Beer is the world’s most widely consumed and probably the oldest alcoholic beverage. It is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea.
While some people collect ref magnets or keychains when they travel, it’s been a goal of mine to try beer from as many countries as possible. I decided to do some research on national beers when I came across this awesome World Beer Map from VinePair.com that shows the most popular beer brands around the world.
Just looking at the names and labels of the beer, you can see how diverse the beers are as the countries themselves. I’m not sure how complete or accurate the map is. This map collected data based on various sources, from research reports to corporate filings from over 100 countries, taking into account the market share.
There are 195 countries in the world, but some countries don’t have their own beers as alcohol is banned. In other countries, best-selling brands are disputed. But anyway, based on this map and other online sources, here are the most popular and well-known beer brands around the world.
| Country | Beer |
|---|---|
| Algeria | Tango |
| Argentina | Cerveza Quilmes |
| Aruba | Balashi |
| Australia | Victoria Bitter |
| Austria | Stiegl |
| Azerbaijan | Xirdalan |
| Bahamas | Kalik |
| Barbados | Banks |
| Belarus | KpliHUa |
| Belgium | Jupiler |
| Belize | Belikin Beer |
| Benin | Le Beninoise |
| Bolivia | Pacena |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jelen |
| Brazil | SKOL |
| Bulgaria | Kamenitza |
| Cambodia | Angkor Beer |
| Cameroon | Castel Beer |
| Canada | Budweiser |
| Cape Verde | Strela |
| Chile | Cristal |
| China | Snow Beer / Tsingtao |
| Colombia | Poker |
| Costa Rica | Cerveza Imperial |
| Croatia | Ozujsko Pivo |
| Czech Republic | Gambrinus |
| Denmark | Tuborg |
| Dominica | Kubuli |
| Dominican Republic | Presidente |
| Ecuador | Pilsener |
| Egypt | Stella / Sakara |
| El Salvador | Pilsener |
| Ethiopia | St. George Beer |
| Finland | Olvi Beer |
| France | Kronenbourg 1664 |
| Germany | Erdinger |
| Ghana | Club Premium Lager |
| Greece | Mythos |
| Guatemala | Gallo |
| Haiti | Prestige |
| Honduras | Salva Vida |
| Hong Kong | San Miguel |
| Hungary | Borsodi |
| Iceland | Viking |
| India | Kingfisher |
| Indonesia | Bintang |
| Iran | Light Delster |
| Ireland | Guinness Draught |
| Israel | Goldstar |
| Italy | Birra Moretti |
| Ivory Coast | Solibra |
| Jamaica | Red Stripe |
| Japan | Asahi Super Dry |
| Kenya | Kenya Breweries Tusker Lager |
| Kyrgyzstan | Karagandinskoye |
| Laos | Beerlao |
| Latvia | Aldaris |
| Lithuania | Svyturys |
| Macedonia | Skopsko |
| Madagascar | THB - Three Horses Beer |
| Malaysia | Tiger Beer |
| Maldives | Lion Lager |
| Mauritius | Phoenix Beer |
| Mexico | Corona Extra |
| Morocco | Speciale Flag |
| Mozambique | Laurentina Clara |
| Myanmar | Myanmar Beer |
| Namibia | Windhock Lager |
| Nepal | Tuborg Beer |
| Netherlands | Heineken |
| New Zealand | Lion Red Beer |
| Nicaragua | Tona |
| Nigeria | Star |
| North Korea | Taedonggang |
| Norway | Ringnes |
| Pakistan | Murree Beer |
| Paraguay | Brahma Chopp |
| Peru | Cerveza Cristal |
| Philippines | San Miguel Pale Pilsen / Red Horse |
| Poland | Tyskie |
| Portugal | Sagres Cerveja |
| Russia | Bajithka |
| Saudi Arabia | Moussy |
| Serbia | Jelen |
| Singapore | Tiger Beer |
| Slovakia | Zlaty Bazant |
| Slovenia | Lasko |
| South Africa | Carling Black Label Beer |
| South Korea | Cass |
| Spain | Cruzcampo |
| Sri Lanka | Lion Lager |
| Sweden | Pripps Bryggerier Bia |
| Switzerland | Feldschlösschen |
| Taiwan | Taiwan Beer |
| Thailand | Singha / Chang Beer |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Carib Lager |
| Turnisia | Celtia |
| Turkey | Efes |
| Ukraine | Chernihivske / Obolon / Lvivske |
| United States | Bud Light |
| Uruguay | Pilsen |
| Venezuela | Polar |
| Vietnam | Saigon Special / 333 |
| Zimbabwe | Mosi Lager |
Top 10 Most Popular Beer Brands in the World (2018)
A report from Business Insider reveals the top 10 most popular beer brands in the world based on sales by volume. Three of these are American brands, while four are Chinese beers.
- Coors
- Corona
- Yanjing
- Harbin
- Heineken
- Skol
- Bud Light
- Tsingtao
- Budweiser
- Snow
I’d love to keep this list updated as a reference for travelers looking for the most iconic beer to try around the world. If you’re from a country that is not listed and would like to add your country’s most popular beer to the list or have corrections/additions, please leave a comment! Cheers!
Sources:
- Vinepair.com. MAP: The Most Popular Beer in every country.
- ChartsBin. Most Popular Beer in Every Country.
- Business Insider. These are the 10 Most Popular Beers around the World.