Little Atlantique Brewery

What Little Atlantique Brewery does

Little Atlantique Brewery is a French craft microbrewery, brewpub, and event venue founded in 2016 by Jérôme and Greg and operated under the legal entity BRASSERIES DE L'ATLANTIQUE in the Bas-Chantenay district of Nantes. Operating from a rehabilitated 19th-century former oil mill designed by architect Christophe Theilmann, the company combines on-site brewing, a 410 m² taproom and restaurant (led by executive chef Diego Diaz Cortes), and a large-format event venue on a single integrated site. Production is anchored by a Lambrechts Group Belgium automated keg line (45→60 kegs/hour), Fermenter n°13 (150 hl / ~30,000 pints per batch), and a 28-tonne bulk malt silo that secures 100% French malt supply and eliminates roughly 180 tonnes/year of bagged-malt handling.

The product portfolio spans seven permanent styles — IPA, Hefeweizen, Black Lager, Triple, Amber, NEIPA, Session IPA, and Summer Ale — together with seasonal specialties (Winter IPA with spruce and Grandis fir, Gose Mangue Passion) and a barrel-aged premium tier (Adieu Vat Eisbock, French Imperial Stout Barrel Aged in Sauternes/brandy/Calvados casks). The brand has accumulated multiple medals at France's most respected competitions, including three silver medals at Concours Général Agricole 2026 and gold medals at Concours International de Lyon in 2025 and 2026.

Revenue is generated through four channels: (1) on-site F&B (taproom, restaurant, table reservations with €5/person deposit, brewery tours at €16); (2) direct e-commerce beer and merchandise sales via WooCommerce with La Poste delivery across France; (3) wholesale distribution to CHR (café, hôtel, restaurant) accounts across western France through Ouest Boissons; and (4) full or partial venue privatization for corporate events, weddings, and concerts, including the 410 m² Grande Salle accommodating up to 360 guests. Customers are split between local Nantes diners, craft beer enthusiasts nationwide, regional hospitality accounts, and corporate/institutional event clients such as Crisp IM, the Hopipharm pharmacy congress (1,200 attendees in May 2025), and the Gault&Millau awards (February 2026). Headcount is in the 11–50 band, with the company remaining privately held and founder-operated with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Little Atlantique Brewery

Legal name

BRASSERIES DE L'ATLANTIQUE

Website

https://little-atlantique-brewery.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Little Atlantique Brewery is a Nantes-based French craft microbrewery and brewpub that brews seven permanent and seasonal craft beers on-site, runs a restaurant and taproom, and rents a 410 m² venue for corporate and private events, selling through e-commerce, the Ouest Boissons wholesale network, and direct on-site consumption.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFALAC

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYTHAFAEAG

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bars, Pubs & Nightlife Venues

SECONDARYCRANACAF

Taprooms & Brewpubs

Consumer Products & Retail/Tobacco, Alcohol & Cannabis Retail/On-Premise Alcohol Retail (Bars, Pubs & Taprooms)

SECONDARYTHAFALAA

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Microbrewery operations
• Brewpub dining
• Barrel aged beer
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Craft Beer Sales (On-site + E-commerce + Distribution): The brewery's primary revenue stream comes from brewing and selling its own craft beers. Beer is sold at the taproom (draft and cans), through the WooCommerce e-commerce store with La Poste delivery across France (weight-based shipping from €4.95 to €26, free over €300), and via the Ouest Boissons distribution network to CHR (café, hotel, restaurant) accounts across western France.
2. Restaurant / Taproom F&B: The brewpub generates food and beverage revenue from dine-in customers. The restaurant, led by Chef Diego Diaz Cortes, serves international cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The taproom offers draft beers, cocktails, and other beverages. Opening hours: bar Mon 12h–23h, Tue–Wed 12h–00h, Thu–Sat 12h–02h, Sun 12h–00h; restaurant Mon–Tue 12h–14h and 19h–22h30, Wed–Fri 12h–14h and 19h–22h30, Sat–Sun 12h–14h30 and 19h–22h30. Reservations required (€5 pp deposit).
3. Brewery Tour Tickets: The brewery sells tickets for guided tours of the production facility. Gift cards for brewery visits are priced at €16 per person.
4. Merchandise / Goodies: Branded merchandise including T-shirts (€15), hoodies/sweatshirts (€35), and beer gift boxes/coffrets are sold through the e-commerce store and on-site.
5. Event Privatization / Venue Rental: The venue is rented for corporate events, weddings, concerts, and private parties. The 'ALL IN' full privatization offer includes the 410 m² main hall (capacity 360), panoramic terrace, private bars, and on-site catering. Christophe Guillo manages event enquiries via [email protected].

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Little Atlantique Brewery is a craft microbrewery producing 7+ permanent beer styles plus seasonal and barrel-aged limited editions (IPA, Hefeweizen, Black Lager, Triple, Amber, NEIPA, Gose, Session IPA). Beers are sold on draft and in cans through the on-site brewpub/restaurant in Nantes, via the company's own e-commerce boutique with home delivery across France, and through the Ouest Boissons wholesale network to CHR accounts across western France. The brewery also operates a restaurant, brewery tours, branded merchandise, and a 410 m² event venue available for private privatization.

Product overview

Little Atlantique Brewery is a microbrewery, brewpub, and restaurant in Nantes, France, offering a portfolio of 12+ craft beers including core permanent offerings (IPA, Amber, Wheat, Black Lager, Triple, NEIPA, Gose) and seasonal specialties. The brewery operates a taproom/restaurant with on-site brewing, provides venue rental and event privatization services (including the Grande Salle at 410 m²), and sells merchandise (hoodies, t-shirts, gift boxes, gift cards). Beers are sold in cans (33cl and 44cl), bottles (75cl), and on draft. The company also produces barrel-aged specialty beers and has won multiple medals at the Concours Général Agricole and Concours International de Lyon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The LAB: The name used for the brewpub/restaurant location at the docks of Chantenay in Nantes.

Products and services

• WIPE OUT (New England IPA) New England IPA (6.2% ABV) with low bitterness and aromatic notes of pineapple and coconut from selected hops. Sold in 44cl cans in 6/12/24 packs. Winner of two silver medals at France Beer Challenge 2024 and Concours International de Lyon 2024.

Named customers4 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

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lallemand FrancecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Lallemand France organized a technical Roadshow event at the LAB in January, presenting brewing innovations including the 'Pomona' hybrid yeast strain (developed by Escarpment Laboratories) and brewing techniques around dry hop and fermentation biotransformation. All local breweries were invited to exchange on these technical topics.
• BarthHaas GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025BarthHaas, a leading hop merchant, presented its liquid hop solutions — Flex, Incognito, and Spectrum — during the Lallemand x BarthHaas Roadshow at the LAB. A collaborative brew was produced using exclusively BarthHaas liquid hops. BarthHaas is a key hop supply partner for Little Atlantique's innovation program.
• Lambrechts Group BelgiumcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2024Lambrechts Group Belgium, specializing in complete automatic lines for beer keg treatment, washing, and filling, supplied the new automated keg washing and filling machine that increased Little Atlantique's production capacity from 45 to 60 kegs per hour.
• MediacominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2024Mediaco, France's leading crane and handling company (no. 1 in France), provided expertise for the installation of the new automated keg filling machine at the brewery.
• Ouest BoissonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOuest Boissons is the distribution partner supplying Little Atlantique Brewery's beers to CHR (café, hotel, restaurant) accounts across western France. The brewery participated in the Ouest Boissons Salon Collection 2025 trade show in four cities (Vitré, Le Mans, La Baule, Lorient) with its commercial team.
• Hatma EventminorOthersHatma Event installed a stretch tent on the LAB's panoramic terrace for the Hopipharm congress privatization (May 2025), ensuring outdoor event capacity regardless of weather.
• Alexandre de CROMBRUGGHE / Prestige MixminorOthersAlexandre de CROMBRUGGHE (Prestige Mix) provided bespoke musical atmosphere for the Hopipharm congress privatization at the LAB.
• Sourdoreille ProductioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSourdoreille Production co-produced the Piano Day event filmed by ARTE Concert at the LAB. This was the 6th edition of the 100% piano event, held across all floors of the brewery, featuring artists Yann Tiersen, Büşra Kayıkçı, Christian Löffler & Meredi, and Edouard Ferlet & Marguerite Thiam.
• ARTE ConcertcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerARTE Concert filmed and broadcast the Piano Day event held at the LAB, providing significant media exposure. The event aired on ARTE Concert platform (March 2025).
• Local Food Suppliers (Nantes region)minorOthersKey local suppliers include: Maison Arlot Cheng et Barnabé (bio bread, Nantes), Crémerie Asil (cheese, Saint-Herblain), Maraîcher l'Alouette rit (fruits and vegetables, Doulon), Maison Bonnin (brioche and burger buns, Rezé), Chamsemis (mushrooms, Vendée), Le Sel de Mathilde (Guérande salt), and Salines du Breuil (Noirmoutier salt).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BrewDog: International craft brewery chain operating brewpubs, e-commerce, and global distribution with a portfolio of IPAs, NEIPAs, and limited releases. Highly comparable business model (brewpub + DTC + CHR + merchandise) and brand-led cultural positioning, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Pelforth (AB InBev France): Established French macro-brewer with a craft sub-line distributed nationally via the AB InBev network. Represents the broader incumbent competitive set on CHR accounts and grocery shelves in western France.

Direct peers

• Brasserie Coreff: Brittany-based craft brewery with a regional production model, taproom presence, and CHR distribution in western France. Geographic and portfolio overlap makes it the closest French craft peer.
• Gallia Brewing: Paris-based French craft brewery with a strong brand, multiple award-winning core range, and CHR distribution across France. Comparable craft positioning, beer portfolio diversity, and award-led GTM.
• Ninkasi Brasserie: French craft brewer operating its own brewpubs and restaurants in Lyon and Saint-Étienne with a portfolio of IPAs, barrel-aged beers, and seasonal releases. Highly comparable operating model combining brewing, on-site F&B, event hosting, and CHR distribution.
• Castelain Brasserie: Northern French craft brewer with multiple international awards (World Beer Award) and CHR/national retail distribution. Comparable scale, awards strategy, and craft portfolio diversity.
• Brasserie Lancelot: Brittany craft brewery with award-winning organic and specialty beers plus taproom/tourism activity. Comparable craft portfolio structure, awards profile, and west-of-France CHR distribution.

Others

• Ouest Boissons: Wholesale distributor of beer, wine, and beverages to CHR accounts across western France. Direct channel partner rather than a competitor, but a key comparator for understanding distribution scale and reach in the region.

Regional players

• Hoppy People / Houblon du Clos de l'Abbaye: Western French craft brewery operating on a smaller regional footprint with limited taproom activity. Useful comparable for understanding the Nantes/western France craft segment.
• Brasserie du Bouffay: Nantes-based microbrewery offering local craft beer and taproom service. Closest direct geographic peer; useful for benchmarking local market dynamics in Nantes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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