Birrificio AcmE

What Birrificio AcmE does

Birrificio AcmE (legal entity AcmE Srl) is an Italian artisanal craft brewery founded in 2018 and headquartered in Basiano (MI), situated between Milan, Bergamo, and Monza within the Parco del Rio Vallone area. The brewery is founder-owned and operated by master brewer Nicolas Parma, commercial manager Maurizio Carelli, and administration manager Michael Parma, with a fully paid share capital of €72,000 and no disclosed external investors. The company's core technology is traditional craft brewing using high-quality raw materials sourced with attention to local Italian territory, supported by sustainability infrastructure including a 20 kWp photovoltaic system, LED relamping, and circular-economy recovery of brewing spent grain.

The company produces a portfolio of 12+ beer labels spanning European and American traditions — including Shining (DDH NEIPA), Fanny (Dubbel), Krudelia (Weiss), Orzo-Way (Tripel), Road Runner (American IPA), Sally (Stout), Yuma (Double IPA), Spitze (German Ale), Quadrofenia (Bitter), Panama (IPL), Morgana (Gluten Free AIPA), and Happydays (Low Alcohol) — alongside seasonal releases such as Drunk Buddy (Christmas Brown Ale) and Benny's Crop (Wet Hop), and limited/collaboration brews including Milou (saison) and the 'Benny vs Jack' Italian Pale Lager co-developed with Il Conte Gelo.

Revenue is generated through three streams: direct on-premise sales at the Basiano Beer Shop & Tap Room (operational since February 2020), a national direct-shipping service for D2C consumers across Italy (introduced March 2021), and the HoReCa channel reached via the Beer & Food Attraction trade fair in Rimini. Distribution covers single-country domestic Italy, primarily Lombardy. The brewery is a member of the Unionbirrai industry association and has accumulated multiple international awards between 2022 and 2025 across Frankfurt, Barcelona, Lyon, and Unionbirrai competitions, most notably for Spitze and Panama.

Name

Birrificio AcmE

Legal name

AcmE Srl

Website

https://birrificioacme.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Birrificio AcmE is a founder-owned Italian craft brewery (AcmE Srl, est. 2018) producing 12+ artisanal beer labels at its Basiano facility near Milan, serving consumers through an on-site Tap Room & Beer Shop, nationwide D2C shipping, and the HoReCa channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (4453)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRADAIAA

Beer Brewing & Brands

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

SECONDARYTHAFALAD

Regional & National Breweries

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYCRANABAC

Beer Retail (Bottle Shops & Beer Merchants)

Consumer Products & Retail/Tobacco, Alcohol & Cannabis Retail/Beer, Wine & Spirits Specialty Retail

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Artisanal brewery
• Craft beer retail
• Brewery tap room
• Beer home delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Basiano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales (Tap Room & Beer Shop): Direct sales of draft and packaged craft beer to consumers at the brewery's Beer Shop & Tap Room. Customers can purchase beer on tap for on-site consumption or takeaway in bottles, cans, and other formats.
2. National Shipping Service: Direct-to-consumer shipping service delivering beers nationwide across Italy, allowing customers to order products for home delivery.
3. Horeca Channel: Sales to the hospitality and restaurant sector (HoReCa), evidenced by participation in Beer & Food Attraction trade fair targeting the hospitality channel.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Birrificio AcmE is an artisanal craft brewery that produces and sells a portfolio of 12+ beer labels (IPA, DDH NEIPA, Dubbel, Tripel, Weiss, German Ale, Stout, Bitter, IPL, Gluten-Free AIPA, Low-Alcohol, and seasonal releases) in bottles, cans, and kegs. The brewery operates an on-site Beer Shop & Tap Room at its Basiano facility, ships nationwide across Italy, and supplies the HoReCa channel.

Product overview

Birrificio AcmE is a craft brewery founded in 2018, located between Milano, Bergamo, and Monza in Basiano. The brewery produces a portfolio of 12+ beer styles inspired by European and American traditions, featuring both core year-round products and seasonal/specialty releases. Core offerings include Shining (DDH NEIPA), Fanny (Dubbel), Krudelia (Weiss), Orzo-Way (Tripel), Road Runner (American IPA), Sally (Stout), Yuma (Double IPA), Spitze (German Ale), Quadrofenia (Bitter), Panama (IPL), Morgana (Gluten Free AIPA), and Happydays (Low Alcohol). The brewery also produces seasonal beers like Drunk Buddy (Christmas Brown Ale) and Benny's Crop (Wet Hop). Products are available in bottles, cans, and kegs through the on-site Beer Shop & Tap Room, with nationwide shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shining – DDH NEIPA Double-Dry-Hopped New England IPA at 6.0% ABV with tropical fruit aromas (mango, pineapple, passion fruit, papaya), hazy golden color, and a soft creamy mouthfeel from oats. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking modern hop-forward styles.
• Fanny – Dubbel Belgian-style Dubbel with characteristic dark fruit and caramel notes. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts exploring Belgian abbey styles.
• Krudelia – Weiss Wheat beer made with rye, featuring classic banana and clove aromatics. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking German-style wheat beers.
• Orzo-Way – Tripel Classic Belgian-style Tripel with strong golden color and high alcohol. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts exploring Belgian abbey styles.
• Road Runner – American IPA American-style India Pale Ale with citrus and pine hop characteristics. Targeted at hop-forward craft beer enthusiasts.
• Sally – Stout Rich and dark stout with roasted malt flavors. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking dark, roasty styles.
• Yuma – Double IPA Strong Double India Pale Ale with intense hop character. Targeted at hop-forward craft beer enthusiasts seeking high-ABV IPAs.
• Spitze – German Ale German-style ale, light and drinkable with slightly herbaceous aroma, floral notes, and bread crust hints. Awarded Gold at Beer & Food Attraction 2024 and Silver at Barcelona Beer Challenge 2023. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking sessionable German-inspired ales.
• Quadrofenia – Bitter Italian Bitter style, awarded Birra dell'Anno 2023 by Unionbirrai. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking classic Italian Bitter profiles.
• Panama – IPL India Pale Lager at 5.3% ABV with tropical fruit, lime, lemon, and floral aromas. Won Grand Gold at Frankfurt International Trophy 2022 and Gold at Concours International de Lyon 2022. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking hybrid lager-IPA profiles.
• Morgana – AIPA Gluten Free American India Pale Ale at 5.6% ABV, 45 IBU, that is gluten-free, amber colored with citrus notes of orange and grapefruit. Targeted at consumers seeking gluten-free craft beer options.
• Happydays – Low Alcohol Golden Ale Low-alcohol (2.7% ABV) IPA high-fermentation, the brewery's first low-alcohol beer, responding to changing lifestyle and responsible drinking trends. Targeted at consumers seeking low-alcohol options without sacrificing flavor.
• Drunk Buddy – Xmas Brown Ale Christmas Strong Brown Ale at 9.2% ABV with notes of red fruit, caramel, and spices. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking seasonal winter strong ales.
• Benny's Crop – Wet Hop White IPA Seasonal White IPA with wet hop Comet 100% Italian, third classified in Unionbirrai's 'Birra dell'Anno' 2025 wet hop category. Targeted at hop-loving craft beer enthusiasts during the hop harvest season.
• Milou – Saison with Mango Saison-style beer at 4.9% ABV brewed with mango, made with a new Lallemand yeast strain, with stone fruit, tropical fruit, and clove notes. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts and experimental/limited-release seekers.
• Benny vs Jack – Italian Pale Lager Collaboration one-shot Italian Pale Lager at 5% ABV co-developed with Il Conte Gelo brewery, featuring Italian hops from Italian Hops Company and the University of Parma. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking limited collaborative releases with native Italian hop profiles.
• Beer Shop & Tap Room On-site retail and hospitality venue at the Basiano brewery where customers can purchase draft and packaged craft beers, taste fresh beer on-site, and buy takeaway packages. Open Monday-Friday 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-19:00; Tap Room open Friday-Saturday 17:30-22:00. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts and beer tourists visiting the brewery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 kWp photovoltaic system producing 22,000 kWh annually, avoiding 12,300 kg CO2 emissions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Il Conte GelocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2022Collaborative brewing partnership resulting in the "Benny vs Jack" Italian Pale Lager, a one-shot beer created jointly by master brewers Nicolas Parma (Acme) and Davide Farioli (Il Conte Gelo). The collaboration combined Italian hops selected by Italian Hops Company in partnership with the University of Parma, showcasing co-development of innovative beer styles using native Italian hop varieties.
• UnionbirraicoreOthersBirrificio Acme is a member of Unionbirrai, the Italian craft beer association. The partnership involves participation in Unionbirrai-organized events like "Birrifici Aperti" (Open Breweries), access to the association's certification and standards framework, and participation in the "Birra dell'Anno" (Beer of the Year) competition organized by Unionbirrai at Beer & Food Attraction.
• PolykegminorOthersSupplier of kegs used for draft beer distribution. Polykeg was selected among Italy's most sustainable companies in the CONAI 2022 tender, aligning with Acme's sustainability values.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Eastside Brewing: Smaller Italian craft brewery focused on modern hop-forward styles. Comparable as an emerging Italian craft player pursuing contemporary IPA/NEIPA styles with craft consumer-direct distribution.

Regional players

• Therioner / Therion Brewing: Italian craft brewery with a strong on-premise pub/taproom model and broad portfolio across styles. Comparable as an Italian craft peer sharing Acme's DTC-taproom-plus-distribution strategy in the domestic market.

Direct peers

• Birrificio Lambrate: Historic Milan craft brewery (founded 1996) with a strong on-site taproom presence and traditional Italian craft identity. Comparable as a Lombardy-based craft brewery combining brewing, taproom service, and consumer-direct sales.
• Birrificio Italiano: One of Italy's most awarded craft breweries, founded in 1996 in Lombardy. Comparable as an Italian craft producer with strong technical reputation, award-winning beers, and taproom presence; Acme follows a similar Lombardy-anchored, award-driven craft model.
• Birra del Borgo: Italian craft brewery founded in 2005, known for diverse experimental styles and collaborations. Directly comparable to Acme in producing a wide stylistic range, pursuing collaborations, and competing in the Italian craft awards circuit.
• Brùton: Italian craft brewery based in Tuscany producing a broad portfolio of Belgian-inspired and modern craft styles. Comparable as a small Italian craft brewery with diverse SKU portfolio competing in the same national craft segment and awards.
• Il Conte Gelo: Italian craft brewery with which Acme has an active brewing collaboration (Benny vs Jack). Highly comparable in scale, Italian craft positioning, and focus on stylistic experimentation with Italian-sourced ingredients.

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Large international craft brewer with extensive taproom/brewpub network and globally distributed products. Comparable as a craft brewer operating taprooms, shipping DTC, and pursuing sustainability/ESG positioning.
• Baladin (Le Baladin): Pioneer Italian craft brewery (founded 1996) that has grown into a national craft beer brand with pubs, restaurants, and broader hospitality operations. Comparable as a broader Italian craft incumbent in the same market and competitive set.

Others

• Unionbirrai: Italian craft beer industry association of which Acme is a member. Comparable as the industry body organizing Birra dell'Anno (where Acme has won), Birrifici Aperti, and certifying craft production standards — a key ecosystem player for any Italian craft brewery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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