Kuro aparatūra
Vilnius-based craft brewery known for creative beers, taproom culture, and the Raštai label-art book series.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Kuro aparatūra is a craft brewery based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Its name translates roughly as "fuel apparatus," and its official website presents it as "contemporary beer creators from Vilnius." The brewery operates a taproom and kitchen in the Lithuanian capital and sells its beers through its own online shop and physical location. Beyond beer, Kuro aparatūra has built a distinctive cultural identity around art, design, and community events. Its website features sections on "kuro kultūra" (fuel culture), art projects, and a blog that explains brewing topics such as hops, malt, and beer styles. The brewery also hosts tours and tastings, and it organizes seasonal gatherings such as a June anniversary day and a September šašlykinė (grill) dinner. A notable extension of the brand is the Raštai book series, a collection of witty label-art and advice compiled by the brewery's label designers. The second volume, Raštai II, was published in 2021 and is sold through the brewery's online store. Kuro aparatūra thus functions as both a producer of craft beer and a small cultural platform, using its labels, publications, and events to engage a local audience. The brewery is active in Vilnius and its surrounding market, with a strong emphasis on creativity, humor, and Lithuanian craft-beer culture.
History
Kuro aparatūra is a craft brewery located in Vilnius, Lithuania. It describes itself on its official website as "contemporary beer creators from Vilnius" and has developed a recognizable identity within the Lithuanian craft-beer scene. The brewery operates a taproom and kitchen where guests can try its beers and food, and it runs an online store for beer and related products. Its cultural activities include art projects, a blog explaining brewing ingredients and styles, and organized tours and tastings. The brewery also hosts seasonal events, such as a June anniversary celebration and a September grill dinner. A distinctive part of its history is the Raštai book series. According to the product page for Raštai II, the series has been offering witty label-art and advice since 2010. The second volume, published in 2021, was created by the brewery's label designers Anta Marija Antanavičiūtė and Julija Račiūnaitė (both names given as pseudonyms). It was printed in a limited run using risograph printing on Munken Pure paper by Hands on Press. This publication reflects the brewery's broader emphasis on art and humor as part of its brand. While the exact founding year of the brewery is not provided in the available evidence, its active presence in Vilnius and its ongoing events and product releases indicate that it remains an operating craft-beer brand in Lithuania.
- 2021
Raštai II, the second volume of the label-art book series, is published.
- 2010
The Raštai label-art series begins offering witty advice and designs.
Products and positioning
Creative, culture-driven craft brewery rooted in Vilnius, blending beer production with art, design, and community events.
Raštai II
Second volume of the Raštai label-art book series, published in 2021, limited to 90 uncolored and 11 colored copies, risograph printed on Munken Pure 90 g/m2 paper by Hands on Press.
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