The headline in Ecofin Agency is "Africa’s Beer Production Surges to a Record in 2024, Defying Global Trend." Angola's beer production grew by a record 35% in a single year to 16.2 Mhl, making it the fastest-growing producer on the continent and globally. This surge allowed Angola to reclaim its position as Africa's third-largest beer producer, surpassing Ethiopia, which recorded 13.7 Mhl. South Africa remains the market leader with 37 Mhl, followed by Nigeria at 19.1 Mhl. The rest of Africa's top 10 producers include Cameroon (9.3 Mhl), the Democratic Republic of Congo (5.3 Mhl), Tanzania (4.83 Mhl), Ivory Coast (4.8 Mhl), Mozambique (4.25 Mhl), and Kenya (4.2 Mhl). From Ecofin Agency, which provides daily coverage of nine key African economic sectors.
Wondering who buys the majority of beer from Angola (besides them) and where are their export markets.
It appears that the Democratic Republic of the Congo is their top beer export market: “Exports $3.35M Ranking 68 / 940 (2023) Top Destination: Democratic Republic of the Congo $2.23M (2023) Fastest Growing Market: Republic of the Congo +$228k (2022 - 2023)” https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/beer/reporter/ago Cheers!
And if you are a fan of Stouts, a trip up to Nigeria is a worthwhile visit: “But interestingly enough, there is another nation whose love for the stout has rivaled Ireland's in the past. That is none other than Nigeria. Nigeria's unique connection to the brand can be traced back to 1962, when the very first Guinness brewery outside of Ireland and the United Kingdom was opened in Lagos. Guinness can now arguably be considered part of its national identity. However, the beverage enjoyed by Nigerian beer lovers isn't quite the same as the one you'll find in Ireland, the U.K., or even the United States. Their Guinness iteration of choice is the Foreign Extra Stout, which is not made with barley, but rather maize, sorghum, and yeast, all sourced locally. The flavor of the Nigerian-produced tipple is often described as sweeter, richer, and less bitter than the standard stout (and if you ask a Nigerian, it's better all around). Of course, whether you order up a Guinness in London or Lagos, you'll always be getting a small taste of Ireland in your glass.” Read More: https://www.tastingtable.com/1804880/country-drinks-more-guinness-than-ireland/ Cheers!
I have a good friend (Gary) and his son (Tyler) is gluten sensitive and I homebrewed a beer using sorghum once (a present to Tyler). That beer turned out 'drinkable' but after that experience I was not motivated to homebrew a sorghum beer for my own consumption. Cheers!
It's been imported into the US (along with Guinness from Cameroon and Ghana) or, at least, the TTB has issued label approvals. I'm sure Diageo is not thrilled with them and I've never seen it or heard of someone else finding them but the importers have websites and addresses.
