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Pale Lager • Family Member since 2011

Bedele

Beer Description

Bedele is a pale lager brewed since 1993 at Bedele Brewery in the town of Bedele, 400 km from Addis Ababa in the Illubabor Zone of Oromia. The brewery was state-owned until acquired by Heineken Ethiopia in August 2011 for USD 85 million. Bedele is one of Ethiopia's best-known regional beer brands, brewed with two distinct hop varieties and 100% natural ingredients. Now also brewed at Kilinto Brewery in Addis Ababa.

Bedele

At a glance

Style
Pilsner
Style category
International Lager
First brewed
1993
In Heineken portfolio since
2011
Still in portfolio
Yes
Name History
  • Bedele Beer; Bedele Lager

Brewing & appearance

Color
Golden
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
5.1–6.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast
Category
Regional Classic

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Malty
  • Hoppy
  • Slightly Bitter
  • Fresh
Body
Medium
Finish
  • Clean
  • Bitter
  • Crisp

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 2 Currently Brewing

Since 2011
ET Bedele — Bedele Brewery
Since 2011
ET Addis Ababa — Kilinto Brewery