ET Harar — Harar Brewery

The Spirit of the East — Brewing Since 1984

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

ET Harar — Harar Brewery
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Established in 1984 by the Derg government. State-owned until August 2011 when acquired by Heineken as part of the dual Harar/Bedele deal for USD 163 million total.

Harar • ET — Ethiopia • 2011–present

At a glance

City
Harar
Country
ET — Ethiopia
Address
Harar City, Harari Region
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/year
Historical Ownership
  • 2011–Present — Owned / Controlled
Name history
  • Originally Harar Brewery Share Company under state ownership (1984–2011). Renamed under Heineken Ethiopia Share Company (HBSC) from 2011.
Ownership notes

Harar Brewery was established in 1984 by the Derg regime in the historic walled city of Harar in the Harari Region, 500 km from Addis Ababa. State-owned until acquisition by Heineken in August 2011 for USD 78 million as part of a USD 163 million deal that also included Bedele Brewery. Uses spring water from the Genela spring on its premises, supplemented by water pumped from Finkile 33 km away. Four-time winner of the Ethiopian Quality Award (2009, 2012, 2014, 2017). Capacity of 500,000 hl per year, over 200 employees. Fully owned by Heineken Ethiopia Share Company (HBSC).

Signature & Production

Known For
  • Known for Harar Beer and Hakim Stout. Uses natural Genela spring water. Four-time winner of the Ethiopian Quality Award (2009, 2012, 2014, 2017). One of the main employers in Harar city.

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🍺 Fresh from the Taps: Currently brewing 3 Liquid Legacies

2011–present
Sofi Malt
2011–present
Harar Beer
2011–present
Hakim Stout