Welcome to
European Beer Consumers’ Union
What is the EBCU?
EBCU is a non-political, non-religious organisation formed in May 1990 by the national beer consumer in Bruges, Belgium, by three national beer organisations: CAMRA (United Kingdom), Objectieve Bierproevers (Belgium, now Zythos) and PINT (Netherlands), to give voice to the beer consumer at the European level, both within and beyond the European Union (EU).
Manifesto
Beer, the enjoyable low alcohol drink of the general public for every
occasion, has played and continues to play a major role in European
culture, history, society, local communities and the wider economy.
Who can join the EBCU?
Membership of EBCU is open to all non-exclusive national organisations of beer consumers, provided they are independent of all outside influence, represent the beer consumer and can wholeheartedly endorse certain aims and objectives.
News
EBCU Endorses Kraft Roku: Celebrating Excellence in Polish Craft Beer
The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU), the advocate for European beer enthusiasts, proudly announces its official endorsement of Kraft Roku, Poland’s premier craft beer competition.
70th Delegates Meeting in Norwich
The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU) held a productive 70th Delegates Meeting in Norwich, UK, on 11-12 October 2024, with representatives from across Europe coming together to advance EBCU’s mission of supporting beer consumers and promoting beer culture across the continent.
Iceland – A Continent of Beer
Monday 30th September Small but mighty. A phrase which sums up Iceland’s beer scene. Historically, Iceland’s relationship with beer has...
New Article on Non-Alcoholic Beers
We are excited to announce the publication of a new article on our website exploring the rapidly growing trend of non-alcoholic beers.
Green Hop Beer
Hops are grown in the Midlands and South East of England. They are harvested during September and early October. The cones are separated...
EBCU Embraces New Code of Conduct in Vienna in 69th Delegates Meeting
The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU) recently concluded its 69th Delegates Meeting in Vienna, Austria.
Meet the president of the EBCU
André was elected for EBCU Executive in 2017 after being a delegate for Olutliitto, Finland since 2008. He mainly works as a software engineer but also as a beer journalist and is often judging in different beer competitions with a wide knowledge of beer styles coming from over 20 years of home brewing. Living in Helsinki, André has a good knowledge of the Nordic alcohol monopolies and how they affect the beer consumer.
Focus organisations in EBCU: SPP, Bjórmenningarfélag Íslands, SÖ and CAMRA
Was elected for EBCU executive in 2018 and chairman in 2022.