Beer is the world’s oldest and most widely consume alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from cereal grains—most commonly malted barley, although wheat, maize (corn), and rice are widely used. Most beer is flavoured with hops, which add bitterness and act as a natural preservative, though other flavourings such as herbs or fruit may occasionally be included. Even in times of global financial downturn, you can be sure of one thing people will continue to buy and consume: beer. 

It would take more than rising commodity costs and plummeting stocks to quench the hardy revelers of these 10 nations:

• 10. Luxembourg – 84.4 liters per person
• 9. Finland – 85 liters per person
• 8. Denmark – 89.9 liters per person
• 7. Belgium – 93 liters per person
• 6. United Kingdom – 99 liters per person
• 5. Austria – 108.3 liters per person
• 4. Australia – 109.9 liters per person
• 3. Germany – 115.8 liters per person
• 2. Ireland – 131.1 liters per person
• 1. Czech Republic – 156.9 liters per person