
Beer in Kenya started with Charles and George Hurst founded Kenya Breweries Limited in 1922 producing
Tusker Lager. The name Tusker came about in memory of George who was trampled to death by a rogue male elephant in 1923.
White Cap Lager is a pale lager and depicts the snow-capped peak of
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya (Meru people, Meru: ''Kĩrĩmaara,'' Kikuyu people, Kikuyu: ''Kĩrĩnyaga'', Kamba language, Kamba: ''Ki nyaa'', Embu language, Embu: ''Kĩ nyaga'') is an extinct volcano in Kenya and the Highest mountain peaks of Africa, second-highe ...
. It is noted to be favorite of former president Mwai Kibaki.
White Cap and Tusker Lager are both products of
East African Breweries Limited
East African Breweries Limited, commonly referred to as EABL, is a Kenyan-based holding company that manufactures branded beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Overview
The group's headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, with subsi ...
brewed in Ruaraka from locally sourced barley.
Keroche Breweries founded in 1997 and based in Naivasha brews Summit Malt. Big Five Breweries and Sierra Premium are based in Nairobi and specialize in craft brewing.
See also
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Beer in Africa
Beer in Africa, especially lager, is produced commercially in most African countries, and indigenous people also make varieties of beer. Beer is served in various locales, from neighbourhood shebeens to upscale bars. Many countries have standar ...
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Beer and breweries by region
This is a list of articles and categories dealing with beer and breweries by region: the breweries and beers in various regions. Beer is the world's most widely consumed alcoholic drink, and is the third-most popular drink overall, after water and ...
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East African Breweries
East African Breweries Limited, commonly referred to as EABL, is a Kenyan-based holding company that manufactures branded beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Overview
The group's headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, with subsi ...
References
Kenyan cuisine
Culture of Kenya
Economy of Kenya
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