While imported brands like Lebanese Almaza, Heineken, and Amstel are widely available in hotels, restaurants, and most shops across Damascus, Aleppo, Latakia, Tartus, and Qamishli, local production of Syrian beer brands al-Shark (from Aleppo) and Barada (from Damascus) came to a halt in 2011 due to the outbreak of war.
Al-Shark Beer, also known as al-Chark, is a product of the state-owned Al-Shark Company for Foodstuff Products in Aleppo. Established in 1954 and fully owned by the Syrian government, Al-Shark Beer has been a staple in the region for decades.
Similarly, Barada Beer, a product of the state-owned Barada Beer Company in Damascus, was another casualty of the war’s disruptions. Founded in 1977, Barada Beer had earned its place among local favorites, providing a taste of home and camaraderie.
Despite the war’s devastating impact on the production of these beloved Syrian beers, their legacy continues to inspire hope for a future where Syrian brewing traditions can be revived and shared once again.
Afamia Beer of Syria, founded in 2010 and launched in 2017 by Afamia Beverages Company; . Afamia brewery has invested in state-of-the-art equipment and technology along with European expertise and raw material to produce Syria’s first premium beer
Arados Beer, launched in 2017 by the Arados brewing factory in Safita, Tartus Governorate, with the help of experts from the Czech Republic. It is the latest company for beer production in Syria, . Arados brewery of Safita represents the first mass-produced domestic beer since production of al-Shark and Barada ceased, following the outbreak of the war in Syria.
The following are the highest rated beers brewed in Syria as they appear in the ranks at RateBeer.com. Beer scores are weighted means so that more ratings for a beer increase the score’s tendency to the beer’s actual mean.
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