The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) has members all across the globe, with five of the six continents (all but Antarctica) represented by the membership. There are bustling homebrewing and beer scenes in every corner of the world and if you find yourself immersed in a new culture with some new drinking buddies, here’s a list of toasts to get you in with the locals.
The following list is based on the countries with the most AHA membership representation at the time of publishing. Check out our sources below for even more translations.
If you know of other ways to cheers in other languages, share them in the comments below!
| Country | Common Toast |
| Argentina | Salud! |
| Australia | Cheers (, Mate)! |
| Belgium | Santé! or Prosit! |
| Brazil | Saúde! |
| Canada | Cheers! |
| Denmark | Skål! |
| France | A Votre Sante! |
| Germany | Prost! |
| Ireland | Sláinte! |
| Italy | Salute! or Cin-Cin! |
| Japan | Kampai! |
| Mexico | Salud! |
| Netherlands | Proost! or Gezondheid! |
| New Zealand | Cheers! |
| Norway | Skål! |
| Puerto Rico | Salud y amor y tiempo para disfrutarlo |
| Scotland | Sláinte! or Here’s tae us! |
| South Africa | Gesondheid! |
| Spain | Salud! |
| Sweden | Skaal! |
| Switzerland | Proscht! |
Sources: AWA.dk; Boston.com; CheersM8.com; Etiquettescholar.com; Google Translate; MatadorNetwork.com; SpottedByLocals.com.
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