Paname Brewing Company

What Paname Brewing Company does

Paname Brewing Company is a 100% independent, founder-owned craft brewery established in 2015 in Paris's 19th arrondissement along the Canal de l'Ourcq, manufacturing and selling artisanal beer through an integrated brewpub-and-distribution model. The company operates six venues — an original Canal-side tap house, a 3,000+ m² production site and brasserie in Saint-Denis, taprooms at Gare Montparnasse and Paris Charles de Gaulle Terminal 2, a seasonal guinguette at Port de Bercy, plus the former Cité Fertile production site now superseded by Saint-Denis — alongside an e-commerce store shipping across France and Belgium. Production relies on a 20HL Ziptech brewing system sourced from Hungary and uses 100% traceable French malt, with portfolio extensions including a 0.0% alcohol NEIPA and the Immortal Collection upcycling programme that converts imperfect beer into hot sauces, spirits and biofuel.

The business monetizes through four parallel streams: on-site consumption at owned taprooms and restaurants, direct e-commerce sales with home delivery and click & collect, B2B wholesale to the cafés/hôtels/restaurants (CHR) channel via a dedicated commercial team, and national distribution of limited editions through the VandB network (~175 locations). The portfolio spans core year-round beers (IPA Barge du Canal, Django NEIPA, Phénix de Pantin, Danse Apache porter, East Paris Lager, Louise la Rebelle gluten-free) alongside limited editions such as the Call of Duty Black Hops Series, Dagobière with La Flèche de Saint-Denis, and a Red IPA 'Edition Saint-Ouen', plus apparel and glassware merchandise. The customer base is fragmented across Parisian consumers, transit travelers, hospitality operators and gaming/IP-driven limited-edition buyers.

Strategically the company has executed a deliberate transition from a single-venue craft tap house to a multi-site hospitality and brewing platform, anchored by hard-to-replicate real estate at iconic Paris sites and at national transit hubs, and reinforced by IP partnerships, sustainability commitments (Eco-tree reforestation, 100% consigned barrels) and a zero-waste operational model. Ownership remains concentrated with the four founding partners (SARL, SIREN 807500863) with no disclosed institutional funding, M&A activity, or external shareholders.

Name

Paname Brewing Company

Legal name

Paname Brewing Company

Website

https://panamebrewingcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paname Brewing Company is a 100% independent Paris-based craft brewery operating six owned venues, a 3,000+ m² production site in Saint-Denis, e-commerce sales across France and Belgium, and B2B distribution to hospitality and the VandB network, serving Parisian craft beer enthusiasts, transit travelers, and CHR partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Beer manufacturing
• Taproom operations
• Beer wholesale distribution
• Brewery merchandise sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Pantin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site consumption (taprooms and restaurants): Revenue from direct sales of brewed-on-site beers and food menu at multiple locations including Quai de la Loire tap house, Saint-Denis brasserie, Gare Montparnasse, and CDG airport.
2. E-commerce direct sales: Online sales of bottled and canned craft beers, merchandise, with home delivery in France and Belgium, and click & collect at taprooms.
3. B2B wholesale to CHR (Cafés, Hôtels, Restaurants): Commercial team sells bottled, canned, and keg beer to hospitality sector partners. Includes previews, tastings, and personalized follow-up.
4. VandB national distribution partnership: Distribution of limited edition products like the Black Hops Series through VandB network (~175 locations) outside Île-de-France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paname Brewing Company is an independent Paris-based craft brewery that manufactures artisanal beers (IPA, NEIPA, lager, porter, sour) at its Saint-Denis production facility and serves them through owned taprooms/restaurants in Paris, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store, and B2B wholesale to cafés, hotels, and restaurants. The company also sells branded merchandising (apparel, glassware) and runs seasonal venues and private events.

Product overview

Paname Brewing Company is a 100% independent craft brewery founded in 2015 in Paris, offering a portfolio of artisanal beers across core year-round styles (IPA Barge du Canal, Django NEIPA, Phénix de Pantin, Danse Apache, Lager, Wheat) and seasonal limited editions. The portfolio includes the Pack Découverte sampler for exploration, collaborations with brands like Call of Duty and La Flèche de Saint-Denis, a non-alcoholic NEIPA line, and merchandising items (apparel, glassware). Beer production occurs at company-owned facilities in Paris 19th arrondissement and Saint-Denis, with taprooms for on-site consumption and an e-commerce platform for direct sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Immortal Collection: A product line featuring imperfect beers repurposed into hot sauces, spirits, and other value-added products, reflecting Paname's zero-waste commitment.
• Black Hops Series

Products and services

• IPA Barge du Canal Flagship IPA beer with notes of citrus and cereals, powerful bitterness (69 IBU), 6% alcohol. Sold to consumers and CHR partners.
• Django - NEIPA New England IPA with tropical and juicy flavors and subtle bitterness (20 IBU), 5.8% alcohol.
• Phénix de Pantin Light lager with subtle malt and caramel notes (18 IBU), 4.9% alcohol.
• Danse Apache Smoked porter with chocolate and roasted cereal notes and smoky character (32 IBU), 6% alcohol.
• Pack Découverte Discovery pack of 12 bottles across 7 beer styles including Barge du Canal IPA, East Paris Lager, L'Arme Blanche, Django NEIPA, Louise la Rebelle, Danse Apache, and Phénix de Pantin.
• Louise la Rebelle Gluten-free session IPA, light and fruity, 4.2% alcohol, lab-tested to guarantee gluten below 20 ppm.
• East Paris Lager Light blonde lager, balanced and refreshing.
• Sour Framboise Fruity and acidic sour beer ideal for refreshment.
• Black Hops Series Limited edition collaboration with Call of Duty (Black Ops 6) consisting of three exclusive cans: Vérité (NEIPA, 5.8%), Illusion (Black IPA, 6%), and Double Jeu (Cold IPA, 6%, 4,000 limited editions).
• NEIPA 0.0% - Paname x Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Non-alcoholic NEIPA collaboration with Call of Duty Black Ops 7, with tropical fruits, grapefruit, and passion fruit notes, 0% alcohol, vegan, made in France.
• Dagobière - IPA Collaboration IPA with La Flèche de Saint-Denis for the Fabrique de la flèche project, official beer of the basilica builders, fruity with light bitterness (69 IBU), 6% alcohol, 100% local production.
• Edition Saint-Ouen - Red IPA Red IPA at the crossroads of Irish Red Ale and IPA, with roasted malt notes of caramel, biscuit, and toasted flavors balanced by Citra, Mosaic, and Columbus hops (52 IBU), 6% alcohol.
• Minas Gera IPA Hazy Coffee IPA with subtle coffee and citrus notes.
• Catrina IPA Special Halloween and Día de los Muertos beer with Mexican-themed branding.
• French Kiss Raspberry Sour beer brewed exclusively for Valentine's Day 2025, acidic, fruity and refreshing, limited edition available for one evening only.
• Immortal Collection Sub-brand product line featuring imperfect beers repurposed into hot sauces, spirits, and other value-added products, reflecting Paname's zero-waste commitment.
• T-shirt Paname Unisexe Barge Unisex t-shirt in 100% organic cotton (180 gsm), oversized cut, featuring Barge du Canal IPA branding.
• Casquette beige PBC Beige corduroy baseball cap with PBC heart padlock embroidery, 100% cotton, one size fits all (50-64cm).
• Casquette verte PBC Green mesh baseball cap with iconic PBC pigeon emblem, 50% polyester / 50% cotton blend.
• Verres à pinte 50cl Set of 4 pint glasses (50cl) featuring Paname logo and iconic bridge printed in black, ideal for beer tasting.
• Verres à demi 25cl - Paname (Lot de 4) Set of 4 half-pint glasses (25cl) with Paname branding and iconic bridge design, for sharing and beer tasting.
• Taproom and Restaurant Operations On-site consumption and food service at six owned venues across Paris including Quai de la Loire (original), Saint-Denis (production brasserie with bar, restaurant, beer garden, event space), Gare Montparnasse, CDG Airport Terminal 2, and seasonal Paname sur Seine at Port de Bercy.
• E-commerce Direct Sales Online sales of bottled and canned craft beers and merchandise with home delivery across France and Belgium, and click & collect at taproom locations.
• B2B Wholesale to CHR Partners

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Red Star (football club)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership offering Red Star subscribers 10% discount on all drinks at Paname establishments. Benefits both supporters visiting before/after matches and creates cross-promotional opportunity.
• Mogwai Beer CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Tap Take Over (TTO) collaboration where Mogwai takes over Paname's bar for an evening, featuring their ephemeral brews including NEIPA, SOUR, and creations inspired by dishes like choucroute and tarte flambée.
• VandBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2024VandB serves as the national distribution partner for Paname's Call of Duty Black Hops Series, distributing limited edition cans (~4,000 units) through approximately 175 VandB locations outside the Île-de-France region.
• Call of Duty / ActivisioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2024Limited edition collaboration for Black Ops 6 launch creating the 'Black Hops Series' of three exclusive cans (Vérité NEIPA, Illusion Black IPA, Double Jeu Cold IPA). Includes special event at Paname 19 with gaming atmosphere and prizes.
• Eco-treeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-tree partnership where Paname revers a portion of profits to support reforestation efforts, part of their broader RSE commitments.
• WecandoominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWecandoo platform sells brewery tour and beer tasting experiences at Paname locations, providing premium visitor experiences.
• Welcome to the JungleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecruitment platform where Paname posts job openings for their new Saint-Denis brasserie including positions like ADV manager, brewer, maintenance technician, and commercial intern.
• Cité FertileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaname's former production site (2018-2024) at this eco-responsible wasteland in Pantin, an old railway station. Created synergies with their sustainability focus and upcycling furniture for taprooms.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Global craft brewery operating an international network of own-brand taprooms and a broad packaged portfolio; comparable in combining DTC taproom rollouts with large-scale packaged distribution and branded collaborations.
• Castel Group: Major French beverage group with broad beer and wine exposure; relevant as the dominant incumbent against which Paname's independent craft positioning is differentiated.
• Brooklyn Brewery: Established craft brewery that scaled from a single New York venue to global brand presence and partnerships; comparable in demonstrating how a metropolitan-identity craft brand can extend into packaged distribution and collaborations.
• Brasserie Kronenbourg (Carlsberg Group): Leading mainstream French brewer; competes for the same on-trade CHR accounts in Paris but operates at far larger scale and with substantially deeper trade marketing budgets.

Direct peers

• Gallia Brewing: Paris-based craft brewery producing a similar range of IPAs and seasonal beers with a flagship taproom (Pantin) and B2B distribution to Paris bars and restaurants — the closest direct analog to Paname's model, geography, and channel mix.
• BapBap: Small independent Paris craft brewery with its own taproom and brand-led storytelling around hop-forward styles; competes for the same Parisian craft consumer and on-site experience occasions.
• Ninkasi Brasserie: Lyon-founded French craft brewer operating its own brewery-plus-restaurant venues (Ninkasi Kaffee, Hôtel Dieu) and distributing nationally; closely mirrors Paname's combination of in-house production, multi-site hospitality, and wholesale.
• Trois Brasseurs: French brewpub chain brewing beer on-site and combining it with food service at multiple venues nationwide — the scaled template against which Paname's brewpub + restaurant strategy is measured.
• O'clock Brewing: Paris craft brewery producing a comparable beer portfolio and operating a Saint-Ouen taproom; a direct craft and geography competitor for both retail shelves and on-premise venues around Paris.

Emerging players

• La Brasserie Fondamentale: French craft producer with an emphasis on local sourcing and taproom presence; an emerging French craft peer pursuing a similar independent, sustainability-led positioning to Paname.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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