POURED IN CAMBODIA · MADE IN CAMBODIA
A LOCAL INDUSTRY
The labels may draw on German or European brewing traditions, but the beer is produced in Cambodian breweries—from the historic Cambrew site in Sihanoukville to major modern plants around Phnom Penh and Kandal.
These brands support manufacturing, distribution, hospitality, events and local jobs. For visitors, they are also part of the everyday social landscape: a cold bottle with grilled food, a draught by the river or a shared table after work.
THE SIX NAMES TO KNOW
The iconic Cambodian lager from the country’s first brewery. Cambrew began operating in the 1960s and brews Angkor in Sihanoukville—a name visitors recognise immediately from bars, restaurants and shops across the Kingdom.
CAMBREW STORY ↗Cambodia Beer is produced exclusively in the Kingdom by Khmer Beverages. Its parent, Chip Mong, describes the brewery as 100% owned by Cambodian investors, with modern German technology and a large local workforce.
KHMER BEVERAGES ↗A prominent Cambodian-market lager built around German brewing expertise, European ingredients and a crisp premium style. Ganzberg is one of the labels visitors will see most often at restaurants, events and neighbourhood shops.
GANZBERG OFFICIAL ↗Hanuman Premium Lager combines local and imported ingredients with European brewing technology. Its Cambodian name, blue-and-gold identity and modern local brewery have made it a highly visible new-generation brand.
HANUMAN OFFICIAL ↗Krud Pilsner arrived with Vattanac Brewery’s new Phnom Penh production facility. It is a clean, classic pilsner and has collected international recognition, including a Cambodia Gold award at the World Beer Awards.
WORLD BEER AWARDS ↗Vattanac Premium Beer is the brewery’s all-malt flagship. The family-run Cambodian group opened its modern Phnom Penh brewery in 2021 and now produces a growing portfolio that also includes Krud and Dragon.
VLB BREWERY PROFILE ↗CAMBODIAN-OWNED PRODUCTION
A NEW-GENERATION BREWERY
BEYOND THE FLAGSHIPS
Angkor Extra Stout, Black Panther, Dragon Dark and Hanuman Black give the local shelf more depth than pale lager alone.
Several breweries now produce lighter expressions, including Krud Lite, Vattanac Premium Light and Hanuman Lite. Check the label for current strength.
Klang and Black Panther remain part of Cambrew’s Cambodian portfolio alongside Angkor—the heritage name that anchors the range.
SMALLER BATCHES · BIGGER RANGE
Not every Cambodian beer comes from a national production line. Riel Brewing pours a rotating selection of locally made IPA, weissbier, farmhouse ale and seasonal experiments at Noisy Chili Tap House in Toul Tom Poung.
Tap lists move quickly, which is the point: ask what was brewed recently, try a tasting flight and let the staff explain the styles. Independent bars in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Kampot also carry Cambodian craft taps and cans.
SEE WHAT RIEL IS POURING ↗PAIR IT THE CAMBODIAN WAY