Tusker (Vanuatu beer)

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Tusker is a lager beer from Port Vila, Vanuatu, made by Vanuatu Brewing Ltd. It was launched in 1990 and is one of the country’s most popular beers, often called the national beer. The brewery started in 1989 as a joint venture between the Vanuatu government and Pripps, a Swedish company. Tusker quickly became the flagship product and, according to the company, holds about 70% of the local beer market. The name Tusker refers to the large tusks of a pig, a traditional symbol of strength and wealth in Vanuatu.

In 2009, Vanuatu Brewing Ltd was acquired by Froico Group of New Caledonia. By 2016, some Tusker cans were brewed in New Caledonia, but bottled Tusker is still brewed in Port Vila. The brewery expanded in 2024. Tusker is sold in 330 ml bottles and cans. The slogan Bia Blong Yumi means "Our Beer" in Bislama. The beer is widely available and supports local events and a sports team. A 2022 incident saw an oversized Tusker bottle at a Port Vila roundabout replaced with sparkling water after complaints from the Vanuatu Christian Council.