Slovaks drank 93 litres of beer per capita last year, representing an increase in average consumption of four litres year on year and establishing Slovakia as the 10th thirstiest nation in the world, The Slovak Spectator reported. The Czechs remain the world champions in beer consumption, drinking 159 litres per capita, followed by the Irish, who drank 151 litres per capita last year and the Germans who drank 148.

E-malt.com, the global information source for the brewing and malting industry professionals. The bi-weekly E-malt.com Newsletters feature latest industry news, statistics in graphs and tables, world barley and malt prices, and other relevant information. Click here to get full access to E-malt.com. If you are a Castle Malting client, you can get free access to E-malt.com website and publications. Contact us for more information at marketing@castlemalting.com .