Warped Wing Brewing Company

What Warped Wing Brewing Company does

Warped Wing Brewing Company, LLC is a privately-held Ohio craft brewery and brewpub operator founded in January 2014 by Nick Bowman (Co-Founder, Sales & Marketing) and headquartered in Dayton. The company operates four taproom/restaurant locations across Ohio — Dayton (original site, also its full-scale production brewery), Springboro (Barrel Room & Smokery), Mason (Brewpub & Smokery, near Cincinnati/Kings Island), and Huber Heights (Brewery & Smokery, next to The Rose Music Center) — pairing award-winning craft beer with traditional American smoked BBQ cuisine. Its product portfolio spans more than 20 beer styles, including core year-round offerings (Trotwood Lager, Fly Light Lager, Plane ol' Pils, Flyer Red, RadioVision Hazy IPA, Gamma Bomb IPA, Gamma Juice Hazy Juicy IPA, Ermal's Belgian Style Cream Ale, 10 Ton Oatmeal Stout), seasonal and limited releases (Summer Sesh, The Radler, Trotwood Lime, Superdelic Imperial IPA, Double RadioVision, Double Gamma Bomb, Holiday Special, Killer Brownie, Lagerstadt), and a non-alcoholic IPA (Zero Altitude). Adjacent beverage lines include the Warped Seltzer hard seltzer brand and the Warped Wing Soda Co. craft soda line.

The business generates revenue through five streams: on-premise taproom sales (draft beer, cans, cocktails, smoked BBQ food, merchandise), direct-to-consumer e-commerce shipping within Ohio (6pk cans, seltzer, soda, merchandise, gift cards), wholesale distribution of canned and bottled beer to Ohio restaurants, bars, and grocers, keg rentals (1/2 and 1/6 barrel, $100 refundable deposit), and private event hosting at all four locations with fixed rental fees and food/bar minimums ranging from $500 to $1,500. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer-led through the taprooms and a growing digital layer (ChowNow for pickup/delivery, dedicated iOS/Android apps, and an e-commerce storefront), with the wholesale channel extending reach to on-premise and retail accounts. The company maintains a "Share a Pint, Make a Friend" community positioning, an active social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify (podcast), and email newsletter, and a Flight Club membership program for repeat customers. Distribution of beer is restricted to Ohio, and shipping is limited to Ohio addresses due to alcohol shipping regulations.

Name

Warped Wing Brewing Company

Legal name

Warped Wing Brewing Company, LLC

Website

https://warpedwing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Warped Wing Brewing Company is a privately-held Ohio craft brewery operating four taproom/restaurant locations (Dayton, Springboro, Mason, Huber Heights) that pair 20+ craft beer styles and smoked BBQ cuisine with wholesale distribution, e-commerce, keg sales, and private event hosting across Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft brewery
• Smoked barbecue
• Hard seltzer
• Craft soda

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: Revenue from on-site beer, food, and merchandise sales at four taproom/restaurant locations in Ohio. Includes draft beer, canned beer, cocktails, and smoked BBQ menu items.
2. Direct-to-Consumer Online: E-commerce sales of beer (6pk cans), seltzer, soda, merchandise, and gift cards shipped within Ohio. Beer requires 21+ signature via UPS.
3. Keg Sales: Retail and wholesale keg rentals to consumers and retailers. Available in 1/2 barrel (124 pints) and 1/6 barrel (41 pints) sizes with fully refundable deposits.
4. Distribution: Distribution of canned and bottled beer to local restaurants, bars, grocers, and retailers throughout Ohio.
5. Private Events: Rental fees and food/beverage minimums for private events at taproom locations including corporate events, weddings, birthdays, and celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Warped Wing Brewing Company is a craft brewery operating four taproom/restaurant locations across Ohio (Dayton, Springboro, Mason, and Huber Heights). The company produces a portfolio of over 20 beer styles including core year-round offerings, seasonal and limited releases, plus hard seltzers and craft sodas. Beyond brewing, it operates full-service smoked BBQ restaurants, keg sales, private event hosting, and a Flight Club membership program.

Product overview

Warped Wing Brewing Company is a craft brewery operating four taproom/restaurant locations in Ohio (Dayton, Springboro, Mason, and Huber Heights). The company produces a portfolio of over 20 beer styles including core year-round beers (Trotwood Lager, Fly Light, Plane ol' Pils, Flyer Red, RadioVision, Gamma Bomb, Gamma Juice, Ermal's Belgian Style Cream Ale, 10 Ton Oatmeal Stout), seasonal and limited releases (Summer Sesh, The Radler, Trotwood Lime, Superdelic, Double variants, Holiday Special, Killer Brownie, Lagerstadt), and a non-alcoholic IPA (Zero Altitude). Beyond beer, the portfolio includes Warped Seltzer (Strawberry Lemon, Black Raspberry, Peach Mango, Lime Ginger) and Warped Wing Soda Co. (Root Beer, Orange Cream, Ginger Beer, Cherry Vanilla). The company also operates full-service restaurants featuring smoked BBQ cuisine and offers keg sales, private event hosting, and a Flight Club membership program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Warped Wing Soda Co. Housemade soda brand offering root beer, orange cream, ginger beer, and cherry vanilla flavors made with real sugar, gluten-free, caffeine-free, and alcohol-free.
• Warped Seltzer
• Zero Altitude

Products and services

• Trotwood Lager A crisp, cold-fermented lager beer at 4% ABV, positioned as a core year-round offering best enjoyed outdoors.
• Fly Light Lager A classic light lager with 4% ABV, 95 calories, and 5g carbs. Brewed in partnership with Dayton 6th Collective to support student-athletes.
• Plane ol' Pils European Style Pilsner A European style pilsner brewed with noble hops and pilsner malt at 30 IBU with a crisp, clean taste.
• Flyer Red American Lager A smooth American red lager referencing Dayton's aviation heritage.
• RadioVision Hazy IPA A hazy IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic, Cascade, and Bravo hops at 6.0% ABV and 10 IBU with juicy tropical flavors.
• Gamma Bomb IPA An iridescent India Pale Ale at 7.2% ABV with 75-96 IBU, featuring flavors of citrus, pine and dry resinous finish.
• Gamma Juice Hazy Juicy IPA A hazy juicy IPA with tropical fruit notes at 6.5% ABV and 20 IBU.
• Ermal's Belgian Style Cream Ale A light, creamy Belgian-style cream ale at 5.4% ABV with citrus notes.
• 10 Ton Oatmeal Stout A creamy oatmeal stout at 7.0% ABV with hints of coffee, chocolate, vanilla and a roasted finish.
• Zero Altitude Non-Alcoholic IPA A non-alcoholic IPA containing less than 0.5% alcohol with bright hop aroma and smooth drinkability.
• Warped Seltzer A hard seltzer line with real fruit juice at 4.5% ABV, 90 calories, 2g carbs, no added sugar, and naturally gluten free. Flavors include Strawberry Lemon, Black Raspberry, Peach Mango, and Lime Ginger.
• Warped Wing Soda Co. Housemade craft soda brand offering root beer, orange cream, ginger beer, and cherry vanilla flavors made with real sugar, gluten-free, caffeine-free, and alcohol-free.
• Taproom & Restaurant Services Four full-service taproom/restaurant locations in Dayton, Springboro, Mason, and Huber Heights, Ohio, serving craft beer, cocktails, and smoked BBQ cuisine directly to consumers.
• Keg Sales Retail and wholesale keg rentals in 1/2 barrel (124 pints) and 1/6 barrel (41 pints) sizes with fully refundable deposits.
• Private Event Hosting Private event space rentals at all four taproom locations with customizable food and beverage packages for corporate events, weddings, birthdays, and celebrations.
• Flight Club Membership Annual membership program with perks including pre-loaded funds, birthday pint, merchandise discounts, Stein Society, and Pint Passport.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dayton 6th CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFly Light Lager is a partnership between Warped Wing and the Dayton 6th Collective to support student-athletes. The light lager (4% ABV, 95 calories, 5g carbs) is positioned as a partnership product with a portion of proceeds supporting local student-athlete programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rhinegeist Brewery: Cincinnati-based craft brewery operating a large production brewery and taproom, distributing throughout Ohio and the broader Midwest. Directly comparable to Warped Wing in scale, Ohio distribution footprint, and taproom-led retail model.
• MadTree Brewing: Cincinnati craft brewery with taproom and Ohio-wide distribution across a diverse beer portfolio. Closely mirrors Warped Wing's craft-brewery-plus-taproom model in an overlapping Ohio geography.
• Land-Grant Brewing Company: Columbus, Ohio craft brewery with taproom and food program. Comparable in size, Ohio-only distribution, and taproom-centric revenue model to Warped Wing.
• Columbus Brewing Company: Ohio craft brewer with taproom and statewide distribution of flagship and seasonal beers. Comparable product portfolio and Ohio-centric wholesale and on-premise presence.
• Yellow Springs Brewery: Independent Ohio craft brewery operating taprooms with full food service. Comparable brewpub-and-food destination model and regional Ohio footprint.
• Jackie O's Brewery: Athens, Ohio craft brewery with taproom and statewide distribution across a wide range of styles. Comparable craft portfolio breadth and Ohio taproom-led model.

Broad incumbents

• Great Lakes Brewing Company: Ohio's largest and oldest craft brewery, based in Cleveland, with broad distribution and a destination pub. Comparable product mix and on-premise retail, but materially larger scale and brand reach than Warped Wing.
• Boston Beer Company: National craft brewer (Samuel Adams, Truly, Twisted Tea) with broad retail distribution and food-and-beverage adjacencies. Relevant broad incumbent for benchmarking Warped Wing's seltzer and non-alcoholic line extensions.

Regional players

• Sun King Brewing: Indianapolis-based regional craft brewery with taproom and multi-state distribution. Comparable in scale and brewery-plus-taproom model, but serves a different primary geography.

Emerging players

• Athletic Brewing Company: Largest U.S. non-alcoholic craft brewer, with broad DTC shipping. Relevant peer for Warped Wing's Zero Altitude NA IPA and its ambitions in the better-for-you segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/warpedwing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WarpedWing
• Facebookfacebook.com/warpedwingmason
• Instagraminstagram.com/warpedwing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/warped-wing-brewing-company

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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