The biggest beer company by far is AB InBev, owning brands like Budweiser, Corona, and Stella Artois, while the single biggest brand by volume, especially in China, is often China's Snow Beer, but globally, Budweiser and Bud Light lead for major international markets. AB InBev dominates production, but Snow Beer sells massive volumes in China, making it a key player by volume.
The "number one selling beer" depends on the country, but recently, Michelob Ultra became the top-selling beer in the U.S. by volume as of late 2025, overtaking Modelo Especial, while in Australia, Great Northern Super Crisp has held the top spot for several years, dominating mid-strength sales. Globally, brands like Corona and Chinese domestic beers (Harbin, Snow) are massive, but U.S. and Australian markets show distinct leaders.
The #1 beer in the world by sales volume is Snow (雪花啤酒), a Chinese lager sold almost exclusively in China, while Budweiser/Bud Light (often grouped) and Corona Extra consistently rank highest globally by volume and value, respectively, with Corona named the most valuable brand recently. The "best" beer is subjective, but Snow leads volume, Corona leads value, and brands like Budweiser, Heineken, and Tsingtao dominate worldwide markets, according to reports from 2023-2025.
Home of the Big Six
Six big breweries dominate the beer scene in Munich: Hofbräuhaus, Löwenbräu, Augustinerbräu, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr and Spaten-Franziskaner. Here we look at each one in turn, click on the steins below to find out more about each of the Big 6.
The Budweiser from Budějovice has been called "The Beer of Kings" since the 16th century. Adolphus Busch adapted this slogan to "The King of Beers." This history notwithstanding, Anheuser Busch owns the trademark to these slogans in the United States.
A popular German beer brand is Paulaner, which was founded in Munich in 1634. Paulaner is famous for its Oktoberfest beer, which is enjoyed by beer lovers around the world during the annual festival in Munich.
Andre the Giant, the legendary professional wrestler, is widely reported to have drunk 106 beers in one night in 1975 at the Downtowner in Charlotte, North Carolina, a feat recounted by fellow wrestler Ric Flair. While he had numerous legendary drinking stories, including consuming vodka on a flight, this specific 106-beer event highlights his immense alcohol tolerance, often attributed to managing chronic pain from his size.
Recognition of America's Oldest Brewery. As America celebrated it's bi-centennial, D.G. Yuengling and Son was place on the national and state registers as America's Oldest Brewery. This is a title that we are proud of and can be seen on every bottle of Yuengling beer.
Corona Extra retains its position as the world's most valuable beer brand, with a brand value of USD13. 4 billion. Heineken and Budweiser hold onto second and third place, respectively, also maintaining their rankings from 2024.
Water: In many modern brews, water makes up 90 to 95% of the content by volume in beer.
There's no single "top 10" list, as it depends on sales vs. awards, but popular global beers often include Budweiser, Bud Light, Corona Extra, Heineken, Stella Artois, Modelo Especial, Asahi, and Snow Beer, while top sellers in specific countries (like Michelob Ultra in the US or Great Northern in Australia) also rank high, alongside award winners from events like the World Beer Awards.
In an increasingly health-conscious country, Michelob Ultra – with just 95 calories and 2.6 carbs per bottle – continues to win with young drinkers. The brand's “positioning as a low-carb, lower-calorie option fits with the growing consumer perception of a 'healthy beer.
Most-Searched Beers in the United States, According to the Coffeeness Report
Andre the Giant. No one in recorded history could drink as much as Andre. The pro wrestler, who stood 7'5" and weighed over 500 pounds, routinely shocked friends and spectators with his insane tolerance for alcohol.
Alcohol can help you fall asleep, but it may disturb sleep later in the night. Alcohol suppresses REM sleep. Drinking alcohol can cause snoring and worsen sleep apnea. Protect your sleep quality by finishing any drinks 3 to 4 hours before bed.
Heavy drinking includes binge drinking and has been defined for women as 4 or more drinks on any day or 8 or more per week, and for men as 5 or more drinks on any day or 15 or more per week.
TODAY'S BEER FACT: The most beer-drinking country in the world is the Czech Republic. With an incredible per capita beer consumption of almost 150 litars (40 gallons) a year, the Czechs are way out in front in the beer drinking world league table.
With two decades of prioritizing fans, groundbreaking marketing and consistent brand investments, Michelob ULTRA, a superior light beer, cements its place as the #1-selling beer in the U.S.
The least bitter beers on the market today include:
Best Pilsner
Ah yes, the pilsner: Germany's most-consumed beer category, and the basis of all of the ubiquitous American lagers that trace their lineage back to German immigrants in the 19th century.
Tilt the glass to a 45 degree angle. Rest the tip of the bottle into the glass. Pour the beer fast, in a steady stream down the side of the glass. Start straightening the glass when it is approximately two thirds full, which creates a nice head of foam.
Duff Beer is probably the most famous fictional beer brand of all time. It is the beer of choice for Homer Simpson, and it has become a pop culture icon. Many fans have even created their own versions of Duff Beer, but it would be great if a real version was available.