Beer is a drink that has become part of Brazilian culture, mainly to ease those hotter days in a predominantly tropical country. So we could list a top 10 most consumed beers in Brazil, along with some curiosities.
Most traditional beer brands in Brazil
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Check out the top 10 of the most consumed beers here:
1. Skol
Skol is the best selling beer in Brazil, but surprisingly this is not a Brazilian brand but a Danish one.
It was the first to use aluminum cans in 1971 after being licensed by Ambev and became popular due to its creative and fun advertisements.
2. Antarctica
Known mainly for the penguin image of its brand, this beer became very popular in Brazil and was brought by a German in 1885.
3. Nova Schin
Prepared with barley malt, hops and pure water, this beer becomes as refreshing and light as the famous German breweries.
Launched in 1999, it is one of the most consumed here in the country.
4. Itaipava
Itaipava has been produced by Grupo Petrópolis since 1993 and is also one of the lightest and most refreshing drinks, being very popular in the northeast and southeast.
5. Brahma
Brahma is of Swiss origin. It was made by an immigrant and brought to Rio de Janeiro and is also very popular in around 31 countries around the world.
Distributed by Ambev's international brand, this beer is a lager type, with a lighter bitterness and more consistent foam.
6. Kaiser
Purchased by Heineken in 2010, Kaiser is one of the most refreshing and smooth beers, which increased in popularity in the 90s.
7. bohemia
Also founded by a German immigrant in Brazil, Bohemia is one of the most popular and traditional brands.
It is a Pilsen type beer and due to its low fermentation it takes lighter tones and a lighter and refreshing flavor.
8. Bavaria
Known as “beer of friends” according to its advertisements, it has a medium alcohol percentage, maintaining lightness and freshness due to its low fermentation.
It was created by Antarctica, but nowadays it is part of the Heineken group.
9. Brahma Chopp
A lager-type beer with a smoother and more discreet aroma. It is one of the most popular beers that are successful in "litrões" and barbecues.
10. Crystal
And finally, Crystal beer appeared in 1994, also as one of the lightest and most refreshing and most accessible to consumers.