Sagres beers are brewed by the SCC - Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, S.A. - and were introduced at the 1940 Exposição do Mundo Português (Portuguese World Exhibition). More commonly known as Central de Cervejas (Beers Central), the SCC is owned by Heineken International. Sagres is the name of the south-westernmost tip of Portugal, and Sagres is considered the "Lisbon beer", as opposed to the Porto-based Super Bock, which is more popular ...
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Sagres beers are brewed by the SCC - Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, S.A. - and were introduced at the 1940 Exposição do Mundo Português (Portuguese World Exhibition). More commonly known as Central de Cervejas (Beers Central), the SCC is owned by Heineken International. Sagres is the name of the south-westernmost tip of Portugal, and Sagres is considered the "Lisbon beer", as opposed to the Porto-based Super Bock, which is more popular in the north of Portugal, and Coral, which is more popular in Madeira. Sagres is the biggest selling brand in Portugal.
Currently, Sagres is the main sponsor of the Portuguese Liga, the highest level of professional football in Portugal.
Sagres is available in a number of different formats:
Branca (5% ABV), a golden lager with an uncomplicated taste, this is the original flavour and the best-seller. Introduced in 1940.
Preta (4.3% ABV), 'black': a stout, introduced in 1940.
Bohemia (6.2% ABV), a brown beer with a more complex, wheaty taste,...
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