European network · since 2026
RECORB runs the network of towns and communes whose beer shapes their heritage. Add yours, earn the "Brewing Commune" label and attract new visitors to your area.
14 communes/ 12 countries/ 12 000+ breweries
The network
Bologna
Braine-l'Alleud
Bruxelles
Köln
Kraków
Dublin
Edinburgh
Göteborg
Lille
Maastricht
Plzeň
Valencia
Zwettl
Umbria
Your commune
14 communes · 12 countries
The distinction
A recognition awarded by the beBeer panel of experts, honouring your area's commitment to beer and its heritage. Three grades — and one exceptional prize.
A recognised brewing presence.
An established brewing territory.
A brewing destination of excellence.
Awarded each year by the panel, per category of commune.
Why register
A name on the network is a concrete lever for your commune's appeal and economy.
Attract beer lovers and heritage enthusiasts, in Europe and beyond.
Support your brewers, taverns, restaurants and shops.
Give your identity visibility within a recognised network.
Responsible routes and experiences, in cities and rural areas alike.
Voices of the network
By joining the network, our commune gave European visibility to its brewers and its history. The label brought all our local players together around a shared momentum.
— An elected official from a registered commune
Registration, step by step
You write to us; we discuss your area's brewing potential.
You join the network through a fee tailored to the size of your commune.
We assess your potential and prepare the labelling together.
Your commune joins the network: map, guide and European app.
Over to you
In just a few minutes, find out how to put your area on the European beer-tourism map.