The world's largest brewer by volume, built through decades of consolidation and a contested 2008 takeover of an American icon.
Sourced from SEC Form 20-F (2021) and Form 6-K (2026), both consistent. The registered legal office (Brussels) differs from the operational global headquarters (Leuven) — a distinction worth noting explicitly. Last verified: 6 July 2026.
First brewed 1876. The Czech name it has no connection to, and the 2008 takeover that ended 150 years of family control.
Corona and Stella Artois are candidates for future research — this grid grows as each one is researched and published.