Europe’s Top Beer Brands: Proudly Brewed in Europe

We love beer. And in Europe, it’s more than just a drink—it’s a way of life. From crisp pilsners in Prague to smooth stouts in Dublin, every sip carries the legacy of centuries-old brewing traditions.

The breweries on this list remain mostly European, keeping jobs, ingredients, and craftsmanship close to home. These brands don’t just brew beer—they shape culture, fuel economies, and bring people together in pubs, beer gardens, and festivals across the continent.

So whether you're clinking glasses over a Weißbier in a Munich Biergarten or enjoying a cold Estrella by the coast, here’s to the breweries that keep Europe’s beer scene thriving. 🍻

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Heineken

Ownership: Heineken N.V. (Netherlands), breweries in 70+ countries
Beer brands: Heineken, Amstel, Tiger, Cruzcampo, Birra Moretti, Żywiec, Desperados
Employees (Europe): ~36,000
Production: ~240M hl
Key markets: Netherlands, France, UK, Spain, Mexico, Brazil

Carlsberg

Ownership: Carlsberg Group (Denmark), breweries in Europe & Asia
Beer brands: Carlsberg, Tuborg, Kronenbourg 1664, Baltika, Grimbergen
Employees (Europe): ~17,000
Production: ~101M hl
Key markets: Denmark, France, UK, China, India

Guinness

Ownership: Diageo plc (UK), breweries in Ireland & Africa
Beer brands: Guinness, Hop House 13, Kilkenny, Tusker (Kenya), Serengeti (Tanzania)
Employees (Europe): ~5,000
Production: ~25M hl
Key markets: Ireland, UK, Nigeria, US, Africa

Mahou San Miguel

Ownership: Private (Herraiz/Gallardo families, Spain), breweries in Spain & US
Beer brands: Mahou, San Miguel, Alhambra, Founders (US)
Employees (Europe): ~4,000
Production: ~20M hl
Key markets: Spain, UK, Latin America

Damm

Ownership: Private (Carceller family, Spain & Dr. Oetker, Germany), breweries in Spain & UK
Beer brands: Estrella Damm, Voll-Damm, Bock Damm
Employees (Europe): ~5,700
Production: ~12M hl
Key markets: Spain, France, Italy, UK, Australia

Radeberger

Ownership: Dr. Oetker KG (Germany), breweries in Germany
Beer brands: Radeberger, Jever, Schöfferhofer, Clausthaler (non-alcoholic)
Employees (Europe): ~5,600
Production: ~10.8M hl
Key markets: Germany, US, Europe

Pilsner Urquell

Ownership: Asahi Group (Japan), produced in Czechia
Beer brands: Pilsner Urquell, Kozel, Gambrinus, Radegast
Employees (Europe): ~2,200 (all in Czechia)
Production: ~11M hl
Key markets: Czechia, Slovakia, Germany, UK, South Korea

Oettinger

Ownership: Private (German owners), breweries in Germany
Beer brands: Oettinger Pils, Oettinger Export, Oettinger Radler
Employees (Europe): ~1,100
Production: ~7.5M hl
Key markets: Germany, Eastern Europe, Australia<

Budweiser Budvar

Ownership: Czech state-owned, breweries in Czechia
Beer brands: Budweiser Budvar (Czechvar outside EU)
Employees (Europe): ~650 (all in Czech Republic)
Production: ~1.78M hl
Key markets: Czech Republic, Germany, UK, Slovakia, Austria

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Anadolu Efes

Ownership: Anadolu Group (Turkey), breweries in Turkey, Russia, CIS
Beer brands: Efes Pilsen, Amsterdam Navigator, Velkopopovický Kozel (licensed)
Employees (Europe): ~10,000
Production: ~36M hl
Key markets: Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan