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Russia Surpasses Germany as Europe's Top Beer Producer

7/23/2025

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Germany has surrendered its title as Europe's top beer producer to Russia, with Russian production surging by 9% to 9.1 billion liters. Meanwhile, Germany's output dipped by 1% to 8.4 billion liters, and its beer exports plummeted by 10%. China continues to dominate globally, churning out over 34 billion liters in 2024.

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Germany has surrendered its title as Europe's top beer producer to Russia, with Russian production surging by 9% to 9.1 billion liters. Meanwhile, Germany's output dipped by 1% to 8.4 billion liters, and its beer exports plummeted by 10%. China continues to dominate globally, churning out over 34 billion liters in 2024.