Beers of the world
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What follows is a list of '''[[beer]]s''' by the country within which they originate, and the beer drinking and [[brewing]] practices within those countries:
==Africa==
{{Main|African beer}}
===[[Egypt]]===
{{Main|Egyptian beer}}
The leading local brand is called [[Stella (beer)|Stella]] (not to be confused with the Belgian [[Stella Artois]]). Available in original, export, and premium varieties. Other brands on the market include [[Meister (beer)|Meister]] and [[Sakara(beer)|Sakara]], and the non-alcoholic "Birell" and "Kaliber".
===Kenya===
{{Main|Kenyan beer}}
{{See also|East African Breweries}}
The leading brand of beer in [[Kenya]] is Tusker. Tusker Lager is a medium beer with an alcoholic content of 4.2% ABV. It is available in three formats: 500 ml amber coloured bottle, 330 ml can and 30/50-litre keg. Tusker lager has consistently won Gold Medals in the International Monde Selection Quality Awards. Tusker Lager’s dominant colours are Golden Yellow, Black and White. It's name originates from the death of George Hurst a co-founder of Kenya Breweries Ltd, when he was killed by an elephant during a hunting expedition in 1923. In memory of his death, this famous lager beer that he had helped create was renamed 'Tusker'. There are several other widely consumed beers in Kenya, mostly lagers. Other beers are, Pilsner, White Cap, Allsopps, Bell and Senior Lager. Other than Kenya, Tusker can be found in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Japan]], [[USA]], [[Canada]] and [[Tanzania]].
===[[Morocco]]===
{{Main|Moroccan beer}}
===[[Namibia]]===
{{Main|Namibian beer}}
===[[Nigeria]]===
{{Main|Nigerian beer}}
A ban on imports of barley [[malt]] imposed in 1990 forced brewers to find ways to produce beer with locally-available [[sorghum]] and [[maize]]. [[Guinness]] ''Foreign Extra Stout'' is an intriguing brew with a unique flavour. The Nigerian version is distinct from other Guinness FES's found around the world.
===[[South Africa]]===
{{Main|South African beer}}
===Uganda===
By far the most popular beer in southern [[Uganda]] is the famous Nile Special, produced in and distributed from [[Jinja]], the source of the [[Nile]] at [[Lake Victoria]].
==The Americas==
===North America===
====[[Canada]]====
{{Main|Canadian beer}}
====[[Mexico]]====
{{Main|Mexican beer}}
====[[United States]]====
{{Main|American beer}}
===[[Central America]] and [[Caribbean]]===
{{Main|Central American beer|Caribbean beer}}
====[[Honduras]]====
Honduras' most famous beers are Imperial, Barena, Port Royal and Salva Vida.
====[[Belize]]====
[[Belikin]] is the leading domestically produced beer brand in Belize.
====[[Costa Rica]]====
Imperial, Imperial Light, Pilsen, Pilsen 6.0, Bavaria Gold, Bavaria Light, Bavaria Dark, Rock Ice and Rock Ice Limón . With the exception of Bavaria Negra, all are light-coloured, light-bodied lagers. The non-alcoholic Kaiser is also produced in the country. There are also many import brands available on the market.
====Jamaica====
{{Main|Jamaican beer}}
[[Red Stripe]] is [[Jamaica]]'s best-known beer. It is considered to be a blonde [[lager]].
====Puerto Rico====
{{Main|Puerto Rican beer}}
[[Puerto Rico]]'s most recognized brand is [[Medalla Light]][http://www.medallalight.com]. [[Cerveza India]], produced in the same brewery, was also recognized during the 80's. Today, many of the islanders drink Medalla Light, produced in the only local brewery, [[Cervezeria India]]. The beer has won first prize in Brussels and has a huge market share in the Caribbean. Currently it's the one of the top selling beers in Puerto Rico.
===South America===
{{Main|South American beer}}
====Argentina====
{{Main|Argentine beer}}
With almost 80% of the [[Argentina|Argentine]] market, [[Cerveza Quilmes]] is the most popular Argentine beer and an icon to Argentine. Third in the market is [[Schneider (beer)|Schneider]]. The most consumed foreign beers are [[Heineken]] and [[Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch)|Budweiser]].
====[[Brazil]]====
{{Main|Brazilian beer}}
====[[Chile]]====
{{Main|Chilean beer}}
====Peru====
The consumption per capita in [[Peru]] is 22 liters per year.
Three local producers:<br />
'''Sab Miller''', with the local brands: Cusqueña, Cristal, Pilsen, Arequipeña and the Honduran but local-made Barena.<br />
'''Ambev''', with the Brazilian, but also local made, Brahma.<br />
'''Ajeper''', with the all new Franca. This is a Peruvian company.<br />
Also, there is a good selection of imported beers as Erdinger(ge), Strong Suffolk(gb), Abbot(gb), Flensburger(ge), Corona(Mx), Heineken(Hll), Saporo(ja), Stella Artois (made in Argentina), Quilmes(ar), etc. Other way, there are small local producers of standard beer and a lot of producers of the ancient beer named '''Chicha''' (which is normally made of a local corn named '''Jora''' in the traditional "Chicherías").
==Asia==
{{Main|Asian beer}}
===[[China]]===
{{Main|Chinese beer}}
===[[Taiwan]]===
Taiwan beer is well-known for its sweet, mild taste.
===[[India]]===
{{Main|Indian beer}}
===[[Indonesia]]===
[[Bintang]] is a locally brewed version of [[Heineken]] beer. It is noticeable that Bintang uses similar packaging (650ml green bottle) and identical symbol (red star) to Heineken. The name Bintang means "star" in Indonesian.
[[Bali Hai (beer)|Bali Hai]] isn't a beer produced on [[Bali]] but on Java.
===[[Japan]]===
{{Main|Japanese beer}}
===[[Korea]]===
{{Main|Korean beer}}
===Philippines===
The [[Philippines]] produces one of the most popular beers in the region, [[San Miguel Beer|San Miguel]], which has been brewed there since 1892. Spain also has San Miguel beer, but this was brought over from the Philippines by its German brewmaster, and did not originate in Spain. [[San Miguel Beer|San Miguel Pale Pilsen]] is the most popular variety, and enjoys widespread recognition in Hong Kong and China as a cheap but well-crafted, refreshing beer. [[San Miguel Corporation|San Miguel]] also produces a kind of stout-porter (Cerveza Negra or Black Beer). Several competing brands from [[Asia Brewery]] such as [[Beer na Beer]] and [[Lone Star (beer)|Lone Star]] are also available but hardly widespread. The beer is also fondly remembered by American GI's from World War II who were stationed or fought in the Philippines. Sadly, harsh economic times have led to a drop in beer sales as customers switch to the "quick fix" of distilled spirits to wash away their woes.
San Miguel has established breweries in China and Vietnam and has presence in a lot of Asian countries and including some on US and Europe.
Its Latest endorser is Kris Aquino daughter of Senator Ninoy Aquino and President Cory Aquino. [[Manny Pacquiao]] World Boxing Icon, Mexican Boxer [[Erik Morales]] and [[Jet Li]] are also its latest endorsers. It is one of the most delicious beers in the world.
===Singapore===
[[Tiger Beer]] is a very popular beer originating from [[Singapore]] owed by APB ([[Asia Pacific Breweries]])
===[[Thailand]]===
[[Singha]] and [[Chang (beer)#Chang-Everton|Chang]] are among the most popular [[Thai beer]].
==Europe==
{{Main|European beer}}
===[[Albania]]===
{{Main|:Category:Beer and breweries in Albania}}
===[[Armenia]]===
{{Main|Armenian beer}}
Three local beer brands are available throughout the country: Kilikia (named after a historic Armenian kingdom at the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] coast), Kotayk (named after an Armenian province east of [[Yerevan]]) and Erebuni (historical settlement in the southeastern part of present day Yerevan). [[Russia]]n beers, especially Baltika, are also widely available throughout the country.
===[[Austria]]===
{{Main|Austrian beer}}
===[[Azerbaijan]]===
{{Main|Azerbaijani beer}}
===[[Belgium]]===
{{Main|Belgian beer}}
===Bulgaria===
{{Main|Bulgarian beer}}
[[Bulgaria]], while being quite a small country in [[Eastern Europe]], has quite a number of beer brands. The most popular breweries (all producing namesake lagers) are [[Kamenitza]] (produced in the city of [[Plovdiv]]), [[Zagorka]] (produced mainly in [[Stara Zagora]]) and [[AstikA]] (Produced in city of [[Haskovo]]). Other remarkable brands are [[Stolichno]] (bock beer produced by [[Zagorka]]), [[Shumensko]] (both lager and red ale, produced in the city of [[Shumen]]), [[Burgasko]] (produced in the city of [[Burgas]]), [[MM (beer)|MM]] (produced in the city of [[Varna]]), [[Pirinsko]] (brewed in the city of [[Blagoevgrad]]), and [[Plevensko]] (produced in the city of [[Pleven]]). Most of the Bulgarian breweries are currently owned by foreign breweries, such as [[Heineken]] ([[Zagorka]]) and [[Interbrew]] ([[AstikA]] and [[Kamenitza]]).
===[[Czech Republic]]===
{{Main|Czech beer}}
===[[Denmark]]===
{{Main|Danish beer}}
===Estonia and Finland===
{{Main|Estonian beer|Finnish beer}}
Both of these countries are known for their traditional juniper beers. In [[Finland]], this is known as [[Sahti]] and in [[Estonia]] it is called [[Koduõlu]] ("home beer"). This beer is made from rye or oat malts that are filtered through [[straw]] and [[juniper]] twigs. According to [[beerhunter]] [[Michael Jackson (writer)|Michael Jackson]], it is by far the oldest continuous living tradition of beer making, representing nothing less than a direct link with [[Babylon]]ian beer-making methods.
===[[Germany]]===
{{Main|German beer}}
===[[Hungary]]===
{{Main|Hungarian beer}}
===[[Iceland]]===
{{Main|Icelandic beer}}
===[[Ireland]]===
{{Main|Irish beer}}
===[[Italy]]===
{{Main|Italian beer}}
===[[Kosovo]]===
{{Main|Kosovar beer}}
The most popular domestic beer is Kosovo is Birrë e Pejes ("Beer of [[Peć]]").
===Kyrgyzstan===
While traditional [[Kyrgyzstan|Kyrgyz]] drinks like [[bozo]] and [[kymyz]] retain popularity, and Soviet-style beer lives on in the form of Nashe, Kyrgyzstan does have good beer. The brewpubs Steinbrau and Kellersbier in Bishkek bring German-style lagers to the land, while microbreweries exist in Osh and Jalal-Abad. Many of the big local names are Russian (Baltika, Sibirskoe Koronna, Bagbier, Klinskoe) or Kazak (Tian-Shan, Karagandinskoe).
===[[Latvia]]===
{{Main|Latvian beer}}
Beer is a historic traditions in [[Latvia]] and is known to have been made before the [[Northern Crusades]] in the thirteenth century. Today, the most popular brand in Latvia is [[Aldaris (company)|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. Lithuania also brew the [[Cuba Antiimperial Beer|Cuba]] beer.
The biggest commercial breweries are located in towns [[Utena (town)|Utena]] (''[[Utenos alus]]'''), [[Panevėžys]] (''[[Kalnapilis]]''), [[Klaipėda]] (''[[Švyturys]]''), [[Kaunas]] (''[[Ragutis]]'') and [[Vilnius]] (''[[Tauras]]'').
===[[F.Y.R.O.M]]===
The best F.Y.R.O.macedonian beer is Skopsko. There are also Silver Moon, Zlaten Dab, Bitolsko, Gorsko etc.
===[[Netherlands]]===
{{Main|Dutch beer}}
===[[Norway]]===
{{Main|Norwegian beer}}
===[[Poland]]===
{{Main|Polish beer}}
===[[Portugal]]===
{{Main|Portuguese beer}}
The most famous brands in [[Portugal]] are:
*[[Coral beer|Coral]] from [[Madeira]]
*[[Sagres (beer)|Sagres]] from [[Lisbon]]
*[[Super Bock]] from [[Porto]]
Portuguese beer is considered very good, and a lot of barrels are drunk every day by young and old people.
===[[Romania]]===
{{Main|Romanian beer}}
===Russia===
{{Main|Russian beer}}
[[Russia]]ns have long lived with the stereotype of being heavy drinkers. Beer ({{lang-ru|пиво}} – Pivo) is the nation's number two alcoholic drink after [[vodka]], but is seen by many as a healthier almost non-alcoholic alternative (such that it is the number one alcoholic drink in the always more westward leaning [[St.Petersburg]], consumption 95 l. per capita, 2005). Unlike the Germanic language speaking peoples (i.e. English, Dutch and German Speakers), Russians (like Spanish speakers) categorize beer by color, and not by fermentation process: Light, Red or Semi-Dark, and Dark. Light is a more or less equivalent to Lager and the last two are close to Ales. There are also super-strong beers (6-10% of alcohol) which are very popular in Russia. The most known brands of Russian beer are [[Baltika]] and [[Stary Melnik]], however almost every region of Russia is proud to have its own brewery.
There are a few microbreweries and brewpubs to be found, in major cities like St. Petersburg, Moscow and Kazan'.
===[[Serbia]]===
{{Main|Beer in Serbia}}
===Slovakia===
{{Main|Slovakian beer}}
The most famous brands in [[Slovakia]] are [[Šariš Brewery|Šariš]], [[Smädný mních]] (''Thirsty Monk'') and [[Zlatý bažant]] (''Golden pheasant'').
There are 15 breweries in Slovakia:
*[[Pivovar Bytča]] (K. K. Company) - [[Martiner]], [[Popper (beer)|Popper]], [[Palatín (beer)|Palatín]]
*[[Pivovar Corgoň]] ([[Heineken]] [[Slovensko]] a.s.) - [[Corgoň (beer)|Corgoň]], [[Maurus (beer)|Maurus]], [[Stup]]
*[[Pivovar a sladovňa Gemer]] a.s. ([[Heineken]] [[Slovensko]] a.s.) - [[Gemer (beer)|Gemer]], [[Zuzana]]
*[[Pivovar Horden]] (Esperia a.s.) - [[Horden (beer)|Horden]]
*[[Pivovar Ilava]] (K. K. Company) - [[Richtár]], [[Vartáš]]
*[[Pivovar Martiner]] (Heineken Slovensko a.s.) - [[Martiner]], [[Martinský zdroj]]
*Minipivovar M.K. Unipol [[Trnava (beer)|Trnava]]
*[[Steiger (beer)|Steiger]] (Eduard Rada s.r.o.) - [[Steiger (beer)|Steiger]], [[Sitňan]], [[Helles|Hell]], [[Kachelmann]]
*[[Stein (brewery)|Pivovar Stein]] a.s. - [[Stein (brewery)|Stein]], [[Pressburger (brewery)|Pressburger]], [[Premium Pils]], [[Dominik (beer)|Dominik]]
*Minipivovar [[Svätý Jur (beer)|Svätý Jur]]
===Slovenia===
{{Main|Slovenian beer}}
Most commonly known brands of [[Slovenia]]n beer are Laško and Union, although smaller breweries exist.
Slovenians categorize beer by color (similar to Russians and the Spanish), light beer is most widely consumed.
===Spain===
{{Main|Spanish beer}}
Some known [[Spain|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]], [[Cerveza Dorada|Dorada]] and [[La Zaragozana]].
===[[Sweden]]===
{{Main|Swedish beer}}
===[[Turkey]]===
{{Main|Turkish beer}}
===[[United Kingdom]]===
{{Main|English beer|Welsh beer|Scottish beer|Irish beer}}
==[[Middle East]]==
{{Main|Middle Eastern beer}}
===[[Israel]]===
{{Main|Israeli beer}}
===[[Lebanon]]===
{{Main|Lebanese beer}}
[[Lebanon|Lebanese]] beers include [[Almaza]] and [[Laziza]].
===[[Palestinian Authority]]===
[[Taybeh Beer]] is Palestinian beer brewed to a recipe derived from monks in the Middle Ages.
===[[Syria]]===
{{Main|Syrian beer}}
==[[Oceania]]==
{{Main|Oceanian beer}}
===[[Australia]]===
{{Main|Australian beer}}
Victoria bitter
===New Zealand===
{{Main|New Zealand beer}}
The indigenous people of [[New Zealand]] ([[Māori]]) did not brew beer. Major ingredients of beer were not introduced to New Zealand until Europeans arrived in the mid 1800s. The first beer brewed in New Zealand was by [[Captain Cook]] while anchored in Ship Cove in the outer reachs of Queen Charlotte Sound in January 1770. Here he experimented with the use beer brewed with young [[Dacrydium cupressinum|Rimu]] branches as a treatment against [[scurvy]].
The late European history is characterised by the dominance of about three large breweries. The dominance of these was helped by the buying of some of the small local breweries. From the mid 1980s small boutique or microbreweries started to emerge. Consequently, the range of beer styles increased. Some [[pub]]s operate their own small breweries, often housed within the pub itself. Wine and ready mixed alcoholic drink consumption is increasing and is lessening the quantity of beer being sold.
[[Speights]], Lion Red, Tui and Export Gold are at present the most popular kiwi beers. Steinlager is exported from New Zealand but is not commonly drank in the same way Fosters is not readily available in [[Australian Beer|Australia]].
Interestingly, New Zealand is also a commercial mainstay of what are known as Ice Brewed Beers.
These are bottom-fermented batch brewed lagers, which for commercial production reach an initial alcohol percentage of 3%.
Fermentation precipitate solids (yeast, malt husks etc) are removed in a cryogenic concentration step with similarities to ''[[methode traditionelle]]'' [[Champagne (wine)|Champagne]] wines, though on a much larger scale.
The resulting condensate is a very pale and extremely pure lager beer, with an extremely low precipitate concentration and an alcohol percentage typically between 5.0 - 5.2% ''v''/''v''.
The most popular brands of Ice Brewed Beer are Lion Ice Lager, Black Ice (Lion Nathan) and Flame Beer (Dominion Breweries). They are very competitive in price with traditional beers, and in the New Zealand market appeal to the younger demographic (age 18 - 30 years) for their higher alcohol-volume ratios, and lower BU values.
There are a number of smaller independent breweries in New Zealand, the two most significant North Island independents being the Limburg Brewery, in Hastings, Hawkes Bay; and the Galbraith's Ale House in Eden Terrace, Auckland.
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