What Campervan Brewery does

Campervan Brewery is a craft beer producer founded in 2017 by Paul Gibson and headquartered in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. The company operates a 40,000L-capacity brewery built around a state-of-the-art 3-vessel automated brewhouse and 4x 6000L fermenting vessels (described as first of its kind in UK and Europe), supplemented by 3x 10hl oak Foeders used for barrel-ageing. Its portfolio spans a gluten-free and vegan core range (Extra Black Nitro Porter, Leith Juice Session IPA, Leith Pils Keller Pilsner, Lochrin 60/- Sixty Shilling, Tahoma Trail IPA, Mango Mimosa Sour), limited editions (Golden Fields Barley Wine, Sgàil Mhòrair Imperial Stout, Heathland House Nitro ESB), and a low/no-alcohol line (Off-Piste Pale, Alpine Tour Radler, Blue Mind Hop Water).

The business generates revenue through five streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce (UK mainland delivery via APC, free over £50, local pickup from the taproom), wholesale trade distribution to pubs, bars, and restaurants via the Sellar platform with nationwide reach, and on-site venue operations through the Taproom at 112 Jane Street and the Lost in Leith Bar & Kitchen at 82 Commercial Street. Branded merchandise (glassware, apparel, wooden caddies, badges, car stickers) and digital gift vouchers (£10–£125) provide secondary revenue. Distribution is restricted to Great Britain, with Northern Ireland and international markets explicitly excluded.

Customer segments are split between craft beer enthusiasts (DTC, primary) and on-trade hospitality accounts (primary), with a secondary local Edinburgh community segment served through the two venues. The company is privately held, founder-owned, employs 15+ people across brewing, production, warehouse, sales, marketing, finance, and taproom functions, and shows no evidence of external institutional funding or parent-company ownership.

Name

Campervan Brewery

Legal name

Campervan Brewery

Website

https://campervanbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Campervan Brewery is a privately held, founder-owned craft brewery in Leith, Edinburgh, producing a gluten-free and vegan core beer range plus limited editions, with a 40,000L-capacity automated brewhouse, two own-brand venues, UK DTC e-commerce, and nationwide trade distribution via Sellar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Gluten-free beer
• Barrel-aged beer
• Craft brewery products
• Specialty hop water

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: Direct sales of canned and packaged beer to consumers through e-commerce and taproom, including core range, limited editions, and collaborations
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including clothing (jumpers, t-shirts, hats, beanies), glassware (pint glasses), accessories (tote bags, travel badges, car stickers, wooden beer caddies)
3. Trade/Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of draft and packaged beer to pubs, bars, and restaurants through Sellar platform
4. Venue Operations: Revenue from taproom and Lost in Leith bar & kitchen operations including food sales and hot pies
5. Gift Vouchers: Digital voucher sales for use on webshop purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Campervan Brewery manufactures a portfolio of hand-crafted beers — including IPAs, Pilsners, Porters, Sours, and non-alcoholic hop water — at a 40,000L capacity facility in Leith, Edinburgh. Products are sold directly to consumers via e-commerce webshop, on-premise at the Taproom and Lost in Leith Bar & Kitchen, and wholesale to on-trade customers via the Sellar trade platform. The brewery also sells branded merchandise and operates venue-based food and beverage service.

Product overview

Campervan Brewery is a craft beer producer based in Leith, Edinburgh, offering a portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages alongside merchandise and physical venues. Core beer products include Extra Black (Scotland's first Gluten Free Nitro Porter), Leith Juice Session IPA, Leith Pils Keller Pilsner, and Lochrin 60/- Sixty Shilling. The portfolio also includes seasonal and limited edition releases such as Tahoma Trail IPA, Mango Mimosa Sour, Heathland House Nitro ESB, Golden Fields Barley Wine, and Sgàil Mòrair Imperial Stout, plus low/non-alcoholic options like Off-Piste Pale and Blue Mind Hop Water. Beer is sold individually in cans, as mixed boxes (Essentials Case, Dark Beer Mixed Box, Malty Beer Mixed Box), and through two physical venues: the Taproom and Lost in Leith Bar & Kitchen. Merchandise includes glassware, apparel, and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extra Black 4.5% Nitro Porter Gluten-free Nitro Porter in a 460ml widget can. Cold press coffee and chocolate flavours from roasted malt. Scotland's first Gluten Free Nitro Porter.
• Leith Juice 4.7% Session IPA Session IPA brewed with Simcoe and Cascade hops. Tropical and citrus flavour profile.
• Leith Pils 4.8% Keller Pilsner Keller Pilsner traditionally lagered. Clean and crisp profile in a 440ml can.
• Lochrin 60/- 3.2% Sixty Shilling Scottish Light beer using a historical Scottish Fountainbridge yeast strain from WHC Lab. Fruity, malty and caramel with medium crystal.
• Tahoma Trail 6% IPA India Pale Ale brewed with Cryo Fresh Mosaic and Simcoe hops paired with house Vermont yeast strain. Hazy, citrusy and stone fruit.
• Mango Mimosa 4.8% Mango & Lime Sour Berliner Weisse style sour beer with mangoes and limes. Fruity and sour.
• Off-Piste Pale 0.5% Low Alcohol Pale Ale Low alcohol Pale Ale with citrus and tropical flavours from Talus and Idaho 7 hops. Grapefruit, lemon and hazy.
• Alpine Tour 2.2% Lemon & Lime Radler Radler with zesty lemon and lime flavours complementing a sweet wheat beer base made from Weyermann Barke Pilsner and wheat malt.
• Blue Mind 0% Sparkling Hop Water Sparkling Scottish water infused with Idaho 7 and Simcoe hops. Tropical, citrus and refreshing. All profits donated to Surfers Against Sewage.
• Heathland House 4.8% Nitro ESB Nitro Extra Special Bitter brewed in collaboration with Women's Fund for Scotland and Feisty Gals. Classic bitter using Maris Otter, crystal and wheat malts with Riwaka and Motueka hops. Malty, earthy and smooth.
• Golden Fields 8% Barley Wine Barley Wine with deep, complex malt character from Chevallier Heritage and caramel malt, intensified by double mashing. Rich, warming and robust.
• Sgàil Mòrair 10% Imperial Stout Imperial Stout with refined malt flavours from Simpsons DRC and chocolate malt, intensified through double mashing. Rich, dark and complex.
• Campervan Essentials Case Mixed case containing Leith Juice Session IPA, Extra Black Nitro Porter, and Leith Pils Keller Pilsner. Available in 6, 12, 18, or 24 can configurations. All beers gluten-free and vegan.
• Dark Beer Mixed Box Selection of Campervan's darker beers including Extra Black Nitro Porter, Golden Fields Barley Wine, and Sgàil Mòrair Imperial Stout.
• Malty Beer Mixed Box Selection of traditional beer styles including Extra Black Nitro Porter, Lochrin 60/- Sixty Shilling, and Heathland House Nitro ESB.
• Taproom & Beer Garden Taproom and beer garden at 112 Jane Street, Leith showcasing Campervan Brewery's classics alongside limited editions. Offers wine, spirits, soft drinks and bar snacks. Child and dog friendly.
• Lost in Leith Bar & Kitchen Bar and kitchen at 82 Commercial Street showcasing Campervan Brewery classics alongside international beers. Features Scottish produce and sustainability focus. Houses 3 x 10hl oak Foeders for barrel-ageing. Serves hot pies and sides. Up to 130 capacity for private hires.
• Pint Glass Campervan Brewery branded pint glass, 568ml to brim.
• Jumpers Mid-heavy weight sweater made from 80% cotton and 20% recycled polyester fleece. Saves approximately 4.5 plastic bottles from landfill. Available in Coal and Athletic Heather colours.
• T-shirts Classic tee with relaxed fit, heavy weight 220 GSM in 100% combed cotton with Campervan Brewery logo. Available in Clay colour.
• Hats Headwear including Khaki & Cream Cap (100% cotton with 8-Wale Partridge Cord), Navy & Cream Cap, and Bone & Blue Bucket Hat.
• Beanies Beanies crafted from tight knit mid-weight 100% acrylic with relaxed style, cuffed hem and longer body. One size fits all.
• Tote Bag Campervan Brewery cream cotton tote bag.
• Wooden Beer Caddy Laser engraved wooden beer caddy for up to 6 cans. Available as solo caddy or with 6 cans (2x Leith Juice, 2x Leith Pils, 2x Extra Black). Made locally by Edinburgh Open Workshop.
• Car Sticker Car sticker accessory for car or camper.
• Travel Badges Fully embroidered badges that can be ironed-on or sewn. £4 per badge, or 5 for £20.
• Campervan Vouchers Digital voucher creating a unique code, sent to email address. Can be used for purchases on the webshop. Available in £10, £25, £50, £75, £100, £125 values.

Quantifiable outcome

• All core beers are gluten-free and vegan
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrewStar SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023BrewStar Systems partnered with Campervan Brewery for their 2023-2024 expansion, providing brewing equipment and systems for the new state-of-the-art facility with 40,000L capacity.
• Bespoke Brewing SolutionscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Bespoke Brewing Solutions contributed to Campervan Brewery's expansion project as part of the dream team for the new brewhouse facility.
• FermecraftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Fermecraft partnered with Campervan Brewery for the 2023-2024 expansion, providing fermentation equipment including 4 new 6000L fermenting vessels.
• Surfers Against SewageminorOthersEnvironmental charity supported by Campervan Brewery with 2p donated from every can sold. Blue Mind hop water profits also donated to this charity. Surfers Against Sewage campaigns for ocean protection through action and education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BrewDog: Largest UK craft brewery; produces a broad range of beers, operates its own taproom/brewpub network and runs nationwide DTC and trade distribution. Closest comparable to Campervan on product format, channel mix and UK scale ambitions.
• Verdant Brewing Co. Cornwall-based craft brewery known for hazy IPAs and progressive styles, distributed nationwide. Comparable UK craft positioning with overlapping product extensions (low/no-alcohol, sours, limited editions).
• Innis & Gunn: Edinburgh-based craft brewery founded by a former Grand Metropolitan brewer; produces ales, lagers and barrel-aged beers and is sold across UK on-trade and DTC. Closest geographic peer with overlapping Scottish identity and comparable product mix.
• Fyne Ales: Highland Scottish craft brewery known for IPA, lagers and farmhouse beers, with on-site taproom and rural brewery experience. Explicitly referenced as a Campervan collaboration partner; comparable craft positioning and Scottish heritage.
• Harbour Brewing Co. Cornwall-based craft brewery producing IPAs and session beers with active on-trade and DTC presence. Comparable small-batch indie brewer competing in similar UK craft channels.
• Camden Town Brewery: London craft brewery with a focus on lagers and pale ales, operating a flagship brewhouse taproom and distributed across UK on-trade and grocery. Closely comparable to Campervan's urban-brewery-plus-taproom model and canned product portfolio.
• Northern Monk: Leeds-based craft brewery operating a major on-site taproom (Refectory), with strong DTC webshop and UK trade distribution. Comparable business model spanning brewery, taproom and direct-to-consumer e-commerce.
• Beavertown: London-based craft brewery with strong brand identity, signature IPAs and a flagship taproom at Tottenham Hale. Comparable on direct-to-consumer, on-trade and packaged retail channels.
• Hackney Brewery: East London craft brewery producing modern IPAs, lagers and sours across keg and can, with an on-site taproom. Comparable in scale and urban craft positioning to Campervan.

Emerging players

• Burnt Mill Brewery: Suffolk-based craft brewery focused on IPA and progressive styles with UK-wide can distribution. Similar indie-craft scale and product overlap with Campervan's IPAs and limited releases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/campervan_tap
• Xx.com/campervanbrew

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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