Namibia Breweries Logo - dark text
Namibia Breweries Logo - dark text
  • About
    Our profileOur milestonesBrewery tour
  • Brands
    Beers
    WindhoekTafelHansa DraughtCamelthornKing LagerHeinekenHorizon
    Ciders
    Strongbow
    Water
    AquaSplash
    Mixers
    McKane
    Juices
    Fruitree
  • Centenary
  • CSI
    Our approachOur stakeholdersOur involvementTakes a nationDon’t drink and drive
  • Investor hub
  • News
  • Contact us
    Contact usEvents / EquipmentVacanciesFAQ

 

Here’s to celebrating a century's worth of memories and to creating many more!
Wishing You a Happy Centenary!
  • About
    • Our profile
    • Our milestones
    • Brewery tour
  • Brands
    • Beers
      • Windhoek
      • Tafel
      • Hansa Draught
      • Camelthorn
      • King Lager
      • Heineken
      • Horizon
    • Ciders
      • Strongbow
    • Water
      • AquaSplash
    • Mixers
      • McKane
    • Juices
      • Fruitree
  • Centenary
  • CSI
    • Our approach
    • Our stakeholders
    • Our involvement
    • Takes a nation
    • Don’t drink and drive
  • Investor hub
  • News
  • Contact us
    • Contact us
    • Events / Equipment
    • Vacancies
    • FAQ
Namibia Breweries Limited Centenary Logo

You must be 18 years of age
or older to enter this website.

Are you 18 or older?

Yes No
Namibia Breweries Limited Logo

This website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience.
By confirming your age, you also agree to the use of cookies.
Cookie policy

Olthaver & List text Logo
Olthaver & List text Logo
Namibia Breweries Limited Logo

Our centenary, your stories

OUR CENTENARY, YOUR STORIES

We’ve built more than a world-class beer manufacturing company together – we’ve inspired dreams of bigger tomorrows; we’ve co-created a formula for inclusive social and economic development across our country; we’ve even formulated recipes for perfect moments like the #NBLCentenary, Together. Thank you.

Your close ties, involvement and dedication to NBL as well as your knowledge of NBL’s history, rich memories and anecdotes are invaluable and vital for us to document and share; thank you for allowing us the opportunity to share your recollections of our journey together.

Inspired to continue his father’s legacy of perseverance, endurance and a distinct passion for brewing excellence, Karl Werner List (pictured here) – son of original founder, Carl List – took over the reins and full ownership of NBL (then SWB) in 1965.

Here’s to our Journey, Together

We have created…

Over a century’s worth of memories together, and now we want to hear yours.

Our journey, which started 100 years ago, has led us to this incredible milestone and celebration – thank you for sharing your most memorable moments with us.

Your stories

Videos

Written

BRIEF HISTORY OF BEER IN NAMIBIA​

Until the late 1800’s, beer in the then South West Africa, was imported from Germany. The imported beer had a high alcohol content to preserve it during the long journey to Namibia by sea. It quickly became obvious that the beer was too strong for consumption in the hot African climate. It is then that entrepreneurs started brewing beer locally.

By 1920 four local breweries had been established, namely:​ Omaruru Brauerei, Kronenbrauerei in Swakopmund, Klein Windhoek Brauerei as well as Felsenkeller Brauerei, both in Windhoek​.

In the same year, the four breweries were acquired by Carl List and Hermann Ohlthaver who then amalgamated these into the South West Breweries (SWB) and with its location in Windhoek. Follow our milestones here.

Your browser does not support the video tag.
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Previous Next
Previous Next
SAIF

This website uses cookies that are stored on your computer in order to enhance your experience. To learn more, please read our privacy policy. Terms and conditions apply.

O&L