The Garden Brewery

What The Garden Brewery does

The Garden Brewery (legal entity THE BIRD d.o.o.) is a Zagreb-based craft brewery founded in 2016 by David Plant, Nick Colgan, Charlotte Colgan, and Thomas Alpeza. It operates from an expanded facility in Žitnjak, East Zagreb, equipped with a 27hl four-vessel brew house, a centrifuge for post-fermentation clarification, an in-house high-speed canning line, and a brewing lab for batch-level force fermentation and quality testing (pH, IBU, ABV, diacetyl). The facility carries IFS Food certification (GFSI-recognized), an unusual credential in craft brewing that covers the production process from ingredient sourcing through canning and kegging.

The product portfolio is structured in three ranges: EveryDay Core (Zora Pilsner, More Pale Ale, Shuma IPA, Nero Stout, Milkshake IPA at 4.5%-6.2% ABV), EveryDay Premium (Obala NE Pale Ale, Oseka Hazy IPA, Plima Hazy Double IPA, Dolina Imperial Sour, Rosa Keller Helles, Tama Imperial Stout up to 8.1% ABV), and quarterly-released Seasonal Specials featuring Croatian ingredients such as Dalmatian lemons, Adriatic oysters, and indigenous grapes. Over 400 different beers have been created since founding.

Revenue is generated through a multi-channel model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping across the EU (minimum order 24 cans, 10%-15% volume discounts), a flagship 20-tap taproom in Zagreb offering brewery tours (€20 per person), B2B wholesale to five major supermarket chains in Croatia (Asda, Kaufland, Konzum, Lidl, Spar) and HORECA accounts, and export distribution to 30+ countries across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Pricing ranges from €1.99 to €3.79 per can. In June 2025, the company raised €3 million via minibonds listed on the Zagreb Stock Exchange (supported by PBZ), its first external financing, earmarked for growth, export, sustainability, and potential acquisitions.

Name

The Garden Brewery

Legal name

THE BIRD d.o.o.

Website

https://thegarden.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Garden Brewery is a Zagreb-based craft brewery founded in 2016 producing three beer ranges (EveryDay Core, EveryDay Premium, Seasonal Specials) and selling via e-commerce across the EU, a flagship taproom, major Croatian supermarket chains, HORECA, and export to 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Brewery taproom
• Beer wholesale distribution
• Seasonal craft beer
• Beer e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Beer Product Sales: Sale of canned beer and kegs through direct-to-consumer e-commerce, taproom sales, and B2B wholesale to retailers and HORECA establishments. Revenue generated from core range beers, premium range, and seasonal special releases.
2. Minibond Issuance: Issued minibonds worth 3 million euros in June 2025, supported by Privredna banka Zagreb (PBZ), as part of the Minibond initiative. First to be listed on the Zagreb Stock Exchange.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Garden Brewery produces and sells award-winning craft beer across three product ranges: EveryDay Core (Zora Pilsner, More Pale Ale, Shuma IPA, Nero Stout, Milkshake IPA), EveryDay Premium (Obala NE Pale Ale, Oseka Hazy IPA, Plima Hazy Double IPA, Dolina Imperial Sour, Rosa Keller Helles, Tama Imperial Stout), and seasonal specials featuring Croatian ingredients. Distribution runs through an e-commerce webshop shipping across the EU, a 20-tap taproom in Zagreb, supermarket chains, HORECA accounts, and export to 30+ countries.

Product overview

The Garden Brewery is a craft beer producer in Zagreb, Croatia, offering three distinct product ranges: EveryDay Core (classic styles: Zora Pilsner, More Pale Ale, Shuma IPA, Nero Stout, Milkshake IPA), EveryDay Premium (premium offerings: Obala NE Pale Ale, Oseka Hazy IPA, Plima Hazy Double IPA, Dolina Imperial Sour, Rosa Keller Helles, Tama Imperial Stout), and Seasonal Specials (limited releases featuring local Croatian ingredients). Products are sold via an e-commerce platform with direct-to-consumer shipping across Croatia and EU, through the taproom with 20 draft taps, and via retail distribution to supermarkets. The company operates a 27hl four-vessel brew house with centrifuge, in-house canning line, and IFS Food certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Garden Collective: Parent collective encompassing The Garden Brewery, good food, and related experiences. Visit thegardencollective.hr for more.

Products and services

• EveryDay Core Range Classic everyday craft beer styles: Zora Pilsner (4.5% ABV), More Pale Ale (4.8% ABV), Shuma IPA (6.0% ABV), Nero Milk Stout (5.7% ABV) and Milkshake IPA (6.2% ABV). Sold in 330ml cans to retail, HORECA and direct consumers.
• EveryDay Premium Range Premium tier of craft beers: Obala New England Pale Ale, Oseka Hazy IPA, Plima Hazy Double IPA, Dolina Imperial Blueberry Lemon Vanilla Sour, Rosa Unfiltered Helles Lager, and Tama Imperial Salted Caramel Chocolate Biscuit Stout. Higher ABV and more complex recipes than the core range.
• Seasonal Specials Limited-release seasonal craft beers featuring unique and seasonal ingredients from Croatia such as Dalmatian lemons, Adriatic oysters, pomegranates, quince, Slavonian plums, Dalmatian figs, and indigenous Croatian grape musts. Four seasonal releases per year with premium design including full printed cans.
• Online Beer Shop E-commerce platform for direct-to-consumer beer sales. Minimum order of 1 box of 24 cans with free courier shipping. Bulk discounts of 10% on 48+ cans and 15% on 72+ cans. Ships across Croatia and EU countries via GLS (domestic) and DHL (international).
• Taproom Brewery taproom with 20 taps pouring fresh Garden beers, located in Žitnjak, east Zagreb. Glass atrium, 40+ mature trees, outdoor garden and outside bar. Serves food from Submarine (gourmet burgers) and Full Circle (fried chicken/vegetarian). Awarded Europe's Best Taproom (Recommended, 2025) and EU's Best Taproom.
• Brewery Tours and Tastings Guided brewery tours showing the brewhouse, equipment and beer-making process from start to finish, including a guided tasting. €20 per person. Saturdays at 17:00. Private tours available for groups of 6+ on request.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exported to 30+ nations globally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Beer52coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Global beer club partnership for Restore Our Earth charity project. 16 global breweries collaborated to create exclusive beers with 1.5 million cans distributed. Committed €30,000 minimum donation to environmental charities.
• Barth HaascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hops supplier donating Incognito & Spectrum hop products to Restore Our Earth project. Supplied substantial advanced hop products for collaboration beers.
• Ball CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAluminum can supplier supporting Restore Our Earth by printing several cans at a greatly discounted rate.
• TythecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization helping select and coordinate with 7 high-impact environmental charity partners for the Restore Our Earth project.
• 16 Global Breweries (Vetra, Prizm, Brulo, Mash Gang, Whiplash, Lervig, Varvar, One Drop, Garage, Vocation, Barrier, Willibald, Zmajska, Morenos, Hoppy People, Outer Range)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partners from 16 different nations creating exclusive collab beers for Restore Our Earth charity project. Partnerships have helped refine techniques, push innovation, develop new ideas and styles.
• Asda, Kaufland, Konzum, Lidl, SparcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail chains distributing The Garden Brewery products in Croatian and European markets.
• SubmarineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGourmet burger vendor at the taproom using local natural ingredients - 100% pure Croatian beef, Zagreb bakery buns, Slavonian vegetables, Istrian truffles.
• Full CircleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood vendor using brewery's spent grain as high-quality animal-feed for high welfare local farmers. Offers fried chicken and vegetarian/vegan options.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pivovarna Medvedgrad: Zagreb-based Croatian craft brewery with on-site taproom and domestic retail/HORECA distribution. Most direct local competitor on geography, channel mix, and craft positioning.
• BrewDog: Large independent craft brewer with multi-country EU/US retail distribution, taproom venues, and an innovation-heavy seasonal program. Highly comparable to The Garden Brewery on craft positioning, retail model, and export ambition.
• Lervig Aktiebryggeri: Norwegian craft brewery with international export footprint and a seasonal/collaboration focus. Already listed as a Restore Our Earth collaboration partner, indicating comparable positioning in the European craft export scene.
• Zmajska Pivovara: Croatian craft brewery producing IPAs, stouts, and lagers with domestic retail and HORECA distribution. Comparable on craft segment, Zagreb operating geography, and multi-SKU portfolio.
• Cloudwater Brew Co: UK-based craft brewery known for hazy IPAs, sours, and seasonal innovation with export distribution across Europe. Comparable on craft product mix (NEIPAs, sours, stouts), premium positioning, and EU export orientation.
• Vocation Brewery: UK craft brewery with strong retail and on-trade presence, hazy/stout/Sour portfolio, and export across Europe. Comparable on craft product mix and multi-channel retail/wholesale distribution model.
• Garage Beer Co: Spanish craft brewery with extensive seasonal/sour portfolio and international export. Already named as a Restore Our Earth collaboration partner, indicating strong overlap in craft methodology and EU export footprint.
• Brulo Brewery: Scottish craft brewery focused on hazy IPAs, sours, and seasonal specials with growing international export. Already named as a Restore Our Earth collaboration partner; comparable on craft innovation cadence and EU export model.

Broad incumbents

• Carlsberg Group: Global brewer with significant Croatian market presence through Panonska and other regional brands. Comparable as a Croatian beer market competitor and as a counterparty in HORECA and retail channels.
• Stone Brewing (Sapporo): Established US craft brewery (now owned by Sapporo) with broad portfolio, international distribution, and taproom venues. Comparable at category level but materially larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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