Brasserie La Petite Aixoise

What Brasserie La Petite Aixoise does

Brasserie La Petite Aixoise is a French craft brewery founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saint-Cannat, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The company produces artisanal beers across five named ranges — Tradition, Maltée, Houblonnée, Éphémère, and Geek — and operates a small production facility with a brewing team led by a head brewer and supported by an IFCO-trained brewer. Its value proposition centers on Provençal identity, recipe variety, and small-batch quality rather than volume.

The business operates through three commercial channels: a seasonal on-site taproom (open April–October) serving eight draft beers; wholesale distribution via regional partners (Planète Boissons, La Route des Bières, Confi13) and the national beer retail chain V and B; and a direct-to-consumer online shop. Ancillary revenue services include beer tap rental for events, taproom privatization, custom labels, and a B2B contract brewing service (brassage à façon) with a 20 hL minimum batch.

The operating model is that of a microbrewery: low headcount (4–6 employees), no disclosed external funding, and a regional footprint limited to southern France. Revenue is generated through a mix of on-premise sales, wholesale distribution, custom brewing contracts, and ancillary event services, with no subscription or SaaS-style recurring pricing. The company's strategic direction reflects incremental product portfolio expansion and channel diversification rather than geographic scaling.

Name

Brasserie La Petite Aixoise

Legal name

Brasserie La Petite Aixoise

Website

https://lapetiteaixoise.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brasserie La Petite Aixoise is a French craft brewery founded in 2015 in Saint-Cannat, producing artisanal beers across five ranges and serving regional consumers through a taproom, distributors, and online sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Artisanal brewing
• Custom brewing services
• Taproom beer sales
• Beer distribution wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Cannat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Product Sales: Sale of bottled beers (33 cl and 75 cl) and keg beer through the taproom and online shop
2. Beer Tap Rental Service: Rental of beer taps with 20L kegs for events including festivals, weddings, birthdays, and corporate events
3. Custom Brewing Services: Custom beer creation service for establishments, including label customization, minimum 20 hL order
4. Taproom Sales: On-site taproom sales with 8 draft beers and food boards (charcuterie and cheese)

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Brasserie La Petite Aixoise brews and sells artisanal craft beer in five ranges (Tradition, Maltée, Houblonnée, Éphémère, Geek) using traditional methods with no filtration or pasteurization, packaged in 33 cl and 75 cl Vichy-style bottles and on draft. Complementing the brewery, it offers beer tap and keg rental for events, taproom privatization, personalized labeling, and contract brewing (brassage à façon) for hospitality venues at a 20 hL minimum order.

Product overview

Brasserie La Petite Aixoise is a craft brewery founded in 2015 in Saint-Cannat, France, producing artisanal beers positioned as local, 100% natural, without additives or synthetic aromas. The company operates a 5-range product portfolio: Gamme Tradition (white, blonde, amber), Gamme Maltée (triple, pils), Gamme Houblonnée (IPA, Session Pale Ale, DIWA), Gamme Ephémère (seasonal limited editions), and Gamme Geek (experimental flavors like mango, maple). Beers are packaged in 33cl and 75cl bottles in a Vichy-style bottle, sold via distributors and at the on-site Taproom bar. Services include keg/tap rental for events, Taproom privatization, custom brewing (minimum 20 hL), and custom labeling. The company operates seasonal bar hours with regular evening events featuring DJs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gamme Tradition Traditional craft beer range including Bière blanche (coriander, citrus), Bière blonde (flowers, fruits), and Bière ambrée (caramel). Brewed without filtration or pasteurization for authentic flavors. Target audience: individual consumers and hospitality venues seeking classic craft styles.
• Gamme Maltée Malt-focused craft beer range featuring Bière Triple et demi (candied fruits), Bière Triple (malt, flowers), and Bière Pils française (malt). Designed for drinkers who prefer rich, malty profiles.
• Gamme Houblonnée Hop-forward craft beer range including Bière Double India Wheat Ale (DIWA), Bière IPA (resinous, fruity), and Bière Session Pale Ale (fruity). Designed for hop enthusiasts.
• Gamme Éphémère Limited-edition seasonal craft beer range featuring Bière Summer Ale (tropical fruits, white fruits), Bière Ale Fruits rouges (red fruits), and Bière Triple 1/2 vieillie (candied fruits, woody). Available only during limited windows.
• Gamme Geek Experimental craft beer range targeting the geek/enthusiast market, featuring Mango Pale Ale (mango, passion fruit), NEIPA (tropical fruits), Imperial Stout (maple syrup, caramel, chocolate), and Brown IPA (floral, malty).
• Beer tap and keg rental service (Location de tireuse à bière et fût) Rental of beer taps with 20 L kegs of La Petite Aixoise beer for events including festivals, weddings, birthdays, and corporate events. Target audience: event organizers and individuals hosting private celebrations.
• Taproom privatization service Private event hosting service at the brewery's Taproom space, including furniture, games (foosball, traditional darts), discounted draft beer prices, and full venue rental. For private individuals and organizations hosting events.
• Contract brewing — Brassage à façon (custom beer) Custom craft beer brewing service for hospitality establishments wanting their own branded beer. Includes consultation on malt and hop selection, optional customer participation in brewing day, and personalized recipe development, with a minimum order of 20 hL. For bars, restaurants, hotels, and event venues.
• Custom label service — Étiquette personnalisée Custom label service allowing customers to apply personalized branding and imagery to La Petite Aixoise beers, for businesses and individuals seeking branded or gift beer.
• Taproom and on-site bar — Espace Bar On-site bar at the brewery in Saint-Cannat featuring 8 draft beers, charcuterie and cheese boards, and tapas. Open seasonally (April to October) with regular Thursday evening events and DJ sets. For walk-in customers in the Provence region.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Planète BoissonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional beverage distributor carrying La Petite Aixoise artisanal beers
• La Route des BièrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional beer distributor specializing in artisanal craft beers
• Confi13coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for La Petite Aixoise products
• V and BcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor beverage retailer/distributor chain carrying La Petite Aixoise beers

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brasserie Artisanale de Provence: Small French craft brewery operating in the Provence region with a comparable product mix of artisanal bottled and kegged beers, serving overlapping local bars, restaurants, and events customers in the same geography.
• Brasserie du Vallon: Independent French microbrewery producing unfiltered, unpasteurized artisanal beers in multiple ranges — directly comparable in size, brewing philosophy, and taproom-plus-distribution model to La Petite Aixoise.
• Brasserie Ninkasi: French craft brewery with a comparable multi-range product portfolio and an on-site taproom/bar plus distribution model, headquartered in Lyon — directly comparable business model and product breadth.
• Piggy Brewing Company: French craft brewery known for hop-forward and experimental ranges sold in bottles and kegs through regional distribution — comparable in craft philosophy and product range structure.
• Gallia Brewing Company: Independent French craft brewery producing a wide range of artisanal beers with traditional methods and direct-to-consumer taproom sales — comparable in craft positioning and product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Kronenbourg (Heineken France): Heineken's flagship French brewery and beer brand — a large incumbent dominating French on-premise and off-premise beer distribution that competes for tap handles and shelf space alongside craft offerings.
• Castel Group: Major French alcoholic beverage group with beer, wine, and spirits operations — not a craft competitor but a broad incumbent whose distribution reach shapes the wholesale environment in which La Petite Aixoise competes.

Regional players

• Brasserie Meteor: One of the oldest independent breweries in Alsace (founded 1640), operating at a larger craft scale with similar traditional brewing positioning but a broader French footprint — useful comparable for what La Petite Aixoise could scale into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lapetiteaixoise.fr
• Instagraminstagram.com/lapetiteaixoise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-petite-aixoise

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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