Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes

What Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes does

Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes is the Argentine operating subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) and one of the country's oldest continuously operating breweries, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Quilmes, Buenos Aires. The company manufactures and distributes a diversified beverage portfolio across three categories: alcoholic beers (flagship Quilmes alongside Brahma, Corona, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Patagonia, Andes Origen, and Michelob Ultra), wines (via wholly-owned subsidiary Bodega Dante Robino), and non-alcoholic beverages (PepsiCo soft drinks including Pepsi, 7UP, Paso de los Toros, and Mirinda; Gatorade; energy drinks Rockstar and Red Bull; and water brands Eco and H2OH). Its revenue model is transaction-based B2B sales through a distribution network of more than 135 distributors serving over 250,000 retail and HoReCa points of sale nationwide.

The company's primary go-to-market channel is its BEES (Business Experience for Eric's System) digital platform, which enables retailers and distributors to explore products, place orders, coordinate deliveries, manage invoices, and access business information; the platform also includes a WhatsApp-based bot called 'Elsa' for customer support. Reported satisfaction among BEES users exceeds 70%. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Instagram, LinkedIn) and brand-specific sites for each beer label. Beyond commercial operations, the company runs the Gauchada corporate social impact program supporting grassroots community organizations across Argentina. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of AB InBev, the company benefits from parent-level procurement scale, global brand portfolio rights, and brewing technology, while retaining local operational autonomy in sales, distribution, and stakeholder engagement in the Argentine market.

Name

Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes

Legal name

Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes

Website

https://cerveceriaymalteriaquilmes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes is the Argentine operating subsidiary of AB InBev, manufacturing and distributing beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages (including PepsiCo brands) to over 250,000 points of sale across Argentina via 135+ distributors and the BEES B2B digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverages

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

Keywords

• Beer manufacturing
• Beverage distribution
• B2B ordering platform
• Alcoholic beverages
• Non-alcoholic beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Quilmes, Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Alcoholic beverage sales: Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, including beer (Quilmes, Brahma, Corona, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Patagonia, Andes Origen) and wine (Bodega Dante Robino).
2. Non-alcoholic beverage distribution: The company distributes non-alcoholic beverages including sodas (Pepsi, 7UP, Paso de los Toros, Mirinda), isotonic drinks (Gatorade), energy drinks (Rockstar, Red Bull), and flavored waters (Eco, H2OH), through its broad distribution network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes manufactures and distributes a broad beverage portfolio in Argentina spanning beer (Quilmes, Brahma, Corona, Stella Artois, Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Patagonia, Andes Origen), wine (Bodega Dante Robino), and non-alcoholic beverages (Pepsi, 7UP, Gatorade, Red Bull, Eco, H2OH). The company operates the BEES B2B digital platform, serving 250,000+ points of sale and 135+ distributors nationwide with ordering, delivery coordination, invoicing, and business analytics capabilities.

Product overview

Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes operates a diversified beverage portfolio organized across alcoholic beers, non-alcoholic beverages, and wines. The core beer portfolio includes flagship brand Quilmes alongside distributed international brands (Brahma, Corona, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra, Budweiser, Patagonia) and regional brand Andes Origen. The non-alcoholic segment encompasses carbonated soft drinks (Pepsi, 7UP, Paso de los Torres, Mirinda), isotonic drinks (Gatorade), energy drinks (Rockstar, Red Bull), and waters (Eco, H2OH). Wine is represented through Bodega Dante Robino. The company also operates BEES, a B2B digital commerce platform serving over 250,000 points of sale through 135 distributors. Social responsibility is addressed through the Gauchada program supporting community development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quilmes: Flagship beer brand of the company, one of Argentina's most recognized beer brands.
• Brahma
• Andes Origen
• Stella Artois
• Budweiser
• Patagonia
• Corona
• Michelob Ultra
• Bodega Dante Robino
• Pepsi
• 7UP
• Paso de los Toros
• Mirinda
• Gatorade
• Rockstar
• Red Bull
• Eco
• H2OH
• BEES

Products and services

• Quilmes Flagship beer brand of Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes, one of Argentina's most iconic and long-standing beer brands, sold to consumers through retail and HoReCa points of sale.
• Brahma

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ points of sale served nationwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bodega Dante RobinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCervecería y Maltería Quilmes distributes wines from Bodega Dante Robino as part of its expanded beverage portfolio, offering Argentine wine products alongside its beer and non-alcoholic beverage lines.
• PepsiCo (Pepsi, 7UP, Paso de los Toros, Mirinda)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company distributes PepsiCo soft drink brands including Pepsi, 7UP, Paso de los Toros, and Mirinda through its nationwide distribution network as part of its non-alcoholic beverage portfolio.
• Gatorade (PepsiCo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGatorade isotonic drinks are distributed by the company through its Argentine distribution network as part of its non-alcoholic beverage offerings.
• Rockstar EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRockstar energy drinks are distributed by the company through its Argentine distribution network as part of its non-alcoholic beverage offerings.
• Red BullcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRed Bull energy drinks are distributed by the company through its Argentine distribution network as part of its non-alcoholic beverage offerings.
• AB InBev (parent company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCervecería y Maltería Quilmes is the Argentine operations of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the global leader in beer and beverage production. This relationship provides access to global brewing technology, international brand portfolios, and economies of scale.
• Social organizations via Gauchada programminorOthersThrough the Gauchada social impact program, the company partners with grassroots social organizations across Argentina, providing capacity-building support and resources to strengthen community management and promote local development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ambev (Companhia de Bebidas das Américas): Latin American AB InBev subsidiary operating in Brazil with a similar integrated brewer-distributor model and BEES-style B2B platform. Comparable as the closest regional operating-model peer under the same corporate parent.
• Coca-Cola FEMSA: Latin American Coca-Cola bottler with operations in Argentina, distributing carbonated soft drinks, waters, and juices through a similar nationwide retail network. Comparable as the principal non-alcoholic beverage distribution competitor leveraging equivalent scale and route-to-market.
• Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev): Global parent company and the world's largest brewer; Quilmes is its Argentine operating subsidiary. Comparable as the broader portfolio owner providing shared brands (Corona, Stella Artois, Budweiser), brewing technology, and capital allocation that shape Quilmes' trajectory.
• Diageo Argentina: Global beverage alcohol major with Argentine operations spanning spirits and ready-to-drink categories. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for share of alcoholic beverage occasions and shelf space, particularly in on-premise channels.
• Grupo Modelo: Mexican brewer (now part of AB InBev) producing Corona and other brands that Quilmes distributes in Argentina. Comparable as a sister AB InBev operating company and source of premium brands that feed into Quilmes' portfolio.

Direct peers

• Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (CCU) Argentina: CCU is the principal direct competitor to Quilmes in the Argentine beer market with brands such as Schneider, Imperial, and Budweiser (under license in some channels), operating its own nationwide distribution. Highly comparable as a large-scale domestic brewer sharing the same channels, customer base, and regulatory environment.
• Heineken Argentina: Local subsidiary of Heineken N.V. producing and distributing Heineken and Sol in Argentina. Directly comparable as a multinational brewer competing for the same premium and mainstream beer occasions in identical retail and HoReCa channels.

Emerging players

• Bodegas Argentinas (e.g., Trapiche, Norton): Established Argentine wineries competing with Bodega Dante Robino for on-premise and retail wine share. Comparable as category peers in the wine segment that Quilmes is expanding into through its wholly-owned Dante Robino subsidiary.
• Mahou-San Miguel: Spanish brewer with growing international presence and premium positioning. Comparable as an international premium-beer peer whose distribution and brand strategies overlap with Quilmes' premium tier (Stella Artois, Patagonia).

Others

• PepsiCo Latin America: Quilmes' non-alcoholic beverages partner for Pepsi, 7UP, Gatorade, and Mirinda in Argentina. Comparable as a strategic supplier/partner whose product portfolio, marketing muscle, and category priorities directly influence Quilmes' non-alcoholic revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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