The products of the "Beer of Yerevan" CJSC are the embodiment of impeccable quality and taste. By virtue of high quality, modern management and flexible marketing policy, the production of the company has its significant place not only in the local consumption market, but also abroad. Today, the products of the Yerevan Beer factory are represented in more than 18 countries. You can find out more about the range and prices and order wholesale products on the website of a distributor in your region.
History
About us
With a 70-year history, Yerevan Beer CJSC has long held a stable position among Armenia’s leading enterprises, and the brand “Kilikia” has become synonymous with high quality.
Today, the company produces 12 types of beer, natural juices and nectars, soft drinks, and also bottles the mineral waters “Luzinyan” and “Aquavita.” Its products are exported to more than 18 countries.
founders
Ashot G.Baghdasaryan
Co-founder
That is how far the story behind brewing lies.
In 1997, the factory started its operations to later become one of the most demanded and beloved brands. Over these years, we aimed to improve the quality of the product, smoothen the processes, and provide people with the best version of the beverage. Our mission is to create a product, which is the best among the rest.This task has always forced us to find ways to solve it, to achieve the desired result, which, in my opinion, has been achieved through many years of work, efforts, perseverance and sound principles.
We have been brave, we have tried to create lasting value. I dream that our next generations will be freer and more courageous than we have ever been. Because only a free man can create.
Hakob G.Hakobyan
Co-founder
Yerevan beer factory was founded in 1952 with 500 000 dal annual capacity. Since then, the factory has been equipped with modern equipment, gradually increasing production capacities.
Since then, the factory has renewed its equipment, gradually increasing production capacities. Qualified specialists, good materials, and up-to-date technologies are not the only components to make a high-quality beer. Beer production has different peculiarities, which makes it unique. It requires great dedication from manufacturer. They say, in order to achieve the desired result, you should put your heart and soul into the process. And perhaps, this is why brewing is not simply a process, it is rather a lifestyle.
Armenian brewers have kept the beer-making secrets of their ancestors. In Armenian Kingdom brewing began around VII century B.C. In ancient Armenia beer was much more stronger than even the strongest sort of modern beer. The earliest mention about Armenian beer can be found in the book “Anabasis” (5th century B.C.) by Greek writer and historiographer Xenophon. In this book he describes in detail this barley-based beverage: "There were barrels filled with wheat and barley, with the grains of the latter floating on the surface. People would grab the grains, put them into their mouths and quench their thirst with the juicy crops. When Greeks asked the name of the country, they were told it was called Armenia".
The Yerevan brewery was established in 1952. In 1997, it became a joint-stock company and created the “Kilikia” brand, after which it experienced rapid growth, increasing its production volumes. Following privatization, significant credit resources were attracted, new technologies were implemented, and as a result of this continuous development, Yerevan Beer CJSC now produces high-quality beer, mineral waters, soft drinks, natural juices and nectars, compotes, jams and preserves, grape leaves, all fully complying with international standards.
1952 - 1997
1998
After privatization, the company’s first major achievement occurred on October 15 with the first export of “Kilikia” beer.
The first bottle was shipped to the USA. This was the beginning, and from then on, Yerevan Beer CJSC, by continuously raising the bar for itself, became a recognized brand.
2001
The company implemented and certified international ISO 9000 series quality management standards, which played a key role in improving management systems, enhancing product quality, and increasing its reputation and competitiveness in both domestic and international markets.
2002
The product range was expanded with “Areva” natural juices, certified as suitable for preschool and school-aged children.
2004
“Kilikia” remained the consistent leader in the domestic beer market, with sales growth indicating a steadily increasing number of brand fans each year.
2008 - 2010
Yerevan Beer CJSC began producing organic products according to EU standards, and from 2010, according to US standards.
Its organic products are exported to Russia, China, the USA, France, Malaysia, Singapore, and other countries.
2008 - 2010
2012
The high quality of Yerevan Beer CJSC’s products was once again confirmed at the “National Trust” awards: “Kilikia” beer received the “Best Beer of the Year” award, “Yerevan” beer was recognized as “Discovery of the Year,” and “Areva” juices were awarded “Best Environmentally Friendly Children’s Juice.”
2021
Yerevan Beer introduced a new mineral water, “Aquavita,” distinguished by its delicate taste, rich in beneficial minerals, and lower mineral content compared to other mineral waters.
2022
With 70 years of experience, resilience in challenges, and a strong vision for the future, Yerevan Beer CJSC has earned a prominent place in Armenia’s food industry. One of the country’s most respected business entities, Yerevan Beer CJSC celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Over the past 10–15 years, with significant market success, the company has been extensively modernized and reconstructed, presenting itself to the public in a completely new form. The current factory is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with modern machinery, with quality control at every stage of production in accordance with ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP principles.
Export
USA
Russia
China
Ukraine
Netherlands
Czech Republic
Greece
Singapore
Georgia
France
Canada
Argentina
Belgium
Germany
Spain
