The founder of Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti (BRANA), Michael Madsen of Haiti, began construction of the brewery in 1973, and launched the beer in 1976. Madsen received training from the Heineken company and Heineken was contracted with for quality control advice and supervision. In 1988, Heineken acquired 22.5% of the company and obtained 95% of the stock in 2011.
Aside from Prestige lager beer, BRANA also produces Heineken, Desparados (tequila-flavored beer), and Guinness Foreign Extra Stout.
Coming in at 5.6% alcohol, Prestige is a strong lager, with a bold flavor. It has won two gold medals in the American-style lager category at the World Beer Cup (2000 & 2012). Availability in the United States is mainly in the Miami, Florida area. It is sold in 12-oz. cans and in 12-oz. and 50 CL bottles.
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