Collection: World Beer

World beer brings together brewing traditions and modern craft beer from across Europe, North America and beyond, from Belgian Trappist ale and Czech pilsner to American IPA and Scandinavian mixed fermentation beer. The range here focuses on distinctive breweries, regional styles and flavour-driven beer from around the world.

World beer brings together brewing traditions and modern craft beer from across Europe, North America and beyond, covering everything from Belgian Trappist ale and German lager to American IPA, Scandinavian mixed fermentation beer and emerging breweries from countries such as Estonia, Poland and Spain. Beer culture differs enormously from country to country, with regional ingredients, brewing history and local drinking traditions shaping styles that range from farmhouse ale and lambic to hop-forward pale ale and strong dark lager.

Modern brewing has become increasingly international, with breweries around the world combining local traditions with contemporary techniques and ingredients to create highly distinctive interpretations of classic and modern styles. Alongside historic beer-producing countries, newer brewing scenes across Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Southern Europe have become especially influential in areas such as mixed fermentation, modern lager and experimental IPA.

Our world beer range focuses on characterful breweries and distinctive beer styles from outside the UK, including classic European producers, modern craft brewing and harder-to-find international releases. Expect crisp Czech pilsner, Belgian lambic, American IPA, rich Baltic porter and experimental small-batch beer from some of the most exciting brewing scenes globally.

Alongside internationally recognised breweries, the collection also highlights independent producers helping redefine modern beer culture through lower-intervention brewing, barrel ageing, spontaneous fermentation and more regional approaches to craft beer. Whether you're exploring traditional brewing cultures or searching for newer international craft breweries, this collection reflects just how broad, diverse and globally connected modern beer has become.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
What is world beer?

World beer refers to beers from different countries and brewing traditions around the world, including lagers, ales, stouts, IPAs and regional speciality styles.

What styles of beer are included in world beer?

World beer includes a wide range of styles such as pilsners, lagers, IPAs, stouts, wheat beers, Belgian ales, sours and traditional regional beers from countries like Germany, Belgium, the UK, the USA and Czech Republic.

What does “world beer” mean on a menu or shop?

It usually means a mixed selection of international beers from different countries and breweries rather than a single style or region.

Which countries are known for world beer?

Countries commonly associated with world beer include Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States and Japan, each with their own brewing traditions.

Is world beer a specific style?

No. World beer is not a single style. It is a general term used to group beers from different global brewing traditions.

What food pairs well with world beer?

Because world beer includes many styles, pairings vary, but generally it works well with pub food, grilled meats, cheese, spicy dishes and snacks depending on the beer style.