OUR HISTORY
RED STRIPE: 100 years of history
1918
Eugene Desnoes and Thomas Geddes form D&G Ltd.
1927
Surrey Brewery opened on Pechon Street.
1928
The first Red Stripe beer (ale) was brewed.
1934
Red Stripe liquid recipe since 1934.
1958
The old Surrey brewery phased out - Hunt's Bay goes into operation.
1970
D&G Ltd becomes a publicly traded company.
1971
Red Stripe stubby bottle introduced.
1993
Controlling interests acquired by Guinness Brewing Worldwide, which later became DIAGEO.
2013
CBL established as Red Stripe and Pepsi RTC.
2015
HEINEKEN acquires majority shares.
2017
Line 8 launched for the export market.
2018
Red Stripe celebrates 100 years.
We’re well recognized at home, too. In 2022, the Red Stripe Company won 4 JMEA Awards
| Vision 2030- Jamaica Award for Corporate Social Responsibility | National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) Award for Quality and Standards | Robert Lightbourne Award for Productivity and Competitiveness | JMEA -VM Group Legacy Award |
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Ours is a long and innovative history. From the birth of a bright idea to the creation of new flavours and establishing our reputation of the coolest beer on Earth. Our story is far from over though and we want you to join us on the next leg of our journey. So, What’s Next? Help us #BrewABetterJamaica as we continue to provide the best product and service to our community.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
RED STRIPE IS BREWED JUST FOR YOU.
