Berliner Berg

What Berliner Berg does

Berliner Berg GmbH is an independent craft brewery founded in March 2015 by Robin, Finn, and Uli in Neukölln, Berlin. The company operates a modern inner-city production brewery at Treptower Straße 39 (opened May 2021) on a 3,000 sqm site with 40 tons of stainless steel equipment, including four 120hl fermentation tanks, and an annual capacity of up to 40,000 hectoliters. Its core portfolio combines German classics (Pils, Lager/Schankbier, Pils Alkoholfrei) with craft styles (Pale Ale, Keller Hell, Berliner Rotes) and a traditionally wild-fermented Berliner Weisse; Keller Hell and Berliner Rotes are produced as draft-only exclusives for the Berlin gastronomy channel.

Berliner Berg generates revenue through five streams: direct draft beer sales to Berlin restaurants and bars, on-site factory sales (Werksverkauf) of bottles, cases, and kegs, sales at the seasonal Berggarten beer garden (April–September), ticketed brewery tours and tastings booked via FareHarbor, and private event hosting on the Berggarten terrace. Since 2023, the company has sold exclusively within a 50km radius of the Neukölln brewery chimney — a deliberate choice to guarantee freshness, quality, and sustainability, and to position around a regional, non-canned, non-single-use-plastic identity.

The company remains founder-owned, with no disclosed external institutional capital beyond an early 2016 round from Menden Ventures Consulting, and a small headcount of 1–10 employees that includes founders, a managing director (Robin Weber), brewmaster Sebastian, tour guides, and beer garden staff. Distribution is exclusively direct — field sales to hospitality and on-premise consumer sales — with no wholesale, e-commerce, or third-party retail channel in operation.

Name

Berliner Berg

Legal name

Berliner Berg GmbH

Website

https://berlinerberg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berliner Berg is an independent Neukölln-based craft brewery serving Berlin restaurants, bars, and consumers with German classics, craft styles, and traditional wild-fermented Berliner Weisse, distributed exclusively within a 50km radius through direct wholesale, a seasonal beer garden, and brewery tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• German beer production
• Brewery tours
• Beer garden hospitality
• Regional craft brewery

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales to Hospitality: Direct sales of draft beer to Berlin restaurants and bars (gastronomie). Exclusive regional sales within 50km radius around the Neukölln brewery chimney.
2. Factory Sales (Werksverkauf): On-site sales of bottles, cases, and kegs directly to consumers at the brewery during beer garden hours and winter Fridays 14-17h
3. Beer Garden Operations: Direct-to-consumer draft beer sales through the Berggarten beer garden, open Wednesday-Thursday from 4pm, Friday-Sunday from 2pm (April-September)
4. Brewery Tours & Tastings: Guided tours of the brewery with professional tasting of 5 different Berliner Berg beers, booked through FareHarbor platform
5. Event Venue Rental: Private event bookings and terrace rental for celebrations, plus ticketed public events (Bingo & Beer, Bergjazz concerts, Chili Fest)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berliner Berg is an independent craft brewery that produces and sells small-batch German and international-style beers, including Pils, Keller Hell, Pale Ale, Lager, Berliner Rotes, and traditionally wild-fermented Berliner Weisse. Beyond brewing, the company operates the Berggarten beer garden at its Neukölln facility, offers guided brewery tours with tastings, and sells directly to Berlin consumers and hospitality venues within a strict 50km regional radius.

Product overview

Berliner Berg is an independent craft brewery based in Neukölln, Berlin, founded in 2015. The company operates a modern urban brewery with an annual production capacity of 40,000 hectoliters. Their core product portfolio consists of traditional German-style beers including Pils, Keller Hell, Pale Ale, Lager (Schankbier), Berliner Rotes, and the traditional Berliner Weisse with wild fermentation, plus a non-alcoholic pils option. Beyond beer production, Berliner Berg operates the Berggarten beer garden (seasonal, April-September), offers brewery tours with professional tastings, provides factory direct sales, and hosts cultural events including concerts, bingo nights, and jazz sessions. Since 2023, the company has maintained a regional exclusivity model, selling beer only within a 50km radius of the Neukölln brewery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pils Balanced and hoppy-fresh pilsner beer with fine aroma from natural hops; part of the core Berliner Berg range for both hospitality and consumer channels.
• Keller Hell Smooth, naturally cloudy beer with a soft body and light hop note, available exclusively to Berlin gastronomy on draft.
• Pils Alkoholfrei (Non-Alcoholic Pils) Refreshingly sparkling and full-bodied non-alcoholic beer with the same quality as the regular pils.
• Pale Ale Fruity hops meet a full-bodied malt body, with intense aromas and a round taste in this top-fermented beer.
• Lager (Schankbier) Light, fresh, and balanced beer with only 4.0% alcohol and fine hop aroma.
• Berliner Rotes Malt-focused and rounded with subtle bitterness, exclusively available as draft beer for the gastronomy channel.
• Berliner Weisse Finely sour and sparkling, traditionally brewed with wild fermentation - a piece of Berlin city history.
• Brauereiführung (Brewery Tour) Guided tours of the brewery with professional tasting of five different Berliner Berg beers, booked through the FareHarbor platform.
• Berggarten Beer Garden Beer garden located directly at the brewery in Neukölln, serving all regular beers fresh from the tap; open Wednesday-Sunday (April-September) and closed October-March.
• Werksverkauf (Factory Sales) Direct sales of beer bottles, cases, and kegs at the brewery location at discounted prices; available during beer garden hours and on winter Fridays 14-17h.
• Event Hosting & Private Celebrations Beer garden and terrace available for private event rentals including concerts, comedy, DJ sets, and private celebrations, plus ticketed public events such as Bingo & Beer, Bergjazz, and Chili Fest.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ColiveminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency responsible for concept, design, and programming of the Berliner Berg website
• studiospehrminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate design and art direction for Berliner Berg branding
• Refuge WorldwidecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio station, cultural platform and event space in Berlin that curates Berggarten Sundays events at Berliner Berg; ongoing series of DJ events during summer season
• 48H Neukölln FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBerggarten participates as venue location for the 48H Neukölln cultural festival
• Chili Fest / Clifton Chili ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBerliner Berg hosts Berlin's largest chili celebration in September; features competitions by Clifton Chili Club

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BRLO Braufactu Berlin: Berlin-based independent craft brewery operating a brewpub, restaurant and wholesale distribution within the city. Closest direct peer to Berliner Berg — same product category, same target market, comparable scale and urban craft positioning.
• Schneeeule Biermanufaktur: Berlin craft brewery specializing in Berliner Weisse and sour/wild-fermented beers. Directly comparable to Berliner Berg on core style (Berliner Weisse), production technique (wild fermentation), city footprint and craft-only positioning.
• Lemke Berlin Hausbrauerei: Long-standing Berlin brewpub chain producing on-site craft beer for hospitality consumption. Comparable on Berlin location, brewpub model, and on-premise draft focus, though larger and more established.
• Heidenpeters Braumanufaktur: Berlin craft brewery focused on traditional German styles with sustainability and local-sourcing positioning. Direct peer on craft production, Berlin focus, and values-driven brand narrative.
• Crew Republic Brewery: Munich-based independent craft brewery producing a wide range of German and international beer styles with comparable scale ambitions. Comparable craft positioning, multi-style portfolio, and growth-stage profile.
• Tilmans Biere: German craft brewery producing Pils, Helles and other traditional German styles with a hospitality and retail focus. Comparable on traditional-German-style craft portfolio and on-premise sales model.
• Kehrwieder Kreativbrauerei: Hamburg-based craft brewery known for innovative specialty styles and a strong taproom experience. Comparable on independent craft scale, experimentation, and taproom-driven consumer engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Hofbräu München: Iconic large-scale Bavarian brewery with a global hospitality footprint. Comparable on traditional German brewing heritage and Pils/Helles portfolio, but at vastly larger scale and broader distribution.
• Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan: One of the world's oldest continuously operating breweries, producing a broad portfolio of German beer styles including Pils and Helles. Comparable on traditional German brewing credentials, but at significantly larger scale and broader distribution.
• Radeberger Gruppe (Berliner Kindl / Schultheiss): Germany's largest private brewery group, owner of the dominant Berlin brands Berliner Kindl and Schultheiss. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in Berliner Berg's home Berlin market, but with vastly larger scale, broader portfolio and packaged/off-premise channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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