Beer in Azerbaijan is typified by lighter lagers and the most popular and common beer in the country is Xirdalan, which is brewed by Baki-Castel (BGI) brewery in Baku. Beer drinking is relatively uncommon in Azerbaijan, however, as most people prefer spirits, primarily vodka, or non-alcoholic beverages. Unlike almost all CIS countries, the beer bottles in Azerbaijan are marked with excise duty sticker.
The annual rate of growth of the beer market in Azerbaijan in the coming three years is 12-14% the company forecast.
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