Archive record · Brewery
Anadolu Efes
Istanbul, Türkiye
- Founded
- 1969
- Archive ID
- TB-WNF5DZKB
- Last checked
- 2026-08-05
Who owns this brewery?
The direct owner is recorded. No company is held above it.
- Anadolu EfesThis brewery
- Anadolu EfesConglomerate
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Summary
Türkiye's dominant brewer and one of Europe's largest, with major operations across Russia and Central Asia through a joint venture with AB InBev.
A summary written during research. The sourced facts are in the sections below.
Tally’s Take
Efes is far bigger than Türkiye. Through its AB InBev joint venture it is one of the largest brewers in Europe and Central Asia.
The Beer Library
Beers
Efes Pilsen
Year-RoundPilsner
Named for the ancient city of Ephesus. It funded a basketball club that became a European dynasty, so the beer's name gets chanted in arenas by people who may not drink it.
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Sources
- controlConfirmed
Anadolu Efes is controlled by Founder / family.
Anadolu Group Annual Report 2025 · Anadolu Group · 2026-07
PrimaryHigh reliabilitySource accessed 2026-08-05Claim last checked 2026-08-05
Only the claims above are sourced. Everything else on this page is the archive's own research and has not yet been tied to a document — which is worth knowing rather than hiding.
Straight answers
Common questions about Anadolu Efes
- Who owns Anadolu Efes?
- Anadolu Efes is owned by Anadolu Efes. Anadolu Efes is based in Istanbul, Türkiye.
- Is Anadolu Efes still independent?
- No. Anadolu Efes is owned by Anadolu Efes and is no longer independent.
- When was Anadolu Efes founded?
- Anadolu Efes was founded in 1969 in Istanbul, Türkiye.
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