Pivovar Ferdinand, S.r.o.

What Pivovar Ferdinand, S.r.o. does

Pivovar Ferdinand, s.r.o. is a privately-held Czech brewery founded in 1897 (with its associated floor maltings dating to 1872) and headquartered in Benešov. The company operates one of only six remaining traditional floor maltings (humnová sladovna) in the Czech Republic — a structural scarcity with no equivalent facility in Germany or Austria — producing 2,200 tons of malt annually, of which roughly 75% is sold to other Czech breweries and exported internationally through a partnership with German malting house Weyermann. The brewery itself produces approximately 22,000 hectoliters of beer per year across roughly 18 varieties, including core lagers (Světlý ležák Premium 12%, Max 11%, Výčepní 10%, Tmavý 11%, Řezaný 11%), seasonal specialties (Dvorní ležák, Vídeňský ležák, d'Este 15%, Zelený ležák), ELS-certified gluten-free beers, and non-alcoholic options. Production relies on classical methods: own floor-malted Czech barley, open fermentation cellars (spilky), and a minimum three-month lager aging cycle, with in-house hop cultivation and locally sourced ingredients.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer channels (brewery shop in Benešov, the "Ferda domů" Wednesday home delivery service covering Prague and surrounding areas, catering for events), B2B on-trade sales via a network of regional sales representatives covering all major Czech regions, modern retail distribution through Albert and Kaufland chains, and B2B malt sales to domestic and international brewing customers. Pricing is unit-based across bottles, PET, KEGs, and crates with deposit-bearing returnable packaging. Recent 2025 strategic moves include maltings modernization under EU Rural Development Programme support, installation of nitrogen generation technology reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 35 tons annually, introduction of Bitcoin (Lightning) payments for home delivery, AHR ČR industry association membership, and ongoing portfolio expansion in gluten-free and non-alcoholic segments. The firm is led by managing director Ing. Petr Dařílek (in role since 1993) alongside a deeply tenured production team including a brewmaster, malt master, and craft specialists with decades of tenure.

Name

Pivovar Ferdinand, S.r.o.

Legal name

Pivovar Ferdinand, s.r.o.

Website

https://pivovarferdinand.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pivovar Ferdinand is a traditional Czech brewery founded in 1897 in Benešov that produces ~18 beer varieties and operates one of only six floor maltings in Czech Republic, serving consumers via retail, hospitality, home delivery, and B2B malt export channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

Keywords

• Traditional Czech brewing
• Craft lager production
• Floor maltings
• Gluten-free beer
• Home beer delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Central

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales: Primary revenue stream from sales of bottled beer (0.5L, 0.33L), KEG kegs (15L, 30L, 50L), PET bottles (1.5L), and draft beer. The brewery produces up to 18 varieties including lagers, gluten-free beers, and non-alcoholic beers.
2. Malt Sales: The brewery operates one of only six floor maltings in Czech Republic, producing 2,200 tons of malt annually, of which only 25% is used for own brewing. The remainder is sold to other Czech breweries and exported internationally, including to German malting house Weyermann for worldwide distribution.
3. Direct-to-Consumer (Ferda domů): Home delivery service 'Ferda domů' delivering beer directly to customers in Prague and surrounding areas every Wednesday, with minimum order requirements and deposit system for packaging.
4. Brewery Shop Sales: On-site brewery store sales of fresh beer, gift packages, and brewery souvenirs directly to consumers visiting the brewery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pivovar Ferdinand brews and sells approximately 18 varieties of traditional Czech lagers, specialty beers, gluten-free beers (ELS-certified), and non-alcoholic beers, primarily in bottled (0.5L, 0.33L), KEG (15L, 30L, 50L), and PET (1.5L) formats. The brewery also operates one of only six traditional floor maltings (humnová sladovna) in the Czech Republic, producing 2,200 tons of malt annually, with the majority sold to other Czech and international breweries.

Product overview

Pivovar Ferdinand, S.r.o. is a traditional Czech brewery founded in 1872 in Benešov, producing a portfolio of approximately 18 beer varieties including core lagers (Premium 12%, Max 11%, výčepní 10%, dark and cut lagers), seasonal specialties (Dvorní ležák, Vídeňský ležák, d´Este 15%, Zelený ležák), gluten-free beers, and non-alcoholic beers. The brewery operates its own floor maltings (Humnová sladovna) producing 2,200 tons of malt annually, with 25% used for own production and the remainder sold to other breweries including exports to Germany. Services include the Ferda domů home delivery service in Prague area and an on-site brewery store. The brewery emphasizes traditional brewing methods including open fermentation cellars and extended aging periods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Světlý ležák Premium 12%

Quantifiable outcome

• Producing 2,200 tons of malt annually from floor malting facility, with exports to USA, Canada, Spain, Israel through Weyermann partnership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Weyermann (Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman malting house Weyermann purchases floor malt from Pivovar Ferdinand for worldwide redistribution. The partnership includes exports to USA, Canada, Spain, and Israel. Ferdinand holds kosher certification through this partnership. The malt is shipped in bulk and repackaged by Weyermann.
• AHR ČR (Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Czech Republic)minorOthersPivovar Ferdinand is a member of the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Czech Republic, which has nearly 2000 members. The brewery hopes AHR ČR will help with hospitality sector development and business environment improvement.
• ALS Czech Republic (Accredited Laboratory)coreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited laboratory testing gluten-free beer products under European ELS (European License System). Multiple test protocols showing gluten content less than 10 mg/l.
• Albert (Retail Chain)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech retail chain distribution partner for bottled beer products.
• Kaufland (Retail Chain)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech retail chain distribution partner for bottled beer products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pivovar Matuška: Czech craft microbrewery focused on quality and traditional brewing with strong on-premise and specialty retail presence; comparable in scale and positioning as a craft challenger in the Czech market.
• Rodinný pivovar Bernard: Czech family-owned traditional brewery positioned similarly on craft/traditional quality and regional scale; offers a directly comparable business model with multi-channel distribution and a comparable production footprint.
• Pivovar Svijany: Czech traditional brewery of comparable size with multi-channel distribution including retail chains and on-premise; competes in the same traditional Czech lager category and similar price tier as Ferdinand.
• Pivovar Dalešice: Small Czech craft brewery operating in the same traditional lager and specialty segment; directly comparable in scale, distribution model, and target customer profile.

Regional players

• Augustiner-Bräu München: Traditional Bavarian brewery emphasizing quality, traditional brewing, and on-premise heritage; comparable in traditional brewing methods and craftsmanship positioning though primarily serving southern Germany/Austria.

Broad incumbents

• Hofbräu München: Traditional German state-owned brewery with centuries-old heritage and global brand recognition; comparable in traditional brewing positioning but vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Budweiser Budvar: State-owned Czech national brewery with strong export brand presence; competes in the Czech lager category domestically and represents the scale benchmark for premium Czech beer internationally.
• Plzeňský Prazdroj (Pilsner Urquell): Dominant Czech national brewery and the market leader in Czech lager; competes broadly in the same category but at vastly greater scale, owning the Pilsner Urquell and Gambrinus brands that occupy most retail shelf space.

Others

• Castle Malting: Belgian specialty malting house operating in the same niche as Ferdinand's humnová sladovna; comparable in supplying premium floor/specialty malt to craft breweries internationally.
• Weyermann Specialty Malting: German specialty malting house and existing distribution partner; comparable in malting craft and is the primary route by which Ferdinand's malt reaches international markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/pivovarferdinand
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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