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Pale Lager • Family Member since 1923

Primus

Beer Description

Primus is a legendary pale lager that serves as the flagship brand for Bralima in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is celebrated for its deep cultural roots and its role as the first beer brewed locally in Central Africa using Heineken's technical expertise.

Primus

At a glance

Style
Lager
Style category
International Lager
First brewed
1923
In Heineken portfolio since
1923
Still in portfolio
Yes

Brewing & appearance

Color
Pale Straw
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
4.1–5.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Fresh
  • Crisp
Body
Light
Finish
  • Clean
  • Crisp
  • Short

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 9 Currently Brewing

1994–present
CG Brazzaville — Brasseries Du Congo
1994–present
CG Pointe-Noire — Brasseries Du Congo
1994–2014
BI Gitega — Brarudi
1992–present
CD Lubumbashi — Lubumbashi Brewery (Bralima)
1972–present
CD Mbandaka — Mbandaka Brewery (Bralima)
1959–present
RW Gisenyi — Bralirwa Brewery
1958–present
CD Boma — Boma Brewery (Bralima)
1957–present
CD Kisangani — Stanleyville Brewery (Bralima)
1955–present
BI – Bujumbara Brarudi
1950–present
CD Kinshasa — Brasserie de Léopoldville (Bralima)
1950–2025
CD Bukavu — Bukavu Brewery (Bralima)