Scan Magazine | Special Theme | A Taste of Sweden
Brewery equipped for growth The future looks bright for Stockholm Brewing Co. Expanding with new facilities and brew kits in Frihamnen, this independent brewery now has greater capacity to brew its popular organic beers. Last year, FARM Restaurant & Bar also opened as an extension of the brewery with a farm-to-table concept. By Malin Norman | Photos: Petter Backlund
Stockholm Brewing’s co-founder Niklas Jakobson has a background in wine, working as a sommelier and running a wine import company specialising in natural wines. But he has always had a passion for beer as well and has been brewing at home for many years. In 2012, Jakobson started selling his own beer just as the craft beer trend was taking off. At that time, there were only around 30 breweries in Sweden, and according to the Swedish Brewers 64 | Issue 121 | February 2019
Association, this figure has grown to almost 350 breweries nationwide. The secret to Stockholm Brewing’s success, apart from producing great beer, is its independence and steady organic growth. “It all started as a hobby, and we are trying to keep that sense of creative freedom,” says the founder. “We wanted to develop slowly and are still independent, which means that we can experiment and brew whatever we want.”
Brut IPA and Apricot Wild Ale Last year, Stockholm Brewing launched 54 different beers, including unique editions for certain restaurants. The first beer, and still one of the bestsellers, is a classic IPA, and Stockholm Lager is also very popular. The brewery is known for experimenting with sour beer, adding grapes and berries, as well as barrel-