Back in 1516, the Germans issued a decree known as the Reinheitsgebot in Ingolstadt; its purpose? To ban the use of wheat in beer so only water, barley and hops could be used.
The decree, which eventually became a law also served to prevent unscrupulous brewers from adding dubious toxic and even hallucinogenic ingredients to beer.
It is now over 500 years, and this philosophy still applies to German beer. In Africa, nothing is more Reinheitsgebot than Windhoek beer!
For nearly 100 years, Windhoek beer has been brewed in accordance with the stringent Reinheitsgebot law, producing the perfect beer using only three ingredients – malted barley, hops, and water.
Although it only remains by choice and not by law, Windhoek is a beer produced in Namibia and is a favorite among the lot across the globe, including Kenya.
Owned in a shareholding capacity by Namibia Breweries and Heineken, Windhoek beer is mainly manufactured for export, fueled by the legendary commitment to the ancient purity law.
The brewery’s flagship brand was Windhoek Lager. This beer is a supreme quality, naturally brewed lager with no additives or preservatives.
Full in flavor, the beer has an alcohol content of 4 percent and offers a long, rich, and slightly bitter crisp, clean finish.
Windhoek Lager is available in the Kenyan market in a 330-ml non-returnable bottle.
This beer, from an award-winning brand, has traveled the world, kissed the lips of famous celebrities, and it continues to remain true, real, and remarkably satisfying.
Apart from the Windhoek Lager, Windhoek Draught is also available in Kenya. Not only is it equally popular as the Lager, but has, for that matter won awards across the world and it remains a favorite among many.
Windhoek Draught is an easy-drinking, deliciously smooth, and ultra-refreshing beer from a country that understands the need for quality liquid refreshment, as Namibia is one of the driest in the world.
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It is a session-able lager offering the full draught experience straight from the bottle. This beer is extraordinarily fresh, full-flavored, and has a slightly sweeter finish than the Windhoek Lager. It has no additives, no preservatives, and is suitable for vegans.
Windhoek Draught has an ABV of 4 percent and is available in a 440-ml non-returnable bottle in Kenya.
Luckily, here in Kenya, you can have a taste of this great Reinheitsgebot without a hustle. Better yet, you can become a distributor!
Here is a full list of the places you can get your Windhoek Beer with ease:
Bars
- Upperhill Springs
- Road House Grill Dennis Pritt Road
- The Bar Next Door Lavington
- Mezani Tavern
- Numero 5
- King Post Ralph Bunche Rd
- Roadhouse Grill
- Furusato Westlands
- Golden Spot Chaka Rd
- Mow Lounge South C
- Willow Gardens Kileleshwa
- All Coco Jambo
- Cedars
- Quava Tavern
- La Baita Longe Upperhill
- Naliaz Lounge Upperhill
- Bonds Upperhill
- Alfajiri Lounge Dennis Pritt
- Jm Lounge Lavington
- Ngong Hill Hotel
- Executive Residency
- Highbury Lounge
- Pumzika
- Pumkin
- Enzone Bar And Grill
Wines and Liquor Stores
- The Cutlog Liquor Store
- B’s Liquor Kilimani
- 4 Cats Kilimani
- Melpri Liqour
- Kings Choice
- My City Liquor (Kikao)
- Salut Wines Mountain View
- Vintage Wines Westlands
- Good Fellas Westlands
- Hotstop Lavington
- The Chancery Imara Daima
- Sunrise Wines -Gumba
- Quest Liquor Store
- Pavilion Liquor -Roysambu
- Signature Wines-Mirema Drive
- Pipers Wines-Kasarani
- Golden Pint -Kasaran
- Yknote Wines-Kasarani
- Riverose Wines-Zimmerman
- Abs Wines -Roosters
- Geo Reigns -Seasons
- Checkers -Thome
What are you waiting for? Hope into one of these stores and revel in a beer with a tradition spanning over 5 centuries. Every sip is as satisfying as the next!