B. United International Inc. - Oy Sinebrychoff Ab

By 1921 the company's sales totalled 2.5 million litres.

During the 1930s the Sinebrychoff laboratory was built along with the renewal of the cellars. The wooden storage barrels were replaced with aluminum tanks. A new bottling plant was being built during this time and was completed in 1940.

By 1932 the Prohibition Act was repealed and by 1939 the sales exceeded 10 million litres.

In 1946 Ingjald F. Homborg took over management after A. F. Homborg passed away.

1950-1957 Class IV beer popular and Sinebrychoff starts soft drink production

By 1950 the sales exceed 20 million litres and the production of A-strength beer had begun. The Bavaria warehouse was also renovated and became a hospitality premises during this time.

Picture: The renovated Bavaria warehouse.

Class IV beer and the new 0.33 l bottle were introduced to customers in 1954. The 0.33 l bottle replaced the old 0.50 l bottle. One year later the production of soft drinks started.

In 1957 the production of porter began. The KOFF brand was launched later that year on October 14th at the Hietalahti brewery.

For more information on Oy Sinebrychoff Ab please visit their website at www.koof.fi.