Beer
The Beer Guide: Brazil
Where to start with beer in Brazil? Somewhat of an anomaly among Latin America due to its status as the sole Portuguese-speaking nation and also its sheer size – it accounts for just under half of the population and land … Continue…
What is The Beer Guide?
During our trip, I (Andy) have decided to write a beer guide for each country we visit, in which I will look at partying trends, interesting beer brands, how to navigate the beer market in each country and top it…
The best craft breweries in South America
After spending almost 2 years travelling around South America, we’ve experienced quite an array of natural wonders, incredible beaches, booming cities and perhaps most importantly, excellent craft beers. Welcome to the list of Best Craft Breweries in South America! Spanning…
The Beer Guide: Colombia
To get a grasp of the market for beer in Colombia, let’s first look at the country context. Colombia has been somewhat of a melting pot culturally throughout its history, and again more recently with political issues in nearby countries…
The top 5 national beers in South America
South America takes its beer very seriously, and whilst there has been a varying degree of impact from craft beer on the continent, each country has up to a handful of strong national beers, steeped in tradition and heritage. We’ve…
The Beer Guide: Ecuador
Ecuador can be roughly split between the Lowlands of the coast and the Highlands inland. These two geographies have produced very different ways of life and mindsets – which filters through into food and beverage too. Interestingly, the pretty, historical…
The Beer Guide: Peru
Like Chile, Peru is another country that geographically has everything, but the national sense of pride feels a little more coherent, perhaps due to the fact that most of its population can bond under their single Inca ancestry rather than…
The Beer Guide: Bolivia
Being the continent’s poorest country in terms of GDP per capita, Bolivia was quite a shock to the system after hopping over from Chile (the highest GDP per capita in South America). This is clear to see across the country,…
The Beer Guide: Chile
If someone asked you about the alcoholic beverages scene in Chile, you’d be forgiven for jumping straight to some of their world famous wines. In a similar climate to the likes of Mendoza in Argentina, just outside of Santiago… Continue reading
The Beer Guide: Argentina
Here’s my guide to Argentinian beer brands, with all our alcohol market observations from 6 weeks of drinking our way around this beautiful nation. I’ll discuss some of the best Argentinian beer brands on offer, and key themes for marketing…
The Beer Guide: Uruguay
Despite being a somewhat sleepy country with an incredibly relaxed vibe (even in the capital Montevideo), the party scene livens up post-midnight. It is very common for friends to have a ‘previa’ at home before heading out to a ‘boliche’…