Topa Topa Brewing Company

What Topa Topa Brewing Company does

Topa Topa Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ventura, California (4880 Colt St), operating five company-owned taprooms across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties: the Ventura HQ & Brewery on Colt Street, the original Downtown Ventura taproom on Thompson Boulevard, Santa Barbara's Funk Zone (Santa Barbara Street), an Ojai tasting room on East Ojai Avenue, and a Camarillo location in The Mark Food Hall on Ventura Boulevard. All brewing and canning is consolidated at the Ventura HQ facility. The core beer portfolio comprises approximately ten year-round SKUs led by Chief Peak IPA (7% ABV), Spectro Hazy IPA (6.3%), Weekender West Coast IPA (7.2%), Level Line Pale Ale (5%), Dos Topas Lager (4.5%), Sunburst White Ale (5.3%), Light Hike Kölsch-Style Ale (5.2%), and Hard Seltzer, supplemented by seasonal offerings (Blue Heaven West Coast IPA, KQ Express Hoppy Rice Lager, Sespe Pilsner, Dozer Black Lager) and limited series such as the Solitude Single Hop IPA Series and Good Good Hazy Series. The company holds the Brewers Association Independent Craft Brewer seal and has been a 1% for the Planet member since 2015, with cumulative donations exceeding $359,532 to local environmental nonprofits.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with no third-party distribution. Revenue streams comprise on-premise taproom pours, can/growler/crowler to-go sales, keg sales (1/2 and 1/6 barrel, $110-$245 plus a $100 refundable deposit), Shopify e-commerce (California-only shipping, $11.99-$13.99 per 6-pack), annual 'Collective' loyalty memberships at $150, branded merchandise, and private event rentals across taproom venues. Distribution is confined to California with no interstate shipping. Key partnerships include Patagonia Provisions for the Regenerative Organic Certified Kernza Lager, Carhartt Family Wines for sangria-style sour collaborations, Crafted For All for inclusivity programming, 1% for the Planet, and 20+ local environmental nonprofit beneficiaries (Los Padres ForestWatch, Ventura Land Trust, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, Surfrider Foundation, Heal the Ocean, Channel Islands Park Foundation, Runners for Public Lands). Food partnerships at taprooms include The Nook (Santa Barbara), Little Sama (Ojai), Freda's Pizza and Woodfired Kitchen, and Rori's Artisanal Ice Cream (Camarillo).

TopaTopa Brewing Co LLC, the operating entity, is incorporated in California and was described as a "development stage company" in its August 2024 SEC Regulation D exempt offering filing, which targets up to $2,000,540 with $441,325 sold as of the filing date; prior funding history includes a $700,000 raise on April 6, 2020 and a $60,000 raise on February 18, 2022. Headcount is 11-50 employees and the company is led by co-founders Casey Harris (Brewmaster) and Jack Dyer. Ownership appears founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional sponsor or parent company.

Name

Topa Topa Brewing Company

Legal name

TopaTopa Brewing Co LLC

Website

https://topatopa.beer

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Topa Topa Brewing Company is a Ventura, California craft brewery founded in 2015 that produces year-round IPAs, lagers, white ales, and seltzers for direct-to-consumer sales through five Southern California taprooms and a California-only Shopify e-commerce store, alongside a 1% for the Planet giving program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Producer-Owned Retail & Bottle Shops (On-site) (THAFALAL)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft brewery operations
• Taproom hospitality
• Direct-to-consumer beer
• Branded merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer Sales: On-site draft and canned beer sales across 5 taproom locations in California. Includes pints, flights, and refills.
2. E-commerce Beer Sales: Direct-to-consumer beer sales through Shopify website for California shipping. 6-pack formats, with Chief Peak IPA at $13.99, Level Line Pale Ale at $11.99, and Dos Topas Lager at $11.99.
3. Keg Sales: Half barrel and sixth barrel keg sales for events and retail. Prices range from $110-$245 depending on beer style and size. $100 deposit collected.
4. Collective Membership: Annual loyalty membership at $150 offering 20% off merchandise, 15% off cans/growlers/crowlers, $2 off pints on Wednesdays, exclusive glass, quarterly events, and $75 gift card.
5. Merchandise Sales: Branded apparel, drinkware, accessories, and pet products sold through taprooms and online.
6. Securities Offering: SEC Regulation D exempt offering of securities. Total offering amount $2,000,540 USD with $441,325 already sold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Topa Topa Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 2015 in Ventura, California that produces hand-crafted year-round and seasonal beers, including IPAs, lagers, pale ales, hazy IPAs, kölsch-style ales, hard seltzer, nitro milk stout, and non-alcoholic hop water. All beers are brewed and canned at the Ventura HQ & Brewery on Colt Street. Distribution occurs through five company-owned taprooms across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (Ventura HQ, Downtown Ventura, Santa Barbara, Ojai, Camarillo), a Shopify-powered e-commerce store shipping within California, and direct keg sales from the brewery warehouse.

Product overview

Topa Topa Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 2015 in Ventura, California, operating as both a producer of craft beer and a multi-taproom hospitality business. The core product portfolio centers on approximately 10 year-round beers including Chief Peak IPA (flagship), Weekender West Coast IPA, Sunburst White Ale, Dos Topas Lager, Level Line Pale Ale, Spectro Hazy IPA, Light Hike Kölsch-Style Ale, and Hard Seltzer, supplemented by seasonal releases and limited special releases. The company offers collaborative products such as Patagonia Provisions Kernza Lager, limited series like Good Good Hazy IPA (benefiting nonprofits) and Solitude Single Hop IPA Series, and an annual membership program called The Collective providing discounts and exclusive access. Additional offerings include keg sales for off-site consumption, private event rentals across five taproom locations (Ventura HQ, Downtown Ventura, Santa Barbara, Ojai, Camarillo), and branded merchandise. The business model combines direct-to-consumer taproom sales with retail beer distribution across California in 6-packs and 19.2oz cans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Good Good Hazy Series: A series of hazy single and double IPAs designed to do good for good causes, each release benefiting a local non-profit.
• Solitude Single Hop IPA Series
• The Collective

Products and services

• Chief Peak IPA
• Weekender West Coast IPA
• Sunburst White Ale
• Dos Topas Lager
• Level Line Pale Ale
• Spectro Hazy IPA
• Light Hike Kölsch-Style Ale
• Huckster Double IPA
• Hard Seltzer
• Tux Nitro Milk Stout
• Hop Water
• Patagonia Provisions Kernza Lager
• Good Good Hazy Series
• Solitude Single Hop IPA Series
• Blue Heaven West Coast IPA
• KQ Express Hoppy Rice Lager
• Sespe Pilsner
• Dozer Black Lager
• The Collective Membership
• Keg Sales
• Private Event Rental
• Branded Merchandise

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $359,532 donated to environmental nonprofits since 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1% for the PlanetcoreOthers · 1 January 2015Global organization connecting dollars and doers to accelerate environmental giving. Founded by Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia) and Craig Mathews. Topa Topa member since 2015, donating at least 1% of annual sales to approved environmental nonprofits.
• Patagonia ProvisionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Patagonia Provisions x Topa Topa Kernza Lager using Regenerative Organic Certified ingredients including Kernza grain and organic wheat. Both are 1% for the Planet members sharing mission of environmental responsibility.
• Carhartt Family WinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on specialty beer releases including Pava Rosa Sangria-Style Sour and Harvest Swoon Sangria-Style Sour.
• Crafted For AllcoreOthersFramework bringing inclusivity, equity and justice to craft beer community. Led by Dr. J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham. Provides resources and seminars to help build inclusive behaviors within the company.
• Los Padres ForestWatchminorOthersLocal nonprofit receiving 1% of Collective membership pint sales to help preserve local habitat.
• Ventura Land TrustminorOthers1% for the Planet approved environmental nonprofit partner receiving donations from Topa Topa.
• Ojai Valley Land ConservancyminorOthers1% for the Planet approved environmental nonprofit partner.
• Surfrider FoundationminorOthers1% for the Planet approved environmental nonprofit partner focused on ocean protection.
• Heal the OceanminorOthersSanta Barbara-based nonprofit focused on wastewater infrastructure and ocean dumping. Beneficiary of Good Good Hazy Series Can 1.
• Channel Islands Park FoundationminorOthersOfficial friends group and philanthropic partner of Channel Islands National Park. Beneficiary of Good Good Hazy Series Can 3.
• Runners for Public LandsminorOthersCentral Coast nonprofit dedicated to protecting public lands and expanding access to runnable landscapes. Beneficiary of Good Good Hazy Series Can 2.
• Fox WineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine partner in Santa Barbara's The Waterline space. Required for wine service at Santa Barbara taproom private events.
• The Nook (Santa Barbara)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant partner in The Waterline Santa Barbara space. Food provider with first right of refusal for Santa Barbara taproom events.
• Little Sama (Ojai)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood partner at Ojai taproom. Required for Ojai taproom events wanting food, with food minimum for full buyouts.
• Freda's Pizza and Woodfired KitchenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive savory food provider at Camarillo's The Mark Food Hall.
• Rori's Artisanal Ice CreamminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDessert provider at Camarillo's The Mark Food Hall.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Modern Times Beer: San Diego craft brewery with taprooms and sustainability/community branding. Comparable on craft brewing identity, SoCal geography, and purpose-driven consumer positioning.
• Firestone Walker Brewing Company: Paso Robles-based craft brewery with a comparable California-centric identity, multi-location taproom presence, and independent craft credentials. Closely comparable on geography (Central Coast CA), craft positioning, and taproom-led GTM.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Petaluma, CA craft brewery with taprooms and national distribution, comparable on craft brewing portfolio and California origin. Heavily overlapping IPA-forward product mix with Topa Topa's Chief Peak and Spectro.
• Stone Brewing: Iconic Southern California craft brewery (Escondido) with taprooms and broad distribution. Comparable on craft-beer category, SoCal roots, and taproom/brewery model, though meaningfully larger and now Sapporo-owned.
• Russian River Brewing Company: Santa Rosa/Windsor craft brewery known for limited-release IPAs and sours. Comparable on craft brewing category, regional California identity, and limited-release community-driven model.
• Mother Earth Brew Co. Southern California craft brewery with taprooms and sustainability positioning. Comparable on regional SoCal craft identity and taproom-led distribution.
• Golden Road Brewing: LA-based craft brewery with multiple taprooms and broader distribution. Comparable on craft beer portfolio, SoCal geography, and taproom GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. National craft incumbent with sustainability leadership (including 1% for the Planet-style commitments). Comparable on craft brewing scale and sustainability positioning, though far larger and nationally distributed.
• New Belgium Brewing: National craft brewery with strong sustainability credentials (B Corp, 1% for the Planet member). Comparable on sustainability/environmental mission alignment and craft brewing category, though national in scale.

Others

• Patagonia Provisions: Strategic partner on Kernza Lager and shared 1% for the Planet membership. Comparable through the Kernza/Regenerative Organic co-brand and mission alignment rather than direct product overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/topa-topa-brewing-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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