Spring Valley Brewery Company

Name

Spring Valley Brewery Company

Legal name

SPRING VALLEY BREWERY COMPANY

Website

https://springvalleybrewery.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spring Valley Brewery Company is a Japan-based craft beer brand and subsidiary of Kirin Brewery Co., producing specialty beers such as the limited summer Fruity Saison and operating a brewery-restaurant experience in Kyoto, with distribution via consumer and partner-venue channels including the Afternoon Break Passport promotional initiative launched in July 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer
• Brewery restaurant
• Specialty beer
• Seasonal craft beer
• Beer brand

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyoto

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Spring Valley Brewery Company is a craft beer brand subsidiary of Kirin Brewery Co. that produces and sells specialty craft beers under the SPRING VALLEY brand, including limited seasonal offerings such as a summer Fruity Saison, and operates a brewery restaurant experience in Kyoto, Japan. The business targets adult consumers (20+) and combines craft beer production with on-premise hospitality and partner venue collaborations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPRING VALLEY Craft Beer
• Limited Summer Fruity Saison
• Brewery Restaurant Experience

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Krispy Kreme Doughnuts JapancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026Spring Valley Brewery's Afternoon Break Passport campaign includes Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan as a partner venue, offering promotional discounts and exclusive offers to incentivize afternoon breaks featuring craft beer.
• Daikanyama Tsutaya BookstorecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore serves as a partner venue for the Afternoon Break Passport campaign, providing promotional offers that combine craft beer culture with the literary/social atmosphere of the bookstore location.
• Tokyo Prince HotelcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026Tokyo Prince Hotel participates as a partner venue in the Afternoon Break Passport initiative, offering exclusive promotional offers that combine hospitality services with craft beer culture experiences.
• Kirin Brewery Co.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKirin Brewery Co. is the parent company and strategic partner of Spring Valley Brewery Company. Kirin announced the Afternoon Break Passport marketing initiative on behalf of Spring Valley Brewery, providing strategic direction, marketing support, and brand backing for the craft beer brand.

Broad incumbents

• Sapporo Breweries: One of Japan's 'Big Four' brewers with a broad portfolio spanning mass-market lager to craft-adjacent brands. Comparable as a Japanese brewer operating at scale with parent-level marketing resources that dwarf Spring Valley's footprint.
• Suntory Beer (Suntory Holdings): Major Japanese brewer with a craft-adjacent premium portfolio and significant on-premise distribution. Comparable as a large incumbent whose craft sub-brands compete for the same Japanese on-premise tap handles Spring Valley targets.
• Asahi Breweries: Major Japanese brewer with extensive craft and craft-style sub-brands. Comparable as a large incumbent parent capable of developing and distributing craft labels across Japan, relevant to Spring Valley's positioning within Kirin's portfolio.

Emerging players

• Saint Arnold Brewing Company: Mid-sized craft brewery combining a brewery-restaurant taproom with packaged distribution. Comparable on brewpub-plus-wholesale business model and seasonal/limited release strategy, though operating in the U.S. market.
• Brooklyn Brewery: Craft brewery with strong brand identity, parentage (Carlsberg), and global on-premise presence. Comparable as a craft brand operating under a major brewer parent — analogous in structure to Spring Valley within Kirin.

Direct peers

• Yo-Ho Brewing Company: One of Japan's largest independent craft breweries, producing a range of craft beers for the domestic Japanese market. Directly comparable as a Japan-focused craft beer producer competing for similar on-premise and retail accounts.
• Yokohama Brewery: Independent Japanese craft brewery operating a brewpub and packaged product line in Japan. Comparable on craft positioning, taproom-led experience, and Japan domestic market focus.
• Coedo Brewery: Japanese craft brewery specializing in premium craft beers with strong taproom and on-premise presence. Comparable to Spring Valley as a domestic craft producer emphasizing limited seasonal releases and brewpub-style experiences.
• Baird Brewing Company: Japan-based craft brewer with multiple taproom locations and a packaged product line. Comparable to Spring Valley on Japan-only geographic focus, brewpub/taproom business model, and craft beer positioning.
• Hitachino Nest Beer (Kiuchi Brewery): Long-running Japanese craft brewery with a flagship taproom and seasonal specialty releases. Comparable on craft heritage, Japan-centric distribution, and a portfolio structured around distinctive seasonal SKUs.

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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