 Asmara Brewery built 1939 under name of Melotti is located in the city and employs 600 persons.The brewery produces several different beverages such as the famous Asmara beer and other beverages like Rum and Gin.The brewery also own and operates as a sponsor of the local football team Asmara Brewery FC also named "Asmara Birra" (translated "Asmara Beer").