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
New Full Member of EBCU
Asociación de Cerveceros Caseros Españoles (ACCE) - Spain, is the newest Full Member of EBCU. ACCE is a national non-profit cultural...
The Brewers of Europe #reconnect (Poland)
Polish Brewers are concerned that while the restaurant, bar and hotel sector has opened to #reconnect following the lockdown, customer...
EBCU COVID-19 survey results
The European Beer Consumers conducted a survey on how the pandemic has affected beer consumption. The survey was open for participation...
Carlsberg takes control of brewing at Marston’s
New venture to brew beer while Marston's retains pub estate Marston's has become the latest brewer of traditional English ales to offload...
Brand chaos at AB InBev Germany
Incoming Country Director faces trademark drama Munich-based news outlet Inside Beer reports of confusion over the launch of AB InBev's...
Dramatic drop in AB InBev share price
Over 11% wiped off company value in one day Financial news sources have reported that AB InBev's share price took a steep dip on Friday...
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.