Quilmes

Quilmes is Argentina's most recognized beer brand and the country's best-selling lager, owned by Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes (AB InBev). For B2B buyers in beverage distribution, foodservice, and ethnic food import channels, Quilmes represents Argentina's national beer with deep cultural equity — a proven product for on-trade and off-trade channels targeting Argentine and Latin American consumers worldwide.

Quilmes was founded in 1888 by Otto Bemberg, a German immigrant, in the city of Quilmes, Buenos Aires province. Named after the indigenous Quilmes people of northwestern Argentina, the brand has been synonymous with Argentine beer culture for over 135 years. Today Quilmes is owned by Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes, the Argentine subsidiary of AB InBev — the world's largest brewer. The brand produces Quilmes Cristal (the flagship pale lager), Quilmes Stout, Quilmes Bock, and seasonal limited editions. Quilmes dominates Argentine beer market share and is deeply embedded in the country's cultural fabric — sponsoring the Argentine national football team, major music festivals, and summer events. For B2B export, Quilmes targets markets with Argentine diaspora communities including the US, Spain, Italy, Israel, and neighboring South American countries. AB InBev's global logistics network supports container-load export programs with competitive pricing and consistent cold-chain management.