Brasserie Duyck

What Brasserie Duyck does

Brasserie Duyck is a fifth-generation, family-owned French brewery founded in 1922 and headquartered in Jenlain (Hauts-de-France), operating as a S.A.S. with share capital of €4,282,200. The company produces traditional French craft beers under the flagship Jenlain brand — including the historic Jenlain Ambrée (the first French specialty bière de garde, 1968), Blonde, Triple, Session IPA, Blanche, and Rouge — alongside the more experimental La Bise range (Blonde, Blanche, Rouge, Agrume, Sans Alcool, and seasonal editions), the Quidam brand, the Jenlain Liqueur de bière (a triple-distilled, oak-matured spirit produced in partnership with Distillerie des Enfants de Vauban), and the La Fabrik limited-edition line co-brewed with Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois. Core technology relies on traditional high-fermentation (fermentation haute) brewing, supported by an on-site pico brasserie for recipe development and oak-barrel maturation for the spirits line; there is no AI/ML or proprietary software disclosed, with the technology stack consisting of WordPress and PrestaShop for web and e-commerce plus Google Analytics for traffic measurement.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market: direct field sales to HORECA (cafés, hotels, restaurants), mass retail distribution in GMS via The Beers Family mutualized sales force, direct-to-consumer e-commerce through shop.brasserieduyck.com, on-site brewery visits and corporate seminars (up to 20 people, in partnership with restaurant La Jenlinoise), and export activities handled internally including customs formalities. Revenue streams consist of unit-priced packaged beer sales (e.g., Jenlain Ambrée 33cl at €1.90, 6x25cl packs at €5.60–€6.70; La Bise range €1.69–€2.69), premium spirit sales (Jenlain Liqueur de bière 50cl at €29.90), and B2B seminar/event bookings managed by Aurélie Valencourt. Pricing is pay-as-you-go across consumer products with multi-year contract structures only for corporate seminars. Customers are segmented vertically across HORECA, GMS, and individual consumers, with secondary exposure to corporate event buyers; brand visibility is reinforced through active presence at Salon International de l'Agriculture, PLMA Amsterdam, Serbotel, Braderie de Lille, and Tour de France launch events.

The company is led by Mathieu Duyck (PDG, fifth generation) with a small management team — master brewer Stéphane (since 2001), logistics and purchasing lead Fabien (since 1993), maintenance lead Mathilde, and subcontracting lead Christophe — implying a lean organizational structure of 11–50 employees. Recent strategic activity is weighted toward product innovation and channel expansion: the 2024 GMS joint sales force agreement with The Beers Family, the 2025 relaunch of Jenlain Triple (silver medal at Concours Général Agricole 2025), the 2025 launch of Jenlain Rouge and the Brassin d'Hiver seasonal, the 2025 La Fabrik NEIPA collaboration, and the 2026 launch of La Bise Sans Alcool into the non-alcoholic segment. Certifications referenced include IFS Food, Ecovadis, and PME+, with the company emphasizing production transparency over multiplying labels.

Name

Brasserie Duyck

Legal name

Brasserie Duyck, S.A.S.

Website

https://brasserieduyck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brasserie Duyck is a fifth-generation family-owned French brewery founded in 1922 in Jenlain, producing traditional and craft beers under the Jenlain and La Bise brands, plus spirits, for HORECA, mass retail, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Distilleries (312140)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC), Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Bière de garde
• French specialty beer
• HORECA beer distribution
• Family-owned brewery

Headquarters

HQ city

Jenlain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales: Primary revenue from brewing and selling beer products under Jenlain and La Bise brands through HORECA, GMS, and direct e-commerce channels.
2. Spirit Sales: Revenue from beer liqueur and spirit products including the Jenlain Liqueur de Bière at €29.90 per 50cl bottle.
3. Seminar & Events: Revenue from seminar room rentals and team events at the brewery, accommodating up to 20 people with catering options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Brasserie Duyck is a family-owned French brewery producing a range of traditional craft beers under the Jenlain and La Bise brands using high-fermentation brewing methods, alongside a beer liqueur spirit and branded glassware. Products are sold through HORECA, mass retail (GMS), direct e-commerce, and on-site brewery experiences including corporate seminars and tours.

Product overview

Brasserie Duyck is a family-owned French brewery producing beer since 1922, now in its fifth generation of the Duyck family. The company operates as a unified portfolio of brands: the flagship Jenlain brand (producing premium French Bière de Garde styles including Ambrée, Blonde, Triple, Session IPA, Blanche, Rouge, and seasonal Brassin d'Hiver), the innovative La Bise brand (offering bold, refreshing beers in Blonde, Blanche, Rouge, Agrume, and non-alcoholic varieties), the spirituous Jenlain Liqueur de bière (a collaborative distillate), and the La Fabrik limited edition line. All products are brewed at the Jenlain facility, with the company also offering branded glassware and accessories through its e-commerce platform. The portfolio spans traditional French brewing heritage to modern craft innovation, targeting both traditional beer enthusiasts and consumers seeking contemporary flavors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jenlain: Flagship brand of Brasserie Duyck. Produces traditional French beers of garde style including Ambrée (first specialty beer in France), Blonde, Triple, Blanche, Rouge, and Session IPA. Founded in 1968.
• La Bise
• Quidam

Products and services

• Jenlain Ambrée First bottled French specialty beer (bière de garde) and flagship product of Brasserie Duyck, brewed in the historic recipe since 1922 and recognized as a reference in the beer world.
• Jenlain Blonde

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Beers Family - Force de vente mutualisée Bières / GMScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Mutualized sales force for beer distribution in GMS (mass retail) channel. Organized joint events including the Tournoi inter-brasseries football tournament with 12 brewery teams participating.
• Brasseurs des Hauts-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional brewing federation representing craft brewing expertise in Hauts-de-France. Brasserie Duyck participates in joint events including Christmas Beer launches and Salon International de l'Agriculture.
• Distillerie des Enfants de VaubanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration producing the Jenlain Liqueur de Bière - a distillate of the 2020 Christmas beer, triple distilled and matured in oak barrels.
• COCHEZ Groupe PONTICELLIminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHistoric maintenance partner handling lifting and handling operations during brewery equipment modernization projects (boiler replacement, energy efficiency improvements).
• Réseau Entreprendre Hauts-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional entrepreneurial network hosting quarterly meetings. Brasserie Duyck hosted meeting with leaders from 5 Réseau Entreprendre associations in Hainaut, Nord, Picardie, Artois, and Côte d'Opale.
• Brasserie Traditionnelle de l'Avesnois (BTA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for co-brewing the La Fabrik ephemeral beer - brewed at BTA facilities in Le Quesnoy while R&D conducted at Brasserie Duyck in Jenlain.
• CCI Grand LilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of Commerce and Industry co-organizing Tour de France launch events in Lille alongside Brasseurs des Hauts-de-France.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brasserie Thiriez: Independent French craft brewery in Hauts-de-France with similar family-ownership heritage and craft-specialty positioning, though serving a smaller local volume than Duyck.
• Brasserie La Choulette: Family-owned French craft brewery (Hauts-de-France) producing traditional bière de garde and amber ales. Highly comparable in heritage positioning, brewing style, and regional distribution model.
• Brasserie Castelain: French craft brewery also based in Hauts-de-France producing bière de garde and specialty beers. Most direct competitor given regional proximity, overlapping heritage positioning, and identical style focus on French garde-style ales.
• Brasserie de Saint-Sylvestre: French craft brewery producing bière de garde, including the well-known 'Trois Monts' brand. Comparable in heritage brewing tradition and specialty positioning against Jenlain.

Emerging players

• Brasserie Bapbap: Parisian craft brewery with a strong experimental and limited-edition portfolio. Comparable as an emerging French craft player with innovative SKU development, though focused on the Paris metro market rather than northern France.
• Ninkasi Brasserie: French craft brewery chain with brewpub venues across France. Comparable in craft beer manufacturing and taproom experience, though with stronger metropolitan footprint and a different scaling model.

Others

• Distillerie des Enfants de Vauban: French artisanal distillery and partner of Brasserie Duyck for the Jenlain Liqueur de bière. Comparable as a craft spirits producer and adjacent to the beer-distillate category Duyck is extending into.

Regional players

• Brasserie du Pays Flamand: Northern French craft brewery operating in Hauts-de-France / Flanders border region with comparable craft positioning and regional HORECA focus, though smaller scale than Brasserie Duyck.

Broad incumbents

• Pelforth: Historic French brewery (now part of Heineken group) with deep national distribution in HORECA and GMS. Comparable in French heritage brewing positioning but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Kronenbourg: Largest French brewery (Carlsberg Group), with dominant GMS distribution and broad portfolio. Competes for the same retail shelf space and HORECA taps as Brasserie Duyck, especially via the same 'Beers Family' mutualized sales force.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jenlainfr
• Facebookfacebook.com/Jenlain.Officiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brasserie-duyck-jenlain-1922
• Instagraminstagram.com/brasserie.duyck

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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