Welcome to
European Beer Consumers’ Union
What is the EBCU?
EBCU is a non-political, non-religious organisation formed in May 1990 by the national beer consumer in Bruges, Belgium, by three national beer organisations: CAMRA (United Kingdom), Objectieve Bierproevers (Belgium, now Zythos) and PINT (Netherlands), to give voice to the beer consumer at the European level, both within and beyond the European Union (EU).
Manifesto
Beer, the enjoyable low alcohol drink of the general public for every
occasion, has played and continues to play a major role in European
culture, history, society, local communities and the wider economy.
Who can join the EBCU?
Membership of EBCU is open to all non-exclusive national organisations of beer consumers, provided they are independent of all outside influence, represent the beer consumer and can wholeheartedly endorse certain aims and objectives.
News
EBCU Website Now Available in Polish — Beer Styles Site Adds Five Languages
EBCU expands its multilingual reach! Our website is now also available in Polish, and the Beer Styles of Europe and Beyond site is offered in German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Polish.
EBCU 72nd Delegates Meeting – Warsaw, 17–18 October 2025
EBCU will hold its 72nd Delegates Meeting in Warsaw on 17–18 October 2025, with elections, the launch of the “Brewed Where?” campaign, and discussions on the crisis in European brewing.
EBCU Website Now Available in German, French, Italian & Spanish
The EBCU website is now available in German, French, Italian, and Spanish—making it easier to reach beer consumers across Europe.
Prost, Santé, Salute, ¡Salud!
EBCU Unveils Updated Manifesto: Four Pillars for Europe’s Beer Consumers
EBCU has updated its manifesto, expanding from three to four core principles with a new focus on Health and Wellbeing alongside Diversity, Information, and Cost.
EBCU Ranked 3rd in Gourmand International’s 30th Awards
EBCU’s Beer Styles of Europe and Beyond has been awarded 3rd place at the 30th Gourmand Awards in the Beer Books – Other Drinks category!
In Memoriam: Theo Flissebaalje
Theo Flissebaalje, former EBCU Executive and respected international beer judge, has passed away. Known for his love of Belgian beer and quiet dedication, he will be deeply missed.
Meet the president of the EBCU
André was elected for EBCU Executive in 2017 after being a delegate for Olutliitto, Finland since 2008. He mainly works as a software engineer but also as a beer journalist and is often judging in different beer competitions with a wide knowledge of beer styles coming from over 20 years of home brewing. Living in Helsinki, André has a good knowledge of the Nordic alcohol monopolies and how they affect the beer consumer.
Focus organisations in EBCU: SPP, Bjórmenningarfélag Íslands, SÖ and CAMRA
Was elected for EBCU executive in 2018 and chairman in 2022.