Banjalucka Brewery was founded in 1873 by the monks of the monastery Maria Star to produce beer for their own needs. These monks belonged to the Trappist order with the world known old monastic tradition of preparing a good beer. Their beer recipes remained strictly guarded through the centuries. Many of the Trappist monasteries and breweries were destroyed during the revolutions and world wars. Among the monastic breweries, the Trappists were certainly the most active brewers: in the last 300 years, there were at least nine Trappist breweries in Europe. One of them, Banjalucka brewery located in Banja Luka, Bosnia, is still active and produces beers based on Trappists monks’ old recipes.
Nektar Nektar was introduced to the market in 1960. Since 1978, Nektar has won 7 gold, 10 silver and 4 bronze medals at the Monde Selection international competition in Brussels. It is exported to Britain and Canada. In 2009 Nektar, that was positioned among the leading brands in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been granted the status of Supebrand. Available in 500ml and .33L
Wine
Citluk Winery Winery is the biggest winery in B&H with a keeping and elaboration capacity of 110 000hl of wine per year. The winery owns over 300 ha of its own vineyards, consisting mainly of Zilavka and Blatina, recently credited with plantations of two most famous world cultivators, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Herzegovina Vino d.o.o Mostar, strategic partner of the Citluk Winery, owns 100 hectares of vineyards, mainly Blatina, Zilavka and Vranac. The overall quantity of grapes from these vineyards is turned into win in the cellar of the Citluk Winery with the latest winemaking equipment. The Citluk Winery buys excess grapes off the market of Zilavka and Blatina from area of Herzegovina. A famous dry white wine produced from autochthonous cultivator of grapes "Zilavka'' with addition of ''Krkoshia''15% that grows in particular area position, in the region of Mostar. Evidence of its long tradition and fame, is the declaration from King Tvortko (1353),where he said how he drank good wine in Suha- today city of Citluk. This is a reason for having this year printed on the label.
Kameno A drier white wine with a great balance of fruit flavors and acidity. A long-lasting finish. Somewhat remoniscent of a Sauvignon Blanc. Zilavka Mostar
Rapidly becoming the hottest new white wine from this area, its earthy tones and semi-dry flavor make it great as an aperitif or paired with seafood or pasta with white sauce. Essences of citrus fruit and melon with longering finish. Reminds one of Pinot Grigio.
Blatina
A hearty, dry red wine wit a bold nose and strong aromas of fruit, Blatina has long been a revered wine in the Balkans, but is rapidly gaining popularity here for its rich, bold, fruity flavor and strong finish. Somewhat reminiscent of a Syrah, it goes great with steak or pasta with red sauce. Vranac Another offering of the traditional varietal of the Balkans. Some ruby red color and plum and cherry nuances with slight black pepper finish. Nice firm tannins. Again reminiscents of a Petit Syrah, and best paired with lamb or game meats. Romanca A delicious blens of Vranac, Blatina and Cabernet Sauvignon resulting in tasty wine with the essence of mixed fruit particlary strawberry & raspberry. A great summer sipper. Semi sweer and reminiscent of a soft Pinot Noir.
