The world's favourite beer crowned

08:24 30 June 2009

Corona Extra has been voted as the world's favourite beer.

A poll of more than two million Facebook users revealed the preferred lager, beating off stiff competition after acquiring more than 645,000 votes.

The Mexican-brewed lager, distinctive for being served with a slice of lime, triumphed over other world tipples including Dutch favourite Heineken and Ireland's staple dark brew Guinness.

Chris Lewis, director of Corona's British distributor Wells and Young's, said: "It is a premium beer and deserves to be the Facebook favourite as it is among the world's biggest selling beer brands."

The top five beers were:

1. Corona Extra, 645,445 votes
2. Heineken, 594,475 votes
3. Guinness Draught, 396,276 votes
4. Stella Artois, 350,825 votes
5. Budweiser, 343,493 votes

But with the majority of those being produced overseas, what does the UK have to offer when it comes to beer? Check out these fun facts provided by the British Beer and Pub Association:

• Around 90% of beer sold in the UK is produced in the UK
• In the UK 28 million pints of beer are consumed every day, which equates to 100 litres per head each year - compared to 20 litres of wine per head.
• Beer is a traditional and wholesome produce made from natural ingredients.
• Over one-third of the UK barley crop is bought by UK brewers who are also major users of English hops.
• There are over 2,000 different beer brands available in the UK and over 1.5 million pints a day are exported to over 120 different countries.