The news magazine of the South Pacific · since 1930

Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 February 1997Vol. 67 No. 2

Brewing

p. 31 · Read in the full issue

Brewery Feature

up a treat

Breweries Limited, which began operations in April 1993, pro duces the Solßrew Lager and Solomon Beer, which are smooth-tasting German-style beers, brewed to German standards.

The brewery is able to boast some of the highest standards in the world in regard to the hygiene, quality and purity of their product and manufacturing pro cess, Stephen Precious, the company’s sales and marketing manager, states.

The period of fermentation is six to eight days and the average storage time for the beers is a maximum of 25 to 35 days at 0° or -1° degrees.

The main raw ingredient that goes into the production of these beverages is malt and there is a water treatment plant on the premises.

The beer is available in 355 ml return able bottles and 30- and 50-litre kegs. In October, last year, Solomon Breweries began exporting 375 ml cans of beer to Australia, Vanuatu, Nauru and Fiji.

Solomon Breweries also manufactures Sol Pearl, its own brand of soft drinks, ranging in flavours from pineapple, cock tail de fruits to bitter lemon, and includes ginger ale, tonic water and soda water.

The factory also produces Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Vimto, pure water and Orchy fruit drinks.

Solomon Breweries claims an estimat ed 85-90 per cent of the market share.

For more information on the company, the public is invited to contact the sales and marketing manager, Stephen Precious, on phone number: (677) 30257 or fax; (77) 30852. ■