Beer in Bogotá
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Bogotá (Colombia).
Leo Kopp founded the Bavaria brewery here in 1889 and built the La Perseverancia neighbourhood for his workers. The capital is also the centre of the Colombian craft beer scene.
Breweries in Bogotá
Bavaria
Founded by the German immigrant Leo Siegfried Kopp. Bought by SABMiller in 2005 and part of AB InBev since 2016.
Known for: Club Colombia
Bogotá Beer Company
One of Colombia’s first craft breweries, with pubs in many districts of the city.
Known for: Monserrate Roja
Beer history of Bogotá
- 1889
Leo Siegfried Kopp founds the Bavaria brewery in Bogotá.
- 1948
After the riots of the “Bogotazo”, the production of chicha is severely restricted.
- 2002
The Bogotá Beer Company opens – Colombia gets craft beer.