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Backus & Johnston

Large Brewery
🌍 Peru · Large Brewery · 3 beers

Peru's dominant brewery, founded in 1876 by two American entrepreneurs in Lima's Barranco district. Backus produces Peru's most beloved beer brands: Cristal, Cusqueña and Pilsen Callao. Now owned by ABInBev, Backus controls over 90% of Peru's beer market. Cusqueña — named after the Inca capital Cusco — is Peru's international ambassador beer, exported to 30+ countries.

Founded1876
Beers3
CityLima
Brewer

Beers by Backus & Johnston

3 beers

Flavor Profile

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Aggregated across 3 beers

refreshing89%
crisp86%
light83%
malty80%
balanced75%

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About Backus & Johnston

Peru's dominant brewery, founded in 1876 by two American entrepreneurs in Lima's Barranco district. Backus produces Peru's most beloved beer brands: Cristal, Cusqueña and Pilsen Callao. Now owned by ABInBev, Backus controls over 90% of Peru's beer market. Cusqueña — named after the Inca capital Cusco — is Peru's international ambassador beer, exported to 30+ countries.

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