2014
THE FACES BEHIND BRLO
A Franconian, a Berliner and a Mecklenburger founded the Berlin beer brand BRLO in 2014. Two of them - Katharina Kurz and Christian Laase - already knew each other from their studies. Master brewer Michael Lembke is the third person in the group who shared the vision and has been the mastermind of BRLO beers since the beginning. The BRLO team was only really complete in 2016, when Ben Pommer joined the founding crew and since then has been responsible for the culinary concept of BRLO gastronomy with his unmistakable passion, and is now driving BRLO's expansion as Managing Director.
2016
OUR OWN BREWERY
While BRLO started out renting brewing capacity at friendly breweries, as its popularity grew, so did its desire to have its own location. Because we at BRLO think: Beer needs a home.
In 2016, the time had finally come: construction of the BRLO BRWHOUSE began on a brownfield site in the middle of Kreuzberg and, when completed, will house the first BRLO brewery. This is where all BRLO beers will be brewed and bottled and kegged from now on. The finished brewery combines the best technology with a modular and distinctive BRLO design.
The completion is to this day one of the most beautiful moments for brewmaster, Michael Lembke.
2017
THE BRLO BRWHOUSE
The BRLO BRWHOUSE opens its doors in 2017 in the middle of Berlin at Gleisdreieck and offers a home made of 38 converted overseas containers. It is home to the company's own brewery and gastronomy with a beer garden under the management of Ben Pommer.
The BRLO BRWHOUSE is Germany's first vegetable-focused brewery gastronomy, with regional and high-quality meat as a side dish. Brewery tours in their own microbrewery are a must.
The location has won awards not only for its architecture, but above all for its gastronomic concept. The BRWHOUSE has been listed in the Gault & Millau since 2018.
2018
BRLO CHICKEN & BEER AT KADEWE
With BRLO CHICKEN&BEER, our exquisite offshoot opened in 2018 in the world-famous KaDeWe, the Kaufhaus des Westens, in Berlin. In the delicatessen department, we offer the popular BRLO beer range, together with a chicken grill.
Just as in the BRLO BRWHOUSE, the focus in KaDeWe is on the regionality and sustainability of the raw materials and ingredients used. That's why only Kikok corn-fed chickens from sustainable farms are grilled here.
2019
THE SECOND BREWERY - BRLO CRAFT ZENTRUM
With BRLO CHICKEN & BEER, our delicious offshoot was opened in the world famous KaDeWe, the department store of West Berlin. In the space, we offer the popular BRLO beer range together with a chicken grill, but just like in BRLO BRWHOUSE, the focus in KaDeWe is on the regionality and sustainability of the raw materials and ingredients used. That's why only Kikok corn chickens from sustainable farming are served.
2020
Our Core Range
The original two types of beer, Helles and Pale Ale, have now become eight: Starting with the Helles, through the Pale Ale to the Happy Pils, German IPA, Porter and the non-alcoholic Naked to original Berliner Weisse and the latest addition - Our West Coast IPA. Most varieties are even available in handy 4-packs since this year.
The BRLO can Core Range has been available since 2020 and includes the Hazy IPA Blurry Vision, the Berliner Weisse with Strawberries - Berlin Jam as well as the non-alcoholic Naked and the popular Happy Pils.
2021
THE BRLO RANGE
In 2021, BRLO has again expanded the product range, offering the BIO certified cider in three varieties: Classic Apple, Rosé, Wild Berries. (DE-ÖKO-070). 2021 new addition is also our 2nd non-alcoholic beer: BRLO ZERO.5. Sustainably brewed with no longer saleable bread from the Berlin organic bakery Time for Bread.
In addition, specials and collab brews with friendly breweries, sports clubs, artists, musicians and creative people join again and again.
Our values
About BRLO
BRLO values
We combine the best quality, responsibility and Berlin's attitude to life in a stylish way to create a unique beer and brand experience.
About BRLO
BRLO Gastronomy Concept
Brewhouse cuisine 2.0: With us, vegetables are the star and regional meat is at most the garnish. With our BIER x FOOD Pairing, we combine our individual beer styles with creative dishes that are best shared and enjoyed together.
About BRLO
BRLO Brewery Concept
We brew modern beer variety from Pils to Baltic Porter in Berlin. We pay attention to the high quality of raw materials and short delivery routes. Our range is complemented by cider and draught beer.