Kingfisher Brewing Company

Kingfisher’s heritage started with five small breweries in South India, the oldest of which, Castle Breweries dated back to 1857. Then in 1915, Thomas Leishman, a Scotsman, combined these breweries to form United Breweries Ltd.

Kingfisher, the flagship brand of United Breweries and the best-selling Indian Lager worldwide, is now available in over 55 countries and is exported from the UK to 19 Continental European Markets and Canada and from India to major markets in the Middle East, South East Asia, the Far East and Australasia, and it is also served on board 10 international airlines.

Kingfisher was first imported to the UK and USA markets in the years 1982 and 1983 respectively in the traditional large 650ml bottles. It rapidly gained a foothold in the fast expanding Indian Restaurant markets. In the UK within three years, demand for the brand was so great that production had to be switched to England. Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer, was selected to brew Kingfisher under licence and to the Indian specification at their brewery in Faversham, Kent. Similarly, demand to launch Kingfisher in the mainstream markets in the USA was so compelling that production had to be switched under license to the state-of-the-art breweries of Mendocino Brewing Company, internationally renowned as a brewer of full-bodied traditional beers and as a pioneer in the American Craft Brewing Renaissance.

Brewing to perfection and a commitment to quality is our obsession and a rich heritage!

Kingfisher Premium

The World’s No.1 Selling Indian Beer!

Kingfisher Premium Lager is a conventionally fermented beer, with a perfect balance of flavor congenors. It is brewed to the highest international standards, from the finest quality malted barley and hops.

Kingfisher Premium Lager has won numerous international awards for its excellence & exceptional quality.

Kingfisher Premium Lager is available in over 55 countries. In England, Kingfisher Premium is the lager of choice at the over 7000 Indian restaurants. It is also available at stores such as Sainsbury’s & Safeway. In the US, Kingfisher is the largest selling lager in Indian restaurants nation-wide!

Kingfisher Premium Lager enhances the taste sensation of many foods – From the savory spiciness of Indian cuisine, to the wholesome taste of steaks, burgers, hot dogs, pizza & pasta!