What Bench Brewing Co. does

Bench Brewing Company is a privately held craft beverage producer headquartered in Lincoln (Beamsville), Ontario, operating from a refurbished schoolhouse in the Twenty Valley/Niagara wine region. Its portfolio spans four alcoholic categories — beer (Session IPA, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Helles Lager, Light Lager, Sour Ale, Stout, Mexican Lager, Radler, seasonal specialties), cider (the Niagara Cider sub-brand with five-plus variants), wine (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Sparkling Rosé), and ready-to-drink cocktails (vodka soda, hard seltzer) — plus non-alcoholic hop water. Production technology centers on craft brewing and mixed-fermentation, with a differentiated zero-wastewater operational claim and B Corporation certification as ESG anchors.

The company monetizes through three primary revenue streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on benchbrewing.com (with CAD pricing, $25 flat shipping in applicable zones and free shipping over $145), on-premise sales at The Bench Taproom and the Fieldstone event venue (open seven days a week), and wholesale distribution through third-party retail and on-premise channels in Ontario. Distribution was materially expanded in October 2025 with the acquisition of the Ace Hill and Liberty Village brands (and their IP and distribution rights) from Ace Beverage Group, although both brands continue to operate under their existing identities. Pricing is unit-based across 6-pack ($17-$39 CAD), 12-pack ($32-$75 CAD), 24-case ($50-$84 CAD), 30L keg ($155 CAD plus deposit), wine bottles ($21-$26 CAD), and non-alcoholic 4- to 24-packs, with all sales subject to 19+ age verification.

The company was founded in 2016 (per firmographic data) by Matt Giffen, employs 11-50 people, and has raised approximately CAD $1.5M from BDC Capital's Growth & Transition Capital (2019) and a subsequent round with Appia Ventures (2023). Geographic focus remains Ontario, Canada, and there is no disclosed international footprint.

Name

Bench Brewing Co.

Legal name

Bench Brewing Company

Website

https://benchbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bench Brewing Co. is a privately held Ontario craft beverage producer (founded 2016) selling beer, cider, wine, RTDs, and non-alcoholic hop water through DTC e-commerce, a Lincoln taproom, and Ontario wholesale — including the recently acquired Ace Hill and Liberty Village brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft cider production
• Craft beverages
• Taproom operations
• Craft winery

Headquarters

HQ city

Beamsville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: Revenue generated from direct sales of beer, cider, wine, RTD beverages, and non-alcoholic products through e-commerce and retail distribution.
2. Taproom Sales: On-site sales at the Bench Taproom open 7 days a week from 11am-9pm, including beverages and food menu.
3. Keg Sales: 30L kegs available for pick-up at the brewery with a $50 deposit requirement.
4. Brand Acquisition Revenue: Revenue expansion through acquisition of Ace Hill and Liberty Village brands from Ace Beverage Group, expanding presence in Ontario's craft beverage market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bench Brewing Company is a craft beverage producer that manufactures and sells beer, cider, wine, ready-to-drink cocktails, and non-alcoholic hop water from its brewery in Lincoln, Ontario. Products are sold directly to consumers through an online e-commerce shop, an on-site taproom, and in-store pickup, and are also distributed across Ontario through wholesale channels (expanded via the Ace Hill and Liberty Village brand acquisitions). The brewery operates with a zero-wastewater sustainability profile and B Corporation certification.

Product overview

Bench Brewing Co. is a Canadian craft beverage company offering a diversified portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic products across beer, cider, wine, and ready-to-drink (RTD) categories. The company operates primarily through an e-commerce platform and a physical taproom venue. Their beer lineup includes sessionable IPAs, pale ales, lagers, stouts, and seasonal specialties. The cider range spans from dry apple cider to oak-aged maple whisky varieties. Wine offerings include sparkling rosé, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc. RTD products include vodka soda and hard seltzer, while non-alcoholic options feature hop water variants. The company also operates The Bench Taproom as a retail and tasting venue, and the Fieldstone event space for private functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Niagara Cider: Cider brand producing apple ciders with various fruit infusions.
• Fieldstone

Products and services

• Balls Falls Session IPA A sessionable India Pale Ale brewed with Niagara-region hops, offering juicy peach and citrus hop aromas with low bitterness, a dry cedar finish, ABV 4.5% and IBU 30.
• Short Hills Hazy IPA A hazy, unfiltered India Pale Ale featuring juicy tropical fruit aromas with a soft, round body and light bitterness, named after the Short Hills region of the Twenty Valley; ABV 6.5% and IBU 40.
• Ripple Effect Pale Ale A clear American pale ale with biscuit, orange marmalade and blackcurrant aromas, medium body, toasty malt character and balancing bitterness; ABV 5% and IBU 30.
• Old School Light Lager A crisp, refreshing light American lager named after the refurbished schoolhouse brewery in Beamsville, Ontario; ABV 3.8% and IBU 10.
• Lincoln County Helles Lager A bright, crisp German Helles-style lager designed around the brewery's local water profile, made with Noble German hops for balanced bitterness and a gentle biscuity malt profile; ABV 4.4% and IBU 11. Available as 30L keg (pick-up only, $155 CAD, $50 deposit).
• Berry Fields Fruit Sour A ruby-red mixed-fermentation ale finished on raspberries with bright raspberry and red currant aromas and subtle strawberry notes, lightly dry hopped for balance; ABV 5.4% and IBU 5.
• No. 1 Dry Apple Cider A dry apple cider brewed from Northern Spy, Empire, and Idared apple varieties with enticing tropical fruit notes, underlying honeysuckle, balanced minerality, and stone fruit and fresh apple flavours; ABV 6%.
• Peach and Chardonnay Infused Apple Cider An apple cider infused with Niagara peaches and Chardonnay, offering tropical fruit notes with a hint of crisp green apple; ABV 6%.
• Rose Gold Berry Soaked Cider A flagship-cider berry soak using hand-picked Niagara berries (blueberry, strawberry, raspberry) with notes of fresh-cut strawberries, honeysuckle, and stone fruit; ABV 6%.
• Niagara Cherry Vodka Soda A pre-mixed vodka soda crafted with locally grown Niagara cherries, offering a clean, effervescent drinking experience; ABV 5%.
• Botanical Citrus Hard Seltzer A vodka-based hard seltzer with botanical and citrus flavour notes; ABV 4%.
• Estate Hop Water A non-alcoholic sparkling beverage made with the brewery's own estate-grown hops, featuring citrus and stone fruit notes; ABV 0%.
• 2023 Chardonnay Wine A Chardonnay made with grapes grown at a neighbouring vineyard on the Twenty Mile Bench, with a bright nose of citrus, pear, and apple and a flavourful, lively palate; ABV 13.7%.
• 2022 Cabernet Franc Wine A Cabernet Franc made with grapes grown at a neighbouring Twenty Mile Bench vineyard, rich and silky with notes of red currant, raspberry, baking spice and lavender on the finish; ABV 13.4%.
• 2022 Pinot Noir Wine A Pinot Noir made with grapes from a neighbouring Twenty Mile Bench vineyard, with cherry and light spice on the nose and a silky, elegantly structured palate; ABV 13.4%.
• 2020 Sparkling Rosé Wine A traditional-method sparkling rosé made with pinot noir grapes, showcasing strawberry jam, white currant and a hint of watermelon; ABV 12%.
• Bench Taproom An on-site craft beer taproom and Hop Shop retail location at 3991 King St, Lincoln, Ontario, open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm, serving beverages and food menu.
• Fieldstone Event Venue An event venue space at the Bench property available for private functions, weddings, and corporate events.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ace Beverage GroupcoreOthers · 17 October 2025Bench Brewing Company announced the acquisition of the Ace Hill and Liberty Village brands from Ace Beverage Group. The deal includes all intellectual property and distribution rights, expanding Bench's presence in Ontario's craft beverage market. Both brands will continue to operate under their existing identities and aim to grow with support from Bench's sustainable practices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Collective Arts Brewing: Hamilton-based Ontario craft brewery operating a diversified beer portfolio with strong brand-led, design-forward positioning and broad retail and DTC distribution, directly comparable to Bench's Ontario craft model and brand-acquisition strategy.
• Mill Street Brewery: Pioneering Toronto craft brewery with multi-category beverage expansion and an on-site taproom/retail experience, serving a similar Ontario consumer base with overlapping SKU types (lagers, IPAs, seasonal releases) and competing for the same LCBO and on-premise listings.
• Beau's All Natural Brewing: Ontario craft brewer with an organic, values-led brand identity and B-Corp-adjacent sustainability positioning. Closely comparable to Bench in size, Ontario footprint, and ESG-driven marketing, including organic-beer emphasis and community event activation.
• Muskoka Brewery: Ontario craft brewer with broad retail distribution, regional tourism appeal, and seasonal/taproom experience similar to Bench's Niagara positioning. Their volume-driven craft model and on-premise presence compete for the same Ontario retail and consumer occasions.
• Henderson Brewing: Toronto craft brewery with neighborhood taproom experience and small-batch SKU diversification. Comparable to Bench as a similarly sized Ontario craft operator competing for the same locally-minded consumer and on-premise accounts.
• Steam Whistle Brewing: Toronto-based craft brewery with strong regional brand recognition, broad Ontario distribution, and a public taproom/brewery tour experience. Comparable to Bench in targeting Ontario consumers through premium lager-focused craft positioning.
• Sawdust City Brewing: Ontario craft brewery with a taproom and diversified specialty/tap-only releases. Comparable in scale and positioning as a craft competitor pursuing limited-release and on-premise demand in overlapping Ontario geographies.
• Nickel Brook Brewing: Burlington, Ontario craft brewery with broad SKU portfolio across IPAs, lagers, sours, and adjacent beverages plus a taproom presence. Comparable to Bench in Ontario-based multi-format craft production and retail competition.

Broad incumbents

• Sleeman Breweries: One of Canada's largest independent brewers, owner of multiple craft-adjacent brands. Comparable as a broader incumbent acquiring and operating craft labels in the same Ontario market, shaping channel dynamics Bench must navigate.

Others

• Ace Beverage Group: Ontario craft beverage group that sold its Ace Hill and Liberty Village brands to Bench in October 2025. Relevant counterparty and adjacent player sharing distribution relationships and overlapping brand-portfolio strategy in the Ontario craft market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/benchbrewing

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

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