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
Molson Coors acquires Trou du Diable
Quebec brewer now part of "Six Pints" craft division. Canadian brewery and brewpub Trou du Diable has been purchased outright by...
Heineken buys Italian microbrewery
Deal includes Italian-themed bar in Copenhagen Birrificio Hibu, established in Milan in 2007 but now based north of the city in Burago di...
AB InBev Craft Buying Spree Reaches Australia
Sydney's 4 Pines Brewing is the latest acquisition ZX Ventures, the disruption arm of AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, has purchased...
AB InBev joins forces with Efes in Russia and Ukraine
New joint venture seeks to counteract falling sales in $100bn market Ever since the 2008 takeover of Scottish & Newcastle by Carlsberg...
Letter to Carlos Brito, CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev, from EBCU Chairman
Dear Mr Brito, I am writing as the Chairman of the European Beer Consumers’ Union (EBCU) which speaks for the national beer consumer...
ZX Ventures – AB InBev’s black arts group speaks
by Tim Webb, EBCU Executive. As part of its new role in dominating the global beer business, AB InBev has set up a “disruptor” company...
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.