If there's a drink that has captivated the hearts of millions of Indians, it has to be beer, without a doubt. After all, nothing compares to a chilled glass of foaming beer – its amber hue fizzing with tiny bubbles and inviting you to gulp it down with your favorite snacks. So, if you too are a beer connoisseur, here are the top 10 beer brands in India that you must know about before deciding on a weekend sip!
If there’s an undefeated ‘king’ of beer in India, it has to be Kingfisher! The name has been legendary in the Indian beer market since the 1990s. With its iconic advertisement campaigns and strategic tie-ups with celebrities and media personalities, the brand cemented itself as one of the most popular beer brands in India. The beer is known for its crisp, refreshing taste, offering variants like Kingfisher Premium, Strong, Storm, Ultra, and Ultra Max, as well as the Queenfisher line. The brand’s affordable price and accessibility makes it a go-to beer for millions of Indians!
Must-try offerings Ultra, Ultra Max, Premium
Price Generally starts from INR 120
What makes it special Iconic appeal, affordable prices, and widespread availability
If you aren’t a fan of tipsy beer, this one is perfect for you, thanks to an alcohol by volume of only 4.8%. It is a bottom-fermented lager beer with a fresh, mild, and refreshing taste. The beer is mildly bitter but pairs exceptionally well with most Indian foods. The bitter, hoppy, and crisp-cold texture of the beer makes it a perfect companion on hot summer days or a fun hangout session with your best pals. Today, Tuborg stands out as one of the most appealing, affordable, and modern beer brands in India and rightfully so!
Must-try offerings Tuborg Green, Tuborg Strong
Price Generally starts from INR 145
What makes it special Appeals to a younger audience, affordable, and accessible
Simba is a homegrown craft beer that’s slowly rising to the top in India. The premium craft beer brand is successfully carving a niche for itself, appealing to young individuals. Some of the premium variants offered by Simba are its Simba Wit (Belgian style wheat beer), Simba Stout as well as Simba Lager for those with a more refined taste. Using the finest malts and hops in its variants, Simba ensures that they provide premium, high-quality homegrown beer to discerning young consumers.
Must-try offerings Simba Stout, Simba Lager, Simba Wit
Price Generally starts from INR 130
What makes it special A homegrown craft beer appealing to young consumers
India’s craft beer scene is booming, and BeeYoung is one of the many homegrown craft beer brands taking shape in the country. The brand claims to be India’s first strong craft beer with an ABV of 7.2%! The beer uses high-quality ingredients, including the water of the Bhakra Dam, two-row barley, as well as a combination of Columbus and Styrian Golding hops. These ingredients lend a distinct flavor profile to the homegrown beer.
Price Generally starts from INR 110 (Delhi)
What makes it special India’s first strong homegrown craft beer
Bira 91 is a beer brand that doesn’t shy away from embracing its innovative brews, attractive packaging, and eye-catching media campaigns. Bira 91 offers a diverse range of beer, ranging from lagers to India Pale Ales to stouts as well as wheat beer. What makes Bira 91 so special is its youthful marketing that has captivated the young, urban audience, thanks to strategic partnerships with music festivals, restaurants, and high-profile celebrity partnerships.
Must-try offerings Bira 91 White, Bira 91 Boom, Bira 91 Stout, Bira 91 Light
Price Generally starts from INR 110
What makes it special Crowd-favorite, youthful, and accessible beer brand
Remember we said that India is in its craft beer era? Igloo Craft Beer is one of the beer brands that is redefining this craft beer market. Unlike many other beers in the market, they do not pasteurize their beer, meaning you’ll be getting richer and fuller sips. Plus, the beer brand pays homage to many of India’s flavors and regions through its attractive packaging and marketing!
Must-try offerings Happy With Sin, Ready Red, Heavy Hitter, Konkan Rice Lager
Price Generally starts from INR 160
What makes it special Craft beer with an assortment of strong and rich flavors
While 7 United isn’t as popular as others on the list, it is definitely making waves in India, which is why we think you should give it a try. 7 United is India’s first canned carbonated rice beer, originating from and paying tribute to Northeast India. Inspired by Bichi, a local alcoholic beverage, 7 United’s canned carbonated rice beer is all about embracing the flavors of Northeast Indian cuisine and the age-old techniques carefully preserved in this underexplored part of India.
Price Generally starts from INR 110
What makes it special India’s first-ever canned carbonated rice beer
Stok is a homegrown beer brand that takes pride in its youthful and fresh approach to serving premium quality beer to a new generation of beer consumers. It is brewed in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, and the brand offers three variants – Laidback, Poised, and Strong. With a delicious, smooth taste that lingers on your taste buds, the beer brand is ideal for grabbing a high-quality beer on the go.
Must-try offerings Laidback, Strong, and Poised
Price Generally starts from INR 130
What makes it special Homegrown, premium beer brand with a focus on the youth-centric consumers
Founded in 2016 in Madhya Pradesh, the brand claims to be India’s first craft brewery. It offers delicious variants like its signature lager beer, IPA-style beer, as well as wheat beer! White Rhino Brewing Co’s facility adheres to global parameters followed by European and American breweries. Plus, the beer brand takes pride in its grain-to-glass approach, offering high-quality beer without any intervention or a third party involved.
Must-try offerings White Rhino Wit, White Rhino India Pale Ale, White Rhino Lager
Price Generally starts from INR 170
What makes it special Homegrown craft beer with world-class production techniques and delicious variants
Hoegaarden is an international beer brand that needs no introduction! The beer brand, as one of the world’s most popular and best-selling brands, is loved across the world for its smooth, velvety finish. The brand launched its Hoegaarden Witbier in 2022 and recently introduced two flavored wheat beers – Rosée and Nectarine. Overall, the beer brand is a delightful, renowned, and premium beer loved by generations of beer drinkers, making it one of the most famous beer brands in India.
Must-try offerings Hoegaarden Witbier, Nectarine, and Rosée
Price Generally starts from INR 220
What makes it special Internationally acclaimed beer brand with an iconic appeal
Here’s a list of the most popular beer brands in India – from Kingfisher and Hoegaarden to Stok and White Rhino, these beer brands are widely loved across India. No more confusion or looking for the best beer brands when you’re preparing for a chill hangout session with your loved ones. Simply scroll through our list and find the beer that suits you the most!
