Bräunlinger Löwenbrauerei

What Bräunlinger Löwenbrauerei does

Bräunlinger Löwenbrauerei is an 8th-generation, family-owned traditional German brewery founded in 1760 and headquartered in Bräunlingen in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg. The company operates as the limited partnership Friedrich Kalb KG and produces a portfolio of regional beers including Pils, Helles, Keller-Pils, Weißer Leo (wheat), Märzen, Festbier, Jahrgangsbier, Radler varieties, and the flagship Black Lion (Schwarzbier), alongside regional soft drinks marketed as Heimatlimonade and Löwen Cola and a licensed production of the FRUCADE lemonade brand.

Production uses decoction mashing (Dekoktions-Maischverfahren), cold fermentation, and 5-6 week cold maturation at approximately 0°C, with no pasteurization and no use of preservatives or stabilizers; the brewery is positioned as a craft-quality producer within the 'Die Brauer mit Leib und Seele' association of Baden-Württemberg family breweries. The Black Lion Schwarzbier has been recognized at the European Beer Star competition for six consecutive years (2020-2025), including a 2021 gold medal.

Distribution is intentionally capped to a 60 km radius around Bräunlingen and is executed through an on-site Getränkemarkt (brewery beverage market) for direct-to-consumer sales and a wholesale network of regional retail partners including Edeka, Rewe, E-Center, Fristo, Netto Marken-Discount, Getränke Waldmann, and additional independent beverage dealers. Revenue is generated from beverage unit sales through these channels plus the Brauwerkstatt, a fee-based craft beer workshop service that supports customers in developing and commercializing their own recipes using the brewery's facilities. Leadership comprises Fritz Kalb (7th generation), his daughter Eveline Kalb (8th-generation Braumeisterin), and Braumeister and Biersommelier André Luis Martins Pinto.

Name

Bräunlinger Löwenbrauerei

Legal name

Bräunlinger Löwenbrauerei Friedrich Kalb KG

Website

https://braeunlinger-loewenbrauerei.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1760

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bräunlinger Löwenbrauerei is an 8th-generation family-owned German brewery producing traditional Black Forest beers and regional soft drinks, distributed through its on-site Getränkemarkt and regional retailers within a 60 km radius of Bräunlingen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer and Brewery Products

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Traditional German beer
• Regional brewery
• Family brewery
• Non-alcoholic beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Bräunlingen

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. Beer Sales: Sale of traditional craft beers including Pils, Helles, Keller-Pils, Weißbier (Weißer Leo), Schwarzbier (Black Lion), Märzen, Festbier, Jahrgangsbier, and Radler varieties. Products sold through on-site brewery beverage market, regional retailers, and beverage specialists within 60km radius.
2. Heimatlimonade (Soft Drinks): Production and sale of regional soft drinks including licensed FRUCADE brand limonaden sold in the local region. Also produces Löwen Cola brand products.
3. Craft Beer Brewing Services: The Brauwerkstatt (brewery workshop) supports craft beer enthusiasts and micro-brewers by providing professional facilities and expertise to help them develop and produce their own craft beer recipes for commercial market entry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bräunlinger Löwenbrauerei is a traditional family-owned brewery producing a range of German craft beers (Black Lion Schwarzbier, Pils, Helles, Weizen, Märzen, Festbier, Jahrgangsbier, Radler) and regional soft drinks (Heimatlimonade, FRUCADE, Löwen Cola). The brewery uses traditional decoction mashing, cold fermentation, and extended aging without pasteurization or preservatives, distributing exclusively within a 60km radius around Bräunlingen in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg.

Product overview

Bräunlinger Löwenbrauerei is a traditional family-owned brewery offering a portfolio of beer products and non-alcoholic beverages. The core product line consists of traditional German beers including Black Lion (Schwarzbier), Keller-Pils (unfiltered Pilsner), Helles (lager), Weißer Leo (wheat beer), Pils, Märzen (seasonal), Jahrgangsbier (vintage), Festbier (winter seasonal), and various Radler (beer mixed drinks) flavors. Supporting products include Heimatlimonade regional limonade and licensed FRUCADE brand. Additional offerings comprise Löwen Cola and a craft beer workshop service (Brauwerkstatt) for developing custom beer recipes. Products are sold through the brewery's direct Getränkemarkt and regional retail partners within 60km of Bräunlingen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Lion: Premium dark beer specialty (Schwarzbier) with flavors of mocchachino, bitter chocolate, and coffee. Won gold medal at European Beer Star 2021 and multiple awards.
• Heimatlimonade
• Frucade

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 consecutive European Beer Star awards for Black Lion Schwarzbier, including Gold medal in 2021

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Die Brauer mit Leib und SeelecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Baden-Württemberg family breweries committed to five values: 100% regional ingredients with fair compensation, traditional brewing without preservatives, regional cultural support, and continuous development of beer character. Each member guarantees quality and brewing tradition.
• FRUCADE (Brand License)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBräunlinger produces and distributes FRUCADE brand limonaden under license in their regional market. FRUCADE is a established brand of fruit limonaden. The brewery produces these products in their facility and sells through their regional distribution network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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