Two Brothers Brewing Company

What Two Brothers Brewing Company does

Two Brothers Brewing Company is a family-owned craft beverage producer founded in 1996 by brothers Jim and Jason Ebel in Warrenville, Illinois. The company operates a vertically integrated beverage and hospitality platform spanning craft beer brewing, specialty coffee roasting, and on-site spirits distillation, sold both through wholesale distribution and directly at two company-owned venues — the Tap House brewpub in Warrenville and the historic Roundhouse supper club in downtown Aurora. The company's products reach consumers across six U.S. states (Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Nevada, Wisconsin) through 12+ named regional distributors, and ancillary revenue is generated from banquets and private events (25-600 guests), contract brewing for third-party brands, and ancillary café and gift card operations.

The company's production infrastructure is anchored by a 40,000-square-foot facility featuring a 50-barrel brewhouse with batch flexibility of 50-200 BBLs, tunnel pasteurization for shelf stability, high-speed canning (12oz and 16oz with PakTech and carton packaging) and kegging lines (1/2 BBL and 1/6 BBL), an on-site quality assurance lab, and a 300-gallon three-column hybrid still used for vodka, gin, bourbon, and cold brew coffee liqueur production. Coffee is roasted in-house as part of Two Brothers Coffee Roasters (launched 2012), with single-origin and blended offerings sourced from the Americas, Africa, and Indonesia. The asset base is sized to support both the proprietary portfolio and contract beverage production for other brands across beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic categories.

Two Brothers generates revenue across seven streams: craft beer and artisan spirits wholesale, restaurant and café sales at Tap House and Roundhouse, banquet and event services, contract brewing, coffee sales, gift cards, and a Toast Tab-powered loyalty rewards program (1 point per $1 spent, $3 off per 50 points). Distribution relies on regional wholesalers supplemented by Uber Eats delivery, OpenTable reservations, and a company-operated direct-to-consumer online ordering flow. Customer segments span general adult consumers for on-premise consumption, wholesale beverage distributors, and emerging beverage brands requiring contract production capacity.

Name

Two Brothers Brewing Company

Legal name

Two Brothers Brewing Company

Website

https://twobrothersbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Two Brothers Brewing Company is a family-owned craft beverage producer founded in 1996, operating an integrated platform spanning craft beer brewing, specialty coffee roasting, artisan spirits distillation, two company-owned restaurants, banquet services, and contract brewing for third-party brands across six U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beverages

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Distilleries (31214)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD), Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Specialty coffee roasting
• Artisan spirits distillation
• Contract brewing services
• Restaurant event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Craft Beer Sales: Sale of proprietary craft beers brewed at the Warrenville facility, sold at Tap House, Roundhouse, and through wholesale distribution network across 6 states.
2. Restaurant/Dining: Food service revenue from Tap House and Roundhouse restaurants, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders via Uber Eats.
3. Artisan Spirits: Ready-to-drink cocktails, vodka sodas, and bottled spirits (Modern Gin, Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Roundhouse Small Batch Bourbon) sold at restaurants and through distribution.
4. Coffee Roasters: Specialty-grade coffee products including single-origin and blended coffees sold at restaurants and to-go.
5. Banquets and Events: Wedding receptions, private events, corporate parties, and banquet services at the Roundhouse venue, accommodating 35-600 guests.
6. Contract Brewing: Production services for other beverage brands needing manufacturing capacity, including beer, spirits, non-alcoholic products, soda, tea, and sparkling water.
7. Rewards Program: Customer loyalty program earning 1 point per $1 spent, redeemable for $3 off every 50 points, plus birthday month rewards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Two Brothers Brewing Company is a craft beverage producer that brews craft beer, roasts specialty coffee, and distills artisan spirits, and also operates on-site restaurant and banquet venues. The company further monetizes its production capacity through contract brewing services for emerging beverage brands and wholesale distribution across multiple U.S. states.

Product overview

Two Brothers Brewing Company operates as a diversified craft beverage company founded in 1996 by brothers Jim and Jason Ebel. The core offering is craft beer, supplemented by Two Brothers Coffee Roasters (specialty coffee since 2012) and Two Brothers Artisan Spirits (distilled on-site). The company also operates three restaurant venues (Tap House brewpub, Roundhouse supper club with distillery, Roundhouse Café) and a banquet/event business accommodating 25-600 guests. A 40,000 sq ft contract brewing facility enables production of beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages for other brands. The company distributes beer across six U.S. states (Arizona, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Nevada, Wisconsin) and offers a rewards program and gift cards through Toast Tab integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Two Brothers Coffee Roasters: Specialty-grade coffee roasting operation launched in 2012, offering single-origin and blended coffees from the Americas, Africa, and Indonesia.
• Two Brothers Artisan Spirits
• Craft with a Conscience

Products and services

• Two Brothers Craft Beer
• Two Brothers Coffee Roasters
• Two Brothers Artisan Spirits
• Two Brothers Tap House
• Two Brothers Roundhouse
• Roundhouse Café
• The Zephyr Room
• Two Brothers Banquets and Event Services
• Contract Brewing Services
• Distillery Tours

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Baumgarten DistributingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois-based beverage distributor handling wholesale distribution of Two Brothers beer products.
• Burke Beverage Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois-based wholesale beverage distributor for Two Brothers craft beer products.
• Chicago Beverage SystemsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois-based distributor handling Two Brothers beer distribution.
• Euclid BeverageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois-based wholesale beverage distributor for Two Brothers products.
• Town And Country DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois-based beer distributor handling Two Brothers product distribution.
• Doll Distributing LLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIowa-based distributor for Two Brothers beer distribution in the state.
• Wisconsin DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWisconsin-based distributor for Two Brothers beer products.
• Arizona Beer and CiderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArizona-based distributor for Two Brothers beer and cider products.
• Backup BeverageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaryland-based distributor for Two Brothers products in the state.
• Chas. Herdrich And SonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois-based family beverage distributor.
• Haubrich Enterprises Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois-based beverage distribution company.
• Hayes Beer Distributing (Alsip & Rockford)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois-based beer distribution with two locations (Alsip and Rockford).
• Uber EatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party delivery platform enabling online ordering and delivery from Tap House and Roundhouse restaurants.
• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation platform for Roundhouse restaurant bookings.
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Aurora)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel sharing parking lot with Roundhouse, convenient accommodation option for event guests.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Half Acre Beer Company: Chicago craft brewery with taproom, distribution, and a similar mid-sized production footprint. Comparable in regional craft positioning and direct-to-consumer strategy.
• Founders Brewing: Michigan craft brewery with taproom restaurants, broad distribution, and portfolio diversification into spirits-adjacent experiences. Comparable Midwest craft positioning.
• Revolution Brewing: Chicago-area craft brewery operating a brewpub, restaurant, and distribution across the Midwest. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and on-premise-plus-wholesale GTM model.
• 3 Floyds Brewing: Indiana-based regional craft brewery with branded brewpub and multi-state distribution. Comparable in Midwest craft positioning and brand-led growth.
• Bell's Brewery: Michigan craft brewery (now part of Lion) with multi-state distribution, Eccentric Café/restaurant, and broad portfolio. Comparable diversified craft model with on-premise and wholesale.

Broad incumbents

• Goose Island Beer Company: Chicago-originated craft brewery now owned by AB InBev with national distribution. Comparable core product and origin market, but vastly larger scale and parent-company resources.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: California-originated craft brewery (now Heineken-owned) with national distribution and taprooms. Comparable diversified craft model at significantly larger scale.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing: California craft pioneer with nationwide distribution and taproom restaurants. Comparable diversified craft-and-hospitality model at much larger scale.
• New Belgium Brewing: Colorado craft brewery (now Lion-owned) with national distribution and on-premise venues. Comparable craft-plus-hospitality positioning, but operating at materially larger scale.
• Stone Brewing: California craft brewery with multi-state distribution, taproom restaurants, and a beer-garden hospitality concept. Comparable integrated craft-plus-experiential model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/twobrothersbrewing
• Instagraminstagram.com/twobrothersbrewingcompany
• Xx.com/twobrothersbeer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/two-brothers-brewing-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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