The most popular beer in the world is one you've never heard of

The world loves beer – and last year we shelled out $661 billion for that sweet, sweet nectar.

But if you had to guess the world’s popular beer - and you should check out our best craft beers guide - you’d probably find yourself stumped (unless you’re from China).

Because, according to global sales by volume as estimated by GlobalData Consumer, the top-ranking beers are dominated by Asian varieties.

Here, via Business Insider, are the 10 best-sellers beers in the world, where they’re from and how much was sold in hectolitres (aka one hundred litres):

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10. COORS LIGHT

Brewed in: United States
Estimated 2017 hectoliters: 26.5 million

9. CORONA

Brewed in: Mexico
Estimated 2017 hectoliters: 28.8 million

8. YANJING

Brewed in: China

5. SKOL

Brewed in: Brazil
Estimated 2017 hectoliters: 35.1 million

4. BUD LIGHT

Brewed in: United States
Estimated 2017 hectoliters: 44.8 million

3. TSINGTAO

Brewed in: China
Estimated 2017 hectoliters: 49.0 million

2. BUDWEISER

Brewed in: United States
Estimated 2017 hectoliters: 49.2 million

1. SNOW

Brewed in: China
Estimated 2017 hectoliters: 101.2 million

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