Neuse River Brewing

What Neuse River Brewing does

Neuse River Brewing Company (NRBC) is a craft brewery and brasserie founded in July 2015 by Ryan Kolarov (President and Brewer) and Jennifer Kolarov (COO), operating from a single location at 518 Pershing Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. The brewery focuses on Belgian-inspired ales and IPAs alongside contemporary and experimental styles, including a named sour series (Streamside) and signature offerings such as Tripel Brillant and Bobbi Brune. In late 2019, the company expanded into full-service food with the opening of the Brasserie, a European Bistro-inspired restaurant with a North Carolina twist, offering small plates ($9–17), large plates ($16–26), brunch items, and a curated wine, cocktail, and cider program.

The brewing operation leverages Ryan Kolarov's water-chemistry background from California winemaking, and the culinary program is led by Executive Chef Mark "Woody" Woodard, with from-scratch preparation across the menu. Service runs Wednesday through Sunday, with dinner nightly, Saturday lunch, and Sunday brunch, and the taproom preserves the original brewery aesthetic with handcrafted tables, an outdoor herb garden, and views of the Downtown Raleigh skyline.

NRBC generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer channels: on-site beer and food sales, private events for groups of 10 to 100 (corporate and social gatherings managed by Jennifer Kolarov), gift cards sold through ToastTab, and a wholesale distribution channel reaching other bars and restaurants. The company is privately held, founder-owned, and employs 11–50 people, with no disclosed external funding, no multi-unit footprint, and no geographic expansion beyond the Raleigh metropolitan area.

Name

Neuse River Brewing

Legal name

Neuse River Brewing Company

Website

https://neuseriverbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Neuse River Brewing is a Raleigh, NC craft brewery and brasserie founded in 2015 by Ryan and Jennifer Kolarov, producing Belgian-inspired ales and IPAs alongside European Bistro-inspired fare. It serves local consumers through its taproom, private events, gift cards, and limited wholesale distribution from a single location.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Bistro

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFALAA

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYCRANACAF

Taprooms & Brewpubs

Consumer Products & Retail/Tobacco, Alcohol & Cannabis Retail/On-Premise Alcohol Retail (Bars, Pubs & Taprooms)

SECONDARYMPAGAIAC

Bars & Pubs (Non-Music)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Nightlife & Live Music Venues (Clubs, Bars)

SECONDARYTHAJAGAE

Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Food & Drink Experiences (Culinary Tours, Tastings, Cooking Classes)

Keywords

• Craft brewery operations
• Belgian-style ales
• Taproom and restaurant
• Private event hosting
• Wholesale beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer Sales: On-site sales of craft beers brewed at the facility, including Belgian ales, IPAs, and seasonal/experimental styles. Beer prices range from $6-9 per pour.
2. Brasserie Food Sales: Full-service restaurant serving European Bistro inspired fare with North Carolina twist. Menu includes small plates ($9-17), large plates ($16-26), brunch items, desserts, and cocktails. Open Wed-Sun with dinner service and weekend brunch.
3. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards through ToastTab platform for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and date nights.
4. Private Events: Hosting private events including brewery tours, rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, birthday parties, corporate happy hours, business dinners, retirement parties, bridal showers, and lunch/dinner presentations. Accommodates groups of 10-100 people.
5. Wholesale Beer Distribution: Wholesale distribution of craft beers to other bars and restaurants. Contact via [email protected].

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Neuse River Brewing is a craft brewery producing Belgian-inspired ales and IPAs served in an on-site taproom, complemented by the Brasserie, a from-scratch European Bistro-style restaurant added in late 2019. The venue also hosts private events and sells digital gift cards, with limited wholesale distribution of beer to other establishments.

Product overview

Neuse River Brewing Company operates as a craft brewery and brasserie with two core offerings: the Taproom serving house-brewed Belgian-inspired ales, IPAs, and experimental styles (established July 2015), and the adjacent Brasserie providing European Bistro-inspired fare with North Carolina influences (opened late 2019). The beer portfolio includes named varieties like Tripel Brillant and Bobbi Brune alongside rotating seasonal sours. The Brasserie functions as a from-scratch restaurant with a full bar program featuring craft cocktails, wine, cider, and spirits. Supplementary services include private event hosting for groups of 10-100 and gift cards sold through ToastTab.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Taproom Craft Beer Service On-site taproom offering house-brewed Belgian-inspired ales, IPAs, and experimental/sour styles for walk-in guests, with a simple bar, handcrafted tables, herb garden, and Downtown Raleigh skyline views. Beer pours range from $6–$9.
• The Brasserie at NRBC European Bistro-inspired full-service restaurant serving from-scratch small plates ($9–$17), large plates ($16–$26), brunch items ($13–$29), desserts ($7), craft cocktails ($8–$14), wine by the glass ($9–$14), wine bottles ($27–$187), ciders, and NA beverages. Open Wednesday–Sunday with dinner service plus Saturday lunch and Sunday brunch.
• House Brews Beer Portfolio

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NRBrewingCo
• Facebookfacebook.com/neuseriverbrewingcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neuse-river-brewing-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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