TOP 10 Most Popular Beers in Nigeria

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Nigeria is known to have a wide variety of beers. Beers in Nigeria are served in almost all occasions as we have lots of beer lovers.

Here is a list of the most popular beers in Nigeria.

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Every beer has a story with its taste, design, and uniqueness all over the world, but in Nigeria, the beer story is not different.

Beer is like football in Nigeria, no fan of a beer brand would admit that the other brands are better than his or her preference.

Here is a list of 10 Nigerian local beers that have become our favorite over the years.

1. Star Lager

Star Lager is a very popular beer in Nigeria. It was first made in June 1946 and has since been an exceptional beer brand.

Star Lager is Nigeria’s first-ever brewed beer and is growing to be the country’s favorite beer in its 600 ml bottle size and has 5.10 percent alcohol.

This beer has an ever-rich foam head. Its taste is crispy and has this great clean finish when it is taken.

The bear is rich and very satisfying for a cold evening. The appearance is attractive with its clear gold body that is brewed with the finest ingredient.

The bitterness is medium-light and has this sweetness in between that makes it an enjoyable beer.

2. 33 Export

33 Export has been breeding friendships among Nigerians since the year 1979. The basic ingredients of 33 Export are hops, malted barley, sucrose, water, and sorghum.

This Nigerian beer is produced by Consolidated Breweries who describe 33 Export as “crisp tasting, sparkling and refreshing”. 33.

“33” Export is one of the quality beer brands loved by a lot of Nigerians. This beer has been brewed in Nigeria since late 1979 and you can only enjoy it in any cool atmosphere. It has a unique crisp taste, sparkling and refreshing.

The beer contains 5% alcohol. “33” Export gives a tender feeling.

3. Legend Extra Stout

Nigeria has one of the largest markets for a stout in the world and Legend Extra Stout is an exceptional stout made by the Nigerian Breweries.

It was first made in the year 1992. The drink is quite popular, and this has earned it the tag ‘the real deal.

It contains 7.5 percent alcohol and a flavor that is mixed with roasted malts, some dried fruits, and chocolate.

The size of the bottle is 60 cl and is popular in different drinking beer parlors in the country. It is a kind of beer that both males and females love.

4. Gulder Lager

Gulder Lager dates back to 1970 and is another offering by Nigerian Breweries. The beer is very strong-flavored and comes with a colorful history.

Gulder Lager is a brand with much history and one of the top beers in Nigeria. Gulder has become one of the oldest beers in the country, designed with a unique label design.

Its bottle size is 600ml and has a 5.20 percent alcohol. It has a bitter taste and is drinkable.

The beer has a creamy texture and the bottle is attractive. It is brewed for luxury and relaxation with a refreshing aftertaste.

5. Hero Lager

Hero Lager is produced by International brewer SAB Miller. The Hero Lager bottles bear the rising sun that appeared on the Biafra flag.

Hero Lager is less bitter than other beers due to the relatively low hop content. The bear is mostly loved by the Igbo’s.

6. Harp

The Harp is mild and soothing with its low bitterness brewed. It has 5.15 percent alcohol and triples filtered to give a smooth, crisp, and a taste that one can never forget.

This beer brings freshness with a sorghum flavor that brings out the tropical fruits and canned pears aroma.

The bear stands out when it is placed on a table filled with other local beers in its bottle shape and size.

7. Orijin

These are new school drinks. The drink is made up of a mild spirit, fruits, and herbs made for people who have light brains. This beer is usually for people between the ages of 20 to 29.

A lot of Nigerians also drink this beer to drown their problems, drinking can never be a coping mechanism for problems, but Nigerians still drink.

8. Heineken

This is an exotic beer; the beer is both for the rich people the average and also the poor. It is smooth and velvety on the tongue and gentle on the throat.

It is one of the best local beers Nigerians love.

9. Trophy

People that drink this bear are likely to have multi-syllabic, jaw-breaking.

TROPHY belongs to the lower spectrum of the pricing prism of beer in Nigeria, yet it cannot be concretely used as an indicator of someone’s class because of its sheer ubiquity in Yoruba lands. It is a beer for all.

10. Life

Just like HERO, LIFE is another Igbo-centric beer. Unlike HERO, this one is much lighter on the tongue and milder on the throat.

In summary, these are the 10 Nigerian best local beers for the year 2022. You can always chill with your best beer.

FAQs on Local Beers in Nigeria

Below are the frequently asked questions on Local Beers in Nigeria

1. Which beer is the oldest beer in Nigeria?

Star Lager

2. Is Origin a beer?

Orijin is a Nigerian alcoholic beverage produced by Diaego/Guinness Nigeria PLC

3. Is trophy a beer?

Trophy lager beer, which was originally launched by International Breweries Plc.

4. Is Heineken brewed in Nigeria?

AMSTERDAM

5. Who makes Budweiser in Nigeria?

International Breweries Plc

6. Who is the owner of Goldberg beer?

In 2010, NBL acquired beer factories from Sona Group makers of maltonic malt drink and franchise owners of Goldberg beer.

7. Has Guinness left Nigeria?

The management of Guinness Nigeria Plc has revealed that the company has no plans of leaving Nigeria.

8. Who owns maltina?

Nigerian Breweries PLC

9. What does Orijin bitters do for men?

It improves protein digestion and mineral absorption.