Nokian Panimo
Nokian Panimo is a Finnish brewery producing beer, cider, mineral water, and soft drinks, best known for its Keisari beer range.
Last updated August 26, 2026
Overview
Nokian Panimo Oy is a brewery based in Nokia, Finland. Established in 1991, the company was originally known as Pirkanmaan Uusi Panimo, or PUP Oy, before adopting the Nokian Panimo name in 2004. Its business is centered on beverage production, with a portfolio spanning beer, cider, mineral water, and soft drinks. The brewery's most recognizable product family is Keisari, a line of beers associated with the Nokian Panimo name and its position in Finland's craft-brewing market. In addition to its established portfolio, the brewery produces small batches of named beers on request, allowing it to serve limited-run or customized production needs alongside its regular offerings. Nokian Panimo has developed from a regional Finnish brewery into one of the country's larger independent craft-brewing businesses. Reference material describes it as Finland's second-largest craft brewery and the fifth-largest brewery overall by revenue in 2023. These rankings indicate a company operating at a substantial scale within Finland's beverage sector while retaining a craft-brewery identity. The company reported total sales volume of more than 8.3 million litres and net sales of EUR 11.9 million in 2024. These figures are associated with the 2024 financial year and should not be interpreted as current figures beyond that period. In April 2025, Nokian Panimo was admitted to the First North Helsinki market under the ticker BEER, marking a transition to public-market trading. The listing gives the brewery a new corporate-finance profile in addition to its established role as a Finnish beverage producer. Nokian Panimo's market is primarily Finland. Its positioning combines independent brewery credentials, a broad beverage-production capability, and recognizable branded beer products led by the Keisari range. Publicly available reference material does not establish a separate international operating footprint, a parent group, or named current executives.
History
Nokian Panimo is a Finnish brewery located in the city of Nokia. The business was founded in 1991 under the name Pirkanmaan Uusi Panimo, commonly abbreviated as PUP Oy. Its establishment placed it within the development of Finland's modern independent-brewery sector, although the available reference material does not identify the founders or provide a detailed account of its original ownership and early operations. In 2004, the company changed its name to Nokian Panimo. The new name connected the brewery directly with Nokia, its home city, and became the identity under which the business is now known. The brewery's production has not been limited to one beverage category: its portfolio includes beer, cider, mineral water, and soft drinks. This breadth distinguishes it from a narrowly focused beer producer and enables the company to operate across several segments of the Finnish beverage market. Beer remains the central part of Nokian Panimo's identity. The Keisari range is described as the brewery's best-known brand line and serves as its principal consumer-facing beer family. Alongside standard branded production, the brewery also makes small runs of named beers on request. Such limited production provides room for customized or special-release products in addition to the regular portfolio, although the available sources do not specify the customers, volumes, or individual beer names involved. Over time, Nokian Panimo expanded to become a significant Finnish craft brewery. Reference material characterizes it as the country's second-largest craft brewery and the fifth-largest brewery overall by revenue in 2023. Those descriptions place the company among Finland's leading independent or craft-oriented brewing businesses, while also indicating that its operations remain primarily domestic. The company reported that its total sales volume surpassed 8.3 million litres in 2024 and that net sales reached EUR 11.9 million for that year. These figures document the scale of the business at that point in time, but the available material does not provide a longer financial series, profitability data, or a detailed breakdown by beverage category. A major corporate development followed in April 2025, when Nokian Panimo was listed on the First North Helsinki stock exchange with the ticker BEER. The listing made the brewery a publicly traded company and added an investor-facing dimension to its history. The supplied references do not provide details about the offering structure, valuation, ownership changes, or subsequent share performance. No separate parent company, international group affiliation, or current executive roster is identified in the available material. On the evidence provided, Nokian Panimo remains an active Finnish beverage producer whose public identity is led by its Keisari beers and whose production platform also covers cider, water, and soft drinks.
- 2025Listed on First North Helsinki
Nokian Panimo was listed on the First North Helsinki stock exchange in April 2025 under ticker BEER.
- 2024Reports 2024 operating scale
The brewery's total sales volume exceeded 8.3 million litres and its net sales were reported as EUR 11.9 million for 2024.
- 2023Ranks among Finland's leading breweries
Reference material describes Nokian Panimo as Finland's second-largest craft brewery and fifth-largest brewery overall by revenue in 2023.
- 2004Company adopts the Nokian Panimo name
The business changed its name from Pirkanmaan Uusi Panimo/PUP Oy to Nokian Panimo.
- 1991Brewery founded
The brewery was established in Nokia, Finland, under the name Pirkanmaan Uusi Panimo, also known as PUP Oy.
Products and positioning
A Finnish independent craft brewery with a broad beverage portfolio, anchored by the Keisari beer range and serving the domestic market.
KeisariBeer
Keisari is Nokian Panimo's best-known beer line and the principal branded expression of the brewery. It represents the company's core beer business and supports its visibility in Finland's craft-beer market. The supplied reference does not provide a complete list of individual Keisari varieties or their launch dates.
Nokian Panimo beer portfolioBeer
Beyond the Keisari range, Nokian Panimo produces beer in regular and limited formats. The brewery is also capable of making small runs of named beers on request, indicating a production model that accommodates special or customized releases alongside established products.
CiderCider
Cider is one of the beverage categories produced by Nokian Panimo. The available reference confirms the category but does not identify specific cider brands, variants, launch dates, or distribution details.
Mineral waterNon-alcoholic beverages
Nokian Panimo's production scope includes mineral water, extending the brewery's offering beyond alcoholic drinks. No specific consumer brand, product range, or launch date is identified in the supplied material.
Soft drinksNon-alcoholic beverages
The company also produces soft drinks as part of its broader beverage manufacturing operations. The available reference does not specify individual soft-drink brands or flavors.
Flagship businesses
- Keisari beer range
Brand decisions
- 2025First North Helsinki listingOther
After developing into a significant Finnish craft brewery, Nokian Panimo entered the public market.
What changed. The company was listed on First North Helsinki in April 2025 under the ticker BEER.
Aftermath. The listing established Nokian Panimo as a publicly traded brewery, although the supplied material does not provide details on valuation, offering structure, or subsequent performance.
- 2004Adoption of the Nokian Panimo identityStrategy
The brewery had operated since 1991 under the name Pirkanmaan Uusi Panimo, or PUP Oy.
What changed. The company changed its name to Nokian Panimo, aligning its corporate identity with its Nokia location.
Aftermath. Nokian Panimo became the name used for the brewery and its subsequent beverage business.
Recent events
- 2025Nokian Panimo lists on First North Helsinki
In April 2025, Nokian Panimo was listed on the First North Helsinki stock exchange under the ticker BEER.
Other - 2024Nokian Panimo reports 2024 sales volume above 8.3 million litres
Nokian Panimo's total sales volume exceeded 8.3 million litres in 2024, while net sales were reported at EUR 11.9 million.
Other
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