Oriental Brewery
Oriental Brewery (OB) is a South Korean brewery company established in 1933. It is one of the largest breweries in the country, known for its popular beer brands such as Cass and OB Lager.
History[edit | edit source]
Oriental Brewery was first established in 1933, during the period of Japanese occupation. After the liberation of Korea, the company was re-established in 1952 as Doosan Brewery. In 1995, the company was renamed to its current name, Oriental Brewery.
Ownership[edit | edit source]
Over the years, Oriental Brewery has changed hands multiple times. It was initially owned by the Doosan Group, a South Korean conglomerate. In 1998, it was sold to InBev, a Belgian-Brazilian multinational drink and brewing company. In 2009, InBev sold the company to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), a private equity firm. However, in 2014, InBev bought back the company from KKR.
Products[edit | edit source]
Oriental Brewery produces a variety of beer brands. The most popular among them is Cass, which is the most consumed beer in South Korea. Other notable brands include OB Lager, Aleston, and Cafri.
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Oriental Brewery holds a significant share in the South Korean beer market. As of 2020, it holds approximately 60% of the market share, making it the largest brewery in the country.
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