Parbo Bier
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| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Headquarters | Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Products | Beer |
Production output | 150,000 litres |
| Owner | Surinaamse Brouwerij NV |
| Website | http://www.parbobier.com/ |
Parbo Bier is a 5% vol Surinamese beer. It was formerly part of Amstel Brewery, but since the merger in 1968, it is a subsidiary of Heineken.[1] The basis of Parbo Beer includes pale malt that is partially complemented by specially grown rice, water and hops.
History
The Surinaamse Brouwerij NV was founded in 1954. The founders of the company were two brothers from the province Zeeland. Construction took place in collaboration with the Amstel Brewery in the Netherlands. On October 28, 1955, the Surinamese Brewery was opened by Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld. That year also saw the first Parbo Beer.
Exports and market share
In Suriname, Parbo Beer has 80% of the market share. Production in the early years was 15,000 hectoliters per year and grew to 120,000 hectoliters by 1973. Since 2003, production has grown to 150,000 hectoliters. The Surinamese Brewery celebrated 50 years of brewing beer in October 2005.
Parbo Beer is exported to French Guiana, Guyana and the Netherlands. In The Netherlands Chan's BV is the original import company.
The company also sponsors Urban events.