Imkerei

What Imkerei does

Bienenhof Pausch GmbH is a privately held Bio-Feinkost-Manufaktur (organic fine food manufactory) headquartered in Scheyern, Bavaria, in the southern Hallertau region adjacent to Kloster Scheyern. The company operates as a small family business founded on beekeeping activities in 2000 and expanded into its current estate footprint in 2004, with all orchards and bee colonies managed under Bioland organic guidelines since 1996. Its product portfolio comprises five core lines: Edelbrände (fruit brandies/noble spirits distilled from estate-grown fruit), Honig (organic honey from in-house apiaries), Essig (vinegar from the Essigmanufaktur), Schaumweine (fruit sparkling wines produced via traditional bottle fermentation, capped at 400-800 bottles per vintage and sometimes skipped entirely), and a specialty Shyravalli line. The distillery holds the World Spirits Award Masterclass-Destillerie designation (2018) and Destillata 2018 elite circle admission.

The business model is direct-to-consumer-led, anchored by an on-site Hofladen (farm store) and a domestic online shop, deliberately excluding wholesale distribution. Selective B2B partnerships supplement DTC with vetted Fachhandel (specialty retailers) and outstanding gastronomy establishments that share the same quality standards. Distribution is restricted to Germany. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but is positioned at a premium artisan tier consistent with Masterclass-level spirits and limited-edition sparkling wines. Customer segments are quality- and provenance-driven premium organic food enthusiasts, fine-dining gastronomy buyers, and curated specialty retail partners.

Underlying production is craft-based rather than technology-based: traditional bottle fermentation (Flaschengärung) for sparkling wines, on-site distillation, and estate vertical integration from orchard and apiary through to finished product. The company markets primarily through its own website, selective social sharing integration (Mastodon, Facebook, LinkedIn), farm-gate traffic, and estate tours (Führungen). It is also a Slow Food supporter since 2023/2024. After receiving top-tier spirits competition honors in 2018, the company withdrew from further competitions, citing a quality-over-validation philosophy.

Name

Imkerei

Legal name

Bienenhof Pausch GmbH

Website

https://imkerei-pausch.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bienenhof Pausch is a family-run Bioland-certified Bio-Feinkost-Manufaktur in Scheyern, Bavaria, producing premium organic Edelbrände, honey, vinegar, and limited traditional-method sparkling wines, sold directly via its Hofladen, online shop, and selected specialty retail and fine-dining partners across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Organic Spirits and Fine Foods

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Kombucha & Other Fermented Non-Alcoholic Beverages (AFAFABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAJ), Acetic Acid & Acetates (Vinegar Powders, Sodium Diacetate) (AFAJAGAC)

Keywords

• Organic fruit brandies
• Artisanal honey production
• Traditional bottle fermentation
• Estate distillery products
• Biodynamic vinegar making

Headquarters

HQ city

Scheyern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Distillates and Spirits: Premium fruit brandies (Edelbrände) distilled from own orchard fruits, representing the flagship product category with multiple awards including World Spirits Award Masterclass designation.
2. Sparkling Wines: Fruit sparkling wines in traditional bottle fermentation, produced in limited quantities (400-800 bottles per year) only in years when fruit quality meets their standards.
3. Organic Honey: Honey from their own Bioland-certified bee colonies, sold through farm store and online.
4. Vinegar: Artisan vinegars (Essigmanufaktur) produced from their own fruits.
5. Direct Retail Sales: Farm store (Hofladen) sales directly to end consumers visiting the estate.
6. E-commerce Sales: Online shop sales to customers throughout Germany.
7. B2B Hospitality: Sales to selected gastronomy partners and specialty retail establishments that understand and can communicate the products' quality story.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bienenhof Pausch is a family-operated Bio-Feinkost-Manufaktur producing Edelbrände (fruit brandies distilled from estate-grown fruit), organic honey from Bioland-certified bee colonies, estate-produced vinegars from their own Essigmanufaktur, and Schaumweine (fruit sparkling wines) made through traditional bottle fermentation. All inputs originate from the company's own orchards and apiaries, with operations certified under Bioland organic guidelines since 1996. Distribution is direct via the on-site Hofladen and online shop, supplemented by selective specialty retail and gastronomy partnerships.

Product overview

Bienenhof Pausch is a Bio-Feinkost-Manufaktur (organic fine food manufactory) operating as a family business since 2000. The company produces a portfolio of four main product categories: Edelbrände (fruit brandies/noble spirits distilled from their own orchards), Honig (organic honey from their own bee colonies managed under Bioland guidelines), Essig (vinegar from their vinegar manufactory), and Schaumweine (sparkling wines using traditional bottle fermentation with focus on their own quince cultivation). Additional offerings include the specialty Shyravalli product line. The company operates its own Destillerie (distillery) and sells products directly through their on-site farm store (Hofladen) and online shop, with selective distribution through specialty retailers and gastronomy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edelbrände (Noble Spirits) Fruit brandies distilled from Bienenhof Pausch's own orchard fruit, crafted with time and traditional craftsmanship. The products are described as elegant distillates with crystalline fruit clarity and aromatic depth, targeting discerning consumers and fine-dining partners.
• Honig (Organic Honey) Organic honey produced from the company's own bee colonies, managed under Bioland organic guidelines since 1996. Sold through the Hofladen and online shop to quality-focused consumers.
• Essig (Vinegar) Artisan vinegars manufactured on-site at the Essigmanufaktur from the estate's own fruits, sold to consumers and gastronomy partners seeking traceable organic vinegars.
• Schaumweine (Sparkling Wines) Fruit sparkling wines made using traditional bottle fermentation (Flaschengärung), centered on estate-grown quince. Limited to 400-800 bottles per vintage and only produced in years when both fruit quantity and quality meet the producer's standards.
• Shyravalli Specialty product line listed as part of the Bienenhof Pausch portfolio with a dedicated page on the company website.

Quantifiable outcome

• International quality recognition: World Spirits Award Masterclass (highest category) and Destillata 2018 elite destillery circle

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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Slow FoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Supporter of Slow Food organization since 2023/2024, aligning with their philosophy of good, clean, and fair food production. Slow Food is a global movement promoting local food traditions and sustainable agriculture.
• BiolandcoreOthers · 1 January 1996Bioland organic farming association membership since 1996, governing their fruit orchard and beekeeping operations. Bioland is one of Germany's leading organic farming organizations with strict guidelines for ecological agriculture.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schladerer: Germany's most famous fruit brandy distillery from the Black Forest, producing premium Obstler, Kirschwasser, and Williams Christ. Direct peer in craft German fruit brandy production serving overlapping premium spirits customers.
• Stift Klosterneuburg: Austrian monastery estate producing wines and spirits with centuries-old provenance, paralleling Bienenhof Pausch's Kloster Scheyern heritage. Comparable estate-based craft beverage production with religious-historical brand storytelling.
• Lantenhammer: Bavarian craft distillery producing premium fruit brandies and single malt whiskies, also Bioland-affiliated and serving similar fine-dining and specialty retail channels in southern Germany.
• Reisetbauer: Austrian family-owned craft distillery known for premium fruit brandies from estate-grown fruit with multiple international awards. Comparable in scale, philosophy, and positioning as a small-batch premium Edelbrand producer.
• Birkenhof-Brennerei: German craft distillery producing premium fruit brandies, spirits, and liqueurs from estate sources. Closely comparable product mix and craft positioning in the German premium spirits segment.
• Brennerei Ziegler: Award-winning German craft distillery focused on fruit brandies with a similar dedication to estate-sourced fruit and traditional craftsmanship. Comparable in product category and small-batch artisan positioning.

Others

• Bioland: Germany's largest organic farming association and the certification network Bienenhof Pausch belongs to. Relevant as the governing standards body and peer ecosystem shaping the company's organic positioning.

Emerging players

• Aspall: English family-owned artisanal vinegar and cyder producer with comparable craft, estate-rooted positioning and premium retail distribution. Comparable on the vinegar-manufactory side of the business.
• Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti: Italian artisanal balsamic vinegar producer with a multi-generational family heritage and premium positioning. Comparable as a high-end, story-driven vinegar specialist with a craft manufactory model.

Broad incumbents

• Manuka Health New Zealand: Premium honey producer with strong single-origin provenance positioning and global distribution. Comparable on the honey product line as a premium, story-led organic honey specialist, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imkerei

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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