Banjul Breweries
Banjul Breweries was a brewery located in Banjul, The Gambia. It was the only brewery located in The Gambia, producing beer and other non-alcoholic drinks. The company was known for Julbrew, its brand of beer.
History[edit]
Banjul Breweries incorporated in 1973, started construction in 1975, and started production in 1977. The company is one of the oldest companies in Gambia and is the only brewery.[better source needed] The company is owned by Castel Group.[1][2]
The company currently produces five types of beer: Julbrew Beer, Julbrew Export, Julbrew Draught, Castel Beer, and Guinness. Soft drinks produced by the company include World Cola, La Gazelle Lemonade, Malta Tonic, Youki drinks, and Vimto.[better source needed].[1][3]
The company won the Monde Selection Gold Award in 1979, 1987, 1990, and 1999.[2] In 2013, the brewery equipped the Gambia Police Force with electronics, stationary, and drinks.[4] In 2017, the management of Banjul Breweries was questioned by police for alleged using expired ingredients and producing unregistered drinks.[5]
The brewery shut down in April 2020, following an increase in taxes from 10 to 75 percent by the Finance Ministry of The Gambia.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Banjul Breweries - About". Banjul Breweries. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "Banjul Breweries Gambia Ltd. (Julbrew)". Access Gambia. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Gambia. Banjul Breweries launches new Castel beer". Journal Beer. March 10, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Wally, Omar (July 26, 2013). "Gambia: Banjul Breweries Equips Gambia Police Force". All Africa. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Camara, Sanna (November 20, 2017). "Police question Julbrew management over scandal". The Point. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Janko, Sankulleh Gibril (Sep 7, 2020). "Gov't working to rescue Banjul Breweries". The Point. Retrieved May 18, 2023.