Barbarian
Lima, Lima, Peru · Est. 2011
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Why this matters
Peru's first serious craft brewery, sold to AB InBev in 2019. The pioneer being bought by the incumbent is the oldest story in this industry.
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Timeline
- 2011Founded
Barbarian begins brewing in Lima, Lima.
- 2019Acquired
One of Peru's first and largest craft brewers, acquired by AB InBev in 2019.
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Beers
174 Le Contra
Year-RoundAmerican IPA
Peru's first serious craft IPA, from a brewery AB InBev acquired in 2019.
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How it changed hands
1 recorded move- 2011Founded
- 2019Acquired
One of Peru's first and largest craft brewers, acquired by AB InBev in 2019.
Today the chain tops out at Anheuser-Busch InBev.
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Sources
- controlConfirmed
Barbarian is controlled by Founder / family.
Anheuser-Busch InBev — SEC filing · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · 2026-02
PrimaryHigh reliabilityAccessed 2026-08-05Reviewed 2026-08-05
Only the claims above are sourced. Everything else on this page is the archive's own research and has not yet been tied to a document — which is worth knowing rather than hiding.
Straight answers
Common questions about Barbarian
- Who owns Barbarian?
- Barbarian is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Barbarian is based in Lima, Lima, Peru.
- Is Barbarian still independent?
- No. Barbarian is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev and is no longer independent.
- When was Barbarian acquired?
- 2019. One of Peru's first and largest craft brewers, acquired by AB InBev in 2019.
- When was Barbarian founded?
- Barbarian was founded in 2011 in Lima, Lima, Peru.
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