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Buena Onda: Breweries from Argentina

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This one is for beers brewed in Argentina. Check in five different ones to claim the badge! As a bonus, they all will also count for Amazons & Andes as well.

Argentina has always had somewhat of a German influence, and this is definitely true in the brewing scene. AB InBev dominate the market however, with local brand Quilmes as well as international brands such as Budweiser, Corona and Stella. It’s main rival is Compañía de las Cervecerías Unidas, which imports Heinekin as well as its local Schneider brand.

Quilmes was founded in 1888 by a German immigrant and has dominated since the early 1900’s. It was bought by Ambev in 2002 which helped AB InBev establish itself as the major player in Argentina.

наздраве: Breweries from Bulgaria

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The country badge for Bulgaria. Have 5 different beers from Bulgarian breweries to earn the badge.

Major brands in Bulgaria include Kamenitza and Astika (both owned by Molson Coors), Zagorka (Heinekin), Pirinsko Pivo and Shumensko (both Carlsburg). Most brands in Bulgaria, while being internationally owned, are centred around a particular town or region. For example Zagorka is brewed in Stara Zagora and Kamenitza is from Haskovo.

Bulgarian beers also count towards the Baking in Balkan badge.

Roamin’ in Romania

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The country badge for Romania. Have 5 Romanian beers to claim the badge, it levels up to level 100.

Romanian beers also count towards the Balkans badge, so you get twice the bang for your buck here.

In Romania, beer is considered as a food product so isn’t taxed the same way as in many other countries. The market is dominated by the big players: Asahi owns Ursus Breweries, Heinekin has Heinekin Romania, Molson Coors owns Bergenbier and Carlsburg has Tuborg Romania.

The Croats

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The country badge for Croatia. Have 5 Croatian beers to earn this one. Of course, it keeps levelling until you reach level 100 after 500 beers.

The market is dominated by two lagers, Ožujsko (owned by Molson Coors) and Karlovačko (Heineken), however craft breweries are beginning to flourish. In particular, look out for The Garden Brewery from Zagreb who are excellent.

Croatian beers also count towards the Balkans regional badge, so you really get some bang for your buck here!

Deep Blue Sea

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Introduced in August 2016, Deep Blue Sea is the badge for the Caribbean. For this one, simply check in 5 beers that hail from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, The Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Cuba or Haiti.

As you would expect in a hot climate, lagers dominate the region. Notable examples are 10 Saints, Red Stripe (now owned by Heineken), Cristal and Carib Lager. An exception to this rule is Bahamian Strong Back Stout which, as the name suggests, is a stout from the Bahamas.

Uma Cerveja

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The country badge for Portugal. Have 5 Portuguese beers to claim the badge. It levels after every 5 until it reaches level 100.

Portugal is dominated by Super Bock (owned by Carlsburg) and Sagres (Heineken). Both breweries were nationally owned until the 1990s,which explains their large market share.

Never Finnished!

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The country badge for Finland. Have 6 Finnish beers to get level 1. It levels up to level 100, which is 500 beers.

Finland is 9th in the world in per capita beer consumption and most of it is pale lagers. Their industry is dominated by three main breweries: Hartwall, Olvi and Sinebrychoff. Olvi is privately owned whilst Hartwall is Heineken and Sinebrychoff is Carlsburg.

Finland also has its own style of beer, Sahti. A traditional farmhouse ale, it is made with rye and barley.

The RADler

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Have 5 beers of the style Radler/Shandy or Non-Alcoholic Beer – Shandy / Radler to earn this badge.

A combination of beer and lemonade soda, a shandy has a reputation as a bit of a “girls drink”. However the name Radler translates to cyclist, which hints at its origins of being a light refreshment following some physical exercise.

The term Radler has even been trademarked in New Zealand by Heineken – who use it to produce a 5% citrus flavoured beer.