Beer in Morocco facts for kids
Beer production in Morocco started in the 20th century. It was introduced by the French. Today, a main company called Société des Brasseries du Maroc makes and sells most of the beer there. This company is part of the Castel Group.
Making Beer in Morocco
Société des Brasseries du Maroc is a big company in Morocco. It handles making and selling beer. This company is part of a larger group called the Castel Group. They make sure that beer is produced and sent to stores all over the country.
Popular Beer Brands
Morocco has several popular beer brands. Two well-known ones are Spéciale Flag and Stork.
- Spéciale Flag is a type of beer called a pilsner. Pilsners are known for being crisp and refreshing.
- Stork is a light lager. Lagers are another common type of beer.
There is also a special Moroccan beer called Casablanca. This is also a lager. It costs more than Spéciale Flag and Stork. Casablanca beer is even sent to other countries. For example, you can find it at the Morocco pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
The most popular international beer in Morocco is Heineken. Société des Brasseries du Maroc makes Heineken beer in Morocco. They do this under the guidance of Heineken International.
Where Beer is Produced
The main places where beer is made in Morocco are called breweries. These breweries are located in a few different cities:
There is also a special unit in Marrakesh. This unit puts the beer into bottles.
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Casablanca
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Spéciale Flag
