Bergenbier S.A. brings the spirit of Madrid to their premium portfolio

Bergenbier S.A., part of Molson Coors Beverage Company group extends its premium portfolio with a Mediterranean-style beer which invites the consumers to discover the Madrid lifestyle, El alma de Madrid, as the slogan says. Madrí Excepcional is an urban lager with a fusion approach to the beer market, a balanced mix of traditional and new elements.

“The launch of Madrí Excepcional is an important step for Bergenbier S.A. and comes at an inflexion point for the premium segment, where we are observing an increasingly evident consumer transition towards affordable premium beers. Romania is one of the dynamic markets in Central and Eastern Europe, and we are one of the most active brewers in Romania in terms of beer launches.

Madrí Excepcional is an important step in the growth of the category, as the new brand is a modern and urban lager that breaks the traditional patterns in the segment. In addition, for our partners, the new brand offers an exceptional growth opportunity and I am confident that it will be received with great enthusiasm by both consumers and customers”, said Mihai Voicu, General Manager Bergenbier S.A.

The visual identity of Madrí Excepcional is closely linked to Madrid – the colour red, representative of the Spanish flag, as well as the Chulapo figure on the label, reflecting a 19th-century Madrid group characterized by a sophisticated sartorial style, a bold attitude and innovative thinking.

“We are glad to complete our portfolio with a beer as different and full of personality as Madrí Excepcional. Through all the brand executions we will invite the consumers to truly live in Spanish style as Madrí encapsulates the spirit of innovation and appeals to consumers who want to break out of the typical premium beers on the market. We will have integrated communication and unconventional campaigns, and we will be present at the most important urban events in Romania, where we promise that the experiences will be outstanding! “, added Victor Teioșanu, Marketing Director Bergenbier S.A.

Madrí Excepcional was launched in the United Kingdom in 2020, where it was a huge success, becoming the second best-selling draught lager brand in the international beer segment in 2023 by sales volume. Shortly after its launch, the brand won two prestigious awards: gold at the International Beer Challenge (IBC) in 2021 and silver at the World Beer Awards in the same year.

In Romania, Madrí Excepcional is available on the market in 330 ml bottles, 500 ml bottles, 500 ml aluminium cans, draught in partner locations, as well as 5+1 promo packages.

About Bergenbier S.A.

Part of the Molson Coors Beverages Company Central & Eastern Europe group, Bergenbier S.A. was founded in 1994, and the most important brand in its portfolio, Bergenbier, was launched a year later. Today, Bergenbier S.A. is in the top three beer-producing companies in Romania, having a modern factory in Ploiesti and a high-performance national distribution network. Bergenbier S.A. pays more attention to the impact it has on the community and the environment.

The company’s portfolio includes brands that cover all market segments. In addition to the beers produced in Ploiesti – Bergenbier, Caraiman, Madrí Excepcional, Fresh, Staropramen, Staropramen Unfiltered, Stella Artois, Beck’s, Noroc, Löwenbräu – the company exclusively imports and distributes Prague specialities Staropramen Dark, Belgian abbey beers Leffe and Hoegaarden, American beer Miller Genuine Draft, the most beloved Mexican beer, Corona, as well as the unfiltered German white beer Frazinskaner. The company also has 0.0% alcohol variants for Stella Artois and Staropramen in its portfolio.

About Molson Coors

For over two centuries, Molson Coors has been making drinks that bring people together to enjoy all of life’s moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Saint Archer Gold, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Creemore Springs and more, Molson Coors produces some of the most beloved and iconic beer brands ever made.

While the company’s history is rooted in beer, Molson Coors offers a modern portfolio that extends beyond the beer industry with carbonated cocktails, coffee, wine, kombucha, cider and more. Molson Coors Beverage Company is a publicly traded company that operates through Molson Coors North America and Molson Coors Europe and is traded on the New York and Canadian stock exchanges (TAP).

The company’s commitment to raising industry standards and positively impacting employees, consumers, communities and the environment is reflected in Our Beer Print and 2025 Sustainability Goals.