Taybeh Beer
Taybeh Brewing Company is a Palestinian craft brewery founded in 1994 in Taybeh village, producing seven core beers and a local-ingredient Brewmaster Series, distributed to 17+ countries via SMB specialty importers while operating brewery tours and an annual Oktoberfest event.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersRamallah
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Taybeh Beer does
Taybeh Brewing Company is a privately-held, family-owned Palestinian craft brewery founded in 1994 in the village of Taybeh, Ramallah district. It operates as the first craft brewery in the Middle East, brewing seven core beers — Taybeh Golden (flagship), Dark, Amber, White, IPA, Winter Lager, and a 0.00% Nonalcoholic malt beverage — in accordance with the German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) using Ein Samia natural spring water, malt, hops, and a proprietary house yeast strain. The company has progressively extended its portfolio through a 2021 Brewmaster Series featuring limited-edition recipes built around local Palestinian ingredients (Za'atar, Sage, Sumac, Shatta, Arabic Coffee).
The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer revenue comes from brewery tours, on-site tastings, the beer garden, merchandise sales, and the annual Taybeh Oktoberfest (founded 2005, drawing 16,000+ international visitors per year). Wholesale revenue flows through a network of country-specific SMB distributors across 17+ countries spanning Western Europe, Northern Europe, the Middle East (Jordan since 2021), North America (USA, Canada), South America (Chile), and East Asia (Japan). Taybeh addressed the structural barrier of not controlling its own borders by launching a German franchise in 1997 to serve European markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; wholesale terms are negotiated directly with distributors.
The company is entirely controlled by the Khoury family across three generations — founders Canaan, Nadim, and David Khoury; Nadim's daughter Madees (first female brewer in the Middle East); and Nadim's son Canaan (Harvard-educated Master Brewer, 2017 John S Ford Award recipient). Operations have been fully solar-powered since 2016 under one of Palestine's largest renewable energy installations. Headcount is reported at 1–10 employees, no external funding rounds have been disclosed, and revenue figures are not publicly reported.
Taybeh Beer firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Taybeh Beer
- Legal name
- Taybeh Brewing Company
- Website
- https://taybehbeer.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Taybeh Brewing Company is a Palestinian craft brewery founded in 1994 in Taybeh village, producing seven core beers and a local-ingredient Brewmaster Series, distributed to 17+ countries via SMB specialty importers while operating brewery tours and an annual Oktoberfest event.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Taybeh Beer industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Beer
- NAICS
- Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)
- SIC
- Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)
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Where Taybeh Beer is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ramallah
Offices1 record
Markets served
Taybeh Beer business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Beer Sales: Sale of craft beers including Golden, Dark, Amber, White, IPA, Winter Lager, and Nonalcoholic varieties through direct sales at brewery, distribution network in 17+ countries, and merchandise sales.
- Brewery Tours and Tastings: Complimentary brewery tours with tasting experiences. Revenue generated through merchandise sales and beer garden patronage.
- Merchandise Sales: Sale of Taybeh Beer branded merchandise at the brewery shop including apparel and promotional items.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Taybeh Beer product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Taybeh Brewing Company brews and sells a portfolio of premium craft beers (Taybeh Golden, Dark, Amber, White, IPA, Winter Lager, and Nonalcoholic) following the German Purity Law, using natural spring water from Ein Samia, quality malt, hops, and house-strain yeast. The company complements its beer production with complimentary brewery tours, an on-site beer garden and tasting room, merchandise sales, and the annual Taybeh Oktoberfest event, distributing in over 17 countries.
Product overview
Taybeh Brewing Company is a craft brewery based in Taybeh, Palestine, founded in 1994 by brothers Nadim and David Khoury along with their father Canaan Khoury. It is the first craft beer brewery in the Middle East. The product portfolio consists of seven core beers — Taybeh Golden (flagship Palestinian Lager), Taybeh Dark (Schwarzbier), Taybeh Amber (Marzen), Taybeh White (Witbier), Taybeh IPA (first Palestinian IPA), and Taybeh Nonalcoholic (0.00% malt beverage) — plus a seasonal Taybeh Winter Lager. Additionally, the Brewmaster Series offers limited-edition and experimental beers using local Palestinian ingredients such as Za'atar, Sage, Sumac, Chili peppers, and Arabic Coffee. The company also operates brewery tours and tastings and hosts the annual Taybeh Oktoberfest. Taybeh Beer is available in over 17 countries worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Taybeh Golden Flagship Palestinian Lager and first microbrewed beer in the Middle East, brewed since 1994 on the hilltop village of Taybeh using all-natural ingredients and traditional German hops in compliance with the German Purity Law. Full-flavored and smooth with a crisp finish, balanced body, and delicate hop notes.
- Taybeh Dark A Schwarzbier-style Dark Lager brewed with several roasted malts to produce a reddish-black color with hints of chocolate and coffee. Malty and nutty with minor lingering sweetness, medium-bodied, smooth taste, and full robust character.
- Taybeh Amber A German-style Marzen lager historically served at Oktoberfest. Rich copper-toned with a full robust character and dry finish, aged longer than other beers, featuring nutty-caramel flavor, balanced bitterness, and subtle malt character with a hint of toffee.
- Taybeh White
- Taybeh IPA The first Palestinian IPA, an American-style IPA brewed with both German and American hops for dry hopping. Strong aroma of fresh-picked hops, citrus and herbs, high bitterness, full body, and a balancing malt backbone.
- Taybeh Nonalcoholic A 0.00% nonalcoholic malt beverage developed over years of research, brewed with pride and attention to detail, refreshing from the fridge and nuanced at cellar temperature.
- Taybeh Winter Lager A seasonal winter warmer, darker-copper lager with a rich and creamy mouthfeel. Brewed with ginger, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, offering a festive flavor with mild sweetness and a lingering spice finish.
- Brewmaster Series Limited-edition experimental beer series featuring local Palestinian ingredients and flavors, including specialty variants such as Arabic Coffee Stout, Palestinian Herbal Lager, Hazy IPA, Shatta Ale, and Farmhouse Ale.
- Brewery Tours and Tastings Complimentary brewery tours including a walk through the facilities describing the beer-making process and a tasting of Taybeh Golden. Tours are approximately 30 minutes, followed by time in the beer garden overlooking olive groves. Open Monday through Saturday, 8:00am–4:00pm. No reservation required.
- Taybeh Oktoberfest Annual two-day Oktoberfest celebration held in the fall at the Taybeh brewery since 2005, attracting over 16,000 visitors from around the world and serving as a major cultural and tourism event for Palestine.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ranked #1 on Tripadvisor as the main tourist activity in Palestine
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Companies that use Taybeh Beer
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Taybeh Beer technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Taybeh Beer partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Nabeeth & AkubcoreUK-based distributor and retailer for Taybeh beer located at 27 Uxbridge St, London W8 7TQ, United Kingdom. Handles distribution of Taybeh beer in the United Kingdom market.
- ZiryabcoreSpain-based distributor located at Carrer de Grunyí, 5, 08003 Barcelona, Spain. Handles distribution of Taybeh beer in the Spain market.
- FIPSOUK (France Import Palestine)coreFrance-based distributor handling Taybeh beer distribution across France, Luxembourg, and Belgium through their Route de Rodez 12630 MONTROZIER, France location. Operates online ordering platform at fipsouk.fr.
- Storgata BryggericoreNorway-based distributor located at Storgata 7, 0155 Oslo, Norway. Distributes Taybeh beer in the Norwegian market.
- Albina and Hanna Wine and SpiritscoreJordan-based distributor located at 17 Sheehan str., Al Yasmeen, Amman, Jordan. First Arab country to distribute Taybeh beer, launched in 2021. Operates online ordering at albina-hanna.com.
- Right to WaterminorSwitzerland-based distributor located at Wiggwil 6A CH-5637 Beinwil (Freiamt) Switzerland. Handles distribution of Taybeh beer in the Swiss market.
- Gaza GrillminorDenmark-based restaurant and retailer located at Basic Food ApS Adalen 3-5 4600 Koge Denmark. Serves Taybeh beer and distributes in Denmark.
- WarfairminorDenmark-based organization distributing Taybeh beer at Svinemosevej 7 3670 Veksø Sj. Denmark. Operates online store at warfair.store.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves15 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Taybeh Beer competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu: Historic Munich brewery now part of AB InBev, known for Oktoberfest-style Marzen lagers — the same style Taybeh brews as Taybeh Amber. Comparable product category (German-style lager) and association with Oktoberfest-style events.
- Anheuser-Busch InBev: World's largest brewer with craft acquisitions and global distribution muscle. Comparable as the dominant incumbent whose craft subsidiaries (e.g., Goose Island, Breckenridge) compete for the same craft-import shelf space and on-trade listings Taybeh pursues.
- Carlsberg Group: Global brewer with strong presence in the Middle East and Europe. Comparable as a mass-market incumbent competing for the same on-trade and retail beer distribution channels that Taybeh targets internationally.
Direct peers
- Stone Brewing: US craft brewery recognized for IPAs and bold-flavor experimentation, with international distribution and sustainability initiatives. Comparable to Taybeh's IPA focus, ingredient-driven innovation (Brewmaster Series), and export-led growth model.
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. One of the largest US craft breweries and a pioneer of the American craft beer movement. Comparable to Taybeh as an independently owned, pioneering craft brewery that built its brand through product quality, sustainability credentials, and event-led marketing (e.g., Beer Camp).
- Weihenstephan Brewery: One of the oldest breweries in the world, located in Bavaria and a benchmark for Reinheitsgebot (German Purity Law) compliant brewing — the same standard Taybeh cites. Comparable as a heritage-quality craft producer with traditional German brewing standards.
- BrewDog: Scottish craft brewery with extensive international distribution and a brand built on bold marketing, sustainability claims, and bar/brewpub experiences. Comparable to Taybeh's combination of independent ownership, multi-country export, sustainability positioning, and on-site visitor experience.
- Brooklyn Brewery: US craft brewery with global distribution that built its brand on heritage storytelling, urban culture, and international expansion into markets including Europe and Asia. Direct comparison to Taybeh's heritage-and-culture-led craft positioning and broad geographic footprint.
Emerging players
- Shepherd Neame: Britain's oldest brewer and a family-owned heritage craft brewery with on-site visitor experiences and international specialty distribution. Comparable to Taybeh's family-owned, heritage-driven model combining brewery tours, beer garden, and export-led growth.
Others
- Warfair: Denmark-based organization that imports and distributes Taybeh beer alongside other ethically sourced products. Listed in the data as a Taybeh channel partner; included as a peer because it represents the type of mission-driven specialty distributor Taybeh's export model depends on in Europe.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Taybeh Beer social profiles
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Taybeh Beer leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Taybeh Beer funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Taybeh Beer M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Taybeh Beer
What does Taybeh Beer do?
Taybeh Brewing Company brews and sells a portfolio of premium craft beers (Taybeh Golden, Dark, Amber, White, IPA, Winter Lager, and Nonalcoholic) following the German Purity Law, using natural spring water from Ein Samia, quality malt, hops, and house-strain yeast. The company complements its beer production with complimentary brewery tours, an on-site beer garden and tasting room, merchandise sales, and the annual Taybeh Oktoberfest event, distributing in over 17 countries.
Is Taybeh Beer a public or private company?
Taybeh Beer is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Taybeh Beer founded?
Taybeh Beer was founded in 1994. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Taybeh Beer based?
Taybeh Beer is headquartered in Ramallah.
How does Taybeh Beer make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Beer Sales are the primary driver. The others are brewery Tours and Tastings and merchandise Sales.
Who are Taybeh Beer's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Carlsberg Group. Direct peers are Stone Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Weihenstephan Brewery, BrewDog and Brooklyn Brewery. Shepherd Neame is listed as an emerging player. Warfair is listed as an others.
Does Taybeh Beer have an API?
No public API is recorded for Taybeh Beer.
What industry is Taybeh Beer in?
Taybeh Beer's product category is Craft Beer. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFAAAA, Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing, with a secondary code of CRADAIAA, Beer Brewing & Brands. Its NAICS code is 31212 and its SIC code is 2082.