What did the second largest brewing company in Europe buy in 2008?
Baltika Breweries Baltika Brewery (Russian: Пивоваренная компания "Балтика" ) is the second largest brewing company in Europe, leader of the Russian beer market with over 38% market share. Company headquarters is located in St.Petersburg and owned by the Danish brewing company Carlsberg.
Stumbras AB Stumbras is the oldest and largest producer of strong alcoholic drinks in Kaunas, Lithuania. The company began operations in 1906. It is also the largest exporter of strong alcoholic beverages and one of the biggest taxpayers in Lithuania. The company's most famous brands include "Lithuanian vodka" (vodka), "999" (bitter), "Gloria" (brandy), "Stumbro Starka" (bitter), "Krupnikas" (liqueur) and "Poema" (liqueur). The company name translates as Wisent.