Established in 1995, the European Beer Group (EBG), formerly known as the European Parliament Beer Club, is a pan-European network that serves as a vital forum for discussion and information exchange on issues affecting brewing and the beer value chain across the European Union.
Recognising beer’s capacity to bring people together and enhance conviviality as an integral part of Europe’s culture, heritage and future, the EBG aims to support the responsible and sustainable development of the brewing sector across the EU.
Beer in the EU
Beer is brewed in all 27 member states. There are over 10,000 breweries across the EU, producing over 80 different beer styles and 50,000 beer brands. The beer value chain employs over 2 million people in the EU, and generates over EUR 40 billion in tax annually
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Photos of the European Beer Group Summer Reception
Relaunch of the European Beer Group at Beer Serves Europe XI – 3 December from 17.00
Dear colleagues, On the occasion of the 11th edition of Beer Serves Europe, we will be relaunching the European Beer Group, the successor to the European Parliament Beer Club. As such, we will be delighted to welcome you on Tuesday 3 December, from 17.00 onwards, for...
Shaping a bright future for beer – thank you
By Ivan Stefanec MEP, President of the European Parliament Beer Club Closing message of the 2019-2024 term from the President of the EP Beer Club Dear Members of the European Parliament Beer Club, After almost five years as MEPs, we are preparing to leave Brussels and...