Slack Tide Brewing

What Slack Tide Brewing does

Slack Tide Brewing is a craft brewery founded in 2015 by Jason and Tadhg Campbell and operated through Two Brews, LLC in Clermont, New Jersey (Cape May County), near the Jersey Shore. The company produces a portfolio of more than 50 craft beer styles spanning New England, West Coast, and Double IPAs, stouts, Belgian ales, sour ales, German lagers, and seasonal or limited releases, with flagship brands including Angry Osprey, Bell Buoy, Counter Current, Intracoastal, Monkey Face, and Schoolie. Production runs on a 20-barrel brewhouse paired with a 360-barrel cellar and a 3-barrel pilot system for experimentation; canning began in September 2018 and the brewery reached a one-million-cans milestone in December 2021.

The company operates a year-round tasting room with 24 rotating taps and 7-day-a-week hours, and distributes canned and draft beer through a wholesale network covering 300+ bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, staffed by a dedicated sales team. Ancillary revenue lines include private event rentals at the Buoy Bar brewhouse (11-50 guests), a wedding venue service accommodating up to 200 guests, a rotating food truck program with 20+ local vendors, branded merchandise sold through the Slack Tide Outfitters e-commerce store, and an annual Slacker Mug Club membership with a waitlist. The business model blends one-time transactional sales (tasting room, wholesale, events, merchandise) with a single subscription/recurring stream (Mug Club) and is supported by a small team of 1-10 employees.

The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent, or subsidiaries; the brewery relocated to a larger Route 9 facility on June 30, 2023 and raised $475,000 in August 2023. Brand credibility is reinforced by regional and national competition medals, most notably a 2018 Great American Beer Festival Bronze for Avalon Amber, alongside multiple New York International Beer Competition, Best of Craft Beer Awards, and Press of Atlantic City recognitions.

Name

Slack Tide Brewing

Legal name

Two Brews, LLC

Website

https://slacktidebrewingco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Slack Tide Brewing is a craft brewery founded in 2015 in Clermont, New Jersey, producing 50+ beer styles from a 20-barrel brewhouse, selling through a tasting room, 300+ wholesale accounts across NJ/PA/MD, private events, weddings, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Wholesale beer distribution
• Tasting room
• Private event venue
• Branded merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape May Court House

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tasting Room Draft & Takeout Sales: Direct on-site sales of draft beer, flights, and canned takeout from the tasting room. The tasting room has 24 rotating taps and is open 7 days a week.
2. Merchandise & Apparel (Slack Tide Outfitters): E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, long sleeves, outerwear, tote bags, and golf towels sold through the online store.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution of canned and draft beer to licensed bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across NJ, PA, and MD through a dedicated sales team.
4. Private Event Rentals: Rental of the Buoy Bar (brewhouse) for private events including birthdays, engagements, and corporate events, with a 6-tap bar available to event guests.
5. Wedding Venue Rental: Cocktail-style wedding and event venue hosting up to 200 guests, with lawn ceremonies and coordination with local vendors.
6. Slacker Mug Club Membership: Annual membership (January 1 to December 31) offering exclusive benefits including early access to new releases, special 20oz mug fills at regular 16oz pricing, exclusive t-shirt, 20% apparel discount, and invitations to members-only events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Slack Tide Brewing is a craft brewery that produces over 50 styles of beer — including IPAs, stouts, Belgian ales, sours, German lagers, and seasonal/limited releases — on a 20-barrel brewing system, sold through its own tasting room, wholesale distribution to licensed accounts across NJ/PA/MD, an annual Mug Club membership, branded merchandise, and private event/wedding venue hosting.

Product overview

Slack Tide Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 2015 by Jason and Tadhg Campbell, located in Clermont, New Jersey near the Jersey Shore. The company operates a 20-barrel brewing system with a 360-barrel cellar and 3-barrel pilot system. Their core product is a diverse portfolio of over 50 craft beer styles including IPAs (New England, West Coast, Double), stouts, Belgian ales, sour ales, German lagers, and seasonal/limited releases, with flagship beers like Angry Osprey, Bell Buoy, Counter Current, Intracoastal, Monkey Face, and Schoolie. The company operates a year-round tasting room with 24 rotating taps, offers wholesale distribution across over 300 locations in NJ, MD, and PA, and provides private event hosting, wedding services, and a Slacker Mug Club loyalty program. The Slack Tide Outfitters merchandise line includes branded apparel and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer Portfolio A portfolio of over 50 craft beer styles including IPAs (New England, West Coast, Double), stouts, Belgian ales, sour ales, German lagers, and seasonal/limited releases, with flagships such as Angry Osprey (American IPA), Bell Buoy (Belgian Blonde), Counter Current (NE IPA), Intracoastal (West Coast IPA), Monkey Face (American Stout), and Schoolie (Pale Ale); sold on draft and in cans to consumers and wholesale accounts.
• Tasting Room Year-round tasting room open 7 days a week (12pm–9pm) in Clermont, NJ, featuring 24 rotating taps of flagships, seasonals, and limited releases plus hard lemonade, with pints, flights, and canned takeout available in a dog-friendly and child-friendly setting with rustic decor.
• Wholesale Distribution Distribution of canned and draft beer to licensed bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across over 300 locations in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, managed by a dedicated in-house sales team (Jordi Nicolau for NJ, Jason Campbell for PA/MD, and Michael Stith as sales rep).
• Private Event Hosting (Buoy Bar) Rental of the brewhouse's Buoy Bar for private events such as birthdays, corporate events, engagements, and rehearsal dinners, with a 6-tap bar, cocktail barrels, and capacity for 11–50 guests, supporting cash bar, open tab, or combination payment options.
• Wedding Venue Services Laid-back, cocktail-style wedding venue with a coastal theme at the Clermont, NJ brewery, offering lawn ceremonies (up to 100 guests) and receptions up to 200 guests, with partnerships to local vendors for desserts, catering, food trucks, photography, and entertainment.
• Slacker Mug Club Annual Membership Annual membership program (January 1 to December 31) offering exclusive benefits including early access to new can releases, 20oz Slacker Mug fills at regular 16oz pricing, an exclusive Mug Club t-shirt, 20% off apparel, and invitations to members-only events and beer release parties.
• Slack Tide Outfitters Merchandise Online store (Slack Tide Outfitters) selling branded apparel and accessories including t-shirts ($28–$30), long sleeves, hoodies ($55), crew necks ($50), outerwear/jackets ($65), tote bags ($25), and golf towels ($25), plus gift cards.
• Rotating Food Truck Program Rotation of 20+ approved food truck vendors (Bad Wolf Burger Co., Cousins Maine Lobster, D's Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, Las Olas Taqueria, Seabreeze Pizza, and others) providing on-site food service at the tasting room daily from May through September and frequently during off-season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 distribution points across NJ, MD, and PA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bad Wolf Burger Co.minorOthersFood truck vendor participating in the rotating food truck schedule at the tasting room, providing food options for guests May-September and frequently during off-season. One of 20+ local food truck vendors on the approved roster.
• Cousins Maine LobsterminorOthersFood truck vendor on the approved 2024 vendor list, serving Maine lobster fare at the tasting room on rotating schedule.
• D's Authentic Philly CheesesteaksminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, serving authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks at the tasting room on the rotating food truck schedule.
• Las Olas TaqueriaminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, providing Mexican cuisine at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Seabreeze PizzaminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, serving pizza at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Good DawgminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, serving hot dogs and related fare at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Tacos Al CarbonminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, providing tacos and Mexican grill items at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Full of FlaavaminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, serving fusion/catering cuisine at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Hit the Road JackminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at the tasting room on the rotating food truck schedule.
• Hot Mess SandwichesminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, serving sandwiches at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Mac's CafeminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at events including Name That Tune monthly series.
• Mary's Mobile DinerminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Matt's Family Taste the LoveminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Off the Leash Hot DogsminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Sapori Di MarisaminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Smoker and AdelminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• The Bearded ClamminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Mr. Potato HeadminorOthersFood truck vendor on the 2024 approved roster, appearing at the tasting room on the rotating schedule.
• Windy Acres FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal farm providing sea salt used in Salty Sailor Gose beer. Demonstrates the brewery's commitment to sourcing local ingredients.
• 300+ Bars, Restaurants, and Liquor Stores (NJ, PA, MD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed wholesale accounts distributing canned and draft beer across over 300 locations in New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Growing network with weekly 'Catch of The Week' feature showcasing new venues.
• Brush with Friends (Tony's Cake Bar)minorOthersEvent partner hosting recurring paint and sip events at the tasting room. Also partners with Grammy's Craft Shack for craft night events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cape May Brewing Company: Largest craft brewery in Cape May County, NJ, with on-site taproom, broad distribution, and similar coastal/Jersey Shore positioning. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, customer base, and business model.
• Carton Brewing: New Jersey craft brewery with taproom and regional wholesale, focused on IPAs, lagers, and experimental styles. Direct peer in the same NJ craft segment with similar mid-size scale and event-driven taproom model.
• Yards Brewing Company: Philadelphia-based craft brewery with taproom, broad distribution across PA/NJ/DE, and a similarly diverse flagship-plus-seasonal portfolio. Direct peer for PA wholesale accounts and Philadelphia market presence.
• Tuckahoe Brewing Company: Small New Jersey craft brewery with taproom and limited regional distribution, focused on IPAs and seasonal styles. Comparable mid-small scale NJ craft peer for taproom-driven sales and regional wholesale competition.
• Heavy Seas Beer: Baltimore-based craft brewery with a taproom, broad Mid-Atlantic distribution (including MD, DE, PA, NJ), and a diverse style portfolio. Direct peer for Maryland wholesale accounts and Mid-Atlantic shelf competition.
• Victory Brewing Company: Pennsylvania craft brewery with multi-state distribution and an established taproom/restaurant model. Comparable in scale and portfolio breadth, competing in PA/NJ on-premise accounts.
• Flying Fish Brewing Company: One of the largest and earliest New Jersey craft breweries, with broad distribution across the tri-state area and a portfolio of IPAs, lagers, and specialty ales. Direct competitor for NJ taps, shelves, and regional accounts.
• Troegs Independent Brewing: Central PA craft brewery with large taproom, broad regional distribution, and a diverse style portfolio including IPAs, stouts, and Belgian-inspired ales. Comparable on wholesale scale and award-winning brand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Dogfish Head Craft Brewery: Delaware-based, now part of TGB Brands, with a national craft portfolio and broad tri-state distribution. Functions as a broad incumbent competing for the same NJ/PA/MD shelf and tap real estate at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Conshohocken Brewing Company: Suburban Philadelphia craft brewery with taproom and growing regional distribution, focused on IPAs and lagers. Emerging peer competing in PA taproom and wholesale channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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