North Country Brewing Company

What North Country Brewing Company does

North Country Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery and hospitality operator founded in 2005 by Bob and Jodi McCafferty and headquartered in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The company runs three distinct properties: the North Country Brew Pub (141 South Main Street, Slippery Rock), a full-service brewpub with 15+ taps housed in a historic 1805 building; The Harmony Inn (230 Mercer Street, Harmony), a Victorian-era mansion built in 1856 with 50+ taps, German-style cuisine, live music programming, and paranormal-tourism appeal; and a Production Brewery & Taproom (111 Arrowhead Drive, Slippery Rock) opened in 2013 to handle brewing, kegging, and canning.

The core technology is traditional craft brewing using locally sourced hops and barley, supported by an in-house production canning facility. The company has developed over 100 beer recipes since 2005, including signature offerings such as French Toast Imperial Brown Ale, Helles Rauchbier, Buck Snort Stout, Late Night Pumpkin, and Northern Light. Canned beer is distributed across all counties of Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and Maryland through retail accounts, supplemented by a Beer Finder tool.

Revenue is generated through multiple direct-to-consumer streams: on-site food and beverage sales at the Brew Pub and Harmony Inn, wholesale canned-beer distribution, an S.W.A.G. e-commerce storefront (apparel, growlers, tap handles, gift cards), event/venue rental (30-300 guests), ticketed Brewfest events, and an annual Mug Club loyalty subscription offering 20% discounts and $1 drafts on designated Mondays. Customer segments include craft beer enthusiasts, food-and-dining consumers, event hosts, paranormal/heritage tourism visitors, and live entertainment attendees across Western Pennsylvania and adjacent markets.

Name

North Country Brewing Company

Legal name

North Country Brewing Company

Website

https://northcountrybrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

North Country Brewing Company is a privately held, founder-owned craft brewery and hospitality operator in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, running three venues — Brew Pub, Harmony Inn, and Production Brewery & Taproom — producing 100+ craft beers and distributing across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery & Brewpub

NAICS

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

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Brewpub restaurant
• Craft brewery
• Beer distribution
• Brewery merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Slippery Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food & Beverage Sales (Brewpub & Restaurant): The primary revenue stream comes from on-site food and drink sales at the North Country Brew Pub and The Harmony Inn, offering full menus paired with house-brewed craft beers.
2. Canned Beer Distribution: Packaged beer is produced at the production facility and distributed to retail accounts across all counties in Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and Maryland.
3. Merchandise & Apparel: The company sells branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, growlers, tap handles, backpack coolers, and sticker packs through its e-commerce store and at physical locations.
4. Events & Venue Rental: The Production Brewery Taproom serves as an event venue accommodating groups of 30 to 300 people, with catering available and a food truck on-site. Brewfest is an annual ticketed event.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards redeemable at all North Country Brewing Co. locations are sold online with a $3 shipping and processing fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

North Country Brewing Company is a craft brewery and hospitality operator founded in 2005 by Bob and Jodi McCafferty. It produces craft beer using traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients, and serves it on draught at three owned locations: the North Country Brew Pub (Slippery Rock, PA), The Harmony Inn (Harmony, PA), and the Production Brewery & Taproom (Slippery Rock, PA). The company also distributes canned beer to retail accounts across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland, and sells branded merchandise and gift cards through an e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

North Country Brewing Company is a craft brewery established in 2005, operating as a multi-location hospitality company. The core offering consists of craft beer production through the main brewery and production facility. The company operates three physical venues: North Country Brew Pub (brewpub restaurant), The Harmony Inn (historic restaurant/inn), and the Production Brewery & Taproom. An e-commerce platform called S.W.A.G. Shop sells branded merchandise including apparel, hats, growlers, and tap handles. Featured beer products include French Toast Imperial Brown Ale, Helles Rauchbier, Buck Snort Stout, and Late Night Pumpkin. The company also hosts an annual Brewfest event. The portfolio is unified under the North Country Brewing Co. brand with shared brewing operations and distribution across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Harmony Inn: Historic Victorian-era inn and restaurant in Harmony, PA's National Historic District, featuring over 50 taps, German-style cuisine, and known for paranormal activities
• North Country Session Players
• Mug Club
• Brewfest

Products and services

• North Country Brew Pub Full-service brewpub and restaurant at 141 South Main St., Slippery Rock, PA, offering 15+ taps of house-brewed craft beer paired with a full food menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, comfort fare, and pub classics. Hosts live events and Mug Club loyalty programming.
• The Harmony Inn Historic Victorian-era restaurant and inn originally built in 1856 at 230 Mercer St., Harmony, PA, featuring over 50 draught taps, German-style cuisine, an outdoor patio, Sunday Music live series, open mic nights, and a reputation for paranormal tourism.
• Production Brewery & Taproom Production brewery and taproom at 111 Arrowhead Dr., Unit B, Slippery Rock, PA, handling brewing, kegging, and canning operations. The taproom serves draught beer and hosts private events for 30 to 300 guests with catering and on-site food truck service.
• S.W.A.G. Shop (Branded Merchandise) E-commerce merchandise store selling branded apparel (t-shirts $25, hoodies $45), caps, sticker packs, 64oz growlers, metal water bottles, tap handles, and gift cards, also sold at physical locations.
• 64oz Amber Growler with Gnome Handle 64oz amber glass growler featuring a whimsical gnome handle design that provides UV protection and maintains beverage freshness. Sold for $50 via the online S.W.A.G. Shop.
• NCBC 32oz Metal Water Bottle / Crowler 32oz insulated stainless steel water bottle usable as a crowler for transporting beer. Sold for $15 via the S.W.A.G. Shop.
• Tap Handles Collection Collection of custom tap handles including Stinky Hippie, YaJagOff (Pittsburgh-themed), Creek Series, Sour Series, and NCBC Wooden Tap Handles with a hops-inspired design. Sold for $30–$40 each.
• French Toast Imperial Brown Ale Featured imperial brown ale in North Country's craft beer lineup, brewed and served on draught at company locations.
• Helles Rauchbier Smoked Helles Rauchbier in North Country's craft beer lineup, brewed on-site and served on draught.
• Buck Snort Stout West Coast style stout in North Country's craft beer lineup, brewed and served on draught at company locations.
• Late Night Pumpkin Seasonal pumpkin ale in North Country's craft beer lineup, brewed and served on draught.
• Northern Light Signature beer recipe created by Head Brewer Jon Barnes, representing one of the brewery's signature craft offerings.
• Brewfest (Annual Beer Festival) Annual ticketed beer festival hosted at the Production Facility, featuring beer samples from local and regional breweries, live music, catered food, and an on-site food truck. $50 general admission ($20 designated driver tickets at the gate); Mug Club members receive noon early entry.
• Mug Club Membership Annual membership loyalty program providing 20% discount and $1 drafts on Mug Club Mondays (first Monday of each month) when members spend $10 on food, plus early noon access to Brewfest events.
• Gift Cards Gift cards redeemable at all North Country Brewing Co. locations, sold online in $25, $50, and $100 denominations with a $3 shipping and processing fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $50,000 raised for Slippery Rock Development through annual Brewfest events
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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.

• Growing Together Aquaponics, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrowing Together Aquaponics is a non-profit job-training program for individuals with disabilities. North Country Brewing Co. partners with this organization as part of its community engagement and social responsibility initiatives. The program's mission is to provide individuals with disabilities with job-training skills leading to competitive, integrated employment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tröegs Independent Brewing: Pennsylvania-based craft brewery operating a brewpub (Splinter Barrel House) plus production brewery and tasting room. Closest regional peer: similar PA craft footprint, family-owned heritage, on-site hospitality, and multi-state distribution in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Victory Brewing Company: PA-headquartered craft brewery with flagship brewpub in Downingtown and Parkesburg. Operates own restaurants/taprooms alongside wholesale distribution. Directly comparable as a PA craft brewer with strong on-site dining component.
• Weyerbacher Brewing Company: Easton, PA craft brewery producing bottle-conditioned and specialty beers for regional distribution. Comparable as a Pennsylvania craft producer with established multi-state wholesale presence and consumer brand recognition.
• Lancaster Brewing Company: Pennsylvania craft brewery with brewpub restaurant, production facility, and farm-to-table food program. Similar combined brewpub/restaurant/brewery model and regional distribution orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Yuengling & Son (D.G. Yuengling & Son): America's oldest brewery, headquartered in Pottsville, PA. Operates a brewpub-style tour/tasting facility and dominates regional Pennsylvania beer distribution. Larger incumbent that competes on shelf space and brand recognition.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Major national craft brewer with on-site taprooms/restaurants in Chico, CA and Mills River, NC. Represents the scaled version of the brewpub-plus-distribution model North Country pursues, and a benchmark for category growth trajectories.
• Brooklyn Brewery: National craft brewer with flagship brewpub experience in Brooklyn, NY. Comparable as a heritage-anchored craft brand combining on-site hospitality with broad distribution; competes in shared Mid-Atlantic retail channels.
• Bell's Brewery: Michigan-based craft brewery with brewpub (Bell's Eccentric Café) and production facility. Comparable in combining a flagship brewpub/restaurant with multi-state distribution and a deep recipe portfolio.
• Harpoon Brewery: Boston-area craft brewer operating brewery taprooms and an in-house beer hall. Comparable as a regional craft operator combining on-site hospitality, distribution, and event programming.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: National craft brewery known for sustainability storytelling and flagship Liquid Lounge tasting room. Comparable in pairing an experiential brand narrative with broad distribution, and a competitive benchmark for North Country's farm-to-fork positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ncbrewingco
• Facebookfacebook.com/northcountrybrewpub
• Instagraminstagram.com/northcountrybrewpub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-country-brewing-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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