Beer by region
This is a list of articles and categories dealing with beer by region, including breweries and brewing in general. Beer is the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage,[1] and is the third-most popular drink overall, after water and tea.[2] It is thought by some to be the oldest fermented beverage.[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 | List |
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Africa | Beer in Africa | Beer in Africa | |
Albania | Beer in Albania | ||
Angola | Beer in Angola | ||
Argentina | Beer in Argentina | ||
Armenia | Beer in Armenia | Beer in Armenia | |
Asia | Beer in Asia | Beer in Asia | |
Australia | Beer in Australia | Beer in Australia | List of breweries in Australia |
Austria | Beer in Austria | Beer in Austria | |
Azerbaijan | Beer in Azerbaijan | Beer in Azerbaijan | |
Belarus | Beer in Belarus | Beer in Belarus | List of major beers in Belarus |
Belgium | Beer in Belgium | Beer in Belgium | List of Belgian beer |
Bolivia | Beer in Bolivia | ||
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Beer in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||
Brazil | Beer in Brazil | Beer in Brazil | |
Bulgaria | Beer in Bulgaria | Beer in Bulgaria | |
Cambodia | Beer in Cambodia | ||
Canada | Beer in Canada | Beer in Canada | List of breweries in Canada |
Cape Verde | Beer in Cape Verde | ||
Caribbean | Beer in the Caribbean | Beer in the Caribbean | List of beers and breweries in the Caribbean |
Central America | Beer in Central America | ||
Chile | Beer in Chile | Beer in Chile | |
China | Beer in China | Beer in China | List of major Chinese beers |
Colombia | Beer in Colombia | Beer in Colombia | List of Colombian beers |
Costa Rica | Beer in Costa Rica | Beer in Costa Rica | List of Costa Rican beers |
Croatia | Beer in Croatia | Beer in Croatia | |
Czech Republic | Beer in Czech Republic | Beer in the Czech Republic | |
Denmark | Beer in Denmark | Beer in Denmark | List of breweries in Denmark |
England | Beer in England | Beer in England | List of breweries in England |
Eritrea | Breweries in Eritrea | ||
Estonia | Beer in Estonia | ||
Europe | Beer in Europe | ||
Finland | Beer in Finland | Beer in Finland | List of breweries in Finland |
France | Beer in France | Beer in France | |
Germany | Beer in Germany | Beer in Germany | List of brewing companies in Germany German beer brands and breweries |
Greece | Beer in Greece | Beer in Greece | |
Hong Kong | Beer in Hong Kong | Beer in Hong Kong | |
Hungary | Beer in Hungary | Beer in Hungary | List of breweries in Hungary |
Iceland | Beer in Iceland | Beer in Iceland | List of beer brands in Iceland |
India | Beer in India | Beer in India | List of beer brands and breweries in India |
Indonesia | Beer in Indonesia | Beer in Indonesia | |
Iran | Beer in Iran | ||
Ireland | Beer in Ireland | Beer in Ireland | List of breweries in Ireland |
Israel | Beer in Israel | Beer in Israel | |
Italy | Beer in Italy | Beer in Italy | |
Japan | Beer in Japan | Beer in Japan | |
Jordan | Beer in Jordan | ||
Kazakhstan | Beer in Kazakhstan | ||
Kenya | Beer in Kenya | ||
Korea | Beer in Korea | Beer in Korea | |
Latvia | Beer in Latvia | ||
Lebanon | Beer in Lebanon | ||
Lithuania | Beer in Lithuania | ||
Luxembourg | Beer in Luxembourg | Beer in Luxembourg | |
Malaysia | Beer in Malaysia | ||
Malta | Beer in Malta | ||
Middle East | Beer in the Middle East | ||
Mexico | Beer in Mexico | Beer in Mexico | |
Montenegro | Beer in Montenegro | ||
Morocco | Beer in Morocco | ||
Nigeria | Beer in Nigeria | List of beers in Nigeria | |
Netherlands | Beer in the Netherlands | Beer in the Netherlands | List of Dutch breweries |
New Zealand | Beer in New Zealand | Beer in New Zealand | List of breweries in New Zealand |
North America | Beer in North America | ||
North Korea | Beer in North Korea | ||
Northern Ireland | Beer in Northern Ireland | Beer in Northern Ireland | List of Northern Ireland breweries |
Norway | Beer in Norway | Beer in Norway | List of beer brands in Norway |
Oceania | Beer in Oceania | ||
Pakistan | Beer in Pakistan | ||
State of Palestine | Beer in the State of Palestine | ||
Panama | Beers of Panama | Beer in Panama | List of beer brands in Panama |
Peru | Beer in Peru | ||
Philippines | Beer in the Philippines | Beer in the Philippines | |
Poland | Beer in Poland | Beer in Poland | List of beer brands and varieties in Poland |
Portugal | Beer in Portugal | Beer in Portugal | List of breweries in Portugal |
Quebec | Quebec beer | Beer in Canada | List of breweries in Quebec |
Romania | Beer in Romania | Beer in Romania | |
Russia | Beer in Russia | Beer in Russia | List of breweries and beers in Russia |
Scotland | Beer in Scotland | Beer in Scotland | List of breweries in Scotland |
Serbia | Beer in Serbia | Beer in Serbia | List of breweries and beers in Serbia |
Singapore | Beer in Singapore | Beer in Singapore | |
Slovakia | Beer in Slovakia | Beer in Slovakia | |
Slovenia | Beer in Slovenia | Beer in Slovenia | |
South Africa | Beer in South Africa | Beer in South Africa | List of microbreweries in South Africa |
South America | Beer in South America | ||
South Korea | Beer in South Korea | Beer in South Korea | |
Spain | Beer in Spain | ||
Sri Lanka | Beer in Sri Lanka | Beer in Sri Lanka | |
Suriname | Beer in Suriname | ||
Sweden | Beer in Sweden | Beer in Sweden | List of breweries in Sweden |
Switzerland | Beer in Switzerland | ||
Syria | Beer in Syria | Beer in Syria | |
Taiwan | Beer in Taiwan | Beer in Taiwan | |
Tanzania | Beer in Tanzania | ||
Tasmania | Tasmanian beer | Beer in Australia | List of Tasmanian breweries |
Thailand | Beer in Thailand | Beer in Thailand | List of breweries in Thailand |
Tibet | Beer in Tibet | Beer in China | |
Turkey | Beer in Turkey | Beer in Turkey | List of beer brands in Turkey |
Ukraine | Beer in Ukraine | Beer in Ukraine | List of major breweries and beer brands in Ukraine |
United Kingdom | Beer in the United Kingdom | Beer in the United Kingdom | |
United States | Beer in the United States | Beer in the United States | List of breweries in the United States |
Venezuela | Beer in Venezuela | Beer in Venezuela | |
Vietnam | Beer in Vietnam | ||
Wales | Beer in Wales | Beer in Wales | List of Welsh breweries |
Africa
South Africa
Asia & Middle East
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 beverage 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 beverage without admixture of water was very strong, and of a delicious flavour to certain palates, but the taste must be acquired."
Currently there are four local breweries throughout the country making a variety of beer types: Yerevan Brewery[7] in Yerevan - 14 types of beer brand Kilikia (named after a historic Armenian kingdom at the Mediterranean coast) and one type of beer brand Hayer; Kotayk Brewery in Abovyan - a number of beers under Kotayk (named after the Armenian province east of Yerevan), Erebuni (named after the historical settlement in the southeastern part of present-day Yerevan), Abovyan and Castelbeer brands; Gyumri-Garejour Brewery in Gyumri - 3 types of beer brand Gyumri (named after the second largest city in Armenia, where the brewery is located), one type of beer brand Aleksandrapol and one type of beer brand Ararat; Lihnitis Sevan Brewery in Sevan - beer brands Kellers. Kellers Gold and Kellers Dark.
China
India
Indonesia
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
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 Kiev, Ukraine, and malting facility in Chemerivtsi, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine, respectively[8]
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
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
Poland
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 (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
- Main article: List of breweries in England
- Main article: List of breweries in Scotland
North America
Canada
Mexico
Beer in Mexico has a long history. Mesoamerican cultures knew of fermented alcoholic beverages, 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
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".
Beer consumption per capita
See also
References
- ↑ "Volume of World Beer Production". European Beer Guide. Archived from the original on 28 October 2006. Retrieved 17 October 2006.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Joshua J. Mark (2011). Beer. Ancient History Encyclopedia.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Kilikia-The Leader Of The Armenian Beer Market
- ↑ Sustainability_Report_2010-11 (Ukrainian)
External links
- Media related to Beers by country at Wikimedia Commons
- Media related to Beer-brewing by country at Wikimedia Commons