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Beer in Lima

Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Lima (Peru).

Jacob Backus and John Howard Johnston founded their brewery here in 1879. Today Lima is the centre of Peru’s craft beer scene.

Breweries in Lima

Backus and Johnston

Lima · since 1879

Founded by the Americans Jacob Backus and John Howard Johnston. Today Peru’s largest brewing group, part of AB InBev.

Known for: Cristal

Beer history of Lima

  1. 1863

    The National Beer Company, which brews Pilsen Callao, is founded in the port of Callao near Lima.

  2. 1879

    Jacob Backus and John Howard Johnston found their brewery in Lima.

  3. 2010s

    Craft breweries open in Lima and Cusco, often using ingredients from the Andes.

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