Gorkha Brewery was established in 1990 as a joint venture between the Khetan Group and the Carlsberg Group. In 2010, Carlsberg Group bought majority of the Gorkha Brewery shares and took over the management. Gorkha Brewery has one of the most advanced production sites in South Asia with its state of the art brewing facility and technical expertise. The company has become market leader in Nepal with 76% market share.

The brewery has a complete product portfolio, including mainstream, premium, local premium and strong beers.  

Tuborg is the first international brand launched in Nepal in 1990. It was followed by the launch of Carlsberg in 1995 and Royal Danish Tuborg Strong in 2002. In 2004, the company started brewing San Miguel under the license agreement with San Miguel Brewing International Ltd, Philippines. In 2007, Gorkha Brewery launched a brand new local beer named Gorkha. In the same year, Invenio wine was added to Gorkha Brewery’s portfolio. In 2010, Gorkha Brewery signed an exclusive agreement with T.C Pharmaceuticals, Thailand to distribute Red Bull in Nepal. Red Bull is solely imported and marketed by Gorkha Brewery.
 

KEY DATES:
1988: Joint venture with Danbrew and licence agreement for Tuborg
1989: Gorkha Brewery established by the Khetan Group
1990: Launch of the Tuborg brand
1995: Launch of Carlsberg
1998: Gorkha Brewery becomes market leader in Nepal
2004: Launch of San Miguel
2007: Launch of Invenio wine
2010: Launch of Red Bull
2010: Carlsberg Group bought 90 % of Gorkha Brewery shares and took over the management
  

KEY FACTS:
Employees: 350
Market Position: 1
Market Share: 76 %
Total Beer Market: 459,000 hl
Annual beer consumption per person: 1.6 litres
Carlsberg Ownership:  90%
 

BRANDS:

Tuborg, Carlsberg, Royal Danish Tuborg Strong, San Miguel, Gorkha, Invenio wine, and Red Bull.

CONTACTS:
Gorkha Brewery Pvt Ltd.
PO Box 4140
Hattisar
Kathmandu
Nepal

Tel: +977 1 444 4445
Fax: +977 1 444 4443
E-mail: info@gorkhabrewery.com   
Website: www.gorkhabrewery.com  and www.carlsberg.com.np  
 

DID YOU KNOW THAT..?

  • Carlsberg’s investment in Gorkha Brewery is one of the largest foreign direct investments in Nepal.
  • With a revenue contribution of more than NPR 1.3 billion, Gorkha Brewery is amongst the top five private sector contributors to the National Exchequer.
  • Tuborg enjoys a market share of approximately 50 per cent of the total beer market.
  • In 2000, Gorkha Brewery was awarded ‘The Carlsberg Golden Words Award’ for maintaining high and uniform quality of beer in accordance with the quality standards determined by the Carlsberg, Denmark.
  • In 2005, Gorkha Brewery was awarded Nepal Standard “NS” Award for maintaining highest quality standard in Nepal.
  • Gorkha Brewery won the prestigious ‘Carlsberg Company of the Year Award, 2009’ owing to the company’s strong financial performance and market share.
  • In 2011, Gorkha Brewery was awarded the Nepal Standard “NS” Award for the second time.
  • Gorkha Brewery is currently producing and marketing Carlsberg, Tuborg, San Miguel, Tuborg Strong and Gorkha in the beer category.
  • Two new products, Invenio wine and Red Bull energy drink are other categories currently being imported and distributed by the Gorkha Brewery.
     

Revised 2012