Sierra Andina

What Sierra Andina does

Sierra Andina is a privately held Peruvian craft brewery founded in 2010 and headquartered in Huaral, Peru, that produces and sells a portfolio of 12+ distinct craft beer varieties incorporating Peruvian-native ingredients such as quinoa, Amazonian chestnuts (castañas), chancaca (unrefined cane sugar), honey, and ginger. The portfolio spans a range of styles including IPAs (Shaman IPA, Black Jesus IPA, Chakana Quinoa IPA), Pale Ales (Amazonian, Huaracina), Amber Ale (Alpamayo), Golden Stout (Carmela), Porter (Don Juan), Golden Ale (Inti), Imperial Ale (Pachacutec), Kolsch (Chachapoyana), and Spice Ale (Mama Killa), with ABVs ranging from 4.5% to 10.5% and IBUs from 24 to 99. Each beer is branded with culturally themed names referencing Peruvian history, geography, and mythology, supported by brand storytelling tied to Peruvian heritage.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (with customizable Build Your Own Pack 12- and 24-pack options priced from S/ 84 to S/ 264), three owned taprooms in Lima, Huaraz, and Arequipa, and wholesale distribution to bars, restaurants, and retail points of sale across Peru via a dedicated sales contact. Pricing is unit-based with promotional bundle discounts (e.g., 30% off Amazonian Pale Ale packs), and marketing is concentrated on organic Instagram and Facebook presence targeting craft beer enthusiasts and the hospitality sector.

Sierra Andina is independently operated with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external ownership. Revenue, headcount, and financial performance figures are not publicly disclosed. The company operates within an 11-50 employee range, has no disclosed AI or technology platform investments beyond the artisanal brewing process, and has not announced any funding rounds, acquisitions, or major leadership changes in the available data.

Name

Sierra Andina

Legal name

Sierra Andina

Website

https://sierraandina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sierra Andina is a privately held Peruvian craft brewery founded in 2010 that produces 12+ distinct craft beer varieties using Peruvian-native ingredients and sells them through DTC e-commerce, three owned taprooms in Lima, Huaraz, and Arequipa, and wholesale distribution to bars and retailers across Peru.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Producer-Owned Retail & Bottle Shops (On-site) (THAFALAL)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Artisanal beer production
• Peruvian craft brewery
• Beer retail sales
• Wholesale beverage distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Huaral

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 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 packaged craft beers through e-commerce platform and taprooms. Products sold in packs of 12 or 24 bottles, with mix-and-match options available. Prices range from S/ 84 to S/ 264 per pack depending on beer type and quantity.
2. On-site Taproom Sales: Direct sales of draft and bottled beers at company-owned taproom locations in Lima, Huaraz, and Arequipa. In-store consumption and take-out options available.
3. Wholesale Distribution: B2B sales to third-party points of sale including restaurants, bars, and retail stores throughout Peru.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sierra Andina brews and sells a portfolio of artisanal craft beers using Peruvian-native ingredients such as quinoa, Amazonian chestnuts (castañas), chancaca, honey, and ginger. Products are sold through a direct e-commerce platform (12-pack and 24-pack configurations with custom mix-and-match options), three company-owned taprooms in Lima, Huaraz, and Arequipa, and wholesale distribution to bars, restaurants, and retail points of sale across Peru.

Product overview

Sierra Andina is a Peruvian craft brewery offering a portfolio of 12 distinct beer varieties sold through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, three taproom locations in Lima, Huaraz, and Arequipa, and various retail points of sale. The core product line consists of craft beers including IPAs (Shaman IPA, Black Jesus IPA, Chakana Quinoa IPA), Pale Ales (Amazonian Pale Ale, Huaracina Pale Ale), Amber Ales (Alpamayo Amber Ale), Stouts (Carmela Golden Stout), Porters (Don Juan Porter), Golden Ales (Inti Golden Ale), Imperial Ales (Pachacutec Imperial Ale), Kolsch (Chachapoyana Kolsch), and Spice Ales (Mama Killa Spice Ale). The offering is complemented by customizable 'Build Your Own Pack' options in 12 and 24-unit sizes, and promotional bundled packs. The beers incorporate Peruvian ingredients such as quinoa, chestnuts, chancaca, honey, and ginger, reflecting the company's Andean and Amazonian cultural inspiration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Black Jesus IPA Dark IPA combining American hops with roasted notes and coffee undertones. At 6.5% alcohol and 70 IBU, it is intense, aromatic, and refreshing. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Amazonian Pale Ale Smooth Pale Ale featuring chestnuts from the heart of Peru. At 5% alcohol and 25 IBU, golden and light with notes of nuts. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Shaman IPA IPA inspired by shamanic energy. At 8% alcohol and 88 IBU, featuring tropical notes of mango, grapefruit, and passion fruit. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Alpamayo Amber Ale Medium-bodied Amber Ale with deep amber color, caramel, toffee, and roasted hints from caramel malt. At 5.7% alcohol and 24 IBU. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Carmela Golden Stout Golden beer with a dark soul. At 5.5% alcohol and 25 IBU, offering coffee and cocoa aromas balanced with light malt sweetness. Named after the first female pilot in Peru. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Chachapoyana Kolsch Light, fresh Kölsch inspired by the Chachapoyas lands. At 4.5% alcohol and 26 IBU, made with bee honey, offering delicate floral notes and natural sweetness. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Chakana Quinoa IPA IPA inspired by the sacred Inca Chakana symbol. Uses quinoa as a main ingredient for silky texture and subtle malt sweetness. Features citrus and tropical notes of passion fruit and mango. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Don Juan Porter English-style Porter paying homage to mountain porters. Rich chocolate and roasted malt flavors with soft bitterness. At 7% alcohol and 41 IBU. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Inti Golden Ale Golden Ale named after the sun. At 5% alcohol and 32 IBU, clean, balanced, and approachable with moderate bitterness. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Pachacutec Imperial Ale Imperial Ale named after the legendary Inca ruler. Made with Peruvian chancaca (unrefined cane sugar), featuring deep notes of panela and dark caramel. At 10.5% alcohol and 99 IBU. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Mama Killa Spice Ale Blonde Spice Ale named after the moon goddess in Quechua. Light and spiced with delicate ginger intertwined with subtle malt and hop balance. At 5.1% alcohol and 35 IBU. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Huaracina Pale Ale Hoppy Pale Ale inspired by the women of Huaraz. Pronounced bitterness and robust body with California-style influence. At 6.5% alcohol and 72 IBU. Sold to adult consumers and hospitality venues.
• Lima Taproom Company-owned taproom in Lima at Calle Manuel Bonilla 117, operating from 16:00 to 00:00 hours. Serves draft and packaged Sierra Andina beers for on-site consumption and take-out to adult consumers.
• Huaraz Taproom Company-owned taproom in Huaraz at Parque Del Periodista, operating from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Serves draft and packaged Sierra Andina beers for on-site consumption and take-out to adult consumers.
• Arequipa Taproom Company-owned taproom in Arequipa at Calle Álvarez Thomas 300, operating from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Serves draft and packaged Sierra Andina beers for on-site consumption and take-out to adult consumers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: Established US craft brewery known for IPAs and ingredient-forward brewing with own taproom venues. Comparable on craft brand-building, IPA-led portfolio, and taproom-driven D2C strategy, though operating in a far larger addressable market.
• Cerveza Cusqueña: Iconic Peruvian beer owned by Backus (AB InBev) and deeply tied to Peruvian heritage branding. Comparable as a competing 'Peruvian identity' beer but at mainstream scale with vastly larger distribution and marketing budget.
• BrewDog: Global craft brewery with extensive own-brand taproom network and D2C e-commerce. Useful comparable for taproom-as-brand-experience strategy and craft portfolio diversification, though at materially larger scale and UK/EU-centric operations.
• Backus y Johnston (AB InBev Peru): Largest brewer in Peru, controlling Pilsen, Cusqueña, Cristal, and other brands. Overlaps as competitor for beer volume, retail shelf, and on-premise tap placement; represents the dominant incumbent Sierra Andina must compete against.

Direct peers

• Cerveza Sierra Norte: Northern Peru craft brewery with regional identity-driven branding. Comparable on craft production, regional Peruvian narrative, and small-batch D2C distribution.
• Cerveza Candelaria: Peruvian craft brewery founded in Lima with a focus on experimental, locally-inspired recipes and own-brand taproom presence. Directly comparable on craft positioning, product innovation, and Peruvian cultural identity.
• Cerveza Holandesa: Peruvian craft brewery with established taproom and distribution presence. Directly comparable on craft positioning, multi-channel model, and Lima-based operations.
• 7 Vidas Cerveza: Peruvian craft brewery with taproom operations and a rotating lineup of styles. Comparable on craft business model, on-premise taproom strategy, and Peruvian local-market focus.
• Cervecería del Valle Sagrado: Sacred Valley-based Peruvian craft brewery emphasizing local Andean ingredients and culture. Directly comparable on ingredient-led differentiation and Andean cultural brand storytelling.
• Cerveza Barbarian: Lima-based Peruvian craft brewery operating its own taproom and distributing across Peru. Closest direct peer given shared craft positioning, Peruvian-inspired branding, multi-channel D2C/wholesale model, and craft scale comparable to Sierra Andina.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CervezaSierraAndina
• Instagraminstagram.com/cervezasierraandina
• Xx.com/SierraAndina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sierra-andina

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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