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The Copenhagen-based brewery Mikkeller has every reason to celebrate this year, as its 2024 financial report paints a very positive picture.
The company posted a profit of nearly DKK 12 million, marking its best result since 2016 — and all signs suggest that 2025 could be even better.

Over the past year, Carlsberg has taken over distribution in Denmark and acquired a 20% stake in Mikkeller. That move has allowed the brewery to focus its internal efforts on expanding its retail operations and accelerating growth in international markets — areas that are now showing renewed momentum.

This strategic shift hasn’t just driven revenue up. It’s also enabled Mikkeller to significantly cut operating costs across its business units, strengthening the company’s overall performance.

Mikkel Bjergsø:

“We’ve managed to strengthen nearly every financial indicator,” says Mikkeller’s founder and CEO. “That’s primarily thanks to our talented team, who’ve done an outstanding job. At the same time, we’ve rediscovered the creative energy and playful spirit that has always been part of Mikkeller’s DNA. I may be turning 50 soon, and things might be a bit more organized around here – but the wildness is still very much alive.”

Mikkel also points out that the company has spent several tough years navigating lockdowns and dramatic increases in energy and raw material costs — challenges that nearly brought the otherwise successful Danish brewery to its knees.

Mikkel Bjergsø continues:

“It’s been a tough few years in the beer industry. But we’ve got loyal fans, and we’re really good at creating extraordinary experiences that people want to be part of — whether it’s our running clubs, the many festivals, or events like the recent 10-year anniversary of Warpigs. We deliver wild experiences, and in the end, that’s what it’s all about.”

Finally, Mikkel shares that he’s not the only one hitting a milestone this year. In 2025, Mikkeller will celebrate its 20th anniversary — a milestone that will be marked with ambitious plans for the future: new bars, new festivals, and a strengthened push into new international markets.

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