Zlaty Bazant to be brewed also in Russia

The Slovak branch of Dutch-based brewery Heineken will begin producing its best-selling brand "Zlaty Bazant" (Golden Pheasant) in the Russian city of St Petersburg as of January, Hospodarske noviny has reported. Zlaty Bazant is the third Heineken-owned brand to be produced in Russia. The Heineken Russia distribution network will replace independent importers for the supply not only of Zlaty Bazant, but also of another beer "Kelt", which will be brewed and bottled in Slovakia.