Beer
The UK dominates Europe's brewing scene
Latest figures from The Brewers of Europe have revealed the UK to be leading the way in terms of active breweries. As of 2016, there were 2,250 breweries in the country, well ahead of beer giants Germany in second place with 1,408. While more famous for their wine production, the French made up the top three with a respectable 950.
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This chart shows the number of active breweries in European countries in 2016.
Number of active beer brewing companies in Europe in 2024, by country
Number of active breweries by country in Europe in 2024
Number of active beer breweries in Europe in 2024, by country
Number of craft breweries in leading countries in Europe in 2017
Number of active beer breweries in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2012 to 2024
Number of active beer breweries in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux) from 2012 to 2021
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