People often say that wine varieties and flavors are dazzlingly diverse, while beer, a common drink on streets and alleys, gets far less discussion. In fact, beer, as a more down-to-earth alcoholic beverage than wine, offers various tastes due to different recipes and brewing methods. We've gathered 15 best-selling beers from 15 countries, each with distinct flavors and nationalities, but all sharing a notable label: famous, tasty, and affordable. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Netherlands | Heineken If you love beer but don't know Heineken, I'd suspect you might be drinking fake alcohol. Headquartered in the Netherlands, it's a top global beer brand, selling in over 170 countries, with strong sales in China as well. Heineken symbolizes youth and internationalization, making it the most popular drink in bars and entertainment venues. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Denmark | Carlsberg Football and beer go hand in hand! Carlsberg, the world's fifth-largest brewing group, was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Carlsberg has sponsored Liverpool FC for decades, and the Carlsberg logo on the players' chests has become one of Liverpool's iconic symbols. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ UK | Guinness You surely know the Guinness World Records, but you might not know it's closely related to Guinness Brewery. In 1951, the owner of Guinness, after missing a golden plover, complained it was the fastest-flying bird, but his companions disagreed, leading to endless arguments. He suddenly realized that a book providing answers to such disputes could help people back up their boasts, boost drinking spirits, and sell more beer in pubs. Thus, a book about who is number one was born. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Germany | Krombacher Krombacher is Germany's largest private brewery and one of its best-selling beers. Because they spare no expense on quality ingredients, their beer is hailed as "the pearl of nature," satisfying drinkers who prefer the most original fermentation flavors. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Belgium | Chimay (Trappist Beer) If the French take pride in wine, Belgians take pride in craft beer. In Europe, monks seem inseparable from brewing; French wine was pioneered by monks, and Belgian Trappist beers are also masterpieces of monks. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Czech Republic | Pilsner Urquell The world's first Pilsner beer appeared in 1842 in the Czech Republic, originally referring to beer brewed in the ancient city of Pilsen in western Bohemia. Known for its excellent quality, rich and refreshing taste, soft flavor, and lasting white foam, it has become a type of premium beer. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Italy | Peroni Many think Italy only produces wine, but there's a long tradition of brewing beer in northern Italy. Peroni is Italy's most famous beer. Though higher in alcohol, it's fresh and light, a typical Italian lager. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ USA | Budweiser Another well-known beer brand. Budweiser was born in the USA in 1876 and officially entered the Chinese market in 1995. It's the world's best-selling and most consumed beer, long hailed as the "King of Beers." ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Brazil | Skol Skol is a brand under the brewing group InBev, named after the Swedish word "skål" used when toasting, meaning "to your health." In 1979, it became the first beer sold in aluminum cans, initially brewed for European customers; now the brand holds a huge market share in Brazil. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Singapore | Tiger Beer Tiger Beer was born in 1932 and is the flagship brand of Asia Pacific Breweries. It's now produced in 8 countries, with a presence across Europe, the USA, Latin America, Australia, and the Middle East. In Western markets like the UK and USA, Tiger Beer is recognized as a leading premium brew from the Far East. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Japan | Asahi Japan's Asahi beer has a history dating back 110 years, consistently ranking in the top three in Japanese sales and being the only Japanese beer to sell over 100 million cases annually. It's also available in some domestic supermarkets. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Philippines | San Miguel San Miguel is one of the oldest and largest beer groups in Southeast Asia. Hong Kong people are certainly familiar with it; back in 1948, San Miguel expanded to Hong Kong and dominated the beer market there for many years. At that time, San Miguel was everywhere in Hong Kong, possibly a favorite at night market food stalls and even a weapon in gang fights. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ India | Kingfisher If you're a frequent flyer, you might be familiar with Kingfisher beer; it's the contracted brand for 7 airlines including Air India, Singapore Airlines, and Swiss. Kingfisher, also called Fisherman Bird beer, was originally brewed by Indians specifically for the British army, transported in oak barrels by bullock carts or horse-drawn carts to military camps. Kingfisher beer bottles come in different shades, but the taste is the same. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Laos | Beerlao As Laos is a neighbor of Yunnan, Beerlao is not unfamiliar to Yunnan people. It's the perfect companion for barbecue, an excellent partner for hearty Yunnan meat dishes! A bite of charcoal-grilled Dai-style dried beef with a sip of Lao dark beer is absolutely delightful! Their dark beer is quite famous, with a rich malty flavor and hints of chocolate or coffee-like toffee. It's bubbly but not harsh, making it a relatively heavy beer. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Indonesia | Bintang Left: Indonesia's Bintang; Right: Netherlands' Heineken "Bintang" is pronounced "bin-dang," meaning star. Doesn't the packaging look familiar? Although the bottle might seem to "copy" Heineken, Bintang holds an unshakable position in Indonesia. It's as famous as Bali; as the saying goes, "Going to Bali without drinking Bintang is like not going at all." If you're a beer enthusiast and happen to be tired of your usual brews, you might want to refer to this list. These beers are also easily available in China. Source: 酒品会9pin -END-