Anderson´s

Although Estonia does not necessarily appear in the international ranking of the most beer-crazy countries, the Baltic state should not be left unmentioned. Beer is firmly anchored in Estonian culture and has a history that goes back thousands of years. Traditionally, Estonians brewed their beer at home in their own four walls: the homemade creations were called koduōlu and contained water, yeast, hops and malt as well as aromatic herbs such as juniper or boletus. Today, this tradition has largely been lost, only on the western islands are home brewed here and there. Instead, the craft beer movement has taken hold and Estonia's beer selection has multiplied. Countless internationally successful breweries come from Estonia, one of them is Anderson's.

A cuckoo with its own nest

The brewery's origins are linked to Estonia's rich beer history: Before Sten became the brewmaster of his own brewery, he and his friend Tanno brewed their first batches at home in their own kitchen. They developed a taste for it and their beer developed its very own character. In 2014, the time had come and the duo began brewing under their own label, Andersons's Beer. Because they couldn't afford their own brewing system at first, they followed in the footsteps of countless craft brewers and became cuckoo brewers. They rented space in the country's established breweries to produce their beer in their brewhouses. The renowned breweries Tanker, Lehe and Pühaste were among their hosts. In 2019, two new members, Anton and Mati, joined the team. With new momentum and twice as many hands as before, Anderson's took the next step: the quartet bought an old metal factory and renovated it. Little by little, it became a brewery; the four bought the equipment second-hand. In order to continue earning money, the brewing continued diligently alongside the renovation. In 2020, the brewery was finished and the first brew could be produced within its own four walls. Today, the brewery has its own bottling plant and brews more efficiently than ever before.

Beer 2.0

With their work, Anton, Mati, Sten and Tanno want to prove that beer is much more than just a simple thirst quencher. They have absolutely nothing against tasty, unfussy brews, but their creations are meant to evoke emotions, stir up memories and surprise the connoisseur. Their beer is meant to put a smile on your face and wrap you around its finger with its unique taste and character. Brews like Black to Basics represent the aromatic diversity of Estonia and show that the Anderson's team knows their craft.