What Oslo Brewing Company does

Oslo Brewing Company AS is a privately held Norwegian craft brewery founded in 2014, headquartered in Oslo with 1-10 employees. The company produces a diverse portfolio of beers and adjacent ready-to-drink beverages built around Nordic ingredients and brewing techniques. Core beers include Norwegian Blonde (Huell Melon hopped ale, 5.5%), Oslo Lager (gluten-free, 4.7%), Dream Porter (Icelandic chocolate and licorice porter, 6.5%), Nordic Pilsner (Saaz/Wakatu/Cascade), Mellow IPA (gluten-free session IPA), Norwegian IPA / Øl Americana (100% Norwegian malt cream ale at 6.7%), Oslove (passionfruit blonde for Oslo Pride), and Japanese Lager (rice-brewed for clean body). Beyond beer, the company markets the Flow line of hard seltzers and hard iced teas (e.g., Mandarin & Pomegranate at 4.0%) and the Multekrem non-alcoholic, gluten-free blonde ale brewed with cloudberry and sea buckthorn purée.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer sales through four owned concept stores — two in Oslo (Oslo Ølutsalg at Hausmanns Gate 8D and Storo Ølutsalg at Vitaminveien 7) and two in Tokyo (ØL Tokyo in Shibuya-ku and ØL La Cabina in Chuo City) — with on-premise draft distribution via Key Kegs (20L/30L) to bars and restaurants, retail packaged distribution (330ml bottles, 330ml/500ml cans, 6-packs) in Norway, USA, Taiwan, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, and a merchandise store. The company is led by Managing Director Dimitri Yogaratnam and Business Development lead Jeff Wang, with no external investors, parent entity, funding rounds, or M&A activity disclosed in the source data. Revenue stream mix is dominated by hardware sales (beer + merchandise) across DTC, on-premise, and retail channels, with pricing not publicly disclosed.

No AI/ML capabilities, patents, regulatory certifications, or named enterprise customers are present in the source material, framing this as a brand- and distribution-led craft beverage business rather than a technology-driven operation.

Name

Oslo Brewing Company

Legal name

Oslo Brewing Company AS

Website

https://oslobrewing.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oslo Brewing Company AS is a Norwegian craft brewery founded in 2014 that produces a diverse portfolio of beers and ready-to-drink beverages — including lagers, IPAs, porters, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options — sold through concept stores in Oslo and Tokyo and distributed to retailers across five international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Craft & Specialty Beverage Wholesale (Local/Artisanal) (AFAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft brewery products
• Beer distribution services
• Ready-to-drink beverages
• Brewed alcoholic beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: Sale of bottled, canned, and draft beer through company-owned concept stores (ØL Oslo Ølutsalg, Storo Ølutsalg, ØL Tokyo, ØL La Cabina) and at external on-tap venues.
2. Retail Distribution: Distribution of packaged beer (330ml bottles, 330ml/500ml cans, 6-packs) through retail stores in Norway, USA, Taiwan, Netherlands, and UK markets.
3. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise through the merch-store.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Oslo Brewing Company is a Norwegian craft brewery that manufactures and sells a diverse portfolio of beers including sessionable ales, lagers, pilsners, IPAs, porters, and non-alcoholic options, plus a hard seltzer/iced tea line branded Flow. Products are packaged in 330ml bottles, 330ml and 500ml cans, and supplied on tap (including Key Keg 20L/30L formats) through company-owned concept stores (ØL shops in Oslo and Tokyo) as well as retail and on-premise distribution across Norway, USA, Taiwan, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Product overview

Oslo Brewing Company is a Norwegian craft brewery offering a diverse portfolio of beers and ready-to-drink beverages. The core offerings include sessionable ales (Norwegian Blonde, Oslove), lagers (Oslo Lager, Japanese Lager), pilsners (Nordic Pilsner), IPAs (Mellow IPA, Norwegian IPA), and specialty beers (Dream Porter). The company also produces non-alcoholic options (Multekrem, Oslo Zero line) and a Flow hard seltzer/iced tea line. Products are available in various formats including bottles (330ml), cans (330ml, 500ml), key kegs, and multi-packs (6-packs). Several products are brewed to be gluten-free. The company has international presence with concept locations in Oslo, Tokyo, and distribution across USA, Taiwan, Netherlands, and UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flow: Hard seltzer and hard iced tea product line by Oslo Brewing Company
• ØL

Products and services

• Norwegian Blonde A crisp and sessionable blonde ale with light body, brewed with Huell Melon hops for strawberry and melon notes. Designed to pair with seafood and white meat, this is a core entry-level ale for craft beer consumers seeking a lighter Nordic style.
• Oslo Lager (Gluten-Free) A fresh, hoppy lager with hints of citrus, pine, and honey, brewed to be gluten-free at 4.7% ABV. Targets craft beer drinkers who want a flavorful lager without gluten, serving as a signature Oslo-brewed SKU.
• Dream Porter A creamy porter with additions of milk chocolate and licorice, inspired by Icelandic chocolate, featuring East Kent Goldings hops at 6.5% ABV. A specialty dark beer for craft beer enthusiasts favoring dessert and chocolate-style profiles.
• Nordic Pilsner The signature pilsner of Oslo - bright golden with a creamy white head, featuring Saaz, Wakatu, and Cascade hops. Positioned as a versatile beer for every occasion and the brewery's flagship pilsner offering.
• Japanese Lager A light and gluten-free lager brewed with rice for a crisp body and clean, refreshing finish, inspired by the ØL Tokyo concept shop. Targeted at Japanese-market-style lager drinkers and at consumers in ØL Tokyo's catchment.
• Oslove Passion Fruit Blonde A light and refreshing blonde ale brewed with passionfruit and passionfruit purée at 5.5% ABV, celebrating Oslo Pride and progressive community values. Serves as a fruit-forward, limited-occasion seasonal/style release for craft beer enthusiasts.
• Mellow IPA An easy drinking, light, and gluten-free session IPA with a double dose of dry hopping, featuring citrus, floral, and pine aromas with hoppy tropical fruit notes. Targeted at sessionable IPA drinkers and gluten-avoiding craft consumers.
• Norwegian IPA (Øl Americana) A cream ale brewed with 100% Norwegian malt including rye and specialty malts, with bold, spicy character balanced by honeyed malt and vibrant citrus and tropical fruit aromas at 6.7% ABV. Aimed at craft beer drinkers seeking a Norwegian ingredient-forward IPA.
• Flow Hard Iced Tea (Mandarin & Pomegranate) A hard iced tea crafted with real tea extract and a hint of lemon at 4.0% ABV, presenting clean, refreshing citrus and floral notes. Part of the Flow sub-brand, targeted at consumers seeking ready-to-drink alternatives beyond traditional beer.
• Multekrem (Non-Alcoholic) An alcohol-free and gluten-free blonde ale brewed with 1.4% cloudberry and 1.6% sea buckthorn purée, offering creamy fruitiness balanced by citrusy hops. Targeted at non-alcoholic and gluten-free craft beer drinkers.
• Norwegian Blonde 6-Pack A six-pack format of the Norwegian Blonde sessionable ale with Huell Melon hops in 330ml cans or bottles, offering multi-pack convenience for retail and home consumption.
• Oslo Lager 6-Pack A six-pack format of the gluten-free Oslo Lager with citrus, pine, and honey notes, packaged for multi-pack retail and home consumption.
• Nordic Pilsner 6-Pack A six-pack of Nordic Pilsner in 500ml cans, providing the brewery's flagship pilsner in a multi-pack format for retail and home consumption.
• Branded Merchandise Oslo Brewing Company-branded merchandise sold through the company's merch-store, supporting brand engagement and supplementary revenue alongside beer sales.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BrewDog: Scottish craft brewery operating its own bar network globally and a broad packaged portfolio including lagers, IPAs, and alcohol-free; comparable in craft-brewery-plus-owned-bar international model.
• Brooklyn Brewery: US craft brewery with strong urban-identity branding ('Brooklyn Lager') and broad international distribution across Europe and Asia; closely comparable to Oslo Brewing's city-identity branding and export-led strategy.
• Omnipollo: Swedish craft brewery with design-forward branding and international on-premise presence in USA, Europe, and Asia; directly comparable as a small Nordic craft brand pursuing global distribution.
• Mikkeller: Danish gypsy/craft brewery with extensive international bar/restaurant presence and unusual flavor collaborations; highly comparable as a Nordic craft brand that scaled via global on-premise and retail distribution plus own-locations strategy.
• Mack's Ølbryggeri: Northern Norway (Tromsø) regional brewery with broad portfolio including lagers, ales, and seasonal brews; comparable as another Norwegian craft brewery with packaged distribution and concept/pub presence.
• Lervig Aktiebryggeri: Stavanger-based Norwegian craft brewery known for internationally distributed IPAs and bold flavor profiles; directly comparable in craft positioning, Norwegian origin, and export-led growth model.
• Nøgne Ø: Norwegian craft brewery producing a diverse lineup of IPAs, saisons, and specialty beers with international export focus; directly comparable as a Norwegian craft beer exporter with similar product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Sapporo Breweries: Large Japanese incumbent brewer with global distribution and own retail; relevant as a broad incumbent competing for the same Tokyo on-premise accounts that Oslo Brewing targets with its ØL Tokyo concept stores.
• Stone Brewing: Large US craft brewery (now part of Sapporo) with broad packaged and on-premise presence; relevant as a larger craft incumbent in the same US distribution channels Oslo Brewing accesses.

Others

• 7-Eleven (private-label craft beer): Not a direct peer but a relevant retail channel comparator in convenience-store craft distribution; included as a downstream channel reference point for packaged craft placement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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