ET Bedele — Bedele Brewery

Brewed in Paradise — The Heart of Oromia

ET Bedele — Bedele Brewery is a brewery in Bedele, ET — Ethiopia.

ET Bedele — Bedele Brewery
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State-owned from founding in 1993 until acquisition by Heineken in August 2011. Part of the dual acquisition with Harar Brewery for a combined USD 163 million.

Bedele • ET — Ethiopia • 2011–present

At a glance

City
Bedele
Country
ET — Ethiopia
Address
Bedele Town, Illubabor Zone, Oromia
Website
www.heinekenethiopia.com
Active from
2011
Brewery type
Industrial Brewery

Ownership & Control

Strategic role
  • Major Production Site
Current status
Owned / Controlled
Capacity
500,000 hl
Historical Ownership
  • 2011–Present — Owned / Controlled
Name history
  • Originally named Bedele Brewery Share Company under state ownership (1993–2011). Renamed under Heineken Ethiopia Share Company (HBSC) from 2011.
Ownership notes

The Bedele Brewery was established in 1993 as a state-owned brewery in the town of Bedele, 400 km from Addis Ababa, in the Illubabor Zone of the Oromia region. Acquired by Heineken in August 2011 for USD 85 million as part of a USD 163 million deal that also included Harar Brewery. Since acquisition the brewery has undergone significant improvements and received the TPM Iron Certification Award. Celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023. Fully owned by Heineken Ethiopia Share Company (HBSC).

Signature & Production

Known For
  • Known for Bedele beer and Bedele Special. Holder of the TPM Iron Certification Award. Major employer in the Bedele region. Surrounded by the biodiversity of western Ethiopia — nicknamed the paradise brewery.

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2011–present
Bedele
2011–present
Bedele Special