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It’s easy for fans of craft beer, who like us live for artisan brew, to loose perspective. Sure we’re familiar with all the craft beer biggies, but do we know what global beer brands truly dominate the world?
To realize just what a small a fish craft beer is in the world of Big Beer, all yah have to do is check out Euromonitor International which came our way via the Drinks Business
10) Corona Extra
With sales that grew almost 8%, Corona was the world’s 10th bestselling beer brand in 2016. And if you didn’t play at least a little role in its success, you need a vacation.
9) Brahma
Launched in 1998, this leading Brazilian beer brand was purchased by AB InBev in 2015, which expanded its presence in 15 other countries and helped to strengthen its #9 position.
8) Harbin
Who? Turns out China’s oldest brewery, Harbin, was the 8th biggest beer player in the world in Euromonitor International’s last ranking. And less surprisingly, it’s also owned by AB InBev.
7) Heineken
One of the world’s most widely recognized beer brands, we’ve all enjoyed a Heineken on occasion, and may be one reason why it came in at #7 in 2016.
6) Yanjing
In spite of declining sales, Beijing’s Yanjing Beer retained its #6 position in the last count, and with little help, we expec,t from our readers.
5) Skol
Conceived as a global beer brand way back in 1964, Skol, the 5th bestselling beer on the planet, is owned by AB InBev in Africa and South America, and by European beer giant Carlsberg in the rest of the world.
4) Tsingtao
Finally at #4, a Chinese beer we’re familiar with. And that shouldn’t be a surprise since Tsingtao is America’s bestselling Chinese beer brand.
3) Budweiser
Rejected and despised for what they stand for (homogenized mass-market beer) by most craft beer lovers, It’s humbling to realize that AB InBev’s Budweiser is still the 3rd bestselling beer in the world.
2) Bud Light
Partners in crime with its sibling Budweiser and in spite of its sales slowing, Bud Light sold an astounding 1.23 BILLION gallons of beer last year making it the #2 bestselling beer in the world.
1) Snow
As things stand now Snow, a forgettable Chinese lager that’s almost exclusively sold in China, is the #1 bestselling beer on the face of the planet. A super non-premium 4% lager, Snow Beer grew a mind-blowing 473% over the past decade. So deal with that, craft beer lovers!
