BEER IN GUYANA

Guyana is not one of the popular producers or exporters of beer in the world but the local brand is well known, respected and has won numerous international awards. Read on to find out all about beer in Guyana!

Guyanese Beer Culture

Beer has been pretty important in Guyanese culture, starting back in the mid 1950s when Peter D’Aguiar of Banks DIH introduced Banks beer. The brand is marketed and distributed across the Caribbean and invokes nostalgic pride in Guyanese locally and abroad.

While other global beer brands are present in Guyana, Banks beer and its expanded range of products remains a popular choice across all sectors of society.

How Guyanese people drink beer
Nowadays, beer in its many variations is a popular alcoholic drink in Guyana. People drink it at home, at parties, cafes and restaurants. If you order a beer from a café or bar, it is enjoyed cold by the bottle or glass accompanied by snacks or a full meal.

All about Guyanese beers
What type of beer is the most popular in Guyana? What type of seasonal beers are consumed in Guyana? Read on and find out!

Popular types of Guyanese beer
While pale lager has traditionally been the popular type of beer, stouts, flavored shandy and radlers have grown in popularity.