United Breweries has discontinued commercial production at its brewery located at Kopakalan, Patna in Bihar, consequent to imposition of total prohibition effective April 2017.
Earlier, the State Government had imposed ban on sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in the State and permitted manufacture of alcoholic beverages for export out of the State. The notification of Bihar Government imposing ban was struck down by Patna High Court. The State Government of Bihar has challenged such decision of Patna High Court in Supreme Court which is pending.
United Breweries is maker of Kingfisher beer and Heineken beer in India. Its flagship brand ‘Kingfisher’ is currently available in 52 countries and leads the way amongst Indian beers in the International market.
