Bavaria Brewery
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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | April 4, 1889 as Kopp's Deutsche Brauerei Bayern |
| Founder | Leo S. Kopp |
| Headquarters | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Key people | Karl Lippert |
| Area served | Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panamá, Peru, Spain |
| Industry | Beverages |
| Products | Beers, bottled water, fruit juices, malt beverages |
| Employees | 16.369 |
| Parent | SABMiller |
| Subsidiaries | Águila Brewery, Andina Brewery, Backus & Johnston Brewery, Leona Brewery, National Brewery of Panama, Unión Brewery |
| Owner | SABMiller |
| Website | www.bavaria.com.co |
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| Location |  Bogotá, D.C., Colombia |
| Owner | SABMiller |
| Year opened | April 4, 1889 |
| Active Beers | |
| Águila | Lager |
| Águila Light | Lager |
| Brava | Lager |
| Club Colombia | Lager |
| Costeña | Lager |
| Leona | Lager |
| Pilsen | Lager |
| Póker | Lager |
| Seasonal Beers | |
| Águila Imperial | Lager |
| Bahía | Lager |
| Cola & Pola | Lager |
Bavaria Brewery (Spanish: Cervecería Bavaria), formally known as Bavaria S.A., is a Colombian brewery company founded in April 4, 1889 by Leo S. Kopp, a German immigrant. It is a subsidiary of SABMiller. Before the merger, Bavaria was the second largest brewery in South America and the tenth one in the world.
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[edit] History
- 1889. The corporation Kopp's Deutsche Brauerei Bavaria was created on April 4, 1889.
- 1902. Cervecería Unión was founded in Medellín.
- 1910. La Pola beer was launched to the Colombian market .
- 1913. Cervecería Barranquilla was founded.
- 1913. Águila beer was launched.
- 1930. Consorcio de Cervecerías Bavaria is created, as a result of the merge of Kopp's Deutsche Brauerei and other regional breweries.
- 1933. Cervecería Barranquilla y Bolívar S. A. was founded.
- 1959. Consorcio de Cervecerías Bavaria changed its name to Bavaria S.A.
- 1967. Cervecerías Bolívar and Barranquilla were merged to create Cervecería Águila S.A.
- 1967. Merge of Cervecerías Aguila and Bavaria.
- 1972. Bavaria purchased Cervecería Unión from Medellín.
- 1973. Cervecería Bavaria was inaugurated in Bogotá.
- 1975. Bavaria purchased the plant of Cervecería Litoral, located in Barranquilla.
- 1981. Bavaria became an open corporation with shares at the Colombia Stock Exchange.
- 1992. Maltería Tropical was inaugurated in Cartagena.
- 1994. Production of bottled drinking water and fruit refreshments started.
- 1996. Grupo Empresarial Bavaria was created.
- 1997. First split of Valores Bavaria, which separated Bavaria S.A. to be exclusively focused on beverages; consolidated in 2001.
- 2000. GEB acquired 44.2% of Cervecería Leona in Colombia.
- 2001. GEB purchased 91.5% of Cervecería Nacional in Panamá.
- 2001. Bavaria restructured its productive platform.
- 2002. Launching of Aguila Light beer .
- 2002. GEB invested in Corporación Backus of Perú and purchased the majority of shares with right to vote.
- 2003. Cervezería Nacional became part of GEB.
- 2003. Bahía beer was launched .
- 2004. Agua Brisa with gas and Malta Leona Cool were launched to the market .
- 2004. GEB became the tenth brewing group in the world.
- 2005. In October this year GEB became part of SABMiller.
[edit] Beers
[edit] Águila
The number 1 selling beer in Colombia. A crisp, clear pilsner with a mild taste, and an alcohol content of 4% by volume.
[edit] Águila Light
This light lager contains a reduced amount of the original extract and contains 4% alcohol by volume.
[edit] Brava
Brava is a lager beer‚ pilsner variety‚ with 6.5% alcohol content by volume. Available in 350 ml returnable bottle and in 350ml (12 oz) can.
[edit] Club Colombia
Premium brand, with an alcohol content of 4.7% by volume.
[edit] Costeña
This medium bodied, golden pilsner is Bavaria's third largest selling brand at the national level, and contains 4% alcohol by volume.
[edit] Leona
Leona is the second largest selling beer in rural central Colombia.
This lager is a lightly colored pilsner with a mild taste and has an alcohol content of 4% by volume.
[edit] Pilsen
Brewed since 1909, Pilsen is the leading brand in the Antioquia region.
A clear, golden brew, with a 4% alcohol content by volume.
[edit] Póker
The second largest brand in Colombia. Alcohol content is 4% by volume.
[edit] Other brands
[edit] Brisa
[edit] Sin gas
Colombia’s leading brand of bottled water. The ideal beverage for every occasion, meeting the highest purity standards.
Brisa is the drink of choice for the young in spirit, who are health-conscious and prefer natural products.
[edit] Con gas
Agua Brisa con Gas is the sparkling water ideal for feeling refreshed any time of the day thanks to its bubbly sensation. It comes from natural sources, has low content of gas, and no calories, preservatives or artificial coloring.
Agua Brisa con Gas is a natural mineral water carbonated with 2.5 volumes of its own gas.
[edit] Spa
Brisa Spa, is Bavaria’s flavored water, without calories or colorants. Highly pure, with paramount physiochemical and microbiological characteristics; such is the result of a modern and demanding manufacturing process, slightly flavored with a natural fruits touch.
Brisa Spa quenches thirst and refreshes active and authentic people, concerned for their health and who prefer natural products. It is developed with an excellent sensorial balance which allows it to keep the characteristics of pure water and provide the consumer with relaxation, clarity, transparence, health, youth and smoothness sensations. Further to taking care of your health, Brisa Spa offers emotional benefits such as feeling and looking good. Flavors: apple, lima lemon and tangerine.
[edit] Malta Leona
Loved by active kids, Malta Leona is a naturally refreshing, high energy drink.
[edit] Malta Leona Cool
Malta Leona Cool is the only malt beverage with a light coloring.
It’s taste of refreshing power allows consumers to always be active because of it’s refreshing flavor and energy it has from being a traditional malt beverage.
[edit] Pony Malta
The athlete’s choice, Pony Malta is the drink of champions. This delicious malt beverage is refreshing, nutritious, and natural. It’s ideal for active people who need energy to reach their goals.
[edit] Tutti Frutti
Made with the best fruit, Tutti Frutti is an ideal fruit drink for all occasions. A wide variety of flavors: blackberry, mango, orange, lulo “the golden fruit of the Andes,” passion fruit, peach, tangerine, and mixed fruit. Tutti Frutti is the brand of choice for those who prefer natural products.
[edit] External links
[edit] Beers
- Águila Beer Official Site in Spanish
- Club Colombia Beer Official Site in Spanish
- Costeña Beer Official Site in Spanish
