Ensign Beverage

Name

Ensign Beverage

Legal name

Ensign Beverage

Website

https://ensignbeverage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beverages (Kombucha & Cold Brew)

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAFAHAA

Kombucha Production

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Fermented Beverage Production (Kombucha, Kefir, Probiotics)

SECONDARYAFAFABAK

Kombucha & Other Fermented Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production (Soft Drinks, Juice, RTD)

SECONDARYTHAFAKAG

Kombucha & Fermented Beverage Taprooms

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Beverage Shops (Juice, Smoothie, Tea, Non-Alcoholic Specialty)

Keywords

• Craft kombucha brewing
• Cold brew coffee
• Fermented non-alcoholic beverages
• Small-batch beverage production
• Organic functional drinks

Headquarters

HQ city

Hastings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Kombucha and Cold Brew Product Sales: Direct sales of canned kombucha and cold brew products through taproom, retail partners (Hy-Vee), and direct consumer purchases at events. Products available in 4-packs and single cans.
2. Taproom Sales: Kombucha on tap and cold brew sold at First Street Brewing Taproom, a sister company location in Hastings, NE.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ensign Beverage brews, cans, and distributes a line of low-sugar and no-sugar non-alcoholic beverages from its Hastings, Nebraska facility. The company produces two core product lines: kombucha (seven flavors made with USDA Certified Organic teas, purified Ogallala Aquifer water, and seasonal organic fruits using SCOBY fermentation) and cold brew coffee (Original and Sweet varieties made from Lincoln-roasted beans). Products are sold in cans and 4-packs through retail partners, a sister-company taproom, and community events.

Product overview

Ensign Beverage is a Nebraska-based beverage company offering two core product lines: Kombucha and Cold Brew coffee. The kombucha line includes seven distinct flavors (Lavender Bud, Black Framboise, Black Stone Fruit, Tulsi & Turmeric, Wild Berry, Hopped Up Green, and Ginger Fruit), all brewed using USDA Certified Organic Teas, purified Ogallala Aquifer water, and seasonal organic fruits. The cold brew line features two varieties (Original and Sweet), made from beans roasted in Lincoln and brewed in Hastings. Both product lines are distributed in 4-packs at retail locations like Hy-Vee, and the company also sells kegs and operates a taproom through sister company First Street Brewing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kombucha Flagship fermented tea beverage brewed in Hastings, NE using USDA Certified Organic Teas, purified Ogallala Aquifer water, beet sugar, and seasonal organic fruits. Produced via traditional SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast) fermentation cultivated from a 1995 lineage, available in seven flavors (Lavender Bud, Black Framboise, Black Stone Fruit, Tulsi & Turmeric, Wild Berry, Hopped Up Green, Ginger Fruit). Sold in cans and 4-packs to health-conscious consumers.
• Cold Brew Coffee Nebraska cold brew coffee made from beans expertly roasted in Lincoln, NE and brewed in Hastings, NE. Available in Original and Sweet varieties, marketed as bold, smooth, and refreshingly delicious. Sold in cans and 4-packs through retail and taproom channels.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Street BrewingcoreOthers · 1 January 2017Sister company and taproom operator located in Hastings, NE. First Street Brewing Taproom features Ensign kombucha on tap and cold brew in cans alongside craft beers. This partnership provides a dedicated retail channel and customer experience space.
• Groundwater GuardiansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported organization focused on water conservation awareness. Ensign Beverage supports the Groundwater Guardian program which brings together communities, schools, and organizations to protect clean water. Part of Ensign's mission to support Water Conservation, Water Health, and Water Access.
• Brewers for Clean Water (NRDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Natural Resources Defense Council's Brewers for Clean Water initiative. Ensign supports groundwater protection efforts as part of their water conservation mission.
• Hy-VeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail distribution partnership with Hy-Vee grocery stores. 4-pack kombucha products are stocked at Hy-Vee locations throughout Nebraska, providing wide retail distribution for the brand.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rowdy Mermaid Kombucha: Colorado-based small-batch kombucha brand with a focus on functional, botanical flavors. Comparable to Ensign's wellness-forward, botanical flavor lineup (e.g., Tulsi & Turmeric, Lavender Bud) and small-batch craft identity.
• RISE Brewing Co. Canned nitro cold brew and oat milk latte brand distributed nationally through grocery. Comparable to Ensign's canned cold brew on format and grocery distribution model, though at a significantly larger scale.
• Humm Kombucha: Craft kombucha producer with a broad multi-flavor canned lineup sold through grocery and natural channels. Comparable to Ensign in flavor variety, can format, and mid-size craft brand positioning.
• Brew Dr. Kombucha: Oregon-based craft kombucha brewer with a multi-flavor canned lineup and emphasis on organic, loose-leaf tea inputs. Closely comparable to Ensign on small-batch craft positioning, organic ingredient story, and can-based retail SKU strategy.
• Chameleon Cold-Brew: Multi-SKU canned cold brew coffee brand distributed through natural and conventional grocery. Directly comparable to Ensign's canned cold brew (Original and Sweet) sold in 4-packs at Hy-Vee.
• High Brew Coffee: Canned cold brew coffee brand with multiple varieties sold in multi-pack retail formats. Closely comparable to Ensign's cold brew SKUs on packaging format, retail channel, and price-point positioning.
• Health-Ade Kombucha: Premium organic kombucha brand sold in multi-flavor 4-packs at natural and conventional grocery. Directly comparable product format, retail channel, and target consumer to Ensign's Hy-Vee 4-pack distribution.
• GT's Living Foods: Largest U.S. kombucha brand founded by GT Dave. Directly competes with Ensign in bottled/canned kombucha retail with broad national distribution and a multi-flavor lineup; the relevant scale benchmark for Ensign's category.

Regional players

• First Street Brewing: Hastings, NE craft brewery and sister company that operates the taproom where Ensign kombucha is sold on tap. Comparable as a Nebraska-based craft beverage producer with shared local ecosystem, though its primary product is craft beer rather than kombucha.

Broad incumbents

• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Established specialty coffee roaster and cold brew producer. Comparable to Ensign's cold brew line on product category and Lincoln/regional craft coffee sourcing story, but operates at far greater scale and as part of a broader Peet's-owned portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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