Brasserie La Débauche

What Brasserie La Débauche does

Brasserie La Débauche is a privately held French craft brewery founded in July 2013 in Angoulême, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, by a couple of brewers who positioned it as one of the early pioneers of the French craft beer movement. The company operates as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with a stated share capital of €16,700, remains entirely founder-controlled, and employs approximately 30 people. Its core activity is the production of innovative craft beers using a rare copper direct-gas brewing system that creates specific caramelization and wort concentration effects during mashing, an equipment configuration uncommon in France at this scale.

The product portfolio centers on a permanent collection of 15 flagship beers spanning alcohol-free options to Imperial Stout (9.5% ABV), including IPA, Lager, Double Dry Hop IPA, Belgian-style ales, Wheat beers, Sour ales, and Coffee Stout. This permanent lineup is supplemented by an extensive back catalog of more than 350 developed recipes, a Limited/Ephemeral Collection of single-batch experimental releases, the Oak Chronicles series of barrel-aged dark beers, Bavarian-inspired Eisbocks produced via freeze concentration, and signature barrel-aged creations such as Amorena, Insomnie, and King of Oil. The brewery has developed 10+ years of barrel aging expertise across cognac, Margaux wine, Laphroaig whisky, Heaven Hill bourbon, Oloroso sherry, tequila, and rum barrels, supported by long-term relationships with local cooperages. The company has also expanded into non-alcoholic beverages through the Spunky sub-brand, offering four certified organic sparkling fruit drinks.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid multi-channel model: direct-to-consumer sales via the on-site taproom (Tuesday-Saturday, 14h-22h) and the ladebauche-shop.com e-commerce storefront; B2B wholesale distribution to bars, restaurants, cavistes, and professional buyers; event-driven income from the annual La Débauche Festival (next edition September 12, 2026) and taproom programming (brewery tours at €8/person, tastings, concerts); and an emerging non-alcoholic stream under Spunky. Customer segments include individual craft beer enthusiasts, professional hospitality buyers, and non-alcoholic beverage seekers. Marketing relies on organic social (Facebook, Instagram), the Club des Prêcheurs email newsletter, the annual festival, and taproom experiences. Upstream, the brewery has established a partnership with the Océalia agricultural cooperative to invest in local hop cultivation and brewing barley sourcing, and the company files no evidence of external capital, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond France.

Name

Brasserie La Débauche

Legal name

SAS LA DEBAUCHE

Website

https://brasserie-ladebauche.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brasserie La Débauche is a founder-owned French craft brewery founded in 2013 in Angoulême, producing a 15-SKU permanent beer collection plus limited-edition, barrel-aged, Eisbock, and non-alcoholic lines through taproom, e-commerce, B2B distribution, and an annual festival.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Alcoholic Beverage Mixers & Cocktail Ingredients Brands (Non-alcoholic) (CRADAIAH), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Barrel-aged beers
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Brewery taproom
• Craft beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Angoulême

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Craft beer sales: Primary revenue from brewing and selling craft beers through permanent collection (15 core beers) and limited-edition/ephemeral releases. Products sold in cans (33cl), bottles (75cl), and steel kegs (30L).
2. Taproom sales: On-site bar and retail sales at the taproom in Angoulême, open Tuesday to Saturday 14h-22h. Includes takeaway sales and onsite consumption.
3. E-commerce: Online shop (ladebauche-shop.com) for direct-to-consumer sales of beers, merchandise, and limited editions.
4. B2B/Professional sales: Sales to professionals (bars, restaurants, retailers) and distribution through wine shops (cavistes) and distributors.
5. Spunky non-alcoholic beverages: Range of sparkling bio-certified non-alcoholic drinks in 4 flavors (lemon/ginger, passion fruit/bergamot, raspberry/perspective, apple/blackcurrant).
6. Events and festival: Annual La Débauche Festival (September 12, 2026) featuring ticketed entry, consumption sales, and merchandise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brasserie La Débauche brews and sells craft beer through a permanent collection of 15 core recipes (IPA, Lager, Belgian-style ales, Wheat, Sour, Coffee Stout, Imperial Stout) and over 350 recipes developed since 2013. The portfolio is supplemented by limited-edition barrel-aged releases, Bavarian-inspired Eisbocks, and the Spunky organic non-alcoholic sparkling beverage line, sold via on-site taproom, e-commerce, wholesale to professionals, and an annual festival.

Product overview

Brasserie La Débauche is a craft brewery founded in 2013 in Angoulême, France, producing a portfolio of beer and beverage products. The core offering is La Collection, a permanent collection of 15 craft beers ranging from alcohol-free to Imperial Stout (9.5% ABV), including styles such as IPA, Lager, Belgian ales, Wheat beers, Sour ales, and Coffee Stout. This permanent lineup is supplemented by limited/ephemeral single-batch releases, the Oak Chronicles series of barrel-aged dark beers, and Eisbocks (freeze-concentrated Bavarian-style beers). The company has also expanded into non-alcoholic beverages with Spunky, a line of certified organic sparkling fruit drinks. A taproom at the Angoulême brewery provides retail, tasting, and event programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spunky: A range of sparkling fruit beverages certified organic and alcohol-free, including flavors: lemon and ginger, passion fruit and bergamot, raspberry and vineyard peach, apple and blackcurrant.

Products and services

• La Collection (Permanent Collection) Permanent craft beer collection of 15 flagship recipes ranging from alcohol-free to Imperial Stout (9.5% ABV), including IPA, Lager, Double Dry Hop IPA, Belgian-style ales, Wheat beers, Sour ales, and Coffee Stout. Sold in 33cl cans, 75cl bottles, and 30L steel kegs via e-shop, taproom, and professional channels.
• Oak Chronicles Limited edition series of barrel-aged dark beers featuring unique recipes with malted, chocolatey, coffee, and woody flavor profiles, reflecting the brewery's expertise in barrel selection and aging.
• Eisbocks Bavarian-inspired beers that are partially frozen to increase alcohol content and release aromatic intensity; suitable for aging in cellars for months or years.
• Limited/Ephemeral Collection Single-batch and innovative recipes released as limited edition and seasonal offerings, including experimental styles and barrel-aged specialties not in the permanent collection.
• Amorena Flagship Imperial Stout (14% ABV in special editions) brewed with almond paste and amarena cherries, aged in barrels on raspberry beds; available in special editions aged in Carpathian oak, Apple Brandy, and French oak barrels.
• Spunky (non-alcoholic sparkling beverages) Certified organic, non-alcoholic sparkling fruit beverage line in four flavors: lemon/ginger, passion fruit/bergamot, raspberry/vineyard peach, and apple/blackcurrant.
• La Taproom (on-site bar and experiences) On-site bar and retail space within the brewery in Angoulême, open Tuesday to Saturday 14h-22h, offering takeaway sales, on-site tasting, light food pairings (cheese/charcuterie boards), brewery tours (€8 per person including 3 tastings), and regular events including concerts, tastings, and quizzes.
• La Débauche Festival (annual event) Annual ticketed festival (early bird €10 / regular €13 / last minute €15; under 12 free; entry includes exclusive glass and 1 consumption) featuring invited breweries, concerts, tastings, animations, and merchandise sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ unique recipes created since founding
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OcéaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Océalia agricultural cooperative for local agricultural supply chain development. La Débauche invests in the local agricultural sector and sources ingredients through this partnership, with plans to develop local hop cultivation and brewing barley.
• Tonnelleries (Cooperages)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term relationships with cooperages (barrel makers) ensuring quality and freshness of barrels for beer aging. Proximity to these suppliers is key to the brewery's barrel aging program.
• Trait d'Union CrèmerieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal cheese supplier for taproom food offerings (planches/cheese boards). Products sourced from market Victor Hugo.
• Maison Lapierre-OdyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal charcuterie supplier for taproom food offerings (charcuterie boards).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ninkasi: French craft brewery founded in 1997 in Lyon, with its own taprooms, e-commerce, B2B distribution, and a multi-product range — the closest direct peer to La Débauche in scale, channel mix, and category within the French market.
• Brasserie du Mont Salève: French craft brewery near Geneva producing traditional and innovative styles with on-site taproom and direct distribution — comparable regional craft peer operating a similar DTC-plus-B2B model.
• Brasserie Thiriez: Small French craft brewery based in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, similarly sized and similarly focused on quality traditional and innovative craft beers distributed to cavistes and restaurants — a like-for-like regional French craft peer.
• Brewdog: Scottish-founded craft brewery that pioneered aggressive innovation, an extensive recipe range, multi-channel DTC/e-commerce/B2B distribution, and a network of own-brand bars/taprooms — closely mirrors La Débauche's product-led, experience-led model.
• Mikkeller: Danish gypsy/craft brewery known for highly experimental recipes, barrel aging programs, and own-brand bars. Comparable to La Débauche in its innovative recipe strategy and emphasis on flavor exploration.
• Brasserie de la Senne: Small Belgian craft brewery focused on traditional and hop-forward styles with strong on-premise presence — comparable to La Débauche as a small-to-mid European craft brewer with a quality/innovation-led identity.
• Põhjala: Estonian craft brewery with an outsized focus on barrel aging, dark beers (including imperial stouts and porters), and international reputation for innovation — comparable to La Débauche's Oak Chronicles and barrel-aged portfolio positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Brooklyn Brewery: Larger US craft brewer known for pioneering urban craft positioning, on-site brewery experience, and broad B2B/wholesale distribution — relevant as a broader incumbent in the craft category with overlapping channel mix.
• Chimay: Belgian Trappist brewery producing traditional and innovative strong/bottle-conditioned beers with on-site tasting facilities and premium distribution — comparable as a heritage European craft brewer with strong barrel/aging heritage.

Emerging players

• Omnipollo: Swedish craft brewery known for highly experimental, often pastry/cereal-loaded recipes and a creative, design-led brand — comparable as an emerging innovative craft peer pushing recipe boundaries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ladebauche16
• Instagraminstagram.com/brasserie_la_debauche/?hl=fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brasserie-la-debauche

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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