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Homebrewing Business in Drammen: Current Situation and Future Outlook

Published 23.09.2026

Analysis of companies, statistics, and outlook for the homebrewing business in Drammen, with comparison to the broader category of public administration and defense in Drammen.

Economic Overview

Sales and Employees in the Homebrewing Business in Drammen

  • Sales: In 2020, the industry experienced an extreme increase of +4528.5% compared to 2019 (NOK 116,1 thousand to NOK 5.4 million). This was followed by a gradual decline in 2021 (-11.6%) and 2022 (-26.4%).
  • Employees: There were 3 employees in 2020, but the number dropped to 2 in 2021 and remained at the same level in 2022. There are no registered companies in this industry in Drammen after 2022.

Conclusion: The industry experienced a brief explosion in sales in 2020, but has since been marked by decline. There is no stability in the number of employees, and no companies are registered in this industry in Drammen after 2022.

Sales over time — home brewery supplies store — Drammen
Sales over time — home brewery supplies store
Number of companies — home brewery supplies store — Drammen
Number of companies — home brewery supplies store
Employees over time — home brewery supplies store — Drammen
Employees over time — home brewery supplies store

Companies in the Industry

There are no registered companies in the homebrewing business in Drammen after 2022. However, there are 22 companies in the broader category of public administration and defense in Drammen. These companies operate in sectors such as toy stores, game stores, and hobby markets, and have a more stable economic profile compared to the homebrewing business.

Examples of companies in the broader category:

  • Extra Leker Krokstad As (Krokstad Industrial Area 10, 3055 Krokstadelva): NOK 27.0 million in sales and 16 employees.
  • Selfmade Norge As Avd Butikk Drammen (Gråterudveien 5, 3036 Drammen): NOK 19.7 million in sales and 14 employees.
  • Panduro Hobby Drammen (Guldlisten 35, 3048 Drammen): NOK 13.3 million in sales and 10 employees.

Conclusion: The homebrewing business has no registered companies in Drammen, while the broader category has a large number of companies with more stable economic figures.

Business Geography

All activities in the homebrewing business in Drammen are concentrated in Drammen itself. There is no detailed data on sub-areas or specific neighborhoods in Drammen that have activity in this industry. It is therefore not possible to identify specific geographic focus areas within Drammen for this industry.

Conclusion: The industry has a very limited presence in Drammen, and there is no detailed data on geographic distribution within the municipality.

Business Dynamics

Bankruptcies and Company Dynamics:

  • There are no registered bankruptcies in the homebrewing business in Drammen from 2016 to 2022.
  • Sales and Employees: There was an extreme increase in sales in 2020, but a gradual decline in subsequent years. The number of employees has been very low and unstable.

Conclusion: The industry has been marked by a brief explosion in sales in 2020, but has not managed to maintain this level. There are no bankruptcies, but there are significant challenges in maintaining stable growth and employment.

Outlook

For Entrepreneurs in the Homebrewing Business in Drammen:

  • Short-term growth in 2020: The extreme increase in sales in 2020 may have been linked to increased interest in homebrewing during the pandemic. This could be a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs.
  • Unstable growth: The gradual decline in sales after 2020 shows that there are challenges in maintaining stable growth in the industry.
  • Lack of companies: There are no registered companies in the industry in Drammen after 2022, which may indicate low competitiveness or lack of interest in running such businesses in the municipality.

Conclusion: Entrepreneurs should consider the opportunities to establish themselves in the industry, but must be aware of the challenges of maintaining stable growth and competitiveness in Drammen.

Outlook for the Broader Category

Public administration and defense in Drammen has a more stable economic profile compared to the homebrewing business. There are 22 companies in this category, and they have a more stable growth in sales and employees over time.

Examples of companies in the broader category:

  • Extra Leker Krokstad As: NOK 27.0 million in sales and 16 employees.
  • Selfmade Norge As Avd Butikk Drammen: NOK 19.7 million in sales and 14 employees.
  • Panduro Hobby Drammen: NOK 13.3 million in sales and 10 employees.

Conclusion: The broader category has a more stable economic profile compared to the homebrewing business, and entrepreneurs should consider the opportunities in this category if they seek to establish themselves in Drammen.

Sales in the parent industry — offentlig administrasjon og forsvar — Drammen
Sales in the parent industry — offentlig administrasjon og forsvar
Companies in the parent industry — offentlig administrasjon og forsvar — Drammen
Companies in the parent industry — offentlig administrasjon og forsvar
Employees in the parent industry — offentlig administrasjon og forsvar — Drammen
Employees in the parent industry — offentlig administrasjon og forsvar

Other companies in offentlig administrasjon og forsvar (not in home brewery supplies store)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Extra Leker Krokstad Astoy shopKrokstad Industriomr. 10, 3055 KrokstadelvaNOK 27.0M16NOK 1.2M
Kanoncon Asgame storeNedre Storgate 11A, 3015 DrammenNOK 9.1M6NOK 982.0K
Selfmade Norge As Avd Butikk Drammenhobby storeGråterudveien 5, 3036 DrammenNOK 19.7M14NOK 606.0K
Panduro Hobby Drammenhobby storeGuldlisten 35, 3048 DrammenNOK 13.3M10NOK 543.9K
Midgard Games Astoy shopBlichs gate 1, 3044 DrammenNOK 5.6M1NOK 137.0K
Selfmade Norge As Avd Postordrehobby storeGråterudveien 5, 3036 DrammenNOK 2.1M0NOK 63.8K
Haraldsson Leker Bs Astoy shopSandsgata 20, 3055 KrokstadelvaNOK 7.8M7NOK 38.0K
Charly's Shop Astoy shopLauritz Hervigs vei 95H, 3035 DrammenNOK 00NOK 0
Charly's Shop Astoy shopLauritz Hervigs vei 95H, 3035 DrammenNOK 00NOK 0
Diecastnorge Stamenovtoy shopKlarinetten 7B, 3033 DrammenNOK 00NOK 0
Fyrie Dahl Holding Astoy shopKorvaldveien 9G, 3050 MjøndalenNOK 00NOK 0
H N Singh Collectiblestoy shopNylenna 25, 3057 SolbergelvaNOK 00NOK 0
H N Singh Collectiblestoy shopNylenna 25, 3057 SolbergelvaNOK 00NOK 0
Haraldsson Cc Astoy shopTomtegata 36, 3012 DrammenNOK 07NOK 0
Partyland Buskerud Storsentertoy shopSandsgata 20, 3055 KrokstadelvaNOK 04NOK 0
Partyland Gulskogentoy shopc/o PARTYLAND GULSKOGEN|Guldlisten 35, 3048 DrammenNOK 06NOK 0
Qtek24 Qureshitoy shopLauritz Hervigs vei 25C, 3035 DrammenNOK 00NOK 0
Tryllepapp Astoy shopUnderlia 6, 3021 DrammenNOK 00NOK 0
Tryllepapp Astoy shopUnderlia 6, 3021 DrammenNOK 00NOK 0
Integral Audio Astoy shopStrøtvetveien 1, 3014 DrammenNOK 00NOK -2.0K
Lekehuset Partner Astoy shopNedre Eikervei 65, 3048 DrammenNOK 00NOK -81.0K
Haraldsson Gulskogen Astoy shopGuldlisten 35, 3048 DrammenNOK 11.9M14NOK -193.0K

Conclusion

The homebrewing business in Drammen has been marked by a brief explosion in sales in 2020, but has not managed to maintain this level. There are no registered companies in the industry in Drammen after 2022, and there are no bankruptcies. Entrepreneurs should consider the opportunities to establish themselves in the industry, but must be aware of the challenges of maintaining stable growth and competitiveness in Drammen.

SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore addresses in Drammen for this industry, and provide advice on how to maintain stable growth and competitiveness in the municipality.