Viking Beer is an Icelandic brand, brewed by Vifilfell hf. The brewery is located in Akureyri, Iceland, a small town just south of the Arctic Circle. The brand name is derived from the Vikings – they were seafarers and warriors who inhabited most of Northern Europe within the period of 800 to 1200 A.D.
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History of the brewery
The history of the brand of Viking beer can be traced back to 1939 when Efnagerd Siglufjardar was established in the town of Siglufjordur in Northern Iceland. In 1945 the brewery moved to Akureyri and the name was changed to Efnagerd Akureyrar. In 1962 a new factory was built at Furuvellir 18, where it is still located today. The brewery name was changed to Viking hf. in 1994. In early 2001 the brewery merged with Vífilfell hf. thus creating the largest company in Iceland in the beverage industry.
Marketshare
Viking beer is currently the most sold beer in Iceland with over 30% of the market share in 2013.
Beer types
Viking mainly produces lager beers. The most popular ones are:
In addition to the above, the brewery also makes seasonal beers for Christmas, Easter and Summer, as well as some all year round special beers such as Stout and Organic Pils.