African beers offer a diverse and rich tapestry of flavours, reflecting the continent’s wide range of cultures, climates, and brewing traditions. With a brewing history that blends indigenous techniques with modern methods, African beers often incorporate local ingredients, resulting in unique and refreshing brews. In the UK, there's growing interest in these distinctive beers, with several popular brands making their way onto the shelves. Some of the most notable African beers available in the UK include Tusker from Kenya, Castle Lager from South Africa, and Star Lager from Nigeria. These brands bring a taste of Africa’s vibrant beer culture to British consumers, offering a refreshing alternative to more familiar European and American options.
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Tusker Lager 500ml - Case of 12 | No ratings yet | £38.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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FRESHFIELDS MARKET Tusker Premium Lager | 500ML | Pack of 4 | No ratings yet | £19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Tusker Lager 500ml Kenyan Beer (Pack of 12 Bottles) | No ratings yet | Buy on Amazon | |
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FRESHFIELDS MARKET Tusker Premium Lager | 500ML | Pack of 6 | No ratings yet | £24.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Tusker Premium Lager | No ratings yet | £38.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Windhoek Premium South African Lager | Beer bottles | 330ml (Pack of 24) | No ratings yet | Buy on Amazon | |
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Windhoek Premium Lager 6x330ml - Namibia Breweries Limited - Windhoek Beer - Windhoek South Africa -... | No ratings yet | £19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Windhoek 340ml - Case of 12 | No ratings yet | £33.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Windhoek Premium Draught Beer, 6 x 440ml Cans | No ratings yet | £30.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Windhoek Lager Beer 33 cl (Case of 6) | No ratings yet | £19.35 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nigerian Guinness I Foreign Extra Stout I 7.5 ABV I 325ML I Pack of 6 | No ratings yet | £26.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nigerian Guinness Foreign Extra Bottles 325ml (Case of 24) | No ratings yet | £54.24 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nigerian Guinness I Foreign Extra Stout I 7.5 ABV I 325ML I Pack of 12 | No ratings yet | £45.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Guinness Nigerian Foreign Extra Stout, 4 X 325ml (Pack of 4) - packaging may vary | No ratings yet | £14.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Guinness Nigerian Foreign Extra Stout 600Ml (Pack of 6) | No ratings yet | £32.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Castle Lager South African Beer - 24 x 330 ml Bottles | No ratings yet | £59.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Castle Lager (Bottle) - 6 Pack - 330ml | No ratings yet | £18.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Windhoek Premium South African Lager | Beer bottles | 330ml (Pack of 24) | No ratings yet | Buy on Amazon | |
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Castle Lager Beer Can 330ml 6 Cans | No ratings yet | £22.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Windhoek Premium Lager 6x330ml - Namibia Breweries Limited - Windhoek Beer - Windhoek South Africa -... | No ratings yet | £19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Tusker Imported Medium Beer Bottles | 4.2% ABV | 500ml| Kenyan Lager (Pack of 12 Bottles) | No ratings yet | £39.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Castle Lager South African Beer - 24 x 330 ml Bottles | No ratings yet | £59.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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FRESHFIELDS MARKET Tusker Premium Lager | 500ML | Pack of 4 | No ratings yet | £19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Windhoek Premium Lager 6x330ml - Namibia Breweries Limited - Windhoek Beer - Windhoek South Africa -... | No ratings yet | £19.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Mongozo Banaan 330ml - Case of 12 | No ratings yet | £45.00 | Buy on Amazon |
East African Beers
Eastern Africa is not particularly known for its good beer, even though Kenya Breweries Ltd produces one of Africa's most well known beers, Tusker Premium. It is constantly in a battle with Castle Lager to be Africa's number 1 selling beer.
Tusker Premium is a lager beer which has been produced with equatorial barley, giving it a grainy, somewhat grassy taste. It is known for having more character than several other African lager beers. There are many other beers produced throughout Eastern Africa.

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Nigerian Guinness
The best known beer in Africa is Nigerian Guinness. Nigerian has four breweries owned by Guinness. The stout produced here is somewhat different to the Irish version. Founded in 1962, the breweries produce Foreign Extra Stout, using a Guinness concentrate from Dublin which has been mixed with local pale beer.
This produces a strong stout, darker and more intense than regular Guinness. At 7.5% ABV, it has a nutty, malty flavour with a somewhat bitter roasted finish. It is very popular in Africa, as well amongst African communities in the UK and across the world and in the UK. It is an excellent change from normal Guinness. Even though it is stronger tasting, it is not overwhelming in its intensity.
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South African Beers
Even though many of us are not aware of South African beers, the country is a great force in international brewing. South African Brewing, or SAB, has the lion's share of the market. It owns brands, such as, Miller Genuine Draft in America, Pilsner Urquell in Czech Republic and Peroni in Italy. The main beer produced in South Africa is Castle Lager. It is a pretty generic lager beer, having a heady, light taste. Other key beers in South Africa are the malty, sweet Castle Milk Stout and Lion lager.

There are many other interesting South African beers, like Chibuku Shake Shake. This beer is so called as it needs to be shaken prior to drinking it. It is extremely popular in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Another extremely popular South African beer is Laurentina Clara, which is produced in Mozambique. It has won countless awards and is a great Pilsner lager, with a crisp and clean finish. Mozambique also has a great award-winning dark lager called Preta.