Black Abbey Brewing Company

What Black Abbey Brewing Company does

Black Abbey Brewing Company is a Nashville-based craft brewery founded in 2013 by John Owen and Carl Meier, specializing in European-influenced American craft beer. Its portfolio spans year-round offerings (Original Lager, The Rose Belgian-style ale, Pub Ale, Tennessee IPA, Special Belgian Dubbel, Five Points IPA), seasonal beers (Irish Red, Dunkel, Hefeweizen, Chronicles Märzen, Guy Fawkes Brown Ale, Krampus Nacht), and a barrel-aged specialty program aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels from Blue Note and Leiper's Fork distilleries. The brewery differentiates through traditional European brewing styles — Belgian dubbels, German lagers, English ales — drawing on a brand narrative rooted in the brewing legacy of Martin Luther's wife Katharine Von Bora.

The company operated on a direct-to-consumer business model: taproom sales at its Nashville venue, direct keg sales to individuals (21+) in 5-gallon and 15.5-gallon sizes with $50 deposits, and an online storefront running on Square and Toast platforms for merchandise and beer. Pricing was simple unit-based — $85-$190 per keg plus tax. Distribution was limited to Nashville and Middle Tennessee, with no wholesale or third-party retail partnerships disclosed in operating data. On January 22, 2026, Jackalope Brewing Company acquired Black Abbey; the standalone Black Abbey taproom closed, Black Abbey beers continue to be poured at the combined Jackalope taproom at 429B Houston St., and co-founder Carl Meier joined Jackalope's sales team. Headcount is in the 11-50 range; no revenue, funding, or venture capital is disclosed.

Name

Black Abbey Brewing Company

Legal name

Black Abbey Brewing Co.

Website

https://blackabbeybrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Black Abbey Brewing Company is a Nashville craft brewery (founded 2013) that produces European-influenced year-round, seasonal, and barrel-aged beers for direct-to-consumer sale via taproom, keg, and online channels. The company was acquired by Jackalope Brewing Company in January 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• European style ales
• Barrel aged beer
• German lager production
• Seasonal craft beer

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: Direct beer sales to consumers at the taproom location. The taproom offers flights, pints, and growler fills of Black Abbey beers.
2. Keg Sales: Direct keg sales to individuals (21+) for events and home use. Kegs available in 15.5 gallon (1/2bbl) and 5 gallon (1/6bbl) sizes with $50 deposit per keg.
3. Online Store: Merchandise and beer sales through online storefront platforms (Square and Toast).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Black Abbey Brewing Company is a Nashville-based craft brewery that produces and sells European-influenced American craft beer. Its portfolio spans year-round offerings (Original Lager, The Rose, Pub Ale, Tennessee IPA, Special Belgian Dubbel, Five Points IPA), seasonal releases, and barrel-aged specialty beers aged in bourbon and whiskey barrels. Following its January 2026 acquisition by Jackalope Brewing Company, Black Abbey brands continue to be brewed and served at the combined Jackalope taproom at 429B Houston St., Nashville, with kegs sold directly to consumers and merchandise available via online storefronts.

Product overview

Black Abbey Brewing Company is a Nashville-based craft brewery founded in 2013, specializing in European-influenced American craft beer. The company offers a portfolio of beers organized into three main categories: Year Round beers (Original Lager, The Rose, Pub Ale, Tennessee IPA, Special Belgian Dubbel, Five Points IPA), Seasonal beers (Irish Red, Dunkel, Wheat Ale/Hefeweizen, Chronicles Festbier, Guy Fawkes Brown Ale, Krampus Nacht), and Barrel-Aged specialty releases. Following acquisition by Jackalope Brewing Company in January 2026, Black Abbey beer continues to be produced and served at Jackalope's taproom at 429B Houston St. Nashville, TN 37203. The company also operates online merchandise sales through Square and food/beverage ordering through Toast platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original Lager Classic Munich-style lager with golden color, mildly sweet flavor, and a hint of hop character. Cold fermented with noble hops. ABV 4.9%, IBU 18. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• The Rose Belgian Blonde Ale Belgian blonde ale with rich golden color and spicy aroma of clove and candy banana. Light, silky texture with clean, slightly drying bitter finish. ABV 5.4%, IBU 24. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Pub Ale English amber ale, light-bodied, supremely well-balanced with full malt flavor; mild hop bitterness blends with biscuit malts. ABV 4.8%, IBU 25. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Tennessee IPA Juicy India pale ale combining West Coast IPA hop flavor with New England IPA aroma. Double dry hopped with Huell Melon and Cashmere hops. ABV 6.0%, IBU 35. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Special Belgian Dubbel Nashville's only year-round Belgian-style Dubbel. Deep burgundy color with bready malt aroma, zesty orange and semi-sweet chocolate notes, light body, complexity, and clean dry finish. ABV 7.4%, IBU 18. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Five Points IPA India pale ale featuring Citra, Amarillo, and Cascade hops with late hop additions showcasing bright grapefruit aroma. Pale and caramel malts provide clean backing. ABV 7%, IBU 45. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Irish Red Full-bodied Irish red ale with garnet undertones and clean dry finish. Flavor notes of caramel, biscuit, and toffee with low bitterness and slightly toasty aroma. ABV 5.8%. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Dunkel Dark German lager that is incredibly smooth and deceptively easy to drink. Malt-forward with layers of toasty bread, light caramel, and subtle chocolate. Available winter-spring. ABV 5.2%, IBU 20. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Wheat Ale (Hefeweizen) Unfiltered German-style Hefeweizen. German wheat beer left unfiltered to enhance malty flavor and banana/clove aroma. Available spring-summer. ABV 5.9%, IBU 10. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Chronicles (Märzen Lager) Märzen lager based on classic Marzen-style, fermented cold in the tradition of ancient German style. Malty and clean with orange color and biscuit malt. Available summer-fall. ABV 4.9%, IBU 12. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Guy Fawkes Brown Ale Brown ale inspired by the British villain Guy Fawkes. Blends English malt and American hops to create a slightly smoky, well-rounded brown ale. Available fall. ABV 5.0%. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Krampus Nacht English brown ale that binds chocolate, bread, and roasted malt flavors with hints of raisins and stone fruit. Available fall. ABV 7.0%. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Barrel-Aged Oatmeal Stout English stout aged in barrels, featuring complex flavors of caramel and chocolate followed by smooth oats and vanilla. Collaboration beer celebrating health and good fortune. Released 2026. ABV 7.9%, IBU 54. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Barrel-Aged Wee Heavy Scotch ale barrel-aged for rich, malty complexity. Planned release Fall 2026. ABV 7.9%, IBU 54. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Barrel-Aged Maibock German bock lager aged in Leiper's Fork whiskey barrels for 12 months. Vienna and Munich malt base. Planned release summer 2026. ABV 8.8%, IBU 20. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Barrel-Aged Krampus Bock style beer aged in barrels. Planned release winter. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Foreign Extra Stout (2025) Dry stout aged in Blue Note Whisky barrels for 10 months. Increased ABV to balance roasty bitterness with lingering baker's cacao. Released 2024. ABV 7.9%, IBU 55. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Doppelbock (2025) Traditional German-style doppelbock lagered for 12 months in Leiper's Fork Whiskey barrels. Vanilla, oak, and subtle caramel character added to smooth, malt-forward dark lager. Released 2024. ABV 8.8%, IBU 20. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Tripel (2025) Belgian-style Tripel aged 10 months in bourbon barrels from Blue Note distillery. Dangerously smooth with notes of honey, pome fruit, clove, and oak. Released 2025. ABV 9.2%, IBU 15. Targeted at craft beer consumers.
• Irish Red Barrel-Aged (2024)

Quantifiable outcome

• Taproom remains open during acquisition transition, providing continuity for community

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• New Belgium Brewing Company: Large US craft brewery with a portfolio that includes Belgian-inspired styles (e.g., Trippel, Abbey) and barrel-aged programs. Comparable in style breadth and barrel-aging expertise, though at much greater scale and broader distribution.
• Brewery Ommegang: New York-based craft brewery specializing in Belgian-style ales with a barrel-aging program. Directly comparable style positioning (Belgian dubbels, tripels, specialty barrel releases) that mirrors Black Abbey's European-influenced portfolio.
• Allagash Brewing Company: Maine craft brewery nationally recognized for Belgian-style brewing and barrel-aged programs. Comparable in style specialization (Belgian dubbels, tripels, barrel aging) that maps directly to Black Abbey's differentiation, though at significantly larger scale and broader distribution.

Direct peers

• Schlafly Beer: St. Louis craft brewery with a year-round and seasonal portfolio spanning lagers, ales, and barrel-aged releases, plus a taproom. Comparable as a regional craft brewery with European-influenced styles, multiple taproom locations, and DTC focus.
• Yazoo Brewing Company: Long-established Nashville craft brewery with a comparable portfolio of American and European-influenced styles sold through its own taproom and local distribution. Closely comparable in size, geography, and DTC-led model.
• Jackalope Brewing Company: Nashville craft brewery that acquired Black Abbey in January 2026. Operates the combined taproom at 429B Houston St. and now produces/serves the Black Abbey portfolio. Direct peer in product (craft beer), customer (Nashville craft drinkers), and go-to-market (DTC taproom + local distribution).
• Mantra Artisan Ales: Nashville craft brewery focused on artisanal, often non-standard styles, with direct taproom sales. Comparable in local market positioning, style-driven differentiation, and DTC emphasis.
• Tennessee Brew Works: Nashville craft brewery producing year-round and seasonal beers with a strong taproom presence. Comparable in scale, Tennessee market focus, and DTC/specialty event revenue model.
• HopSaint Brewing Company: Nashville-area craft brewery with a taproom and a year-round plus seasonal portfolio. Directly comparable in scale, geographic market, and DTC-led go-to-market.

Regional players

• Wiseacre Brewing Company: Tennessee-based craft brewery (Memphis) with a year-round and specialty portfolio sold through taproom and regional distribution. Comparable as a Tennessee craft peer in product and DTC model, but operates primarily in a different Tennessee geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/abbeybrewingcompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackabbeybrewing
• TikToktiktok.com/@blackabbeybrewing?_r=1&_t=ZP-929U8Z1tm1f
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-black-abbey-brewing-company

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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