Brewery «Krinitsa»

Krinitsa Brewing Company is a leading producer of beer and non-alcoholic beverages in Belarus, widely recognized both domestically and abroad. The company offers more than 30 types of products, including signature beers under the «Krynitsa» brand, the craft line «Pivnaya Karta», Czech lager «Stara Pivnice», the iconic «Zhigulevskoye», wheat beer «KULT», as well as naturally fermented kvass «Starazhytny» and «Minsky».

History

The company traces its origins to 1975, when a modern brewery equipped with advanced technologies of the time was launched in Minsk. From its early years, the enterprise became a flagship of the Belarusian brewing industry. The name «Krynitsa» appeared in 1993 and symbolizes purity and a natural origin — «krinitsa» means spring in Belarusian. Since then, the brand has become well known far beyond the country's borders.

Production

The Krinitsa brewery is equipped with state-of-the-art technological facilities, allowing it to produce up to 150 million liters of beverages annually. The brewing process uses artesian water from the company’s own well, natural malt, hops from Germany and the Czech Republic, and proprietary yeast. Strict quality control is maintained at every stage of production — from raw material intake to bottling. The beer undergoes a full cycle at a single facility — from malt mashing to filtration and aging in tanks, ensuring consistent taste and freshness. The plant produces both mass-market beers and craft varieties based on unique recipes.

Excursions

During a tour of the Krinitsa brewery, guests can discover the secrets of production, observe the work of skilled professionals in the workshops, and witness the precise, clockwork-like operation of the facility. Visitors can also sample delicious beverages and purchase their favorites in the brewery’s official shop. Friendly guides and tour leaders will help you explore the forty-year history of the company and appreciate the unique character of the Krinitsa brewery. A tour of Krinitsa will be of interest to anyone wishing to learn more about how their favorite drink is made, as well as to students planning a career in brewing.