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Cervecería Ortega

San José, San José, Costa Rica

ClosedOwnership unknownMicrobrewery
Founded
1914
Closed
Year unknown
Archive ID
TB-63HYK9WG
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Summary

TEC and historical sources identify Manuel Ortega as founding Cervecería Ortega in 1914, producing Imperial and Bavaria before FIFCO acquired the brewery in 1957.

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Beers

Imperial

Retired

Lager / historical brand

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Bavaria

Retired

Lager / historical brand

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