Solomon Breweries, Ltd.

Solomon Breweries, Ltd. (commonly known as SolBrew) is the first and leading brewery in the Solomon Islands. It opened its doors in 1993 as a partnership between Brauhasse, Nauru Phosphate and local shareholders, and initially launched brands such as Eku, SB and later Solbrew Lager. The brewery produces a range of quality beers and premix beverages using select ingredients and an internationally standardised brewing process designed for the tropical climate. Over the years, SolBrew has expanded its portfolio and facilities: it was acquired by Asia Pacific Breweries in 2011, expanded its brewery in 2014, and launched Heineken in 2013 and Tiger in 2017. In 2012 Heineken gained control of Asia Pacific Breweries, making SolBrew part of the global Heineken network. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2017 and continues to innovate with new product images and introductions such as Canoe Lager (2015), Canoe Blue light beer (2018) and a refreshed Solbrew Lager look. SolBrew positions itself as a locally brewed, award-winning beer producer committed to sustainability under the 'Brew A Better World' platform. Its products are primarily sold in the Solomon Islands, where it holds a significant share of the beer market. The brewery is headquartered in Honiara and operates as a subsidiary of Heineken N.V.

Solomon Breweries Limited was established in 1993 as a partnership between Brauhasse, Nauru Phosphate and local shareholders, becoming the Solomon Islands' first brewery. The company launched its first brands, Eku and SB, and later introduced Solbrew Lager, which became its flagship. In 2011, Solomon Breweries was acquired by Asia Pacific Breweries (APB), a major regional brewer. The following year, in 2012, Heineken gained control of APB, integrating Solomon Breweries into the global Heineken group. In 2013, Heineken was launched in the Solomon Islands market, followed by an expansion of the brewery in 2014. The year 2015 saw a new look for Solbrew Lager and SB, and the introduction of Canoe Lager. In 2017, the company celebrated its 25th anniversary and launched Tiger beer. In 2018, Solbrew Lager received a new image and Canoe Blue light beer was introduced. Today, Solomon Breweries operates as a subsidiary of Heineken N.V., brewing a range of beers and premix beverages for the Solomon Islands market, with a focus on quality and sustainability under the 'Brew A Better World' initiative.

• 2018

  Solbrew Lager new image unveiled; Canoe Blue light beer introduced.

• 2017

  Solomon Breweries celebrates its 25th Anniversary; Tiger launched to the market.

• 2015

  Solbrew Lager & SB's new look unveiled; Canoe Lager introduced.

• 2014

  Solomon Breweries expands its brewery.

• 2013

  Heineken launched to the market.

• 2012

  Heineken gains control of Asia Pacific Breweries.

• 2011

  Acquired by Asia Pacific Breweries.

• 1993

  Solomon Breweries Limited launched by a partnership between Brauhasse, Nauru Phosphate and local shareholders; brands Eku, SB and later Solbrew Lager launched.

Locally brewed, internationally awarded quality beers suited for the tropics; part of global brewer Heineken.

• Solbrew Lager

  Flagship lager, internationally awarded.

• Canoe Lager

  Introduced in 2015.

• Canoe Blue

  Light beer introduced in 2018.

• SB

  One of the original brands launched in 1993.

• Eku

  One of the original brands launched in 1993.

• Heineken

  Global premium lager, launched in 2013.

• Tiger

  International lager, launched in 2017.

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