Galata Brewery

The Varna Joint Stock Brewery Company “Galata” was established in the city of Varna in the year 1907, in the neighbourhood of Karantinata, the company is constructed a brewery with the same name. The plant was formally launched with a ceremony on the 29th of August, 1909, in the presence of stockholders and visitors, who were provided with the new Galata beer throughout the event. The Varna brewery was known for its “Munich-type” heavy beer as well as its Pilsen-style light beer.

The decline in beer production in Bulgaria, especially after 1925, due to the heavy purposeful policy of the Bulgarian government for encouraging the wine industry forced the owners of breweries in Bulgaria to form a brewing cartel on April 3, 1927. This cartel included all 18 factories that were currently operating, including the one in Varna. The decline in beer production in Bulgaria was due to the heavy purposeful policy of the Bulgarian government for encouraging the wine industry. The decision of the cartel led to the closure of 12 breweries across the country, including the one that was located in Varna.

After that, “Galata” Joint Stock Company shifted its focus to other areas of business and eventually became a subsidiary of “Textile” Joint Stock Company – Varna. In the Lovech region, the corporation possessed an agricultural holding that included fields, vineyards, woodlands, parks, and mills. These properties were located in the villages of Mikre and Sopot.

In 1947, the communist government took control of the enterprise and nationalised it.