AUDEBERT BOISSONS

What AUDEBERT BOISSONS does

Audebert Boissons SASU, operating as Brasserie Bougnat, is a French craft brewery headquartered in Lempdes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and a subsidiary of the diversified group VOLCALIA. The company produces 14 artisanal beer recipes across three brand ranges: Bougnat (light, low-fermentation beers emphasizing regional accessibility), Diablotin (bold, high-fermentation beers with intense flavors), and Krypte (specialty tasting beers with aromatic complexity). Beers are brewed using traditional methods, pure malt composition, and locally sourced Auvergne ingredients including chestnut flour from Cantal, Sancy blueberries, and Auvergne malt, with target production of 1 million liters in 2025 at a 3,400 m2 facility established in 2021.

The business model is multi-channel craft beer distribution. On-premise (CHR - Cafés, Hôtels, Restaurants) channels are served through direct sales to 400+ bars and restaurants via a dedicated sales representative; retail revenue is generated through placement in grande distribution (GMS) supermarket chains and through the company's own Comptoir des Vignes boutique stores in Aurillac, Clermont-Ferrand, and Lempdes. Products are available in 33cl and 75cl bottles for retail and 20L/30L kegs for draft service. Marketing relies on event presence (Tour de France, Salon International de l'Agriculture), earned media (TF1 national broadcast), and organic social (Facebook, Instagram).

The company has accumulated 18+ medals at international competitions between 2023 and 2026, including 10 medals at the World Beer Awards 2024 and multiple 2026 Gold medals at the Concours Général Agricole and Concours International de Lyon. Strategic capacity expansion is co-financed by FEADER (EU rural development fund) and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional government. With 32 employees, the company operates as a small, regionally focused craft player with concentrated production capacity and a defensible distribution footprint in its home region.

Name

AUDEBERT BOISSONS

Legal name

Audebert Boissons SASU

Website

https://brasserie-bougnat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audebert Boissons (Brasserie Bougnat) is a French craft brewery producing 14 artisanal beer recipes across three regional brands, distributing to 400+ on-premise accounts and retailers in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD), Craft Beer Retail & Bottle Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAC)

Keywords

• Craft brewery production
• Artisanal beer brands
• Beer distribution
• On-premise beverage sales
• Local ingredients brewing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lempdes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales - On-premise (CHR): Sales of craft beers to bars and restaurants through their on-tap (pressure) distribution network of over 400 establishments. Direct sales force manages these B2B relationships.
2. Beer Sales - Retail (GMS): Distribution through grande surface (supermarket/hypermarket) chains for consumer retail purchases.
3. Beer Sales - Specialized Retail: Sales through specialized boutiques including Comptoir des Vignes stores in Aurillac, Clermont-Ferrand and Lempdes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AUDEBERT BOISSONS operates Brasserie Bougnat, a craft brewery producing 14 unique artisanal beer recipes across three brands (Bougnat, Diablotin, Krypte). Beers are brewed with local Auvergne ingredients and pure malt, using both low-temperature and high-temperature fermentation techniques. Products are sold in 33cl and 75cl bottles for retail and 20L/30L kegs for on-premise distribution. The brewery operates from a 3,400 m² production facility in Lempdes, targeting an annual production of 1 million liters in 2025.

Product overview

AUDEBERT BOISSONS operates Brasserie Bougnat, a craft brewery founded in 2005 and now based in Lempdes, Auvergne. The company produces three distinct beer brands — Bougnat (light, sessionable beers with low fermentation), Diablotin (bold, intense beers with high fermentation), and Krypte (complex tasting beers inspired by abbey traditions) — totaling 14 unique recipes. Products are brewed with local Auvergne ingredients, pure malt, and traditional artisanal techniques. Available in 20L, 30L kegs for bars/restaurants, and 33cl/75cl bottles for retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bougnat beer range

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 medals at World Beer Awards (3 in 2023, 10 in 2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OpenStudiominorOthersDigital agency based in Clermont-Ferrand responsible for website design and development. The website brasserie-bougnat.com was created by OpenStudio.
• FEADER (European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU rural development fund co-financing the strategic diversification project for increased production capacity and brewing equipment optimization. Part of the Europe invests in rural areas initiative.
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner co-financing the production capacity expansion project alongside FEADER funding.
• VOLCALIAcoreOthersParent company of Audebert Boissons. Located in France, registered under RCS 408643658. May receive financial data for management purposes but no personal data conservation.
• Distillerie des Volcans d'AuvergneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer of KORMA Single Malt whisky from Auvergne. Collaboration for the Diablotin Whisky Barrel Aged beer, aged 8 months in KORMA whisky barrels.
• C10 Central Purchasing GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCentral purchasing group/buying consortium referenced as a recipient of data for commercial and contractual obligations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brasserie Castelain: Long-established family-owned French craft brewery in northern France. Comparable to Bougnat as a mid-sized independent brewer with broad CHR distribution and presence in French supermarkets.
• Brasserie Gallia: Paris-based craft brewery producing diverse beer styles with a focus on local ingredients and on-premise presence. Comparable to Bougnat as an independent French craft brewer competing for similar CHR and specialty retail accounts.
• Brasserie Ninkasi: Lyon-based French craft brewer producing a portfolio of beers and operating taprooms. Comparable to Bougnat as a regional French craft brewery with multi-channel distribution (CHR, retail) and a strong brand built around local roots.
• Brasserie du Mont Salève: Independent French craft brewery near Geneva with local terroir positioning and a portfolio of lagers and ales. Closely comparable to Bougnat in scale, regional identity-led branding, and CHR/retail go-to-market.
• Brasserie La Débauche: Independent French craft brewery (Angoulême) producing bold, hop-forward and experimental beers. Comparable to Bougnat's Diablotin/Krypte ranges on style ambition and similar CHR/specialty retail distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Heineken France: Subsidiary of Heineken operating one of France's largest brewing footprints. Comparable as a large incumbent whose craft and premium sub-brands compete for Bougnat's on-premise tap handles.
• BrewDog: Global craft beer brand with extensive bar and retail presence. Comparable as a scaled craft operator that has crossed the regional-to-national threshold Bougnat aspires to, illustrating both the upside path and competitive risk.
• Brasserie Licorne: Alsace-based brewery owned by Suntory, producing a craft-style portfolio distributed nationally. Comparable as an established craft-positioned brand competing in the same French on-premise and GMS channels.
• Brasserie Kronenbourg (Carlsberg Group): Largest French brewer, owned by Carlsberg, with broad mainstream beer portfolio. Comparable as the dominant incumbent competing for the same CHR and GMS shelf space that Bougnat targets.

Others

• Distillerie des Volcans d'Auvergne: Local Auvergne distillery producing KORMA single malt whisky and collaborator on Bougnat's Diablotin Whisky Barrel Aged beer. Comparable as a regional beverage partner and adjacent craft producer in the same terroir.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/labrasseriebougnat
• Instagraminstagram.com/brasseriebougnat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audebert-boissons

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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