Category:Indonesia Beer

Indonesia’s beer market is dominated by a few major players, with lagers being the most popular type. Despite being a predominantly Muslim country where alcohol consumption is less common, beer culture has flourished in certain regions, particularly in tourist areas and larger cities. The Indonesian craft beer scene is also gaining momentum. Bintang is popular with Aussies on holiday in Bali.

BeerFTW currently has 1 Indonesian beers from 1 Indonesian breweries documented.

Popular Indonesian Beer

These beers are widely consumed and recognized throughout Indonesia:

• Bali Hai: A popular lager brewed on the island of Bali, known for its light, crisp taste and refreshing quality.
• Bintang: Perhaps the most iconic beer in Indonesia, Bintang is a pale lager with a balanced flavor and slight bitterness.
• Anker: A smooth, pale lager brewed in Indonesia, widely consumed alongside local dishes.
• Stark: Known for its strong malt flavor, Stark is a dark beer produced in Indonesia.
• Probolinggo Bir Pletok: A non-alcoholic traditional beer made from spices, it is a unique local product.
• Guinea Fowl Beer: A craft beer brewed in Bali, featuring a range of innovative flavors and styles.

Notable Indonesian Craft Breweries

While Indonesia’s craft beer scene is still relatively young, it is rapidly expanding with several breweries gaining attention for their innovative brews:

Bali Beer Company

• Located in Bali, this brewery produces high-quality craft beers that cater to both locals and tourists.
• Popular beers: Bali Hai (lager), Bali Brewing Company IPA.

Prost Brewery

• Based in Jakarta, Prost Brewery focuses on traditional European beer styles with a local twist.
• Popular beers: Prost Pilsner, Prost Wheat Beer.

Green Bottle Brewery

• A craft brewery based in Jakarta, known for its experimental and flavorful brews.
• Popular beers: Green Bottle IPA, Green Bottle Stout.

Nusa Dua Brewing Co.

• A microbrewery based in Bali, known for producing high-quality craft beers.
• Popular beers: Nusa Dua Lager, Nusa Dua Blonde Ale.

Jakarta Beer House

• A brewpub in Jakarta, focused on making fresh and local beers.
• Popular beers: Jakarta Pale Ale, Jakarta Amber Lager.