Christiania Bryghus

What Christiania Bryghus does

Christiania Bryghus ApS is a privately held craft microbrewery founded in May 2017 in Freetown Christiania, Copenhagen, by four co-founders (Allan and Carlo from Christiania, Niels from Jutland, and Domas from Lithuania). The company operates The Lab, a 12-tap taproom and 1 BBL (118 liter) pilot brewing facility housed in a converted World War II bunker and adjacent house at Mælkevejen 81A, Copenhagen K, which opened on February 1, 2020. Christiania Bryghus's defining technical specialization is brewing exclusively with hemp, producing a portfolio spanning Pilsners, IPAs, NEIPAs, lagers, stouts, and fruited sours, ranging from subtle hemp hints to pronounced hemp character.

The business generates revenue through multiple streams: on-premise taproom draft sales (DKK 45–95 per serving), packaged beer sold via webshop and through more than ten on-site Christiania retailers and Danish external dealers, branded merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, caps, glasses), 1-liter growler fills for take-home LAB:X beers, a DKK 320 Christiania BeerWalk guided tour (2-hour, 5 tastings, max 20 participants), and a one-time DKK 1,000 BrygNitterne membership tied to community-issued Folkeaktier. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer (taproom, webshop, tours), event-driven experiences, and B2B distribution to hospitality venues. The flagship Christiania Pilsner (DKK 40 per 33cl bottle) donates DKK 1 per bottle to Fonden Fristaden Christiania, embedding a social-impact mechanic into the core SKU.

Christiania Bryghus actively collaborates internationally with at least a dozen craft breweries across Poland, Lithuania, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Sweden, Finland, Slovenia, and Spain, and runs the LAB:X experimental series (40+ small-batch releases since December 2020) as a continuous R&D pipeline. The company is bootstrapped (no VC/PE rounds disclosed), employs 1–10 people, and has publicly stated plans to install a 10 HL (1,000 liter) brewing system at a second Christiania location to expand commercial production capacity beyond its current pilot scale.

Name

Christiania Bryghus

Legal name

Christiania Bryghus ApS

Website

https://christianiabryghus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Christiania Bryghus is a Copenhagen microbrewery and taproom (The Lab) in Freetown Christiania that exclusively brews hemp-infused craft beers, sells on-premise and via webshop and Danish dealers, and operates the BrygNitterne membership club and guided BeerWalk tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Hemp-infused beer
• Microbrewery taproom
• Guided beer tours
• Brewery merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: Direct beer sales at The Lab taproom with 12 taps serving their craft beers on draft, including exclusive LAB:X series and guest beers from partner breweries.
2. Bottled/Can Beer Sales: Sales of bottled and canned beers including Christiania Pilsner and seasonal releases through webshop and retail locations.
3. Webshop Sales: Online sales of beer, merchandise (t-shirts, hoodies, caps, glasses), and growlers through christianiabryghus.com.
4. BeerWalk Tours: Guided 2-hour beer tours of Christiania at DKK 320 per participant, including 5 beer tastings and a logo glass.
5. BrygNitterne Membership: One-time membership fee of DKK 1,000 providing lifetime access to 15% discounts on beer at The Lab, a t-shirt, Folkeaktie, and access to special member events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Christiania Bryghus is a craft microbrewery that exclusively brews beer with hemp — ranging from subtle hemp hints to clear hemp flavors — across styles such as Pilsners, IPAs, NEIPAs, stouts, sours, and lagers. It operates the taproom "The Lab" in Freetown Christiania (Copenhagen) with 12 taps, sells bottled and canned beer through its own webshop and Danish retailers, and runs the BrygNitterne membership club and Christiania BeerWalk guided tours.

Product overview

Christiania Bryghus is a craft brewery in Copenhagen's Freetown Christiania that specializes exclusively in brewing beer with hemp. Their product portfolio centers on three main offerings: The Lab (their taproom and 1 BBL brewing system with 12 taps), LAB:X (their experimental test series of hemp-infused craft beers served exclusively on tap), and bottled/canned beers like their flagship Christiania Pilsner. They also operate a membership club (BrygNitterne), offer beer growlers for take-home purchases, provide guided Christiania BeerWalk tours, and sell branded merchandise. Their beers span styles from Pilsners and IPAs to Stouts, Porters, and fruited sours, with varying levels of hemp flavor from subtle hints to clear hemp taste. Collaborations with international breweries like Browar Rockmill (Poland), Sakiškės Brewery (Lithuania), and others are common.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Lab: Christiania Bryghus's first brewery and taproom location at Mælkevejen 81A, Christiania, Copenhagen.
• LAB:X

Quantifiable outcome

• DKK 1 donated per Christiania Pilsner bottle to Freetown Christiania (Fonden Fristaden Christiania)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Browar RockmillcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2020Polish craft brewery collaboration. Jointly brewed Blueberry Kush (Blueberry Gose with Hemp) launched September 2020 at selected bars in Poland, Lithuania, and Denmark. Also collaborated on LAB:37 (Fruited Barley Wine Braggot with cranberry juice and honey) and 420 Collective sour beer.
• Green Gold BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovenian brewery collaboration. Co-brewed 'Sour Ninja' (Berliner Weisse with sour cherries and pineapple) inspired by Fruit Ninja, featuring Christiania Bryghus hemp seeds.
• Circus BrouwerijminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian brewery collaboration. Three-way collaboration with Brouwerij De Brabandere and Christiania Bryghus on Paradise Circus (Sour IPA).
• EDIT BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian brewery collaboration. Co-brewed 'Christoncello' (Witbier with lemon zest and roasted hemp seeds).
• FIRST Craft BeerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian brewery collaboration. Co-brewed 'Crank It Up' (Pastry Stout with coconut, graham, and Christiania hemp seeds) as part of a biscuit-flavor pairing experiment.
• Sakiškės Brewery / Sakiškių AluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLithuanian brewery collaboration. Co-brewed Orange Haze (NEIPA with Kveik yeast) and Baltic Porter honoring their long friendship.
• Bycycle Brewing CopenhagenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopenhagen brewery collaboration. Co-brewed Dry Pedersen (Brut IPA with notes of lemongrass and hemp).
• Ghost BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Axel Julemand (Black IPA with Bourbon and Hemp) - their Christmas beer named after beloved Christiania resident Santa Claus Axel.
• Ølgod Craft Beer BarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcelona craft beer bar. Inspiration for Barcelona Haze (New England IPA with Motueka, Nelson Sauvin, Moutere and roasted hemp seeds).
• HaketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish brewery collaboration. LAB:45 Fruited NEIPA with Amarillo, El Dorado, Galaxy and Blood Orange.
• Salama BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish brewery collaboration. LAB:39 West Coast IPA with Motueka and Pacific Jade.
• The Mad HopperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on LAB:31 Double NEIPA with Talus, Eclipse, Strata and Marshmallows.
• Reckless BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on LAB:29 Sour with Mango and Habanero Chili.
• Csupor Craft BeerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on LAB:27 Cold IPA.
• Malmö Brewing & MeaderyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on LAB:25 Imperial Brown Ale Braggot with Sabro and honey.
• InterborominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on LAB:20 NEIPA with BRU-1, Strata and Galaxy.
• Browar GolemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish brewery visit in 2018 for 10-day Danish tour including tap takeovers. Brygger Artur Karpiński visited The Lab for brewing discussion and potential future co-brewing.
• Blichmann EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationUS-based brewing equipment manufacturer. Christiania Bryghus acquired 1 BBL Pro Pilot System for test brewing and experimental batches.
• SS BrewtechcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrewing equipment manufacturer. Christiania Bryghus acquired SS Brewtech Unitanks for fermentation.
• Bryghuset RiisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish brewery for study visit to learn about brewing equipment from Jinan Honglin and operational setup. Equipment choice influenced by this visit.
• Tikøb BryghusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish brewery visit with Erik Jensen to learn about brewing equipment operation and get practical brewing insights. Influenced equipment sourcing decision.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fanø Bryghus: Danish craft microbrewery with a portfolio of experimental and seasonal beers distributed domestically. Comparable as a small-scale Danish craft brewery competing in specialty/on-premise channels.
• Dry & Bitter Brewing Company: Copenhagen-based craft brewery known for hop-forward, hazy, and experimental IPAs. Comparable due to shared Danish craft-beer market, experimental SKU cadence, and direct overlap with Christiania Bryghus's LAB:X NEIPA focus.
• Evil Twin Brewing: Danish-born nomadic craft brewery with strong collaboration culture and a portfolio of hop-forward, experimental beers. Comparable as a Danish craft brand emphasizing collaborations and limited experimental SKUs.
• Nørrebro Bryghus: Copenhagen-based craft microbrewery operating its own brewpub and restaurant. Directly comparable as a Danish microbrewery combining on-premise taproom service with packaged craft beer distribution.
• Bryghuset Riis: Danish microbrewery that Christiania Bryghus explicitly visited to study brewing equipment. Directly comparable as a Denmark-based craft brewery of similar small-batch scale and operational setup.
• Amager Bryghus: Copenhagen craft brewery widely known for international collaborations and limited-release experimental beers. Directly comparable due to collaboration-heavy model and craft-beer enthusiast positioning.

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Large-scale international craft brewery with broad taproom/brewpub network and aggressive limited-edition release model. Comparable as a craft brewery combining experimental SKUs with branded taproom experiences at much larger scale.
• Founders Brewing Co. Established US craft brewery with broad distribution and a taproom business. Comparable as a craft incumbent operating both packaged distribution and on-premise taproom experiences.
• Mikkeller: Iconic Danish craft brewery founded in Copenhagen with extensive taproom/bar portfolio and global distribution. Comparable as a Copenhagen craft-beer brand with experimental releases and beer-focused hospitality venues.

Emerging players

• Browar Rockmill: Polish craft brewery that has co-brewed Blueberry Kush and other LAB releases with Christiania Bryghus. Directly comparable as an international craft collaboration partner with hemp-infused and fruited sour/gose offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CBryghus
• Facebookfacebook.com/christianiabryghus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christiania-bryghus
• Instagraminstagram.com/christianiabryghus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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