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| Manufacturer | AMMOUSA BEER |
|---|---|
| Origin | Patras, Greece |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Alcohol by volume | 5.5% (English IPA); 7.0% (Tropical Stout) |
| Style | English IPA; Tropical Stout |
| Website | www.ammousabeer.gr |
AMMOUSA is a Greek craft beer brand and microbrewery based in Patras, Greece, founded in 2016 by engineer George Ntanos[1]. The brewery produces small-batch beers, including an English-style IPA and a Tropical Stout, and has been mentioned in Greek and international beer publications[2].
History
[edit]AMMOUSA was founded in 2016 by George Ntanos, who began brewing as an amateur before establishing a professional microbrewery.[3] The brewery has been referenced in articles about Greek craft beer and its development.[4]
Products
[edit]- English IPA & ginger — English-style India Pale Ale with ginger, approx. 5.5% ABV.[5]
- Tropical Stout — a 7.0% ABV stout with vanilla and coffee.[6]
Awards and recognition
[edit]AMMOUSA beers have received a total of 25 international awards for flavor, aroma, and product quality.
Awards for AMMOUSA English IPA:
- 2017
- 2nd place at the Panhellenic Homebrewing Competition organized by the Hellenic Amateur Brewers Association.
- 2018
- One star at the Great Taste Awards in London.
- 2019
- Platinum Award at the Olymp Awards – Food and Drinks Competitions
- Double Gold Medal at the European Beer Challenge in London.[7]
- 2020
- Gold Medal in its category at the Greek Beer Awards.
- 2021
- First place, Best Platinum Food, at the Athens Fine Food Awards (Expotrof)
- Bronze Medal at the London Beer Awards[8]
- Bronze Medal at the Greek Beer Awards
- One star at the Great Taste Awards in London
- 2022
- Two stars at AFFA22 (8th Expotrof)
- 2023
- Three stars, “Best Spirit & Beverages” at AFFA23
- Silver Medal at the Greek Beer Awards
- Gold Medal at the European Beer Challenge
- Silver Award at the Specialist Awards
- Silver recognition from the Untappd community
- 2024
- Silver Medal at the Greek Beer Awards
- Silver recognition at the World Beer Awards 2024
- 2025
- Two stars at AFFA25
- Silver recognition from the Untappd community
- Bronze Medal at the Greek Beer Awards
- Silver Award at the Specialist Awards.
Awards for AMMOUSA Tropical Stout:
- 2017
- First place at the Panhellenic Homebrewing Competition organized by the Hellenic Amateur Brewers Association.
- 2018
- Two stars at the Great Taste Awards in London.
- 2025
- Three stars, “Best Spirit & Beverages” at AFFA25
- Bronze Award at the Specialist Awards.
Distribution and reception
[edit]AMMOUSA is sold in Greece and exported to select European and Asian markets[9]. Consumer reviews are documented on international platforms such as TripAdvisor[10] and Untappd[11].
References
[edit]- ^ "AMMOUSA: A Greek "success story" in the beer sector". emeastartups. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ^ "Silver – Ammousa / English IPA – World beer awards 2024". www.worldbeerawards.com. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ^ SylviaWise (2021-04-01). "We meet George from Ammousa!". Wise Greece. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ^ "Ammousa Beer - Best Gourmet Brands | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ^ "Ammousa Beer English IPA - Best Gourmet Products | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ^ "Ammousa Beer Tropical Stout - Best Gourmet Products | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2025-09-30.
- ^ "europeanbeerchallenge".
- ^ "londonbeercompetition".
- ^ "discovergreece.com".
- ^ "tripadvisor".
- ^ "untappd".