Windhoek

Windhoek is a thirst quenching beer from one of the world’s driest countries. It is fast becoming an international brand, currently enjoyed in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and many parts of Africa: a beer known and appreciated for its pure, honest taste and reliable authenticity.

Windhoek is brewed by Namibia Breweries Ltd (NBL) and has a distinctive German heritage. In 1920 immigrants Carl List and Hermann Ohithaver bought four local breweries and consolidated them into South West Breweries (South West Africa being the country’s name at the time) based in the capital Windhoek. Its name was changed in 1990 when the country gained independence as Namibia.

The German connection continues to this day – at the heart of brewing Windhoek is NBLs adherence to the Reinheitsgebot (German Purity) Law. Unable to grow hops in the country, hops are imported from Germany’s Hallertau region, malt barley is sourced from a handful of selected suppliers in Germany and a German yeast strain is used. Water, a precious resource in a desert country, is drawn from a private storage dam 47 miles from the brewery.

NBL have a strong commitment towards the environment and wildlife. Since 2016 they have made available N$1million as rewards to anyone who provides a tip-off on rhino poaching leading to the conviction of culprits. In 2017 they have donated a two-seater Piper Super Cub aircraft for use in operations to curb the poaching of Namibia’s wildlife.