| You see beer commercials all over the place. You | | | | The third largest beer manufacturer in the world is |
| probably even have your favorite, especially if you're | | | | one you have probably heard of. The company is |
| a chest pounding, sports watching brute of a he-man. | | | | Heineken. This company is literally all over the place, |
| The only thing you really care about is getting your | | | | operating in over 170 countries in Africa, Europe, |
| hands on a nice cold brew. But did you ever sit down | | | | North and South America, the Middle East and even |
| and wonder who the top beer manufacturers actually | | | | Asia. What most people don't know is that Heineken |
| are? Of course not. That's why you're reading what's | | | | also manufactures many soft drinks and other non |
| about to follow as we reveal the top beer | | | | alcoholic beverages. The company operates out of |
| manufacturers in the world today. | | | | Amsterdam and employs more than 60,000 people. |
| The top five beer manufacturers have quite a few | | | | Just missing the top spot is a company by the name |
| surprises, especially for those of you who are glued | | | | of Asahi. Asahi is all over the world, literally. There is |
| to your TV and see nothing but ads for Bud, Bud | | | | hardly a county in which they don't operate. Their |
| Light, Miller Light, Molson, Schlitz and the whole cast | | | | main beer is Asahi Super Dry. You may not have |
| of characters that follow one bad B-Movie after | | | | heard of it but it's the number two seller behind the |
| another. | | | | company we're about to reveal. This company also |
| Well, would it surprise you to know that the fifth | | | | makes soft drinks and nutritional supplements. And if |
| largest beer manufacturer in the world is Inbev? | | | | you think beer and Japan don't go together, then |
| Who? You heard right. This worldwide company | | | | you better think again because that's just where the |
| comes in at number five. They own a ton of | | | | headquarters of this giant resides. |
| premium brands like Beck's. Ah, yes, now you know | | | | And finally, we get to the number 1 beer |
| who they are. They also manufacture a few | | | | manufacturer in the world and this should come as no |
| specialty brands like Belle-Vue. Okay, so maybe | | | | surprise to anyone who's ever walked into a bar or |
| you're not so familiar with that one. This company | | | | just watch a little TV. The Anheuser-Busch brewery |
| sells most of their beer in America, Europe and Asia. | | | | is the number 1 beer making company, not only in |
| Coming in at number 4 on the hit parade of brews is | | | | the United States, but all over the world. It's |
| Scottish & Newcastle. In case you're not familiar | | | | Budweiser brands are known by all. Even though they |
| with them, they actually make a lot of other drinks | | | | operate mostly in the United States, they own 50% |
| besides beer, including water, cider and even soft | | | | of Mexico's leading brewer and 27% of the top |
| drinks. Talk about diversifying. Their main markets are | | | | brewer in China. Yes, Anheuser-Busch, or Budweiser, |
| in the United Kingdom and Europe. They export their | | | | really IS the king of beers. |
| beer to over 60 countries. Their main base of | | | | Just like it says on the commercial. |
| operations is in Edinburgh. | | | | |
