Orange Bike Brewing Company

What Orange Bike Brewing Company does

Orange Bike Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 2022 in Portland, Maine, that operates as a dedicated gluten-free facility producing naturally gluten-free beer using certified gluten-free grains. The company targets consumers with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or lifestyle preferences that preclude traditional beer consumption, addressing an underserved niche in the craft beer market where safe, dedicated gluten-free production has historically been limited. National competition recognition includes a Bronze at the 2026 World Beer Cup, Silver at the 2025 World Beer Cup, and Silver and Bronze medals at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival.

The company's operations are built around a single-site tasting room at 31 Diamond St, Suite D, Portland, ME 04101, where it sells draft beer and to-go cans directly to consumers. This is complemented by self-distribution to retailers throughout Maine. Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer draft and can sales at the on-premise tasting room and wholesale distribution to in-state retailers, with a food partnership next door (Bite into Maine) supplying a gluten-free lobster-roll menu to support the on-premise experience. A weekly newsletter, a website-based beer finder, and community events form the primary marketing motion.

The business is structured as a private LLC that has raised approximately $1.39 million via SEC exempt securities offerings (an initial $1.27M drawn against a $1.4M ceiling in February 2023 and an additional $124K in October 2023). Beyond its Bite into Maine adjacency, the company has built a partnership ecosystem that includes 1% for the Planet membership, affiliations with the National Black Brewers Association and Pink Boots Society, and a 2026 collaboration with Tandem Coffee that ties beer proceeds to environmental causes including Maine Audubon and a native plant garden build-out.

Name

Orange Bike Brewing Company

Legal name

Orange Bike Brewing Company

Website

https://orangebikebrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orange Bike Brewing Company is a Portland, Maine-based craft brewery operating as the city's first dedicated gluten-free facility, producing certified gluten-free beer for consumers with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or gluten-free lifestyle preferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gluten-Free Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Gluten-free beer
• Brewery tasting room
• Craft beer distribution
• Dedicated gluten-free brewery

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tasting Room Sales: Direct sales of draft beer and to-go cans at the brewery tasting room
2. Retail Distribution: Self-distributing beer to retailers throughout Maine
3. SEC Exempt Offering: Exempt securities offering to raise capital for business operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Orange Bike Brewing Company is Portland, Maine's first dedicated gluten-free craft brewery, producing naturally gluten-free beer using certified gluten-free grains in a facility engineered to prevent cross-contamination. The brewery sells its beer through an on-site tasting room (draft and to-go cans), self-distributes to retailers across Maine, hosts private events, and offers branded merchandise and gift cards. The company is operationally defined by its focus on gluten-free beer for consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and a triple bottom line approach to social, environmental, and financial sustainability.

Product overview

Orange Bike Brewing Company is a dedicated gluten-free brewery in Portland, Maine, that crafts naturally gluten-free beers using certified gluten-free grains. The company positions itself as Portland's first dedicated gluten-free brewery and is committed to the triple bottom line—social, environmental, and financial sustainability. The brewery offers its beers on tap, to-go cans, and through self-distribution in Maine. They operate a tasting room and host private events, with a focus on community partnerships and environmental causes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gluten-Free Draft Beer (Tasting Room) Dedicated gluten-free craft beer brewed with certified gluten-free grains and served on draft at the brewery's Portland, Maine tasting room for in-person consumption.
• To-Go Cans Packaged naturally gluten-free craft beer in cans sold to go from the brewery's tasting room for off-premise consumption.
• Self-Distributed Retail Beer (Maine) Naturally gluten-free craft beer self-distributed to retailers across Maine so consumers can purchase the beer off-premise at local accounts.
• Private Events Hosting Brewery facility rental and event hosting service for private gatherings at the Portland, Maine location.
• Branded Merchandise Orange Bike Brewing branded merchandise sold online through the company's Square storefront.
• Gift Cards Gift cards redeemable for Orange Bike Brewing products and experiences, sold via Square's online gift card program.
• Tandem Coffee Collaboration Beer Collaboration beer co-developed with Tandem Coffee that supports environmental causes including Maine Audubon and building a native plant garden, with some proceeds from the new beer dedicated to those efforts.
• India Pale Ale Release India Pale Ale released as a new beer at the brewery's tasting room at 31 Diamond Street, Portland, ME 04101.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bronze at 2026 World Beer Cup
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tandem CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Collaboration beer released April 8. Partnership includes environmental causes - supporting Maine Audubon and building a native plant garden with proceeds from the new beer.
• Bite into MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood partner located next door. They curate a menu featuring award-winning gluten-free lobster rolls for Orange Bike customers.
• One Percent for the PlanetminorOthersEnvironmental organization membership. Company commits 1% of sales to environmental causes.
• National Black Brewers AssociationminorOthersIndustry association supporting diversity in brewing
• Pink Boots SocietyminorOthersOrganization supporting women in the brewing industry

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Marshall Wharf Brewing Company: Marshall Wharf is a craft brewery in Belfast, Maine, distributing across the state. Comparable as a Maine-based regional craft peer sharing the same self-distribution and tasting-room model.
• Rising Tide Brewing Company: Rising Tide is an established Portland, Maine craft brewery producing a wide range of ales and lagers. Comparable as a same-city craft competitor vying for Maine distribution and tasting-room traffic.
• Foundation Brewing Company: Foundation is a Portland, Maine craft brewery specializing in IPAs and stouts with broader New England distribution. Comparable as a Portland-based craft peer targeting similar wholesale accounts and consumers.
• Allagash Brewing Company: Allagash is a large craft brewery in Portland, Maine, known for Belgian-style beers and broader distribution. Comparable as a Portland-based regional craft peer competing for the same local tap handles, retail shelf space, and consumer attention.
• Lone Pine Brewing Company: Lone Pine is a Maine craft brewery with a Portland taproom and statewide distribution. Comparable as a regional craft peer sharing tasting-room and self-distribution mechanics.

Direct peers

• New Planet Beer: New Planet is one of the original dedicated gluten-free beer brands, producing a range of ales and lagers made without wheat, barley, or rye. Comparable to Orange Bike in its pure gluten-free positioning and broader product portfolio.
• Holidaily Brewing Company: Holidaily is a dedicated gluten-free craft brewery in Golden, Colorado, focused on brewing with millet and other gluten-free grains. Comparable to Orange Bike in its 100% gluten-free commitment and craft-beer product range.
• Ghostfish Brewing Company: Ghostfish is a dedicated gluten-free craft brewery based in Seattle/Vancouver, producing beer exclusively from gluten-free grains. It is the closest direct peer to Orange Bike in terms of dedicated-facility gluten-free positioning and craft-beer product mix.

Emerging players

• Bouldin Food Forest / Bouldin Island Brews (Gluten-Free Segment): Smaller gluten-free or alternative-grain craft producers represent emerging competition in the dedicated gluten-free segment, with narrower geographic reach but increasing craft-beer festival visibility.

Broad incumbents

• Anheuser-Busch InBev (Gluten-Free Lines): Anheuser-Busch produces gluten-free product extensions (e.g., Redbridge) and broad craft-portfolio labels. Comparable as a broad incumbent capable of entering the dedicated gluten-free category with national distribution at any time.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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