Bodebrown
Bodebrown (Cervejaria Bodebrown LTDA) is a privately held Brazilian craft brewery founded in 2009 in Curitiba, producing award-winning craft beers, licensed IPAs for Iron Maiden and Popeye, and operating the Beer Train tourism experience and a brewing school across Brazil.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersCuritiba, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bodebrown does
Cervejaria Bodebrown (legal entity: CERVEJARIA BODEBROWN LTDA, CNPJ 11.646.758/0002-07) is a privately held Brazilian craft brewery founded in 2009 by Samuel Cavalcanti and headquartered at Rua Carlos de Laet, 1015, Hauer, Curitiba, Paraná. The company operates at the intersection of craft brewing, licensed entertainment brands, education and beer tourism, selling hop-forward IPAs (Mago de Houblon, Tropical Brazilian Session IPA), specialty stouts (Atomga Cherry), Belgian-styles (Superioren, Blanche de Curitiba), collaborative brews with international partners (Cacau IPA with Stone Brewing) and licensed lines produced under exclusive deals with Iron Maiden (Trooper Brasil IPA, Run For Your Lives Brasil Lager, co-developed with Bruce Dickinson) and King Features Syndicate (Popeye Progressive Spinach Lager). Distribution is multi-channel: a nationwide DTC e-commerce store, a physical "Mundo Bodebrown" factory store and taproom in Curitiba, B2B sales to bars/emporiums (minimum order R$1,000) with regional WhatsApp contacts across all five Brazilian regions, a dedicated supermarket division, and a registered trademark "Beer Train" tourism experience running through Serra Verde Express (Curitiba to Morretes since 2012) with a São Paulo expansion launched in 2026 on Trem da República.
The business model stacks six revenue streams — packaged beer and beverage unit sales (cans R$12-R$35, glassware and collectible souvenir merchandise), licensed Iron Maiden and Popeye SKUs, wholesale to on-premise and retail, Beer Train tickets (R$599 with installment pricing), the Beer School brewing course (R$499 for ~10 installments) and the Brewshop homebrewing supplies retail — with a marketing layer built on a content blog, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), email newsletters and event-based experiential marketing. The company has trained over 7,000 homebrewers through its school, won 150+ national and international awards (twice Best Brewery in Brazil at the Festival Brasileiro da Cerveja de Blumenau; excellence certifications at Brussels Beer Challenge, Australian Beer Awards, England's World's Biggest Real Ale; platinum medals at Mondial de la Bière), and pioneered collaborative brewing with partners including Stone Brewing, Caledonian, New Belgium, Hook Norton, JD Wetherspoon and Adnams. Leadership is founder- and family-owned: Samuel Cavalcanti as CEO/master brewer/chemist, Paulo Cavalcanti as brewer, and Andrea Cordeiro Pinto as President-Director; no institutional funding rounds are disclosed.
Bodebrown firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bodebrown
- Legal name
- CERVEJARIA BODEBROWN LTDA
- Website
- https://loja.bodebrown.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bodebrown (Cervejaria Bodebrown LTDA) is a privately held Brazilian craft brewery founded in 2009 in Curitiba, producing award-winning craft beers, licensed IPAs for Iron Maiden and Popeye, and operating the Beer Train tourism experience and a brewing school across Brazil.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bodebrown industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Beer Brewing
- NAICS
- Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120)
- SIC
- Malt Beverages (2082)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)
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Where Bodebrown is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Curitiba
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Bodebrown business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Beer and Beverage Sales: Sale of craft beers in bottles, cans, and growlers through e-commerce and retail. Includes licensed beers (Iron Maiden Trooper, Popeye)
- Merchandise and Souvenirs: Sale of branded merchandise including glassware, apparel, accessories, and collectible items
- Beer Train Events: Paid tourism events combining train rides, beer tastings, and meals. Events sell out quickly and operate multiple times per year
- Brewing Courses: In-person brewing education courses at brewery location, priced at R$499 with lunch, materials, and certificate included
- Wholesale to Retailers: B2B sales to bars, restaurants, and supermarkets across Brazil with regional sales contacts
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Single beer cans and bottles |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Beer Train event tickets |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Brewing Course - Panela |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Combo packages |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels4 records
Bodebrown product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cervejaria Bodebrown is a craft brewery producing a diversified portfolio of award-winning beers across own brands (IPAs, stouts, Belgian-style ales), licensed brands (Iron Maiden Trooper line co-developed with Bruce Dickinson; Popeye Progressive Spinach Lager under King Features Syndicate), plus homebrewing supplies and a brewery-school curriculum. Products reach consumers through an owned e-commerce store, a physical Mundo Bodebrown factory store in Curitiba, wholesale channels to bars and supermarkets across Brazil, and unique tourism experiences such as the Beer Train through Serra do Mar.
Product overview
Cervejaria Bodebrown is a craft brewery founded in 2009 in Curitiba, Brazil, offering a diversified portfolio of craft beers across multiple brands and product lines. The core Bodebrown brand includes hop-forward IPAs (Mago de Houblon, Tropical Session IPA), specialty stouts (Atomga Cherry), and collaborative beers (Cacau IPA with Stone Brewing). Licensed brands include Iron Maiden's Trooper line (Trooper Brasil IPA, Run For Your Lives Brasil Lager) developed with Bruce Dickinson, and Popeye Progressive Spinach Lager under King Features Syndicate partnership. Products are sold in cans (470-473ml), bottles (330ml), growlers, and as merchandise (Copa Show glasses, souvenir items). Complementary offerings include beer tourism experiences (Beer Train in Paraná and São Paulo), homebrewing education (Beer School), and Brewshop retail for homebrewing supplies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Trooper Brasil IPA: Iron Maiden official beer in Brazil - a Brasil IPA created with Bruce Dickinson and the Cavalcanti brothers
- Mago de Houblon
- Tropical Brazilian Session IPA
- Atomga Cherry
- Blanche de Curitiba
- Popeye Progressive Spinach Lager
Products and services
- Mago de Houblon IPA American IPA at 6.1% ABV featuring Mosaic, Amarillo, Citra and Simcoe hops, with citrus fruit aromas and medium bitterness. A flagship Bodebrown own-brand craft beer for craft beer enthusiasts.
- Cacau IPA (Stone / Bodebrown) Collaborative American IPA co-developed with Stone Brewing (California) featuring cacao nibs added during boil and maturation, combining citrus hop aromas with chocolate notes for craft beer enthusiasts.
- Tropical Brazilian Session IPA Session IPA at 3.4% ABV with dual dry hopping, featuring lemon, tropical fruits and papaya notes from Galaxy, Magnum and Mosaic hops, evolved from the award-winning Perigosa Baby recipe for craft beer consumers seeking a lighter body.
- Atomga Cherry Imperial Stout Imperial Stout at 11.2% ABV brewed with black cherries (Prunus avium), featuring deep chocolate, roasted coffee, ripe cherry and vanilla notes with velvety texture for craft beer enthusiasts seeking bold flavor profiles.
- Trooper Brasil IPA Official Iron Maiden beer for Brazil at 5% ABV with low bitterness, developed with Bruce Dickinson using four malt types, Sorachi Ace, Amarillo and Sabro dry-hop blend, and cacao nibs from Ilh\u00e9us, Bahia, featuring white bread, cocoa, white chocolate and mango notes for Iron Maiden fans and craft beer consumers.
- Run For Your Lives Brasil Lager Brasil Lager at 4.9% ABV brewed with Pilsen and Vienna malts, German Hallertau Tradition and Hallertau Mittelfr\u00fch hops, and Brazilian hop Estrada da Ilha from Santa Catarina, released in two exclusive label versions for the Iron Maiden Run For Your Lives World Tour 2025-2026.
- Superioren Belgian-style beers Belgian-style beer brand featuring Superioren Belga in 500ml glass and Superioren bottle at 330ml, for craft beer enthusiasts seeking Belgian-style offerings.
- Blanche de Curitiba Belgian White Ale refermented in cans with wheat, spices and citrus, in a refreshing Curitibana-style witbier for craft beer enthusiasts seeking lighter profiles.
- Popeye Progressive Spinach Lager Official Popeye the Sailor branded lager produced under license from King Features Syndicate, for Popeye fans and craft beer consumers.
- Bodebrown Smurfs Dr. Samuel non-alcoholic beverage Non-alcoholic carbonated beverage with apple, blueberry and hops flavor, featuring 12 collectible Smurfs labels for collectors and families.
- Licor de Cacau IPA New cocoa-liqueur product category inspired by IPA flavors, currently available for tasting at the Festival Brasileiro da Cerveja and intended for craft spirits and beer enthusiasts.
- Copa Show Run For Your Lives collectible glass Collectible 550ml plastic cup featuring Iron Maiden Run For Your Lives artwork with high-definition printing for fans and event attendees.
- Beer Train (Paran\u00e1) Paid beer tourism experience descending Serra do Mar from Curitiba to Morretes via Serra Verde Express train, serving 5 craft beers with cheese and bread pairings followed by traditional barreado lunch for tourists and craft beer enthusiasts.
- Beer Train S\u00e3o Paulo Beer train experience in S\u00e3o Paulo state from Itu to Salto on the Trem da Rep\u00fablica historical railway, in partnership with Donnestag brewery, including 5 craft beers and traditional Fil\u00e9 \u00e0 Parmegiana lunch for tourists and craft beer enthusiasts.
- Bodebrown Beer School (Curso de Produ\u00e7\u00e3o Artesanal) In-person homebrewing course (Curso Cervejeiro de Panela) at the Curitiba brewery covering beer history, classic brewing schools, equipment, raw materials, practical production, bottling, sanitization and chemical processes, priced at R$499 in up to 10 installments including lunch, coffee break, beer tasting, apostille with recipes, factory visit and completion certificate for aspiring homebrewers.
- Bodebrown Brewshop homebrewing supplies Retail of homebrewing supplies including kits, hops, malts, yeasts, equipment, pots, and malt equivalence guides for homebrewing hobbyists.
- Growler Day draft beer delivery and Saturdays events Growler draft beer delivery service plus Growler Day Saturday events at the brewery featuring visits, gastronomy, music and culture for local draft beer consumers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Twice named Best Brewery in Brazil at Festival Brasileiro da Cerveja de Blumenau
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Bodebrown
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Bodebrown technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Bodebrown partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Iron MaidenflagshipStrategic partnership with Iron Maiden to produce Trooper Brasil IPA, the official Iron Maiden beer for Brazil. Created and developed with Bruce Dickinson and brothers Samuel and Paulo Cavalcanti. Includes multiple beer variants like Run For Your Lives, The Future Past, Mandrake, and Trooper 6.6.6.
- Stone Brewing (California, USA)coreCollaborative brewing partnership resulting in Cacau IPA, produced during CEO Greg Koch's visit to Bodebrown for the first Beer Ranch.
- Hook Norton Brewery (England)coreFifth production collaboration in England producing Tropical Session IPA. Bodebrown is one of five international guests at Hook Norton's Beer Festival.
- Serra Verde ExpresscorePartnership with tourism operator for Beer Train experience - train rides through Serra do Mar from Curitiba to Morretes with beer tastings.
- JD WetherspoonminorInvited twice by JD Wetherspoon to produce beer in England - first collaboration in 2014 with Curitiba Pale Ale with Adnams Brewery.
- Adnams Brewery (England)minorFirst collaboration in 2014 to create Curitiba Pale Ale for JD Wetherspoon.
- Hook Norton Village BreweryminorVictorian-era brewery founded in 1849, in sixth generation of founding family. Hosts Bodebrown production of Tropical Session IPA.
- International Collaborative PartnerscorePioneered collaborative brewing culture in Brazil with multiple international partners: Caledonian Brewing, Doppio Malto, O'Dell, The Hops, Hargreaves Hill, New Belgium, Baird, Devil's Peak, Primus, and Marstons.
- King Features SyndicatecoreOfficial licensing partnership to produce Popeye Progressive Spinach Lager. Popeye is the world's strongest sailor and joined the Bodebrown team.
- Trem da República (Itu)corePartnership for Beer Train São Paulo edition operating on Ytuana Railway from Itu to Salto, celebrating 150th anniversary in 2023.
- Donnestag (Indaiatuba, São Paulo)minorPartnership with São Paulo craft brewery for Beer Train SP edition featuring collaborative beers.
- Chris Kirk and Joyce Tiller (Denver, USA)minorCollaboration with American master brewers Chris Kirk and Joyce Tiller to create Atomga Cherry Imperial Stout, paying tribute to Afrobeat band Atomga.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Bodebrown competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Stone Brewing: California craft brewery that has a documented co-brewing relationship with Bodebrown (Cacau IPA). Directly comparable as a craft pioneer known for IPAs and international collaborations.
- BrewDog: Scottish-founded global craft brewery with strong brand recognition, franchise model, DTC e-commerce, and tourism taprooms. Closest international structural comparable to Bodebrown's diversified brewery-tourism-education model.
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Pioneer US craft brewery with strong hop-forward portfolio, sustainability focus and national distribution. Comparable to Bodebrown as a flagship craft brand with similar industry pioneering positioning.
- Goose Island Beer Co. US craft brewery (now owned by AB InBev) with extensive hop-forward portfolio. Comparable as a craft brand that successfully scaled while preserving craft identity and now competes in national retail.
- New Belgium Brewing: US craft brewery (Fort Collins, Colorado) with documented collaborative brewing relationship with Bodebrown. Comparable as a craft peer known for IPAs and brand storytelling.
- Cervejaria Colorado: Founded in 1995 in São Paulo, one of Brazil's largest independent craft brands (now owned by Ambev). Directly comparable as a national craft beer brand with Brazilian-identity positioning.
- Eisenbahn: Brazilian craft brewery founded in Blumenau (Santa Catarina) with national distribution and diverse portfolio. Comparable as an award-winning craft peer with broad style range.
- Cervejaria Wäls: Brazilian craft brewery also founded in the late 2000s, headquartered in Minas Gerais with national distribution. Comparable as a premium Brazilian craft peer with award-winning IPAs and broad portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Ambev: Brazilian beverage market dominant incumbent (AB InBev subsidiary), operating multiple brands including craft label Colorado. Most consequential competitor for shelf access and on-premise distribution in Brazil.
Emerging players
- Cervejaria Donnestag: São Paulo state craft brewery partnered with Bodebrown for the Beer Train São Paulo 2026 launch. Comparable as a regional craft brewery producing collaborative/limited-edition beers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Bodebrown leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Bodebrown funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bodebrown M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Bodebrown
What does Bodebrown do?
Cervejaria Bodebrown is a craft brewery producing a diversified portfolio of award-winning beers across own brands (IPAs, stouts, Belgian-style ales), licensed brands (Iron Maiden Trooper line co-developed with Bruce Dickinson; Popeye Progressive Spinach Lager under King Features Syndicate), plus homebrewing supplies and a brewery-school curriculum. Products reach consumers through an owned e-commerce store, a physical Mundo Bodebrown factory store in Curitiba, wholesale channels to bars and supermarkets across Brazil, and unique tourism experiences such as the Beer Train through Serra do Mar.
Is Bodebrown a public or private company?
Bodebrown is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bodebrown founded?
Bodebrown was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Bodebrown based?
Bodebrown is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Bodebrown make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Beer and Beverage Sales are the primary driver. The others are merchandise and Souvenirs, beer Train Events, brewing Courses and wholesale to Retailers.
Who are Bodebrown's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Stone Brewing, BrewDog, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., New Belgium Brewing, Cervejaria Colorado, Eisenbahn and Cervejaria Wäls. Ambev is listed as a broad incumbent. Cervejaria Donnestag is listed as an emerging player.
Does Bodebrown have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bodebrown.
What industry is Bodebrown in?
Bodebrown's product category is Craft Beer Brewing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFALAC, Microbreweries & Craft Breweries, with a secondary code of CRADAIAA, Beer Brewing & Brands. Its NAICS code is 31212 and its SIC code is 2082.