Who owns the ale brands?
13 ale brands tracked here are owned by 7 companies; the three largest owners, AB InBev, Heineken and Boston Beer, control 7 of them (54%) as of Sep 2026.
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13
brands
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7
owning companies
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54%
held by top 3 owners
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8
foreign-owned brands · origin ≠ owner HQ
Biggest owners of ale brands
| # | Owner | HQ | Brands in this category | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AB InBev | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | Franziskaner, Hoegaarden, Leffe |
| 2 | Heineken | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | Affligem, Lagunitas |
| 3 | Boston Beer | 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Dogfish Head, Samuel Adams |
| 4 | Asahi Group | 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | Fuller's London Pride, Meantime |
| 5 | Diageo | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 2 | Guinness, Guinness 0.0 |
| 6 | Molson Coors | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | Blue Moon |
| 7 | Carlsberg | 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | Grimbergen |