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
Homebrewing competitions by our member organisations
Many of our member organisations arrange homebrewing competitions.
All About… Best Bitter
Don't forget to register for the next in our All About... Beer Series which runs on March 25th. All About Best Bitter will be presented by...
Upcoming 69th Delegate Meeting in Vienna, 7-9th of March, 2024
The European Beer Consumers’ Union (EBCU) is set to hold its 69th delegate meeting in Vienna, orchestrated by the Austrian member organization BierIG, from 7th to 9th March 2024.
Swiss Beer Award competition endorsed by EBCU
EBCU, the voice of the European beer consumers, has officially endorsed the Swiss Beer Award - Schweizer Bierpreis. This endorsement...
EBCU Grants Its Endorsement to the Greater Poland Beer Cup
The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU), an esteemed advocate for beer consumers throughout Europe, has officially endorsed the Greater...
EBCU Survey Uncovers Beer Label Preferences Across Europe
The European Beer Consumers Union (EBCU) has just released the findings of a comprehensive survey targeting beer labeling preferences...
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.