This Hong Kong-based brewer has a quarter of the Chinese beer market under its control. China Resources Enterprise and SABMiller, a British multinational, formed the company as a joint venture. It is presently owned entirely by China Resources Enterprise and produces, among other things, Snow beer, which is one of the most popular beers in the world. This is done at its breweries around the country, which are spread out among provinces, autonomous regions, and managed municipalities. The enterprise presently has an annual capacity of more than 20 million kiloliters.

Despite the fact that most China Resources Snow Barrels beer brands aren't well-known outside of China, the country's addressable market is so large that the company's flagship brand "Snow" is one of the best-selling beers in the world. China Resources Snow Barrels is a joint venture between SABMiller and China Resources Enterprise. When SABMiller was bought by Anheuser Busch InBev, however, the brewery outperformed SABMiller to the point that it was able to purchase the company's remaining shares.

Establishment: 1993
Headquarters: Dongcheng, Beijing, China

Gross annual sales: $12.76 billion
Website: https://www.crbeer.com.hk/home/aus/company/

Tsingtao Brewery Group is China's largest beer business, following China Resources Snow Barrels. With a 115-year history, the company has grown to offer its portfolio of beer, liquor, and cider brands in over 100 countries worldwide. Tsingtao is significantly more popular outside of China than China Resources Snow Barrels, with over 90% brand awareness in developed countries such as North America, Canada, and Europe.

The company's success can be ascribed in part to its established high-end image. This draws consumers from all over the world, not just from China's growing middle and upper classes, but also from all over the world who want to try the best beer the country has to offer.

To keep up with changing customer needs, Tsingtao Brewery Group spends heavily in product development. In order to extend their consumer base, they are constantly experimenting and launching new flavors and varieties. According to firm spokespeople, the organization's strategy is founded on three concepts: "high-quality, high-visibility, and high-price."

Establishment: 1903; 118 years ago
Headquarters: Qingdao, Shandong, China

Gross annual sales: $4.6 billion

Website: https://www.tsingtao.com/

Asahi was founded in 1889 in Osaka and is now Japan's largest brewery by sales volume, a position it has held for the past 12 years. Despite the fact that the company has a lengthy history in Japan, the introduction of their "Asahi Super Dry," Japan's first dry draft beer, has been a big reason in their recent success.

In addition to beer, Asahi sells a variety of alcoholic beverages, as well as pharmaceuticals and food. Beer demand in Japan has been declining in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue.

As a result, Asahi's international reach has grown, notably in Europe and the United States. So far, their products have mostly attracted attention on the west and east coasts, with little interest elsewhere in the country.

Establishment: 1889

Headquarters: Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan

Gross annual sales: $2.67 billion

Website: https://www.asahigroup-holdings.com/en/

Beijing Yanjing Beer Group originated as Yanjing Brewery before uniting into a state-classified group of firms known for its high-quality beer products. Beijing Yanjing Beer is China's fourth most popular beer brand and one of the largest brewers in the world. Yanjing Brewery was founded before being divided into a number of smaller businesses depending on their operational provinces.

The company's extensive product range, which includes beer, distilled wine, feed, materials, yeast, plastic boxes, and mineral water, is sold under the brands Liquan, Huiguan, Yanjing, and Xuelu. Yanjing focuses mostly on the Chinese home market, particularly in the south and north.

Yanjing's beer is currently offered mostly in North and South China. In addition to beer, the company produces yeast, plastic packaging, and distilled wine.The mineral water brands Huiguan, Yanjing, and Xuelu make for a major portion of their earnings.

Establishment: 1980

Headquarters: Beijing, China

Market cap US$20.86bn

Website: http://www.yanjingbeer.ca/home.html

Kirin, a Japanese beverage company, is one of the world's largest, and its subsidiary Kirin Brewery Company is one of the world's most popular beer brands.

The company owns Myanmar Brewery Limited, Asia Pacific Breweries, Kirin Europe, Kirin Brewery of America, San Miguel Brewery in the Philippines, and other subsidiaries. The company's Ichiban Shibori and Kirin Lager beers are well-known in Japan, as is its Kirin Tanrei low-malt beer. Kirin's sales come from a far larger number of worldwide markets than the other Japanese beer powerhouse Asahi.

Establishment: 1888

Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Gross annual sales: $1.94 billion

Website: https://www.kirinholdings.com/jp/