10 Largest Beer Companies in the World for 2018

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3. Kirin Holdings Co Ltd

An integrated beverages company, Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd has Kirin Beverages Company, Limited, Kirin Brewery Company and Mercian Corporation as major operating units. Kirin Brewery produces and sells two of Japan’s most popular beers — Kirin Lager and Ichiban Shibori. The company also handles the domestic distribution of import brands like Heineken and Budweiser. Through its strategic subsidiaries, alliances, and affiliates, Kirin has been able to extend its operations to the United States, the Philippines, China, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan.

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