The 10 Most Popular Countries For Beer Drinkers

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The 10 Most Popular Countries For Beer Drinkers
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• Beer remains the beverage of choice for millions
  around the world, but some countries are better
  known for their beer brewing capabilities, than
  others.
• If youre a beer lover who also enjoys traveling
  and exploring different countries, here are 10
  who play host to some of the top beers in the
  world
• 1. The Netherlands With popular beers made by
  companies like Grolsch, Amstel and Heineken all
  originating from this region, its little wonder
  it remains a thriving destination for beer
  lovers. During the summer months you can enjoy a
  low alcohol, fruity beer known as Witbier,
  while in the darker, winter months, you can sip
  on a stronger, darker beer called Herfstbok.

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• 2. Belgium With a long and celebrated heritage
  of beer prodiction in its most traditional form,
  Belgium is home to 6 of the worlds 12 Trappist
  monasteries producing Trappist beer, and in 2016,
  the country was recognized by UNESCO for its
  longstanding beer culture. Youre likely already
  familiar with beer brands from here, such as
  Stella Artois and Hoegaarden.
• 3. Australia With beer produced in Australia for
  the first time to try and decrease high levels of
  drunkenness from overseas convicts addicted to
  rum, many states now have their own brews that
  they are fiercely territorial over. While Fosters
  Lager, still a popular Australian export, isnt
  widely available throughout the country itself,
  it remains on the global market as a top seller.

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• 4. U.S.A. With drinking practices formed around
  the traditions of England and the Netherlands,
  beer largely ruled its colonial era. Did you know
  that at the turn of the century, Wisconsin began
  producing bottles of beer made with brown glass
  to try and stop the sun from having a negative
  impact on the beers quality. With prohibition
  laws easing from 1933 onwards, the beer market
  developed further and today, popular light beer
  brands such as Coors Light and Bud Light, make up
  as much as half of the countrys beer sales.
• 5. United Kingdom With a brewing history that
  has its roots in monasteries and abbeys, the UK
  is now enjoying a real ale revival, with as many
  as 70 of all pubs serving at least one real ale.
  With the microbrewery industry thriving here,
  fans of craft beers will find many different
  brews catering to all types of beer lovers.

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• 6. Ireland Although only a small country,
  Ireland ranks 5th in the world in terms of beer
  consumption, with the national brew being dry
  stout Guinness being a name synonymous with the
  country, produced from Arthur Guinnesss brewery
  established in 1756. How, just like the UK,
  Ireland has a thriving craft beer and
  microbrewery industry.
• 7. New Zealand With its latitude making it an
  ideal location for the cultivation of crops such
  as barley and hops, the country exports these to
  overseas countries for beer production, but is a
  great beer drinking nation itself. With a whole
  host of programs designed to bring new varieties
  of hops to the country, it has become known as
  one of the worlds most innovative beer producing
  countries.

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• 8. Japan With top exported beers such as
  Sapporo, Kirin and Asahi, beer is believed to
  have first been introduced to the country in the
  17th century, by Dutch traders. Locals tend to
  prefer lighter lagers in the Pilsner style, but
  both Tokyo and Osaka have thriving craft beer
  bars, with microbreweries increasing in
  popularity.
• 9. Germany With a whole host of brewing
  traditions dating back through the centuries,
  while Germany isnt known for drinking the most
  beer, it does have a more relaxed culture
  surrounding the consumption of alcoholic
  beverages, and many drinkers can be seen enjoying
  a beer on their way home from work, or in public
  parks. Domestically, Germans tend to favor the
  light Pilsner.

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• 10. Czech Republic With the worlds highest
  consumption of beer per capita, Czech Republicans
  consume around 161 litres of beer on average a
  year! With a brewing history dating back to the
  6th century, Pilsner beer remains a significant
  export for the country. You may notice when
  visiting, that bars here serve their beers with a
  lot more foam than other countries.
• If youre on a quest to find the top 10 best beer
  in the world, youre highly likely to locate them
  in one of these beer producing destinations, and
  even if you dont find them, you can have a lot
  of fun trying!