India: Cobra launches premium beer in Mumbai

Cobra Beers announced on May 4 the launch of super premium beer in Mumbai. It will be distributed in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa, Pune and Kolkata over the next three months.

Karan Bilimoria, Chief Executive, Cobra Beer, said, "It has been my dream to brew Cobra beer in India again. I a delighted to announce that Mumbai's beer lovers will now be able to enjoy Cobra brewed in India. India's beer market is an emerging market with tremendous growth opportunities and I am confident that this truly international, super premium beer will be huge success."

Cobra Beer is one of the UK's fastest growing beer brands and is rapidly becoming global, mainstream beer brand.

Cobra Beer is brewed to an authentic Indian recipe, using the finest natural ingredients. With its blend of barley malt, malt and rice, the beer is extra smooth and less gassy whilst retaining a premium strength of just under 5%. It is priced at Rs50 and Rs30 for a 650ml and 330ml bottle respectively in Mumbai.

11 May, 2005