Beer in Izmir
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Izmir (Turkey).
On the Aegean, the story of Efes Pilsen began in 1969, Turkey’s first large private brewery. Not far away lie the ruins of ancient Ephesus, after which the beer is named.
Breweries in Izmir
Anadolu Efes
Turkey’s first large private brewery, founded by the Özilhan family. Efes Pilsen is the most popular beer in the country.
Known for: Efes Pilsen
Beer history of Izmir
- 1969
The Özilhan family founds Efes – Turkey’s first large private brewery.