It is marketed as a dark lager beer ("בירה לאגר כהה"), though it is pale golden in appearance.

The beer is certified kosher by the Chief Rabbi of Netanya, Israel.

[citation needed] Maccabee (Hebrew: מכבי) is a 4.9% ABV pale lager that was first brewed in 1968.

Heineken International owns a 40% share of Tempo, which has its main office in Netanya.

In September 2004, Tempo acquired a 39% controlling interest in Barkan Wine Cellars, which is Israel's second-largest winery.