Few theme park traditions are as famous among adults as “drinking around the world” at EPCOT. The idea is simple. You walk the loop around World Showcase Lagoon and have one drink in each of the 11 country pavilions. Most people chase cocktails and novelty slushes, but beer lovers can turn the walk into something better: a tour of global beer styles, from Czech-influenced Chinese lager to a Belgian-style tripel from Québec.
Here is a pavilion-by-pavilion beer guide, plus tips for pacing your day so you enjoy every stop.
The Basics Before You Go
World Showcase has 11 pavilions. In clockwise order from the front of the park, they are Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, the United States (The American Adventure), Japan, Morocco, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The loop is a little over a mile, and most pavilions begin serving alcohol around 11 a.m.
Drinking around the world is a fan tradition, not an official Disney event. There’s no prize at the end and no rule that says you have to finish. For a beer-focused tour, think of it as a tasting flight spread across a whole day, not a race.
Menus at EPCOT rotate often, especially during festivals, so treat the beers below as a guide to what each pavilion typically pours. Check the My Disney Experience app before your visit for current offerings and prices.
Mexico: Crisp Mexican Lager
Most tours start in Mexico, and it’s a natural first stop for beer. Mexican lagers are light, crisp, and refreshing, a great way to ease into a hot Florida day. Tequila fans will also find La Cava del Tequila inside the pyramid, and Visit Orlando’s World Showcase guide notes that it stocks more than 200 tequilas along with Mexican beer and wine.
Mexico is also one of the most crowded pavilions, so if lines are long, grab a lager and keep moving.
Norway: A Light Nordic Pour
Norway is better known for its pastries and cocktails than its beer, so keep your expectations modest here. A Scandinavian lager is a clean, simple choice. Many beer-focused visitors use Norway as a rest stop, sharing a single drink or skipping alcohol entirely to save room for the heavy hitters ahead.
China: Tsingtao and House Drafts
China’s beer story has a surprising European twist. Tsingtao, the country’s best-known export lager, comes from a brewery founded in the early 1900s by German settlers in the port city of Qingdao. You’ll find it here alongside a couple of specialty drafts at Lotus Blossom Café, such as a honey jasmine lager and a pale ale. The jasmine lager is the more interesting pick, with a floral aroma that pairs well with the pavilion’s egg rolls and dumplings.
Germany: The Heart of the Beer Tour
For beer lovers, Germany is the main event. At Sommerfest you can order imported German beer, and select brews come in a 24-ounce souvenir stein. The courtyard beer cart and Sommerfest also pour Schöfferhofer Grapefruit, a tart, fruity blend of hefeweizen and grapefruit that has become one of the most popular drinks in World Showcase.
For a sit-down experience, the Biergarten Restaurant serves a German buffet with live oompah music in a setting designed to feel like Oktoberfest year-round. Don’t miss the hidden gem, either. According to the Disney Food Blog’s 2026 drinking guide, the Weinkeller wine shop has a small bar in the back that pours beer, wine, and liqueurs.
Pair your beer with a jumbo pretzel or bratwurst, and this stop can easily become a long break.
Italy: A Wine Stop With a Lager Option
Italy is wine country, and the pavilion leans hard into wine, prosecco, and sangria. If you’re sticking with beer, look for a crisp Italian lager, which is light and clean like a pilsner. This is another good place to share a drink or take a breather, especially if you plan to spend time at the next stop.
The American Adventure: Craft Beer Central
The United States pavilion is where craft beer fans find the most variety. The Block & Hans kiosk is dedicated to American craft beer, typically with a rotating lineup, a beer flight option, and favorites like Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. Florida breweries often appear on the menu, so it’s a great chance to try a local IPA. If you want to know what you’re tasting, our guide to IPA styles explains the differences between West Coast, hazy, and double IPAs.
If you like to plan your drinks around food, there’s also an outdoor bar near Regal Eagle Smokehouse, where barbecue and a malty amber or brown ale make a classic pairing.
Japan: Clean, Crisp Rice Lagers
Japan’s major breweries are known for dry, crisp lagers that often use rice alongside barley, which makes them light-bodied and refreshing. Expect Kirin and Sapporo on draft at several spots in the pavilion. These lagers pair well with sushi, tempura, or a quick bite from Katsura Grill.
One practical tip: sealed cans or bottles bought in a gift shop may not be allowed to be opened in the park. If you want a canned Japanese beer to drink during your visit, buy it from a food and beverage location, not the store.
Morocco: Casablanca Lager
Morocco’s pavilion is famous for its colorful cocktails, but beer drinkers can try something genuinely rare in the U.S.: Casablanca, a premium Moroccan lager. It’s light and easy-drinking, and it’s a fun beer to check off your list since it’s hard to find outside of specialty importers.
France: Kronenbourg 1664
France keeps its beer list short, but its choice is a good one. Kronenbourg 1664 comes from Alsace, a region on the German border with a long brewing tradition. It’s a light, slightly fruity lager that goes surprisingly well with a croissant or quiche from Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie.
United Kingdom: The Pub Stop
For many beer lovers, the Rose & Crown Pub is the highlight of the whole loop. Skip the outdoor cart if you have time and head inside, where you’ll find a proper British pub atmosphere and a deep draft list. Classic choices include Bass Pale Ale, Guinness, and Harp Lager, along with cider.
The real fun is in the blends. A half and half layers Guinness over Harp Lager. A snakebite mixes lager and cider. If you can’t decide, order a beer sampler and try several British classics side by side. Pair it with fish and chips from the Yorkshire County Fish Shop for the full experience.
Canada: Moosehead and a Québec Tripel
Your final stop offers both a classic and a hidden treasure. Moosehead, from Canada’s oldest independent brewery, is a light, easygoing lager. Beer lovers should look for Unibroue La Fin du Monde, a Belgian-style tripel brewed in Québec that has appeared at the Canada pavilion’s popcorn cart. It’s golden, spicy, and fruity, and at around 9% ABV it’s best enjoyed slowly. Grab a bag of maple popcorn to go with it and you have a perfect finale.
How to Pace Your Day
Eleven drinks in one day is a lot, especially in Florida heat. A few strategies make the tour much more enjoyable:
- Share drinks. Splitting a beer with a friend lets you taste every pavilion without overdoing it.
- Drink water between stops. Quick-service locations will give you a free cup of ice water.
- Eat as you go. Pretzels in Germany, fish and chips in the UK, and dumplings in China all make great beer partners.
- Mix in nonalcoholic stops. Many pavilions offer teas, sodas, and juices that are just as fun to try.
- Spread it out. There’s no rule that says you have to finish in one day. Splitting the loop across two visits makes it more relaxed.
- Bring ID. Cast members check identification, and you must be 21 or older to purchase alcohol.
Visiting During a Festival
EPCOT’s festivals add even more beer to the mix. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, held each fall, brings dozens of global marketplace booths, many featuring craft beer, ciders, and beer flights that you won’t find the rest of the year. If beer is your focus, a festival visit can turn the World Showcase loop into the largest beer tasting in Central Florida.
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