The popular 33 Beer (Ba Muoi Ba for "three-ten-three" in Vietnamese) originated in France (Bière 33) using a German recipe in the late 19th century. The label “33” referred to the original 33 centiliter (11.2 ounce) bottle that the brand used. France established a brewery in Saigon during the early 20th century, and production continued when South Vietnam became an independent nation.