ET Addis Ababa — Kilinto Brewery

Ethiopia's Biggest Brewery — Built for the Future

ET Addis Ababa — Kilinto Brewery is a brewery in Addis Ababa, ET — Ethiopia.

ET Addis Ababa — Kilinto Brewery
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Built as a greenfield investment in 2014 as part of Heineken's EUR 310 million total investment in Ethiopia since 2011. Inaugurated 15 January 2015. Capacity of 1.5 million hl per year — the largest brewery in Ethiopia.

Addis Ababa • ET — Ethiopia • 2014–present

At a glance

City
Addis Ababa
Country
ET — Ethiopia
Address
Akaki Kality, Addis Ababa
Website
www.heinekenethiopia.com
Active from
2014
Brewery type
Industrial Brewery

Ownership & Control

Strategic role
  • Major Production Site
  • Export Hub
Current status
Owned / Controlled
Capacity
1,500,000 hl/year
Historical Ownership
  • 2011–Present — Owned / Controlled
Name history
  • Named after the Kilinto area of Akaki Kality sub-city, Addis Ababa Municipality.
Ownership notes

Heineken Ethiopia's greenfield flagship brewery, built at a cost of EUR 110 million and inaugurated on 15 January 2015 by Heineken CEO Jean-François van Boxmeer and Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. Located in Akaki Kality on the outskirts of Addis Ababa on a compound of over 200,000 square metres. Fully owned by Heineken Ethiopia Share Company (HBSC). Production began in July 2014 ahead of the formal inauguration. The Kilinto brewery hosts the Heineken A-yeast, enabling local production of the flagship Heineken brand since 2016. Also home to the Star Academy training centre. The brewery has more than tripled its volume since opening and won the 10th Round Ethiopian Quality Award.

Signature & Production

Known For
  • Home of Walia beer and local Heineken production. Ethiopia's largest brewery. Hosts Heineken A-yeast for local Heineken brewing. Winner of the 10th Round Ethiopian Quality Award.

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2014–present
Walia
2018–present
Walia Radler
2011–present
Bedele
2011–present
Bedele Special