Greece

Greece is known for its wine, but it seems ancient Greeks were not only winemakers but also fond of brewing and drinking beer, a recent study suggests. Evidence found at two ancient settlement sites, Archontiko and Argissa in central Greece,...

New data shows that Greece's tax on beer is among the top five in Europe. Each European country is required to have a Special Consumption Tax on beer, the minimum of which is 1.87 euro per 100 liters. Greece...

Beer in Greece is among the most expensive products in the European Union because of high excise tax and a 24 percent value-added tax. According to the current European Commission Directive, each Member State is required to impose a minimum...

A Belgian-style wheat beer made on the Greek island of Paros, called 56 Isles Aegean Wit has been voted among the world's top six great tasting beers, winning an unprecedented three stars in the 2018 Great Taste Awards. Great Taste,...

A unique beer from Chios, featuring mastiha, the island's most famous product, is about to enter the global market and the company is hopeful that the rest of the world will love it, as do the locals. Stella Dimitriadou, who...

A satirical version of Michael Jackson's mega-hit Beat It released to highlight the beauty of the island of Crete has taken Greek social media by storm. Titled Just Beers, the video is an ode to the Cretan summer, from the...

Many people have recently become aware of Greece's wines and the prestigious reputation they have gained all over the world. What many people are yet to discover is that Greece is also a producer of high-quality beers. Usually, famous...

A Greek Super League playoff game between Panathinaikos and PAOK on Wednesday has been abandoned after visiting PAOK coach Vladan Ivic got hit on the head by a beer can. It was in the 54th minute of the game when...

The Greek government is facing an internal dispute on one of the prior actions that the Finance Ministry has drafted and the Greek parliament will vote on this upcoming Thursday. The Independent Greeks (ANEL), the smaller half of the Greek...

The exhibition "Zythognosia" dedicated to high quality beers is being organized for a second consecutive year in Athens on October 17 and 18 at the multi-purpose venue "The Hub Events." According to an announcement, the exhibition will host breweries and...

Although 19 of the 28 European Union (EU) member-states have adopted the euro as their common currency, the value of goods and services greatly varies from one market to another, according to an article published in French newspaper Le Monde. Recent...

ATHINEO, the first Creative Brewery and Beer Museum in Greece, opened its doors to the public recently and aims to become a reference point for beer history and tradition in the country. It is located in the exact place where...

Greek beer "Nisos" won the silver European Beer Star Award in the category Bohemian Pilsner in an international competition that took place in Bavaria, Germany, yesterday. This is the first time ever that a Greek beer wins such an award. Nisos...

While consumption has not yet returned to normal levels, this summer, Greek beer was the undisputed champion. Greek beer sales showed a significant increase in consumption by Greeks, as well as tourists. According to Greek news, market experts estimate that...

Who said that Greece is only famous for ouzo, raki and good wine? Greek beers may not be as popular as in other European countries, but there are some serious efforts worth mentioning, and even more worth tasting! Though most...