Lao Brewery

What Lao Brewery does

Lao Brewery is a brewery that makes beer, soft drinks, and bottled water. The process involves the selection of the fruit, its fermentation into alcohol, and the bottling of the finished product. The winery combines a cutting edge fermentation system. It provides zero calorie soda with pepsi flavor.

Name

Lao Brewery

Legal name

Lao Brewery Co., Ltd.

Website

https://beerlao.la

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Lao Brewery is a producer of beer, soft drinks, and bottled drinking water.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brewing and Beverages

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211), Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Contract Manufacturing / Co-packing (Brew, Distill, Bottle, Can) (CRADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Co-Packing (Soft Drinks, Juice, RTD) (AFAFAIAB), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Contract Manufacturing & Co-Packing (AFAFABAN)

Keywords

• Beer production
• Carbonated soft drinks
• Bottled drinking water
• Beverage manufacturing
• PepsiCo bottling

Headquarters

HQ city

Vientiane

HQ country

Laos

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Production and Sales: Production and sale of Beerlao brand beers including Lager, Dark, Gold, White Lager, IPA, Green, and regional variants like Luang Prabang Beer and LaneXang Lager.
2. PepsiCo Bottling and Distribution: Bottler and distributor for PepsiCo products including Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Sting, and Lipton Ready-to-Drink. Over 20 million cases annually from 50+ years of partnership.
3. Tigerhead Drinking Water: Production and sale of Tigerhead branded drinking water products.
4. Snacks: Production and sale of savory snacks under the company's brand portfolio.
5. Wine and Champagne: Distribution of wine and champagne products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lao Brewery Company (LBC) manufactures and distributes beer, carbonated soft drinks, bottled drinking water, snacks, and wine/champagne in Laos and internationally. As a joint venture between the Lao Government and Carlsberg Group, it operates brewing facilities in Vientiane and Pakse, and serves as the official PepsiCo bottler for Laos, producing brands such as Beerlao Lager, Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Tigerhead water, and Lipton RTD tea.

Product overview

Lao Brewery Company (LBC) is a diversified beverage company operating as a joint venture between the Lao Government and Carlsberg Group. The portfolio includes Beerlao family of beers (Lager since 1973, Dark 2005, Gold 2010, White Lager 2018, IPA 2019, Green 2023), regional beer LaneXang (2008) and Luang Prabang Beer (2021). As official PepsiCo bottler, LBC produces Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Sting beverages and distributes PepsiCo snacks and Lipton RTD tea. The portfolio also includes Tigerhead drinking water (with fruit flavors), wine & champagne, and savory snacks. The company operates brewing facilities in Vientiane and Pakse (Champasack), with a Pepsi plant in Vientiane.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beerlao Lager: Flagship lager beer, the best selling and leading brand in Laos since 1973.
• Beerlao Dark
• Beerlao Gold
• Beerlao White Lager
• Beerlao IPA
• Beerlao Green
• Luang Prabang Beer
• LaneXang Lager Beer
• Tigerhead Drinking Water

Products and services

• Beerlao Lager Flagship lager beer brewed with malted barley, rice, and hops. The best-selling and leading beer brand in Laos, recognized with international Monde Selection Gold Quality Awards.
• Beerlao Dark Dark Lager beer with 5% ABV, brewed with water, malted barley, rice, and hops. Launched as an extension to the Beerlao product line.
• Beerlao Gold Premium beer made with Khao Kai Noy Lao specialty rice for a unique aroma and sweet taste, positioned for special occasions.
• Beerlao White Lager White Lager well-balanced with hints of citrus, banana and exotic fruits, delivering a smooth, refreshing taste.
• Beerlao IPA India Pale Ale balancing pronounced bitterness with citrus and tropical notes, featuring bold hops with grapefruit, pine and tropical fruit aromas.
• Beerlao Green Light lager brewed with single origin rice from Xebangfai region, launched to celebrate 50 years of brewing excellence with a sustainable packaging initiative.
• LaneXang Lager Beer Lager beer brewed with high quality ingredients for a strong yet refreshing taste, introduced to expand the company's beer portfolio.
• Luang Prabang Beer Regional beer at 4.5% ABV in 330ml bottles, crafted using local Lao rice and designed for pairing with local Lao cuisine; exclusively available in Luang Prabang province.
• PepsiCo Carbonated Soft Drinks Carbonated soft drinks including Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, and Sting. Lao Brewery is the official bottler for PepsiCo in Laos under a long-term strategic partnership renewed in August 2025 for another 15 years.
• Tigerhead Drinking Water Premium drinking water brand including Tigerhead Fruit Flavor variants (Lime and Peach) in 600ml PET bottles, marketed as natural water with no calories for health-conscious consumers.
• Lipton Ready-to-Drink Lipton Ready-to-Drink tea introduced in the Laos market as part of the expanded PepsiCo strategic partnership scope.
• PepsiCo Snacks PepsiCo snack products launched in the Laos market in January 2025 as part of the expanded partnership with PepsiCo.
• Wine and Champagne Wine and champagne products distributed by Lao Brewery as part of its diversified beverage portfolio.
• Savory Snacks Savory snack products offered as part of Lao Brewery's diversified portfolio, expanded with the PepsiCo snack range launched in January 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon emissions reduction of approximately 17,000 tonnes per year at Vientiane brewery through biomass energy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PepsiCocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025Milestone 15-year strategic partnership renewal (50+ years total collaboration). Distribution of Pepsi, Mirinda, 7UP, Sting, and Lipton RTD products. Volume grown from under 1 million to over 20 million cases annually.
• VN Green Energy CompanycoreTechnology or Integration · 21 February 2025Partnership to open first biomass energy factory in Laos, supplying green energy to Vientiane brewery, replacing fossil fuels with steam energy from biomass waste.
• Carlsberg GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1973Joint venture between the Lao Government and Carlsberg Group, with Carlsberg holding ownership stake. LBC aligns with Carlsberg's SAIL'27 strategy and Together Towards ZERO sustainability programme.
• Rice and Commercial Crops Research Centre / NAFRIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Sustainable Rice Project implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and organic standards with alternate wetting and drying (AWD) technique for rice cultivation.
• Laos to Your HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImporter and distributor of Beerlao for Midwest US states including Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. First shipment of more than 28,000 bottles arrived in June.
• SinghAus Pty Ltd (Australia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor for Beerlao products, located in Bangholme, Victoria.
• H.C. Foods Co., Ltd (USA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor for Beerlao products in Los Angeles, California.
• Carlsberg and Liverpool FC PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCarlsberg has been official beer sponsor of Liverpool FC for 30+ seasons, with Lao Brewery celebrating Liverpool's wins with limited edition products.
• Carlsberg Supply Company AG (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish distributor for Beerlao products through Carlsberg Supply Company.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cambrew (Cambodia Brewery): Sister Carlsberg-owned brewery in Cambodia producing Beer Cambodia and other regional brands. Most directly comparable peer given shared Carlsberg ownership, similar scale, neighboring Southeast Asian emerging market footprint, and analogous government partnership dynamics.
• Vietnam Brewery (Carlsberg Vietnam): Another Carlsberg Group subsidiary in Southeast Asia, producing local brands and licensed international brands; directly comparable in terms of Carlsberg ownership structure, brewing operations, and emerging Southeast Asian market context.

Regional players

• Boon Rawd Brewery (Singha): Thai brewery producing Singha and Leo brands; comparable as a dominant national brewery in a neighboring Southeast Asian market with strong domestic brand equity and growing export presence to Lao PDR and other regional markets.
• Myanmar Brewery: Dominant brewery in Myanmar historically producing Myanmar Lager and other brands; comparable as a Southeast Asian national-champion brewery facing similar emerging-market dynamics, foreign-ownership structures, and government relationships.

Broad incumbents

• San Miguel Corporation: Philippines-based conglomerate with the largest brewing operation in Southeast Asia (San Miguel Beer) and significant beverage diversification; comparable as a regional incumbent brewery with broad beverage portfolio and export presence across Asia.
• Asia Pacific Breweries (Tiger Beer): Singapore-headquartered Heineken-owned brewer producing Tiger, Bintang, and other Southeast Asian beer brands; comparable as a regional brewer with iconic Asian beer brands and strong export distribution networks across the same geographies served by Beerlao.
• Carlsberg Group: Danish global brewer and Lao Brewery's parent/strategic JV partner; comparable as the parent company providing brewing technology, sustainability frameworks (SAIL'27, Together Towards ZERO), and international distribution channels used by Lao Brewery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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