The Carlsberg Kazakhstan brewery is one of the largest beer producers in Kazakhstan. Founded in 1998, the brewery was formerly named Ak Nar. After a merge with Irbis, the joint company was n amed to Derbes Brewery Ltd.
In 2008 a company became a part of international Carlsberg Group. In 2010 a company was renamed to Carlsberg Kazakhstan. Today the company employs over 450 people, company's portfolio has more than 30 beer brands.