Wermlands Brygghus

Wermlands Brygghus, a microbrewery in Kristinehamn, Värmland, in west-central Sweden, was founded in 2012 by Hans and Christina Skan. It holds the distinction of being Värmland’s first microbrewery and the first brewery to operate in Kristinehamn since 1957, when the town’s last brewery was acquired by Pripps and shut down.

Brewing commenced in 2013, with the first beer being Wermlands Premiärbrygd. Originally planned as a one-off, this beer later became a regular part of the lineup. Production grew from 45,000 liters in 2013 to 100,000 liters in 2016. By that year, the brewery employed two full-time and two part-time workers.

In 2017, the brewery relocated from its original site outside Kristinehamn to larger premises near the train station. The new space, 700 square meters with 10-meter ceilings, is housed in a 1913 brick building that once belonged to turbine manufacturer Kristinehamn Turbin AB (now Blue Future Turbine AB), making it part of the local industrial heritage. With the move and new equipment, the brewery aimed to gradually increase annual production to 500,000 liters. The larger facility also allowed for a brew pub, which opened on 30 April 2017.

As of 2017, the brewery offered 12 beers, including a seasonal Christmas beer and five low-alcohol options. Tours and openings are available for both individuals and companies, and the brew pub regularly serves the full assortment.

Distribution is mainly within Värmland. The beers are available at select pubs, restaurants, and hotels. The low-alcohol beers are sold in about 100 grocery stores across central and southern Sweden as of 2016. Standard-alcohol beers can be found at Systembolaget—either in local stock or by special order—and as of 2016, they were carried by 14 Systembolaget stores in Värmland.