Banjul Breweries
Banjul Breweries was a brewery located in Banjul, The Gambia. It was the only brewery located in The Gambia, producing beer and other non-alcoholic drinks. The company was known for Julbrew, its brand of beer.
History
[edit | edit source]Banjul Breweries incorporated in 1973, started construction in 1975, and started production in 1977. The company is one of the oldest companies in Gambia and is the only brewery.[better source needed] The company is owned by Castel Group.[1][2]
The company currently produces five types of beer: Julbrew Beer, Julbrew Export, Julbrew Draught, Castel Beer, and Guinness. Soft drinks produced by the company include World Cola, La Gazelle Lemonade, Malta Tonic, Youki drinks, and Vimto.[better source needed].[1][3]
The company won the Monde Selection Gold Award in 1979, 1987, 1990, and 1999.[2] In 2013, the brewery equipped the Gambia Police Force with electronics, stationary, and drinks.[4] In 2017, the management of Banjul Breweries was questioned by police for alleged using expired ingredients and producing unregistered drinks.[5]
The brewery shut down in April 2020, following an increase in taxes from 10 to 75 percent by the Finance Ministry of The Gambia.[6]
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