African beer

Both are made with sorghum. South Africa: (Main article: South African beer) 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. Nigerian Breweries brew under license Star, Gulder, Heineken, Tigre Bock, Kronenbourg and several local beer brands, both ale and stout types.

Beer is served in a range of locales, from neighbourhood shebeens to upscale bars. Its logo is a crocodile which makes it a popular choice to sneak across the boarder to DRC. Congo (DRC): Most beers are brewed by Heineken with the most popular being Primus. .

It is sold in paper cartons or brown plastic containers with a wide blue lid. They produce a local lager style beer called Black Eagle. Mozambique: Mozambique produces two of the most awarded beers in Africa: Laurentina Clara, a Pilsener, and Preta, a dark lager.

The country, a former German colony, has a long history of brewing and makes some of the finest lagers, comparable to their German counterparts. Zambia: Zambia s main beer is Mosi Lager, named for the indigenous name for Victoria Falls (Mosi Oa Tunya). Laurentina is now exported to South Africa and the United Kingdom. Namibia: Windhoek Lager, named for the country s capital, is the largest brewer in Namibia.

In Zimbabwe it is known as scud . African beer refers to all beers made in Africa.

Mopa Breweries, Ltd. South African Breweries became the world s second-largest beer producer after merging with Miller Breweries of the US. Madagascar: Three Horses beer is by defacto the national beer in Madagascar.

Varieties and types of beer depend on local customs and resources. Beer, especially lager, is produced commercially in most African countries, and varieties of beer are also made by indigenous tribes. Like in the rest of the world, drinking beer is common throughout the African continent.

Eritrea: (Main article: Golden Star Brewery) Golden Star, brewed by the Golden Star Brewery, is the unique beer in Eritrea after the closing of Asmara Brewery (ex Menotti) which has been brewing beer since the colonial era. Rwanda: Primus Beer Nigeria: Nigeria produces a version of Guinness Foreign Extra Stout that uses sorghum. It is brewed by Brasserie Star. Mauritius: Mauritius Breweries produce a local lager called Phoenix Beer and a strong lager (Blue Marlin).

South Africa consumes the most beer of any African country, with an average of 59.2 litres of beer consumed per person annually. The brewing of beer is a common practice among Africans in rural areas. 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. They also brew beer destined for Madagascar (Three Horses) under licence.

This thick brown millet beer costs less than a dollar and it is shaken vigorously before drinking it because of its thick Layer of sediment of sand collected on the bottom of the carton. When the liquid has been consumed and you reach the bottom of the carton, standard practice is to slurp up the pile of sludge that remains. Tanzania: Safari Lager, Kilimanjaro Lager and Serengeti Lager are predominant.

Zambia s premier beer Mosi s motto is Truly Zambian and it is said to have won several awards in the 1970 s. Zimbabwe: Zambezi is Zimbabwe s national beer, brewed by National Breweries on Manchester Road, Harare. Recently, Universal Breweries Ltd has begun operating.

It is made from malt, maize, hops and water, and is 4.7% abv. They are also licensed to brew Guinness (of the Foreign Extra Stout variety) and Warsteiner since 2003.

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. It is thought to be a drink for lower class people.

Tanzabeer is a lager-like beer local to Tanzania which has now been introduced to the United Kingdom via Mkaka & Co in West London. Kenya: (Main article: Kenyan Beer) Tusker, brewed by the Kenya Breweries Limited, is the most popular beer in Kenya. 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.

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. Manica is also reputed to be one of Africa s finest Lagers, and 2M (pronounced dosh-em), produced by the same brewery (CdM), is also popular.

produces the popular One Lager. Ghana: Most famous is the Star beer. Cape Verde: Most famous is the Strela beer. Niger: Biere Niger. Congo (Brazzaville): Ngok in a popular beer only available in Congo. Chibuku Shake Shake is made from a mix of sorghum and maize.

It has a powerful yeast flavor that is offset by a lemony tang, surprising given the color.