Red Stripe

Red Stripe was first produced in 1928 from a recipe developed by Paul H. Geddes (the son of founder Thomas Geddes) and Bill Martindale. Red Stripe was brewed under license in the UK from Desnoes and Geddes by the Bedford- based brewers, Charles Wells from 1976 until 2014, when Diageo made alternative supply arrangements.

In 1985, the brand was first imported to the United States. In 1993, 51 percent ownership in Desnoes & Geddes Limited was purchased by Guinness Brewing Worldwide, now Diageo, an acquisition that significantly increased the international distribution of both Red Stripe and Dragon Stout. A new Red Stripe Light has also been added which is brewed and bottled in Jamaica and imported by Guinness in Stamford, Connecticut.