Brazil’s beer scene has exploded in the past two decades. Once dominated by giant industrial lagers like Skol and Brahma, the country now boasts nearly 1,900 breweries as of recent counts, with craft production surging over 500% in recent years. While São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro draw the most attention with their vibrant taprooms…

Brazil’s beer landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. For decades, the market—now valued at around USD 55.9 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 95.41 billion by 2035—was dominated by industrial giants producing pale lagers like Skol and Brahma. Ambev and Heineken together control over 94% of volume, with national production hovering near 15.4…