Cheers

Cheers

The Beverage Business Magazine for Full-Service Restaurants and Bars

  • Beverage Trends
    • Beer
    • Wine
    • Spirits
    • Wine Reviews
    • Marketing
    • Operations
  • Operators
    • What I’m Drinking Now
  • Recipes
    • Submit a Drink Recipe
  • Events & Awards
    • Cheers Beverage Summit
    • Growth Brands
    • BevX Awards
    • Supplier Awards
  • Podcasts
  • E-News
    • E-News Subscribe
  • Digital Issues
  • Cheers@Home

Can Chilean Craft Beer Make it in America?

11/19/2015

by: Kyle Swartz

If American beer drinkers most crave what’s new to them, then perhaps the next trend will be craft from foreign countries.

Guayacan%20StoutThink about it. How much international craft are we currently drinking? Beyond Belgium and the British Isles, where else do Americans think of for craft beer?

And yet, many countries have craft scenes as diverse as ours. Chile, for example. The South American country, better known for wine and pisco, is producing a great deal of interesting beers.

Advertisement

The growth in market there is similar to what’s fueled America’s micro boom. Modern drinkers, especially Millennials, seek variety. And this opportunity has been recognized by entrepreneurs (again, many Millennials) who have launched a new wave of microbreweries.

Like in America, this has produced diverse beer selection in Chile. Where before it was predominantly a summer drink, beer has now become a year-round beverage, explains Mauricio Banchieri, Trade Commissioner of Chile in New York.

Tasting Chile

I had opportunity to sample 21 brews at a Beers of Chile event yesterday at . The seven breweries featured were Guayacán, Szot, Royal Guard, Tübinger, Kunstmann, Rothhammer and Quimera.

My experience was similar to drinking much of craft from out of country.

The American palate has its understandings: IPAs are sharp, barleywines are thick, etcetera. When foreign recipes diverge, the taste can be confusing. Nearly all the Chilean beers were less intense, or a bit off in flavor, than the American recipes.

Which is not to knock the product. Of course, other countries produce different styles. How this will fit within the greater American palate is to be seen. With our thirst for variety, it could be exactly what we want.

1 2

Next

chile craft beer chile's craft beer Chilean Beer Chilean Craft Chilean Craft Beer Guayacán hops in chile Craft Beer hops in Chilean Beer hops in Chilean Craft Beer how is chile beer how is chile Craft Beer how is Chilean Beer how is Chilean Craft Beer Kunstmann Quimera Rothhammer Royal Guard Szot Tübinger what does chile Craft Beer what does Chilean Beer what does Chilean Craft Beer taste what is chile Craft Beer what is Chilean Craft Beer

Last modified: 11/19/2015

Previous Story:
Guinness Opens Experimental Brewery to the Public
Next Story:
Heineken Pulls Desperados Tequila-Flavored Beer From U.S.

About the Author: Kyle Swartz

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

In The News

  • Ballast Point Unveils Brand Redesign
  • Disaronno and Jack Daniel’s Partner for Velvet Fire
  • Meet The Mixologist: Keyatta Mincey Parker
  • New Rémy Martin Bottle Celebrates Music Culture
  • Yuengling Distribution Expands into Texas
  • Country-music Star Thomas Rhett Launches Dos Primos Tequila
More News >>

Follow Us

Facebook
Twitter

Featured Drink

  • The Winter Rebel
    The Winter Rebel cocktail

Drink Recipes

  • The Winter Rebel
  • Feel The Warmth Of Hot Cocktails
  • Oh, Sherry!
  • Glorious Beginnings
  • Reindeer Mule

Current Issue

Cheers Current Issue

Cheers Magazine

  • About Cheers
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
  • Market Research

Events & Awards

  • Beverage Excellence Awards
  • Cheers Beverage Summit
  • Growth Brands Awards

Magazines

  • Cheers
  • Beverage Dynamics
  • StateWays
  • Beverage Wholesaler
  • Beverage Handbooks (research)

E-Newsletters

  • Better Bartending
  • Cheers
  • Beverage Dynamics
  • StateWays
  • Beverage Wholesaler
  • Beverage Universe
  • Cannabis Regulator
  • About EPG Media
  • Send File
  • Privacy Policy
Powered by WordPress and Versal.