Gallia

What Gallia does

Gallia is a French craft brewery headquartered in Pantin (Seine-Saint-Denis), operating since the 2009 revival of the original 1890 Gallia brand by co-founders Guillaume Roy and Jacques Ferté. The company operates a single production site with a 20HL brewing system and total fermentation capacity of 8,000 HL per year, where it produces a portfolio of six permanent flagship beers (including Pils, Session IPA, Lager, Weissbier, NEIPA, and West Coast IPA), a rotating line of limited-edition ephemeral batches, and a signature Vières line — hybrid beverages that co-ferment beer wort with grape must using winemaking techniques such as indigenous yeasts, amphora aging, skin maceration, and barrel maturation. Gallia is majority-owned by HEINEKEN France following a 2019 partnership.

The company operates a multi-channel distribution model: direct-to-consumer through the Pantin Taproom (on-premise consumption, takeaway, and full cantine restaurant), e-commerce via galliaparis.com with cargo bike and standard courier delivery across Paris and surrounding municipalities, a B2B professional network serving bars, restaurants, hotels, caves, and retail stores across France through a dedicated commercial team, and revenue from brewery tours, draft beer events, and subscription programs (Premium membership and the Mousse Club loyalty program). Pricing spans €3.50-€9.00 per pint at the taproom, €6.50+ per bottle retail, with €7.90/€3.90/€6.90 delivery fees by tier.

Gallia's strategic differentiators are its proprietary Vières production process, its heritage position as the revived Parisian craft beer brand, its visible production (brewery viewable from the taproom), and its community ecosystem built around the VIERE FEST annual festival (5th edition in 2026), the Mousse Club, and a sustainability-led bottle reemployment program launched in July 2024 with partner Uzaje. The company has 11-50 employees structured across brewing, marketing, events, and commercial functions.

Name

Gallia

Legal name

GALLIA 1890

Website

https://galliaparis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gallia is a French craft brewery in Pantin producing flagship, ephemeral, and Vières (beer-grape hybrid) beers, selling via taproom, e-commerce, B2B, tours, and subscriptions, and serving Parisian craft beer enthusiasts and the French on-premise trade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Wineries (31213), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Wine-beer hybrids
• French craft brewery
• Brewery taproom
• Experimental brewing

Headquarters

HQ city

Pantin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Taproom Sales: On-premise consumption at the Taproom in Pantin, including beer, food, wines, ciders, and softs. Takeaway sales of all beer references.
2. E-commerce / Direct-to-Consumer Online Sales: Online sales through galliaparis.com with delivery to Paris and surrounding areas via cargo bike or standard courier. Consumers can purchase all beer styles including limited editions.
3. B2B Professional / On-Premise Distribution: Sale of all beers (best-sellers, limited editions, geek gems, Vières) to bars, restaurants, hotels, caves, and retail stores throughout France through commercial team.
4. Premium Membership Subscription: Premium account valid 1 year offering free delivery, 5% discount at the bar, and exclusive access to events including one brewery visit.
5. Gallia Mousse Club Membership: Community membership program offering exclusive advantages, quests, and experiences at the brewery and external events.
6. Brewery Tours and Experiences: Guided tours of the brewery with beer tasting sessions (4 creations) available for booking via Billetweb.
7. Food Service at Taproom Cantine: Restaurant/cantine operation open for lunch and dinner with seasonal menu, local sourcing within 250km, vegetarian options, and beer-food pairings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gallia is a French craft brewery producing flagship and ephemeral beers as well as Vières, a proprietary hybrid beverage co-fermenting beer wort with grape must using winemaking techniques such as amphora and barrel aging. The brewery operates a 20HL production facility in Pantin (8,000 HL annual capacity) and sells through an on-site Taproom with a Cantine (restaurant), an e-commerce site with cargo bike delivery, and a B2B professional network distributing to bars, hotels, restaurants, caves, and retail stores across France.

Product overview

Gallia is a French craft brewery with a portfolio of distinct product lines: (1) Bières Permanentes – six flagship beers available year-round (Nouveau Western West Coast IPA, Sans Concession Session IPA, Champ Libre Lager, Weiss & Versa Weissbier, Coq D'habitude Pils, East Machine NEIPA); (2) Bières Éphémères – limited one-time experimental brews; (3) Vières – a signature hybrid grape-ale line combining beer malts with grape must using winemaking techniques, available in Blanche, Rouge, Rosée, and Orange styles; (4) IPA Sans Alcool – a non-alcoholic IPA. The company operates a Taproom with Cantine (restaurant) at its Pantin brewery, offers brewery tours, runs the Mousse Club loyalty program, operates a bottle reuse (réemploi) initiative, and serves B2B/professional customers through Gallia Pro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mousse Club: A loyalty club created by passionate people for curious customers, offering exclusive experiences and benefits at the Gallia brewery in Pantin.

Products and services

• Bières Permanentes (Permanent Beers) Six flagship beers available year-round across taproom, e-commerce, and B2B professional accounts, covering core craft beer styles including Pils, Lager, Weissbier, Session IPA, West Coast IPA, and New England IPA.
• Bières Éphémères (Ephemeral Beers) One-time experimental batches released monthly, offering craft beer enthusiasts novel flavor profiles such as fruit sours, stouts, and seasonal IPAs.
• Vières (Grape Ales) Signature wine-beer hybrid beverage using co-fermentation of grape must and beer wort with winemaking techniques (skin maceration, amphora, barrel aging). Available in four color ranges (Blanche, Rouge, Rosée, Orange) made with grape varieties such as Syrah, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
• IPA Sans Alcool (Non-Alcoholic IPA) Non-alcoholic IPA (0.3% ABV) brewed with Sorachi Ace and Sabro hops, offering notes of dill, coconut, and tropical fruits for consumers seeking alcohol-free craft beer options.
• Taproom Gallia Pantin On-site taproom bar within the Pantin brewery offering all freshly brewed draft beers, food service with seasonal menus and beer pairings, and takeaway sales of all beer references. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% reduction in carbon footprint per bottle with reemployment (after 5+ rotations)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• UzajeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUzaje handles washing and sanitation of returned reemployable bottles. Located 14km from the Pantin brewery, they process bottles for Gallia's reemployment program launched July 2024.
• OlvominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo bike delivery partner for express and standard deliveries in Paris and surrounding areas. Provides last-mile delivery services for e-commerce orders.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStandard courier service for e-commerce deliveries outside cargo bike coverage area. 3-5 day delivery window.
• Mort SubiteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Silence of the Lambic' - a hybrid vière and lambic created by fusing young lambic from Mort Subite's foudres with Chardonnay vière. Unique cross-company brewing partnership.
• WakazeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Kojitation' - a Berliner Weisse hybrid with sake using koji rice, introducing traditional Japanese fermentation techniques to Gallia's beer production.
• Maison MartinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Pimenti series (Pimenti-Uno, Pimenti-Dos, Pimenti-Tres) - spicy beers featuring Maison Martin's artisanal hot sauce. Three-tier intensity progression.
• Brasserie SMASH (Rennes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Boss Final' - a barrel-aged Imperial Stout and Imperial Baltic Porter assembly. Final collaboration of three brewers at Gallia.
• Brasserie Vendale (Montpellier)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst collaborative vière with Vendale - 'Jean-Louis Merlot' aged in amphorae and barrels, featuring a deep, gourmet profile with strawberry notes.
• BarnumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTap rental and keg ordering service for professional clients wanting to serve Gallia draft beer at events. Handles equipment logistics.
• CargonautesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo bike delivery partner for reemployable bottle collection and delivery in Paris and neighboring areas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OClock Brewing: Paris-based French craft microbrewery with taproom, food pairing, and contemporary experimental lineup. Comparable to Gallia on Parisian craft positioning, on-premise hospitality focus, and stylistic experimentation targeting young urban consumers.
• Cantillon: Brussels-based lambic brewery using spontaneous fermentation, indigenous wild yeasts, and oak barrel aging — directly analogous to several of Gallia's production techniques including wild-yeast and barrel-aged offerings. Comparable on fermentation methodology, heritage authenticity, and brewery-as-tourism-destination model.
• Ninkasi Brasserie: Lyon-based French craft brewery operating its own taproom, music venue, and multi-style portfolio (IPAs, lagers, sours). Closest French-headquartered peer to Gallia with a similar DTC-plus-taproom-plus-events business model and broad stylistic experimentation.
• BrewDog: Scottish-founded global craft brewery known for an aggressive DTC/taproom model, subscription-equivalent equity crowdfunding community (BrewDog Equity for Punks), and expansive limited-edition lineup. Most directly comparable to Gallia on craft-brand building, on-premise experience, and experimental/ephemeral release cadence.
• Stone & Wood Brewing: Independent Australian craft brewery with a strong regional taproom and DTC culture, plus multi-state distribution. Comparable to Gallia on independent-craft positioning, brewery-tied hospitality, sustainability commitments, and balanced DTC/B2B revenue mix.
• Brasserie de la Senne: Independent Brussels craft brewery focused on hop-forward, unpasteurized traditional brewing with strong terroir and sustainability positioning. Comparable to Gallia on independent-craft identity, brewery-tied hospitality, and commitment to ingredient provenance and environmental messaging.
• Brooklyn Brewery: Iconic American craft brewery with strong heritage brand identity, restaurant/visitor experience at origin brewery, and global on-premise distribution. Comparable to Gallia on craft-heritage positioning, brewery-as-experience model, and balanced DTC vs. B2B channel mix.
• 3 Brasseurs: French-origin craft brewery chain (now part of Brasserie Licorne / Hopstore group) operating brewpub-style locations across France. Comparable to Gallia on French craft taproom model, food-beer pairing cantine format, and multi-city on-premise strategy.
• Mort Subite: Belgian lambic and gueuze producer owned by Alken-Maes. Direct production collaborator with Gallia on the 'Silence of the Lambic' hybrid Vière/lambic, making it an unusually tight comparable on craft techniques, lambic expertise, and B2B/on-premise Belgian-style distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Major US craft brewery fully owned by HEINEKEN. Most directly comparable to Gallia as a HEINEKEN-owned craft subsidiary — useful for understanding how HEINEKEN integrates craft brands into its distribution network and the strategic constraints/opportunities that come with HEINEKEN majority ownership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GalliaParis
• Instagraminstagram.com/galliaparis
• Xx.com/galliaparis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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