Twisted Cat
Twisted Cat Brewery is a privately held craft brewery in Dudelange, Luxembourg, producing award-winning beers, operating the KANTIN taproom and BrewSchool experience, and distributing DTC across 21 European countries and on-tap to 20+ Luxembourg venues.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersDudelange, Luxembourg
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Twisted Cat does
Twisted Cat Brewery is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2018 by Thomas Hickey and Alison Adams, headquartered and brewed in Dudelange, Luxembourg, with a registered address in Luxembourg City. The company operates across six product lines: a portfolio of 15+ flagship, limited-edition, and barrel-aged craft beers (including Original Pale Ale, Dry Hopped IPA, Cloudy Day NEIPA, Diddelenger Pils, Alcohol-Free IPA, Pacific Session IPA, Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout, Ruby Barrel Aged Triple Ale, Earl Grey Session IPA, Grape Ale, Black Forest Cake Stout, Saison Elderberry, and Rhubarb & Raspberry Sour), merchandise (apparel, accessories, glassware), the KANTIN restaurant and taproom in Dudelange, the BrewSchool hands-on brewing experience, personalized beer cans for events, and B2B on-tap distribution. Brewing relies on traditional methods augmented with modern techniques including dry-hopping, cold conditioning, 12-month barrel aging in American oak (bourbon barrels previously filled with Canadian maple syrup, Chardonnay barrels), co-fermentation with grapes and wine, and Hopgun coffee infusion for stouts.
The company monetizes through multiple channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on Shopify delivering across 21 European countries (with a 50% shipping subsidy), B2B keg supply to 20+ bars and restaurants across Luxembourg, in-house food and beverage revenue at KANTIN, BrewSchool sessions priced at €99 per person, gift cards (€25-€100), and personalized cans for weddings, corporate events, and gifting. Pricing for beer runs from €38 for a Diddelenger Pils multi-pack up to €96 for limited cases and barrel-aged specialty formats; merchandise ranges from €10 to €90. The customer base spans craft beer enthusiasts, health-conscious consumers (via the 0.4% ABV alcohol-free IPA), B2B hospitality venues, experience seekers, and event planners. Brand positioning is anchored by 5 World Beer Awards in 2025 including Gold + Country Winner for the Dry Hopped IPA, the 2021 World Beer Award for the Alcohol-Free IPA, and Tour de France champion Andy Schleck as brand ambassador and partner. The company does not disclose revenue, has no public funding rounds on record, and operates as an independent, founder-led private entity.
Twisted Cat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Twisted Cat
- Legal name
- Twisted Cat Brewery
- Website
- https://thetwistedcat.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Twisted Cat Brewery is a privately held craft brewery in Dudelange, Luxembourg, producing award-winning beers, operating the KANTIN taproom and BrewSchool experience, and distributing DTC across 21 European countries and on-tap to 20+ Luxembourg venues.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Twisted Cat industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Beer
- NAICS
- Breweries (312120), Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)
- SIC
- Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)
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Where Twisted Cat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dudelange
- HQ country
- Luxembourg
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Twisted Cat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Beer Sales (E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer online sales of packaged beer (cans) across Europe. Products include flagship beers (IPA, Pale Ale, Pilsner, NEIPA), seasonal/limited editions, and mixed packs. Shipping covers all of Europe with the company subsidizing 50% of shipping costs.
- On-Tap Distribution: Supplying kegs to partner bars, restaurants, and venues across Luxembourg. Professional B2B rates offered with branded POS materials, glassware, and technical setup support.
- KANTIN Restaurant & Taproom: Gastropub offering gourmet cuisine (burgers, tartes flambées, vegetarian options), craft beer on tap, and live entertainment. Generates revenue through food, beverage, and event hosting.
- BrewSchool Experience: Hands-on brewing session (around 7 hours) including breakfast, lunch, beer tastings, and tour at €99 per person. Up to 10 participants per session.
- Merchandise: Branded streetwear and accessories including hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, caps, beanies, socks, bags, rain jackets, fleece jackets, and glassware (Teku glasses, pint glasses).
- Personalized Beer Cans: Custom branded beer cans for events, weddings, or corporate gifts with personalized branding.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual beer cans and bottles |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mixed beer packs |
| Subscription | One time/ perpetual license | Gift cards |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | BrewSchool experience |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Clothing and accessories |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Glassware |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Twisted Cat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Twisted Cat Brewery produces and sells award-winning craft beer — including flagship, session, barrel-aged, alcohol-free, and seasonal styles — directly to consumers across Europe via its Shopify online store, on tap to bars and restaurants across Luxembourg, and through its KANTIN taproom and restaurant in Dudelange. The company complements beer sales with experiential offerings (BrewSchool, brewery tours, tastings), personalized branded beer cans for events, and branded apparel and glassware merchandise.
Product overview
Twisted Cat is a craft brewery based in Dudelange, Luxembourg, offering a diverse portfolio of craft beers alongside hospitality and experiential services. Core beer products include flagship Original Pale Ale (5% ABV), Diddelenger Pils (4.5% ABV), Dry Hopped IPA (6.5% ABV), Cloudy Day NEIPA (5.9% ABV), and Alcohol-Free IPA (0.4% ABV). Specialty offerings include barrel-aged stouts (Bourbon Barrel Aged, Ruby Triple Ale), session beers (Pacific Session IPA 3.9% ABV, Earl Grey Session IPA), and seasonal varieties (Black Forest Cake Stout, Grape Ale, Rhubarb & Raspberry Sour, Saison Elderberry). The company operates Kantin restaurant and taproom, offers BrewSchool experiential sessions, and sells branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and glassware. Mixed-can tasting packs provide curated discovery options. Winner of 5 World Beer Awards 2025 including Gold for Dry Hopped IPA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Kantin: Restaurant and taproom located in the heart of Dudelange, offering craft beer, gourmet cuisine, and live entertainment.
- BrewSchool
Products and services
- Original Pale Ale Unfiltered pale ale with a tropical twist, dry-hopped with Mosaic and Citra hops. 5% ABV, IBU 27, 440ml can. From €45.
- Diddelenger Pils Unfiltered, naturally carbonated pilsner brewed with European pilsner malt and Ariana hops. 4.5% ABV, IBU 10, cold conditioned at 0°C for 30 days. From €38. World Beer Awards 2025 Silver medal.
- Dry Hopped IPA IPA blending traditional brewing with bold American hop flavor, dry-hopped with four hop varieties. 6.5% ABV, IBU 44, 440ml can. From €45. World Beer Awards 2025 Gold + Country Winner.
- Cloudy Day NEIPA Hazy New England IPA inspired by Luxembourg's shifting weather, brewed with Pilsen malt, wheat, and oat flakes. 5.9% ABV, IBU 20. From €49. World Beer Awards 2025 Bronze medal.
- Alcohol-Free IPA Unfiltered alcohol-free IPA with intense hoppy flavor and balanced bitterness; notes of pineapple and mango. 0.4% ABV, IBU 45, 330ml. From €45. World Beer Awards 2021 Winner.
- Pacific Session IPA Low-alcohol session IPA brewed with Galaxy hops from Australia. 3.9% ABV, IBU 13. From €45.
- Espresso Stout Stout infused with locally sourced freshly roasted coffee using Hopgun infusion. €36 per unit.
- Black Forest Cake Stout Decadent stout inspired by Black Forest cake with dark chocolate malt, cherry, and vanilla cream. 7.2% ABV.
- Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout Dry stout aged for 12 months in American bourbon oak barrels previously filled with Canadian maple syrup. 6.2% ABV, 750ml bottle. €19/750ml.
- Ruby Barrel Aged Triple Ale Ruby triple ale aged for 12 months in American oak barrels with secondary fermentation in bottle. 10.99% ABV, IBU 54. €19/750ml.
- Earl Grey Session IPA Limited edition session IPA infused with Earl Grey tea and bergamot, combining tea-beer fusion. 4.2% ABV.
- Grape Ale Hybrid fermented ale co-fermented with Chardonnay grapes and young wine from Alice Hartmann, aged in oak Chardonnay barrels. Limited edition collaboration.
- Saison Elderberry Light and expressive ale combining rustic dryness of saison with delicate elderberry fruitiness. 4.8% ABV, IBU 21.
- Rhubarb & Raspberry Sour Sour beer combining tangy rhubarb brightness with juicy raspberry richness. 4.3% ABV, IBU 15.
- Mixed Pack 24 Cans Tasting pack containing 24 cans across six beer varieties: Original Pale Ale, Dry Hopped IPA, Diddelenger Pils, Espresso Stout, Cloudy Day NEIPA, Pacific Session IPA. €85.
- Mixed Pack 12 Cans Tasting pack containing 12 cans across six beer varieties. €45.
- Gift Cards Digital gift cards available in €25, €50, and €100 denominations with email delivery option.
- BrewSchool Experience Hands-on brewing session (around 7 hours, 9:00-16:00) led by Twisted Cat brewers. Includes breakfast, lunch, beer tastings, brewery tour, and certificate. €99 per person, up to 10 participants. Available in English, French, and Luxembourgish/German.
- KANTIN Taproom & Restaurant Restaurant and taproom in Dudelange offering gourmet cuisine (IPA Fish & Chips, Braumeister Cordon Bleu, burgers, tartes flambées, vegetarian options), craft beer on tap, and live entertainment.
- Merchandise Brand merchandise including apparel (hoodies €50-80, sweatshirts €45-60, t-shirts €25-35, caps €35, fleece jackets €75, rain jackets €90), accessories (socks €14, bags €10, beanies €38), and glassware.
- Teku Glass Professional craft beer tasting glass with tulip-shaped bowl; premium crystal, 33cl capacity, dishwasher safe. €6 each.
- Pint Glass Classic pint glass with Twisted Cat branding, premium quality, 50cl capacity, dishwasher safe.
Quantifiable outcome
- 5 major titles at World Beer Awards 2025 including Gold + Country Winner for Dry Hopped IPA
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Twisted Cat
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Twisted Cat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Twisted Cat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Andy SchleckcoreAndy Schleck, former professional cyclist and 2010 Tour de France champion, serves as brand ambassador for Twisted Cat Brewery. He is actively involved in the brewing process, tasting sessions, and shaping the brand's spirit. His partnership brings credibility and connects the brand with sports and wellness audiences.
- Alice HartmannminorCollaboration on Grape Ale – a hybrid fermented ale co-fermented with Chardonnay grapes and young wine from Alice Hartmann, aged in oak Chardonnay barrels. Named 'Twisted Cat x Alice Hartmann'.
- INFLOW (Post Luxembourg)coreShipping and delivery partner for beer orders across Luxembourg and Europe. A division of Post Luxembourg helping deliver beer safely and swiftly to customers.
- Shopify Inc.coreE-commerce platform hosting the online store. Provides the technical infrastructure for product listings, shopping cart, checkout, and order management.
- Uber EatsminorThird-party food delivery platform enabling local access to Twisted Cat products in Luxembourg.
- WoltminorThird-party food delivery platform enabling local access to Twisted Cat products in Luxembourg.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Twisted Cat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Bofferding: Luxembourg's largest traditional brewery and Twisted Cat's home-market incumbent. B2B distribution, on-tap presence, and brand recognition in Luxembourg far exceed Twisted Cat's, making it the dominant competitive benchmark locally.
- Brasserie de Luxembourg (Diekirch): Second major Luxembourg brewery with strong on-premise presence across the country. Direct competitor for tap handles and B2B accounts in the same home market.
Direct peers
- Mikkeller: Danish craft brewery known for innovative, experimental styles (collaborations, fruit/spice infusions) with global DTC shipping, branded bars, and taprooms. Closely comparable to Twisted Cat on innovation-led differentiation and DTC international shipping model.
- Bare Brewing: Luxembourg craft brewery founded by Joel Back — now Twisted Cat's brewer and partner. Closely comparable on portfolio style, local market positioning, and personnel overlap; effectively a sibling competitor.
- Cantillon: Belgian family-run brewery famous for traditional spontaneous-fermentation lambics with a cult following, on-site taproom/museum, and limited international DTC. Comparable on craft authenticity, traditional methods, and taproom-as-destination model.
- Omnipollo: Swedish craft brewery specializing in experimental IPAs, pastry stouts, and dessert-inspired beers with strong international DTC shipping. Directly comparable to Twisted Cat on innovation-driven portfolio and e-commerce-led international growth.
Emerging players
- Funky Fluid Brewery: Polish craft brewery with modern hop-forward IPAs, international awards, and growing European DTC footprint. Comparable as a peer emerging European craft brewery pursuing similar e-commerce and award-led growth strategies.
Broad incumbents
- BrewDog: Largest independent craft brewer in Europe with extensive DTC e-commerce, on-tap distribution, branded bars, and international shipping. Most relevant European benchmark for Twisted Cat's growth ambitions in DTC craft, though at vastly larger scale.
- Pilsner Urquell: Czech pilsner originator with global brand recognition, on-premise draft programs, and export-led business. Comparable benchmark for Twisted Cat's Diddelenger Pils in the classic pilsner category.
- Weihenstephan: World's oldest continuously operating brewery, German heritage lager specialist with strong international distribution and premium positioning. Comparable on premium specialty beer export model and cold-conditioning technique.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Twisted Cat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Twisted Cat funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Twisted Cat M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Twisted Cat
What does Twisted Cat do?
Twisted Cat Brewery produces and sells award-winning craft beer — including flagship, session, barrel-aged, alcohol-free, and seasonal styles — directly to consumers across Europe via its Shopify online store, on tap to bars and restaurants across Luxembourg, and through its KANTIN taproom and restaurant in Dudelange. The company complements beer sales with experiential offerings (BrewSchool, brewery tours, tastings), personalized branded beer cans for events, and branded apparel and glassware merchandise.
Is Twisted Cat a public or private company?
Twisted Cat is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Twisted Cat founded?
Twisted Cat was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Twisted Cat based?
Twisted Cat is headquartered in Dudelange, Luxembourg, in the Europe region.
How does Twisted Cat make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Beer Sales (E-commerce) is the primary driver. The others are on-Tap Distribution, KANTIN Restaurant & Taproom, brewSchool Experience, merchandise and personalized Beer Cans.
Who are Twisted Cat's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Bofferding and Brasserie de Luxembourg (Diekirch). Direct peers are Mikkeller, Bare Brewing, Cantillon and Omnipollo. Funky Fluid Brewery is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are BrewDog, Pilsner Urquell and Weihenstephan.
Does Twisted Cat have an API?
No public API is recorded for Twisted Cat.
What industry is Twisted Cat in?
Twisted Cat's product category is Craft Beer. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFALAB, Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service), with a secondary code of THAFALAA, Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service). Its NAICS code is 312120 and its SIC code is 2082.