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Banjalučka Pivara (Nektar)

Banja Luka, Republika Srpska · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Local craft and lager beer, brewery heritage, Nektar Pivo

What you’ll find

What Banjalučka Pivara (Nektar) is known for

Founded by Trappist monks in Banja Luka in 1873, Banjalučka Pivara brews the Nektar range from its historic brewery and remains one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s longest-running beer producers. In 2026 it became part of Finland’s Olvi Group while retaining its local brewery identity and brands.