BrewStubs Expands into Minnesota with Community-Driven Able Seedhouse + Brewery

AUSTIN, Texas -- March 19, 2021-- BrewStubs® continues its expansion into the upper Midwest, with the signing of Able Seedhouse + Brewery to their platform.

Over the last 6 years Able has become known in Minneapolis for its clean, crisp, drinkable beers that include First Light IPA, SuperGiant golden ale, and Ol’ Trusty the super light beer that pays homage to domestic light lagers like those made in St Paul since 1865. Minnesotans flock to Able’s giant patio to have a Trusty, explore a sour or hazy limited release, and eat some of the award winning BBQ from the resident food truck Animales BBQ Co.

The goal of Able Seedhouse + Brewery is also to bring agriculture and the community together. With head brewer Matt Anhalt on board, their goal of brewing hyper-limited, hyper-local beers, incorporating locally grown grain in each brew is a reality.

“Signing Able Seedhouse + Brewery is yet another great step in the growth of our business. In addition, Able’s values and community involvement are as important to us as the exceptional beers that they bring to the local craft beer population,” said David Sher, Co-Founder, President & CEO of BrewStubs. “We're excited that BrewStubs will be a part of the incredible craft beer community in Minneapolis, MN.”

Focused on locally grown seed, grain, malting and brewing, Able Seedhouse + Brewery believes that doing is a matter of being. Pairing that beer with exceptional Barbeque meats is a match made in heaven.

“Partnering with BrewStubs is a great way to reach more craft beer lovers and provide them with access to our many limited and special release beers,” said Matt Johnson, CEO for Able Seedhouse + Brewery. “The timing could not be better as we announce a grand reopening, introduce our new head brewer Matt Anhalt, and release his first Able beers into the wild. We’re looking forward to sharing some of our special beers on the BrewStubs platform very soon”

Look for more details about the brewery and the products they offer on BrewStubs.

Lakewood, Ohio’s Newest Craft Brewery, Immigrant Son Brewery, Joins the Brewstubs Platform

AUSTIN, Texas -- February 12, 2021-- BrewStubs® has continued its expansion into Ohio with the signing Immigrant Son Brewery to their platform.

With an anticipated opening by early summer of 2021, Immigrant Son Brewery, located in Lakewood, OH, is our second brewery in the state of Ohio on BrewStubs. Andrew Revy, Brewery Founder, and the Immigrant Son Team have a very clear vision for the brewery and its name, Immigrant Son, is a story about their ethos. “By partnering with BrewStubs, we’re confident that we can tell our story and provide craft beer fans with brews we know they’ll love.” Immigrant Son will be the first and only brewery in Lakewood.

With award-winning head brewer, Cara Baker, on board, Immigrant Son Brewery will produce four flagship beers - an IPA, Pilsner, Common Ale, and Saison - along with their on-tap and seasonal beers.

“Signing Immigrant Son Brewery is another great step in the growth of our business. Helping to support the craft beer industry is vitally important to us and the opening of a brand new brewery aligns well with that mission,” said David Sher, Co-Founder, President & CEO of BrewStubs. “We're excited that for the first time BrewStubs will be a part of the launch of an incredible craft brewery.”

Look for more details in the spring about the opening of this latest Ohio brewery and the products on offer on BrewStubs.

BrewStubs® Partners with ETK Productions to Add a New Level of Benefits for Clients

AUSTIN, Texas -- February 5, 2021 -- BrewStubs is pleased to share that it has entered into a marketing and distribution partnership agreement with ETK Productions. “Our respective offerings combine to provide greater choice for our clients” said Brad Wells, Co-Founder of ETK Productions.

Based in Virginia Beach, ETK Productions focuses on engaging and enhancing event delivery. ETK is driven by the dual goals of 1) taking the pain points out of an organizer’s gathering and 2) enhancing their customers’ experience. Period. The end result is a positive experience that is scalable and repeatable.

“We’re thrilled to partner with ETK Productions, whose decades worth of experience will enhance our brewery clients’ event delivery. ETK partners with arts, sports and entertainment facilities, event venues, festivals, and nonprofits and their staff has extensive experience with ticketed brewery events.” says David Sher, President/CEO of BrewStubs. “While COVID-19 has significantly impacted live events, we’re working hard now to prepare for their return in the near future. The ETK partnership allows us to confidently move in that direction to provide yet another beneficial service to our brewery clients.”

In the coming weeks, our BrewStubs team will work collaboratively with ETK Productions to plan the roadmap to once again host live, in-person events at various brewery site locations.

“As we ramp up our business, it’s important to us to work with strong partners to create mutually beneficial relationships that result in great events,” said Steve Utley, Co-Founder of ETK Productions. “With BrewStubs’s growth mindset and focus on the local craft beer industry, we’re delighted to partner with them to deliver value to brewery clients and to the craft beer fans across the nation.”

BrewStubs® Expands into New England with Connecticut Valley Brewing Company

AUSTIN, Texas -- January 15, 2021-- BrewStubs has continued its multistate expansion with the signing of Connecticut Valley Brewing Company to their platform.

Connecticut Valley Brewing Company, located in beautiful South Windsor, north of Hartford, is the first brewery in the state of Connecticut and first in New England to join the list of BrewStubs’ brewery clients. The brewery was founded by two Connecticut locals who dreamed of opening a brewery for many years and have always wanted to create a place where the community could gather and enjoy each other’s company. Their South Windsor facility, which officially opened in early 2018, is situated in the heart of the Connecticut Valley.

“BrewStubs continues to grow its east coast footprint and our expansion into New England is another step in the growth of our business. Starting out strong in 2021 is important as many family owned breweries put 2020 behind them and work hard to generate immediate revenue and bring imaginative products to market. We are proud to be able to bring Connecticut Valley Brewing Company’s exceptional craft beverages to craft beer lovers in the New England region,” said David Sher, Co-Founder, President & CEO of BrewStubs. “We are thrilled to have Connecticut Valley join the BrewStubs family.”

Connecticut Valley Brewing Company’s first product, Bravo Tango, is now available on BrewStubs. At 11% ABV, the Imperial Stout Bravo Tango is dark and smooth with a mélange of bold deep flavors with notes of rich dark chocolate and espresso, and undertones of dark fruit, oak, and molasses. Sold in four (4) pack - 16oz cans, only 30 cases are available on BrewStubs. https://brewstubs.com/bravotango

“All of us at Connecticut Valley Brewing Company are thrilled to represent the first craft brewery from the Nutmeg State on the BrewStubs platform,” said Jeff Nelson, Director of Sales. “As an independently owned and operated family business, BrewStubs offers us a valuable marketplace to bring our unique craft beverages to more drinkers in the region. And with our strong commitment to community, we’re excited to share the inspiration that the people and places of the region have brought into our lives and the life of the brewery.”

BrewStubs® Expands to the Great Lakes Region with the addition of Sibling Revelry Brewery

AUSTIN, Texas -- December 23, 2020-- BrewStubs has continued its multistate expansion with the signing of Sibling Revelry Brewery in Ohio to their platform.

Based just outside of Cleveland in Westlake, OH, Sibling Revelry Brewery is the premier brewery in Ohio to join the BrewStub platform. Sibling Revelry Brewing, was founded by a family of brothers and cousins from Cleveland who wanted to share their passion for great beer with others. Noticing a lack of breweries in the west side suburbs, the relatives set out to create a unique taproom and drinking experience rooted right in their own backyards. Since their founding, Sibling Revelry has quickly grown from a local Westlake Tap Room into a regional brand with a variety of unique products.

"We’re excited to welcome our first brewery in Ohio and to expand our footprint in the Great Lakes region. Most craft beer enthusiasts know this region of the US is a hotbed for great craft beer, and we look forward to working with the team at Sibling Revelry to bring additional exposure to their brand, their limited and seasonal brews, as well as their events" says David Sher, President/CEO of BrewStubs.

Keep an eye out for Sibling Revelry beers and packages that will soon be available on BrewStubs at www.brewstubs.com/siblingrevelry.

BrewStubs® Grows its Footprint to the East Coast with Cape Charles Brewing Company

AUSTIN, Texas -- December 22, 2020-- BrewStubs has continued its multistate expansion with the signing of Cape Charles Brewing Company in Virginia to their platform.

Cape Charles Brewing Company, out of Cape Charles, VA, is the first brewery in the state of Virginia to join the list of BrewStubs' brewery partners. Cape Charles Brewing Company is a family-owned and operated business. Two brothers, Mark and Chris Marshall, joined forces with their mother, Deborah Marshall in starting the businesss. Its genesis started with home-brewing awesome beer served up with great tasting seafood and burgers.

"The expansion of BrewStubs to the east coast marks an exciting time in the growth of our business. 2020 has been a difficult year for our family owned craft breweries, and we are proud to be able to introduce Cape Charles Brewing Company to our passionate database of craft beer lovers," said David Sher, Co-Founder, President & CEO of BrewStubs. "We are thrilled to have Cape Charles join the BrewStubs family."

"Our brewery is excited to become the first BrewStubs brewery partner in Virginia and on the East Coast," said Chris Marshall. "As a family-owned brewery, we believe there is great value in the BrewStubs platform, and we cannot wait to introduce our impressive line-up of brews, food, and events to the BrewStubs audience. We know they will see why we have become the 'go-to' location on Virginia's pristine Eastern Shore."

BrewStubs® Named Official Supplier of Independent Brewers Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas -- December 4, 2020- BrewStubs is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to become an Official Supplier of the Independent Brewers Alliance (IBA), a cooperative made up of over 100 independent craft breweries in North America. Through this agreement, IBA has named BrewStubs as its Preferred Beer Presale and Event Ticketing Platform.

“The goal of BrewStubs is to provide independently owned craft breweries a turn-key entry point into the world of secure ecommerce sales. The BrewStubs platform perfectly aligns with the mission of the Independent Brewers Alliance,” said David Sher, BrewStubs’ Co-founder and CEO.

With the BrewStubs platform, independent craft breweries are able to earn more revenue, expand their customer base, get insights into customer purchasing data, forecast their production and staffing needs, and easily manage pre-sales.

“We are thrilled to partner with BrewStubs for our newest IBA Program,” Said Matt Hopkins, IBA’s Executive Director. “Our goal is to find significant value for our Member-Owners with excellent suppliers and we have found that in this unique opportunity with Brewstubs!”

Sher added, “We know there’s an increasing demand for unique experiences, and breweries are constantly looking for ways to sell more beer. BrewStubs addresses both of these with our easy to search and purchase solution. Now beer enthusiasts have a ‘go to’ platform that helps them find and purchase beer easier and faster, while breweries have another revenue source on a platform dedicated to their industry.”


ABOUT BREWSTUBS
Launched in June 2020, BrewStubs® is a free-to-use online platform that allows craft breweries to sell beer, merchandise, timed admission, event tickets and other products digitally, directly to consumers.

BrewStubs connects craft beer lovers with local breweries, allowing consumers to search for, discover and purchase their favorite craft beverages. Visit www.brewstubs.com


ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT BREWERS ALLIANCE
The Independent Brewers Alliance is a cooperative made up of independent craft breweries who leverage their combined buying power to negotiate long-term savings programs with leading industry suppliers. By joining the IBA, brewers benefit from the strength of the group and the cooperative buying power it brings while staying completely independent. The IBA’s permanent staff creates the savings programs. Members only participate in those programs that are right for their brewery.

Aspen Brewing Company's finest craft beers, soon available on BrewStubs®

If you live in Aspen, CO or you’re planning a vacation to the area, Aspen Brewing Company is officially the first local brewery in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley to be available on BrewStubs.

The town of Aspen is known for its world-class ski resorts, so it’s no coincidence that the names of Aspen Brewing Company’s beers are inspired by the outdoor lifestyle embodied there. Aspen Brewing’s special release and seasonal release beers will be available for purchase through BrewStubs®. You can purchase a brewstub before you arrive at the brewery, making it easy and convenient to pick up your beer at Aspen Brewing Company.

“As skiers and snowboarders who love hitting the slopes in Aspen and winding down with a cold beer après ski, our team at BrewStubs is elated to have Aspen Brewing Company added to our growing roster of clients," said David Sher, Co-Founder, President & CEO of BrewStubs. "It is especially exciting to expand the BrewStubs platform into Aspen just as the ski season is about to kick off. The award winning brewers at Aspen Brewing Company share our passion for craft beer and the mountain lifestyle."

Keep an eye out for Aspen Brewing Company beers and packages that will be available on BrewStubs in time for ski season!

AUSTIN, Texas -- September 30, 2020

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with BrewStubs®, a new platform that allows beer enthusiasts to purchase limited-release beers, seasonal brews, and exclusive craft beer packages before arriving at participating breweries throughout the U.S. and to gift brewstubs to their beer loving friends and family digitally. At CraftBeerAustin.com, we are passionate about supporting the Central Texas craft beer scene by bringing you all the latest news, new beer releases, and events every week, our partnership with BrewStubs will help us extend our support for the local beer community.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with the top beer blog in Austin, craftbeeraustin.com. Craft Beer Austin has made a significant effort to support and grow the craft beer scene throughout Austin and beyond, and we could not be more excited to have them as partners in our efforts to help craft breweries sell more beer. We look forward to working closely with this amazing platform and providing invaluable marketing opportunities to our brewery partners throughout Austin and beyond.” – David Sher, Co-Founder, President & CEO of BrewStubs

So what can BrewStubs offer our readers? The platform will allow you to search for, discover, and purchase craft beers, including limited-release and seasonal brews, exclusive craft beer packages, and merchandise digitally.

Here’s how it works:

Breweries are able to promote events, unique packages like a beer and food pairing, and sell merch, adding another revenue stream to their model, all free of charges.

AUSTIN, Texas -- June 16, 2020

BrewStubs®, an online marketplace for craft beer, and Stay22, a solution that offers accommodation & travel services, unite forces through a partnership that introduces a new way to experience craft beer. Both startups are taking the concept of a ‘bar crawl’ and transforming it into a new type of experience-based travel. Through their respective technologies people now have a way to plan their brewery adventures and bar crawls from the comfort of their own home by: discovering new breweries; browsing through a catalogue of unique craft beers; selecting and pre-purchasing said drinks; and booking a comfortable, convenient and budget-friendly accommodation.

Andrew Lockhead, CEO and Co-Founder of Stay22 had this to say about the partnership: ‘User experience has always been at the heart of Stay22, it’s the main catalyst behind every important decision we make. We had our start in events, but we want to bring our technology to other types of experiences. I love what BrewStubs® brings to the table, it merges culture, technology and introduces a new way to get to discover local breweries. From Stay22 we want to help BrewStubs users find accommodations and services around their favorite breweries, in order to help them have a more complete and innovative way to enjoy beer.‘

As for BrewStubs CEO and Co-Founder David Sher, he sees this alliance as follows, “Andrew and the fantastic team at Stay22 have built an amazing tool that aggregates lodging around a specific place or purchase from a location. We’re excited to move this tech into the recreational beverage space, and provide our users an enhanced experience. The more options, recommendations, and unique experiences we can provide the craft beer enthusiasts, is always a win win.”

Introducing BrewStubs:
BrewStubs® is the first to introduce ‘Digital Drinks.’ BrewStubs is an online marketplace for craft beer lovers to discover, search for, and pre-purchase their favorite craft beverages. With the ability to list beer, merch, food and experiences, consumers can now reserve and buy before they visit. How it works is each product listed on the platform has a brewstub associated with it. Consumers are able to purchase these brewstubs, which are then redeemed at the brewery or event. We know there’s an increasing demand for unique experiences, and breweries are constantly looking for ways to sell more beer. BrewStubs addresses both of these with our easy to search and purchase solution. Now beer enthusiasts have a ‘go to’ platform that helps them find and purchase beer easier and faster, while breweries have another revenue source on a platform dedicated to their industry.

What is stay22?
Stay22 is the map based solution which helps event-goers make the best & fastest travel decision by displaying travel services such as: accommodation, parking and restaurants. Stay22 offers more than 60 million bookable listings in over 220 countries and territories. Since its creation in 2016, Stay22 has partnered with over 10,000 event organizers and ticketing platforms to offer travelers and event-goers a seamless booking experience.

AUSTIN, Texas -- March 12, 2020

BrewStubs® has joined Capital Factory's Startup in Residence program to leverage support and resources in the Texas startup ecosystem as it goes to market with its unique e-commerce platform for the craft beverage industry. Working with Capital Factory provides BrewStubs access to a strong network of like-minded founders, mentors and investors who have built, scaled and sold startups themselves, as well as co-working space, event space, media production facilities, and other exclusive benefits.

BrewStubs serves the growing craft beer and beverage industry by offering consumers a centralized source to discover local craft beverages, reserve limited releases in advance (no more standing in long lines for that new IPA!), and gift beverages to friends, all with cashless payments and rewards.

For breweries and event producers, in addition to a better customer experience, BrewStubs provides additional revenue, robust patron data, product pre-sales, event ticketing, conversion of social traffic directly into sales, and exposure to new patrons via BrewStubs marketing.

BrewStubs is riding the wave of the still-booming craft beer and beverage market, with over 8,000 craft breweries and over $27 billion in annual craft beer sales in the U.S. That rapid growth, though, hasn't been matched with technology adoption.

"The industry is ripe for disruption," says founder David Sher. Sher, who has two decades of experience in guest services, box office management, and ticketing, including Live Nation and Tickets.com, started BrewStubs® to bring the digital transformation he experienced in the live entertainment vertical to the craft beverage industry. "People are still standing in line for craft beer limited releases, often only to find out that they're sold out. Taprooms are a great social experience, but they can be made even better with the right technology."

Sher recently relocated BrewStubs to Austin to take advantage of the city's thriving startup community and craft beer scene. "It was the right move," says Sher. "Within just the first few months after the move, we've added top notch advisors, developed some key partnerships, augmented our core management team, and joined Capital Factory's Startup in Residence program. There's a reason Austin keeps being named as the best city in America for entrepreneurs. We're definitely in the right place at the right time."

Contact:
BrewStubs, Inc.
701 Brazos St
Suite 1622
Austin, TX 78701
David Sher, CEO
info@brewstubs.com

About BrewStubs:
BrewStubs® Digital Drinks is the e-commerce platform providing engaging experiences for craft beverage lovers. BrewStubs offers craft breweries and event producers a digital ticketing system for products and events, robust patron data, ongoing engagement with existing patrons, and exposure to new patrons. For more information please visit BrewStubs.com or follow @BrewStubs on Twitter.

About Capital Factory:
Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, the best state for startups. Last year more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gathered day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and co-working. We meet the best entrepreneurs in Austin and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors and customers. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active investor in Texas since 2013. For more information, please visit CapitalFactory.com or follow @CapitalFactory on Twitter.