Beers From Africa: Most Popular Beers by Country in Africa

Tango Samba

Style: Pale Lager 4.2%
Brewed by: S.A.R.L. Tango owned by Heiniken.

Tango Biere Blonde

Style: Pale Lager 4.8%
Brewed by: S.A.R.L. Tango owned by Heiniken.

Albraü Bière Blonde

Style: Pale Lager 4.6%
Brewed by: Brasserie Star D’Algerie

Beaufort

Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: S.N.B. (Castel Algérie)

Cuca

Style: Pale Lager 5%
Brewed by: Refriango (Luanda)

Nocal

Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: Nocal – Nova Cervejeira de Angola (part of the Castel Group)

Luandina

Luandina
Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: Refriango (Luanda)

Tigra

Style: Pale Lager 5%
Brewed by: Refriango (Luanda)

N’gola

Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: Refriango (Luanda)

Eka Cerveja

Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: Eka – Empresa Angolana de Cervejas (Castel Group)

La Béninoise

Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: Sobebra – Société Béninoise de Brasseries (subsidiary of Castel Group)
Note: This is Benin’s flagship beer and a strong national symbol, known for its light and crisp taste.

Flag Spéciale (Benin variant)

Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: Sobebra (Castel Group)
Note: While “Flag” is brewed across West Africa, Benin’s version remains popular locally and is tailored to regional tastes.

St. Louis Lager

Style: Pale Lager 3.5%
Brewed by: Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL), part of AB InBev
Note: Botswana’s national beer, known for its light and refreshing profile — perfect for the hot climate.

St. Louis Export

Style: Pale Lager 4.7%
Brewed by: Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL)
Note: A stronger and slightly fuller-bodied version of the original St. Louis, gaining popularity in urban areas.

Chibuku

Style: Traditional Sorghum Beer 3–4%
Brewed by: Botswana Breweries (subsidiary of KBL)
Note: A thick, fermented local brew made from maize and sorghum, sold in cartons and widely consumed in rural and peri-urban communities.

Delta Lager

Style: Bohemian-style Lager 4% ABV
Brewed by: Okavango Craft Brewery, Maun, Botswana

Brakina

Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: Brakina (Société des Brasseries de Burkina Faso), part of Castel Group
Note: The country’s flagship beer, often seen as a symbol of national pride. Light, crisp, and widely available

So.B.Bra (Bière du Burkina)

Style: Pale Lager ~4.5%
Brewed by: Brakina (Castel Group)

Primus

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: Brarudi (Brasseries et Limonaderies du Burundi), part of the Heineken Group
Note: Burundi’s most iconic and widely consumed beer. It’s affordable, accessible, and deeply embedded in social life.

Mützig 

Style: Premium Lager 5.5% ABV
Brewed by: Brarudi (Brasseries et Limonaderies du Burundi), a subsidiary of Heineken N.V.

Amstel

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: Brarudi (under license from Heineken)
Note: Although an international brand, Amstel is locally brewed in Burundi and very popular among consumers who prefer a premium touch.

Bière de Banane

Style: Traditional Fruit Beer ~4–6% ABV
Brewed by: Traditionally brewed in households across Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania
Note: Made from fermented mashed bananas and sorghum or millet, this cloudy, mildly sweet beer is deeply rooted in local customs and is often consumed during community gatherings and celebrations.

Strela

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: CERIS (Companhia de Cervejas e Refrigerantes de Cabo Verde)
Note: Strela is Cabo Verde’s national beer and the most popular across the islands. Known for its crisp, light taste, it’s a staple in local bars, restaurants, and celebrations.

Castel Beer

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: SABC (Société Anonyme des Brasseries du Cameroun), part of Castel Group
Note: One of the most consumed beers in Cameroon, Castel Beer is known for its balanced flavor and strong national identity. It’s a flagship product of the Castel Group in Central Africa.

33 Export

Style: Pale Lager 4.8%
Brewed by: SABC (Castel Group)
Note: A historic brand in Cameroon, 33 Export has a smooth taste and widespread appeal, especially among older drinkers. It’s also popular in several West and Central African countries.

Mützig

Style: Premium Lager 5.5%
Brewed by: SABC (Castel Group / Heineken)

Amstel

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: SABC (under license from Heineken)
Note: A well-known international brand, Amstel is brewed locally in Cameroon and caters to urban consumers looking for a smoother, global-style beer.

Manyan

Style: Pale Lager 5.0% ABV
Brewed by: Boissons du Cameroun (SABC), part of the Castel Group
Note: Launched as a proudly Cameroonian beer, Manyan is crafted using locally sourced ingredients and traditional brewing techniques.

Mocaf

Style: Pale Lager 4.5%
Brewed by: Brasseries Mocaf
Note: Mocaf is a light and refreshing beer brewed from 100% malt, sugar, and hops.

Africa Ti l’Or

Style: Lager 5.0% and Strong Lager 9.0% (Ange variant)
Brewed by: Africa Ti l’Or Brewery
Note: Africa Ti l’Or is a newer entrant in the Central African beer market, produced with Russian technology.

Castel

33 Export

Mützig

Gala

Style: European Pale Lager 5.3%
Brewed by: Les Brasseries du Tchad (Brasseries du Logone), Moundou
Note: Gala is Chad’s flagship beer, brewed in Moundou, the country’s industrial hub. Jointly owned by Heineken and Unilever, Gala is known for its European-style taste and is widely distributed across the nation, often transported over challenging routes to reach major cities like N’Djamena.

Three Horses Beer (THB)

Style: Pilsner 5.4%
Brewed by: Star Breweries, Madagascar
Note: THB is Madagascar’s flagship beer and is widely available in Comoros due to regional proximity.

Efes Pilsener

Style: Pilsner 5.0%
Brewed by: Anadolu Efes, Turkey
Note: Efes Pilsener is a Turkish beer that is occasionally imported into Comoros

Primus

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: Bralima (Brasseries, Limonaderies et Malteries), a subsidiary of Heineken N.V.
Note: Primus is a national institution in the DRC, widely consumed across the country

Skol

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: Bracongo, part of the Castel Group
Note: Skol is one of the country’s most popular lagers, brewed locally and widely consumed.

Turbo King

Style: Dark Lager 6.0%
Brewed by: Bralima (Heineken N.V.)
Note: Turbo King is a dark beer with a robust flavor, marketed with the slogan “a man’s business.

Simba Bière du Lion

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: Brasseries Simba
Note: Simba is a high-quality lager produced since 1925, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the former Katanga region.

Tembo

Style: Red Ale 5.9%
Brewed by: Brasseries Simba
Note: Tembo is an amber-colored ale with fruity and earthy malt flavors, ending with a crisp finish.

Nkoyi

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: Bracongo (Castel Group)
Note: Nkoyi is a pale lager known for its refreshing taste, offering a lighter option among the local beer selections

Tusker Lager

Style: Pale Lager 4.2%
Brewed by: East African Breweries Limited (EABL)
Note: Tusker Lager is Kenya’s flagship beer and the highest-selling beer in East Africa, with over 700,000 hectoliters sold annually in Kenya.

Pilsner Lager

Style: Pale Lager 5.0%
Brewed by: East African Breweries Limited (EABL)
Note: Inspired by the original Pilsner brewing process from Eastern Europe, Pilsner Lager is known for its crisp taste and is packaged in 500ml bottles or 330ml cans.

White Cap Lager

Style: Pale Lager 4.2%
Brewed by: East African Breweries Limited (EABL)
Note: Named after the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya, White Cap Lager is known for its consistent quality and is often favored by connoisseurs

Summit Lager

Style: Pale Lager 4.2%
Brewed by: Keroche Breweries
Note: First introduced in 2008, Summit Lager is brewed using bottom-fermenting yeast in cool conditions, resulting in a well-balanced flavor profile that includes hops, grains, and water.

Balozi

Style: Pale Lager 4.2%
Brewed by: East African Breweries Limited (EABL)
Note: Balozi Lager is crafted from pure water sourced from the Aberdare Ranges and the finest malted barley, with no added sugar. It’s known for its natural, refreshing flavor