Brewers Supply Group
Brewers Supply Group (RahrBSG) is a US-based B2B ingredient and supply distributor serving commercial brewers, distillers, and winemakers via an aggregated multi-brand e-commerce platform spanning malt, hops, yeast, process aids, fruit and flavorings, and wine ingredients, supplemented by technical services from the Rahr Technical Center.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersShakopee, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Brewers Supply Group does
Brewers Supply Group, operating commercially as RahrBSG, is a US-based B2B ingredient and supply distributor founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, with a headcount in the 51-100 range. The company operates an aggregated multi-brand distribution platform — built on a Vtex e-commerce storefront — that consolidates ingredients and supplies from more than 40 global supplier brands, including Rahr Malting Co, Simpsons Malt, Weyermann, Crisp Malt, Mouterij Dingemans, Fermentis, Yakima Chief Hops, New Zealand Hops, and Kerry. Core product categories span malt, hops, yeast and yeast nutrients, process aids, adjuncts and fermentables, fruit and flavorings, and wine ingredients, supplemented by production supplies such as FlavorActiv kits and PPE.
The company serves three primary commercial end markets — craft and industrial brewers, distillers, and winemakers — through a horizontal segmentation approach, with a secondary homebrewer channel via RahrBSG Homebrew. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of ingredients and supplies across these categories, alongside fee-based technical services delivered through the Rahr Technical Center, including pilot brewing and distillation, malt/barley/grain analysis, beverage analysis packages, and custom malting services. Distribution is direct through the company's own e-commerce platform with dedicated US and Canada storefronts and a structured "Become a Customer" onboarding process for B2B accounts.
Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The platform differentiates via lot-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) lookup for hops and other ingredients, broad supplier-portfolio aggregation, and in-house technical capabilities that few pure-play ingredient brokers offer. Marketing channels center on the e-commerce storefront, a content blog, a dedicated fuel and supply chain update page, and direct customer support via online and phone channels. No parent company, ownership structure, or investor information is disclosed in the available data.
Brewers Supply Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Brewers Supply Group
- Website
- https://bsgcraft.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Brewers Supply Group (RahrBSG) is a US-based B2B ingredient and supply distributor serving commercial brewers, distillers, and winemakers via an aggregated multi-brand e-commerce platform spanning malt, hops, yeast, process aids, fruit and flavorings, and wine ingredients, supplemented by technical services from the Rahr Technical Center.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Brewers Supply Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Brewing Ingredients Distribution and Supply
- NAICS
- Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810), Malt Manufacturing (311213)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Enzymes & Processing Aids (Baking, Brewing, Dairy, Meat) (CRADAOAH), Brewing & Distilling Enzymes (AFAJAIAD)
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Where Brewers Supply Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shakopee
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Brewers Supply Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Ingredient and Supply Distribution: RahrBSG generates revenue by distributing brewing, distilling, and winemaking ingredients (malt, hops, yeast, process aids, adjuncts, fruit & flavorings) and production supplies (packaging, process aids, production equipment) to commercial brewers, distillers, winemakers, and home brewers. The model is a combination of product sales and fee-based technical services.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Brewers Supply Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Brewers Supply Group (RahrBSG) is a B2B distributor and supplier of brewing, distilling, and winemaking ingredients — malt, hops, yeast and yeast nutrients, process aids, adjuncts and fermentables, fruit and flavorings, and wine ingredients — sourced from multiple global supplier brands and sold through its own e-commerce platform. The company complements ingredient distribution with technical and analytical services including beverage analysis packages, malt/barley/grain analysis, custom malting services, pilot brewing and distillation, custom services, and lot-specific COA/hop analysis lookup, all delivered through the Rahr Technical Center.
Product overview
RahrBSG (Brewers Supply Group) operates as a distribution platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of brewing, distilling, and winemaking ingredients and supplies. The core product line includes Malt (from suppliers like Rahr Malting Co, Gambrinus, Weyermann, Simpsons Malt, Crisp Malt, Mouterij Dingemans), Hops (including spot hops from Yakima Chief Hops, NZ Hops, HVG), Yeast & Yeast Nutrients (Fermentis, Kerry), Process Aids (acid control, flavor stability, wort clarification from Totally Natural Solutions), Adjuncts & Fermentables, Fruit & Flavorings (purees, fermentable bases), and Wine Ingredients. Supporting services include Beverage Analysis Packages, Malt/Barley/Grain Analysis, Malting Services, Pilot Brewing & Distillation, Custom Services, and COA/Hop Analysis lookup. Production supplies include FlavorActiv Kits and PPE. The company functions as a multi-brand distributor connecting brewers, distillers, and winemakers with global ingredient suppliers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Malt Premium malt products for brewing, including base malts, specialty malts, and grain options from suppliers like Rahr Malting Co, Gambrinus, Weyermann, Simpsons Malt, Crisp Malt, and Mouterij Dingemans, available to commercial brewers, distillers and winemakers.
- Hops Comprehensive hops portfolio including spot hops and supplier-brand hops from suppliers like Yakima Chief Hops, NZ Hops, HVG, and other named hop growers and merchants, supplied to commercial brewers.
- Yeast & Yeast Nutrients Fermentation solutions including yeast products and nutrients from suppliers like Fermentis and Kerry, used by brewers, distillers and winemakers for consistent fermentation performance.
- Process Aids Brewing process aids including acid control, flavor stability products, preservatives, and wort clarification solutions from suppliers like Totally Natural Solutions, used by commercial brewers to optimize production.
- Adjuncts & Fermentables Brewing adjuncts and fermentable ingredients for production optimization, distributed to commercial brewers and distillers.
- Fruit & Flavorings Fruit purees, flavorings, and fermentable bases for adding unique flavors to beverages, sourced from suppliers such as Doehler USA, Milne Fruit Products and Sensient Flavors for brewing and winemaking.
- Wine Ingredients Wine-specific fermentables, fruit purees, oak products, and winemaking process aids distributed to wineries and commercial winemakers.
- FlavorActiv Kits Flavor evaluation and analysis kits from supplier FlavorActiv used by brewers for flavor management and quality control.
- PPE Supplies Personal protective equipment supplies for brewing and production facilities, including items distributed via the RahrBSG online storefront.
- Beverage Analysis Packages Comprehensive beer and beverage analysis testing services for quality control, offered to commercial brewers, distillers and winemakers via the Rahr Technical Center.
- Malt, Barley & Grain Analysis Laboratory analysis services for malt, barley, and grain quality testing, offered to brewers, distillers and grain processors via the Rahr Technical Center.
- Malting Services Custom micro-malting services for processors and brewers offered through the Rahr Technical Center.
- Pilot Brewing and Distillation Pilot brewing and distillation services for product development and testing, offered to brewers and distillers via the Rahr Technical Center.
- Custom Services Tailored custom services for specific brewing, distilling and production needs, delivered through the Rahr Technical Center.
- COA Lookup / Hop Analysis Certificate of Analysis (COA) lookup and lot-specific hop analysis services enabling ingredient quality assurance for brewers and ingredient buyers.
Companies that use Brewers Supply Group
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Brewers Supply Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Brewers Supply Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
48 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Rahr Malting CocoreRahr Malting Co is a core malting supplier featured prominently on the RahrBSG platform. RahrBSG distributes Rahr Malting Co products as a primary supplier brand. The relationship is foundational given the shared 'Rahr' branding and Rahr Technical Center alignment.
- BSG (Brewers Supply Group brand)coreBSG is a key supplier brand and appears to be part of the broader Brewers Supply Group network. RahrBSG distributes BSG-brand ingredients and supplies on its platform.
- Simpsons MaltcoreSimpsons Malt is a featured supplier brand on RahrBSG, offered as part of the ingredient portfolio. RahrBSG serves as a distribution channel for Simpsons Malt products.
- Weyermann GmbHcoreWeyermann (Michels Weyermann GmbH & Co. KG) is a prominent specialty malt supplier featured as a key supplier brand on RahrBSG, distributed through the RahrBSG platform.
- Crisp Malting Group LtdcoreCrisp Malt is a major malting group featured as a key supplier brand on RahrBSG's platform. RahrBSG distributes Crisp Malt products to commercial brewers and distillers.
- Mouterij DingemanscoreMouterij Dingemans (Belgium) is a featured supplier on RahrBSG's platform, representing the Belgian malting segment of the portfolio. Distributed through RahrBSG's e-commerce channel.
- FermentiscoreFermentis is a major yeast and fermentation ingredient supplier featured as a key supplier brand on RahrBSG's platform, distributed to brewers, distillers, and winemakers.
- Yakima Chief HopscoreYakima Chief Hops is a prominent hops supplier featured as a supplier brand on RahrBSG's platform, distributed alongside other hops suppliers (Virgil Gamache Farms, Roy Farms, Jackson Hop LLC, Willamette Valley Hops LLC, Bohemia Hop A.S., HVG Hopfen, and others).
- New Zealand HopscoreNew Zealand Hops (NZ Hops) is featured as a supplier brand on RahrBSG's platform, providing New Zealand-origin hop varieties to the RahrBSG customer base.
- Kerry Bio SciencecoreKerry is featured as a key supplier brand on RahrBSG's platform, offering ingredient solutions for the brewing and beverage industry. Distributed through RahrBSG's e-commerce.
- Totally Natural SolutionscoreTotally Natural Solutions is a featured supplier brand on RahrBSG's platform, providing natural ingredient solutions for brewing and beverage production.
- Gambrinus MaltingcoreGambrinus Malting is featured as a supplier brand on RahrBSG's platform, providing specialty malts. Distributed through RahrBSG's e-commerce channel alongside other malting suppliers.
- Rahr Technical CentercoreThe Rahr Technical Center is an internal/external resource referenced as a key service offering by RahrBSG, providing pilot brewing, distillation, malt/barley/grain analysis, beverage analysis, and custom malting services. It serves as a differentiating technical resource for customers and is co-branded with the RahrBSG platform.
- ADMminorADM (Archer Daniels Midland) is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, distributing ADM food ingredient products relevant to the brewing and beverage industry.
- DSM Food Specialties USAminorDSM Food Specialties USA is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing enzyme and specialty ingredient solutions for fermentation and brewing applications.
- AB Mauri Food IncminorAB Mauri Food Inc is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing yeast and fermentation ingredient solutions.
- Alla France S.A.R.LminorAlla France S.A.R.L is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing brewing and distilling equipment or ingredient solutions.
- AmorimminorAmorim is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing cork and closure solutions relevant to wine and beverage packaging.
- Atlas Dowel & Wood ProductsminorAtlas Dowel & Wood Products is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing wood products for brewing and aging applications.
- Banks Micronized Food ProductsminorBanks Micronized Food Products is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- Barrel ImportsminorBarrel Imports is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing barrel solutions for aging and fermentation.
- Bunge Milling IncminorBunge Milling Inc is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing grain and milling products relevant to brewing and distilling.
- Doehler USA IncminorDoehler USA Inc is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing natural ingredients, flavorings, and fruit purees for the beverage industry.
- Double R Hop Ranches IncminorDouble R Hop Ranches Inc is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- FlavorActivminorFlavorActiv is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing FlavorActiv kits for brewing flavor management and quality control.
- Galactic IncminorGalactic Inc is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing ingredient solutions for the brewing and fermentation industry.
- Grain MillersminorGrain Millers is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing grain and milling products for brewing and distilling.
- HVG HopfenminorHVG Hopfenverwertungst (Germany) is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, complementing the portfolio of hop varieties available.
- IMCD US Food IncminorIMCD US Food Inc is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing specialty food ingredients for the brewing and beverage industry.
- Lesaffre Yeast CorpminorLesaffre Yeast Corp is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing yeast and fermentation solutions complementing the Fermentis offering.
- Milne Fruit ProductsminorMilne Fruit Products is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing fruit purees and ingredients for brewing and winemaking.
- Mitsubishi International Food IncminorMitsubishi International Food Inc is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- Muntons PLCminorMuntons PLC is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing malt and malt extract products.
- Rahr Malting CanadacoreRahr Malting Canada is a Canadian malting operation linked to the Rahr network, featured on the RahrBSG Canada platform and serving the Canadian brewing market.
- Roy Farms IncminorRoy Farms Inc is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- Sensient Flavors IncminorSensient Flavors Inc is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing flavoring solutions for the brewing and beverage industry.
- The Barrel MillminorThe Barrel Mill is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing barrel solutions for brewing, distilling, and aging.
- Toasted Oak CompanyminorToasted Oak Company is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing oak and wood aging solutions.
- TricorBraunminorTricorBraun is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing packaging solutions for beverages.
- Univar Solutions USA IncminorUnivar Solutions USA Inc is listed as a supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing chemical and ingredient distribution services.
- Virgil Gamache FarmsminorVirgil Gamache Farms is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- Wealden Hops LtdminorWealden Hops Ltd is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- Willamette Valley Hops LLCminorWillamette Valley Hops LLC is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- Jackson Hop LLCminorJackson Hop LLC is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- John I Haas IncminorJohn I Haas Inc is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform, providing hop products and services.
- Bohemia Hop A.S.minorBohemia Hop A.S. (Czech Republic) is listed as a hops supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- BSGI NZ LimitedminorBSGI NZ Limited is listed as a New Zealand-based supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
- BSGI UKminorBSGI UK is listed as a UK-based supplier partner on the RahrBSG platform.
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Brewers Supply Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Country Malt Group: Country Malt Group is a US-based specialty distributor of brewing ingredients (malt, hops, yeast, adjuncts) to craft breweries. It is the closest direct comparable to RahrBSG in terms of product range, customer base (craft brewers), and B2B distribution model.
- Yakima Chief Hops: Yakima Chief Hops is a US-based hop grower cooperative that also functions as a global hop merchant and distributor to breweries. While also a RahrBSG supplier partner, it competes with RahrBSG in hop distribution to commercial brewers, particularly in the craft segment.
- Hopsteiner: Hopsteiner is a global hop breeding, growing, and distribution company serving breweries worldwide. It overlaps with RahrBSG in hop supply and broader brewing ingredient distribution to commercial and craft brewers.
- Crosby Hops: Crosby Hops is an independent US hop supplier focused on craft brewers, offering proprietary hop varieties and direct distribution. It competes with RahrBSG in the craft brewer hop supply channel with a similar premium-quality positioning.
- Gusmer Enterprises: Gusmer Enterprises supplies fermentation ingredients, processing aids, and laboratory supplies to the brewing, winemaking, and distilled spirits industries. It is comparable to RahrBSG in cross-vertical beverage ingredient distribution and laboratory service offerings.
- Scott Laboratories: Scott Laboratories is a US-based supplier of ingredients, equipment, and services to the wine industry. It is directly comparable to RahrBSG's winemaking ingredient distribution business, though with a more wine-focused rather than multi-vertical offering.
- Winexpert (RJ Spagnols): Winexpert / RJ Spagnols distributes winemaking kits, ingredients, and equipment to both home and small commercial winemakers. It overlaps with RahrBSG's wine ingredients segment and shares the dual commercial/homebrew channel structure.
Broad incumbents
- Boortmalt: Boortmalt is one of the world's largest malt producers, supplying breweries and distilleries globally. It is a RahrBSG-adjacent broad incumbent — both a potential supplier competitor and existing malting industry benchmark for the craft segment RahrBSG serves.
- Malteurop: Malteurop (VIVESCIA Group) is a global malt producer and supplier to breweries and distilleries. As a large incumbent, it competes at the upstream malt supply layer that RahrBSG distributes, particularly for larger commercial customers.
- BarthHaas: BarthHaas is a leading global hop supplier, breeder, and distributor. It competes with RahrBSG in the hop distribution channel while operating at broader global scale, making it a comparable broad incumbent in the specialty beverage ingredient supply chain.
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Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Brewers Supply Group
What does Brewers Supply Group do?
Brewers Supply Group (RahrBSG) is a B2B distributor and supplier of brewing, distilling, and winemaking ingredients — malt, hops, yeast and yeast nutrients, process aids, adjuncts and fermentables, fruit and flavorings, and wine ingredients — sourced from multiple global supplier brands and sold through its own e-commerce platform. The company complements ingredient distribution with technical and analytical services including beverage analysis packages, malt/barley/grain analysis, custom malting services, pilot brewing and distillation, custom services, and lot-specific COA/hop analysis lookup, all delivered through the Rahr Technical Center.
Is Brewers Supply Group a public or private company?
Brewers Supply Group is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Brewers Supply Group founded?
Brewers Supply Group was founded in 2004. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Brewers Supply Group based?
Brewers Supply Group is headquartered in Shakopee, United States, in the North America region.
How does Brewers Supply Group make money?
One revenue line is on record: ingredient and Supply Distribution.
Who are Brewers Supply Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Country Malt Group, Yakima Chief Hops, Hopsteiner, Crosby Hops, Gusmer Enterprises, Scott Laboratories and Winexpert (RJ Spagnols). Broad incumbents are Boortmalt, Malteurop and BarthHaas.
Does Brewers Supply Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Brewers Supply Group.
What industry is Brewers Supply Group in?
Brewers Supply Group's product category is Brewing Ingredients Distribution and Supply. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAIAA, Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution, with a secondary code of CRADAOAH, Enzymes & Processing Aids (Baking, Brewing, Dairy, Meat). Its NAICS code is 4248 and its SIC code is 5180.