Strela is a beer that is produced by the company

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, based in the eastern part of

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. The name ''Strela'' is

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for "

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". Production of the beer was started in November 2006, replacing the production of ''Coral'', a brand of CERIS's former owner

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. The beer is distributed by Cavibel. Both CERIS and Cavibel are owned by Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Strela beer is exported to

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and

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. In 2016, Strela beer received a

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from the International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) in Brussels. In 2009, Strela was the second most consumed beer in Cape Verde, covering 35% of the market.

References

External links

Official website
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