mark (2011). Beer. Ancient History Encyclopedia.
  6. World's Best Beers: One ThousandCraft Brews from Cask to Glass. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. 6 October 2009. ISBN 978-1-4027-6694-7. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  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. Steadman, Ian (29 April 2013). "'Kim Jong-Ale': North Korea's surprising microbrewery culture explored". WIRED UK. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
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  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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