Danish beer: the breweries to know
The yeast behind most of the world's lager, Saccharomyces carlsbergensis, was isolated at the Carlsberg Laboratory in Copenhagen in 1883 and shared freely; Carlsberg is today the seventh largest brewer in the world by revenue. A newer school began with Mikkeller, founded in Copenhagen in 2006 by two home brewers who rented other breweries' equipment; its beers now sell in 50 countries.
Carlsberg A Danish brewer founded in Copenhagen in 1847, maker of the Carlsberg pilsner sold in around 140 markets.Works: Carlsberg Pilsner, Elephant Beer
Tuborg A Danish brewer founded near Copenhagen in 1873, known for its green-labelled pilsner, Tuborg Green.Works: Tuborg Green
Mikkeller A Danish craft brewery founded in Copenhagen in 2006, its beers sold in some 50 countries and its bars open in cities abroad.Works: Beer Geek Breakfast
To Øl A Danish craft brewery founded in 2010, exporting to more than 30 countries and now brewing at its own plant in Svinninge.Works: 45 Days Organic Pilsner
Amager Bryghus An independent craft brewery on Amager, by Copenhagen Airport, known for hop-forward IPAs and imperial stouts sold in some 30 countries.Works: Hr. Frederiksen
Bryggeriet Refsvindinge A family-owned brewery on Funen, founded in 1885 and known for its Ale No. 16.Works: Ale No. 16, Skibsøl