Samoa Breweries Limited began operation in 1978, as a joint venture between the Government of Samoa and a German company Haase Braurei.

Initially produced only Vailima Beer and a range of inhouse soft drinks.

• In 1982, it acquired the franchise for bottling San Miguel Beer. This association ceased in 1990.
• In 1984, it acquired the franchise to bottle Coca Cola and allied brands like Fanta Orange, Sprite and Mello Yello. This association continues.
• In 1991, it began bottling EKU Bavaria beer under licence to Erste Kulmbacher Actienbrauerei AG.