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BEER CONSUMPTION Like in the rest of the world, drinking beer is common throughout the African continent. Beer is served in a range of locales, from neighbourhood shebeens to upscale bars. Many countries have standardized beer bottle sizes, which are cleaned and re-used, and so when buying beer at a store often people must pay a deposit on the bottle as well as the price of the beer. South Africa consumes the most beer of any African country, with an average of 59.2 litres of beer consumed per person annually. INDIGENOUS BEERS The brewing of beer is a common practice among Africans in rural areas. Varieties and Types Of Beer depend on local customs and resources. Among various beers brewed locally are honey beers and ginger beers. A typical alternative to glass-bottle beers is local beer sold in tetra-pak style paper cartons. South African Breweries produces Johannesburg beer, and the popular, if stigmatized, Chibuku beer is popular throughout Southern Africa. COMMERCIAL BEERS Southern Africa ''', brewed by National Breweries on Manchester Road, Harare . It is made from Malt , Maize , Hops and Water , and is 4.7% Abv . Other major beers include Bohlingers, Lion, Eagle and South African Breweries ' Carling Black Label and Castle. Chibuku Shake Shake, so called by the need to shake the carton before drinking it, is brewed by Chibuku , and remains a popular beer in Botswana , Zimbabwe , Zambia , and Malawi . Namibia : Windhoek Lager, named for the country's capital, is the largest brewer in Namibia. The country, a former German colony, has a long history of brewing and makes some of the finest lagers, comparable to their German counterparts. ''' (Mosi Oa Tunya). Zambia's premier beer Mosi's motto is 'Truly Zambian' and it is said to have won several awards in the 1970's. ''' and the United Kingdom . ''') Of South African beers, Castle Lager is the most famous, although South Africa produces a wide viariety and brands of beers many of which are exported within Africa and beyond. South African Breweries became the worlds second largest beer producer after merging with Miller Breweries of the US. Mauritius : Mauritius Breweries produce a local lager (Phoenix) and a strong lager (Blue Marlin). They are also licensed to brew Guinness (of the Foreign Extra Stout variety) and Warsteiner since 2003. They also brew beer destined for Madagascar (Three Horses) under licence. Eastern Africa ''' via Mkaka & Co in West London. ''') Tusker, brewed by the Kenya Breweries Limited, is the most popular beer in Kenya. Popularly known as 'Keroro' beer, Tusker is a source of Kenyan pride highlighted by the recent trade war between the Kenya and South African Breweries with their competing Castle and Tusker Brands. A new brewery known as Top Rank Industries produces the increasingly popular Senior Lager. Western Africa ''' Foreign Extra Stout that is stronger than Guinness in the UK (7.5% abv), as well as Guiness Extra Smooth, a less strong variety which is not as bitter and more velveted for the palate. Nigerian Breweries brew under license Heineken, Tigre Bock, Kronenbourg and several local beer brands, both ale and stout types. Mopa Breweries produces the popular One Lager. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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