Grupo Mahou-San Miguel is Spain's largest brewing group, formed in 2000 when Madrid-based Mahou brewery acquired a stake in San Miguel, one of the country's most iconic beer brands. The roots of the group run deep: Mahou was founded in Madrid in the late 19th century, while San Miguel traces its origins all the way back to 1890, when it was first brewed in Manila in the Philippines before establishing itself as a cornerstone of Spanish beer culture. Today, Grupo Mahou-San Miguel is a 100% Spanish family-owned company with a history spanning more than 125 years. As the dominant force in Spanish brewing, the group produces approximately 34% of all beer consumed in Spain. Its portfolio spans a wide range of lager and pilsener styles under numerous Spanish beer brands, with Mahou and San Miguel serving as the flagship labels. Mahou is the leading brand in the Spanish domestic market, renowned for its clean, refreshing lager profile, while San Miguel has earned international recognition as an approachable and widely distributed Spanish pilsener. With a portfolio that includes a broad collection of Spanish beer brands and a commanding market position, Grupo Mahou-San Miguel stands as a defining institution of Spanish brewing culture. The group continues to operate breweries across Spain, maintaining its identity as the country's foremost beer producer.