Crosstown Brewing Company

What Crosstown Brewing Company does

Crosstown Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2018 and headquartered at 1264 Concourse Avenue within the Crosstown Concourse vertical urban village in Memphis, Tennessee. The company was co-founded by Will Goodwin and Clark Ortkiese and operates a single integrated brewing facility and taproom featuring indoor and outdoor seating, a full-service kitchen, and event space. Its core product portfolio consists of year-round beers including Traffic IPA (West Coast-style, 6.2% ABV), Siren Blonde Ale (5.2% ABV), Lucky Chompers Helles-style lager (5.5–5.7% ABV), Animal Frequency New England-style hazy IPA (5% ABV), and Fool's Gold Lager, supplemented by seasonal and limited releases such as Vision Board berry sour, Spacebird donut stout, and Boris Stout Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout. Brewing is conducted using traditional German-style techniques on equipment visible through a large glass window behind the main bar.

The company monetizes through four primary streams: direct-to-consumer draft and packaged beer sales at the Memphis taproom, food service from the kitchen opened in May 2024, wholesale distribution to bars, restaurants, and retail accounts across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, and ancillary revenue from private event hosting plus branded merchandise sold through a third-party partner (Grind City Designs). Taproom pricing is small-ticket (e.g., $6 for a 16oz draft, $4 for an 8oz draft, $9 for a 6-pack of Siren Blonde Ale), and online ordering is enabled via a Square storefront for curbside or pickup. Marketing is community-led, anchored on live music, trivia nights, recurring events, and organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, email newsletter).

The business is bootstrapped and founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or acquisition activity. Geographic reach is concentrated in three contiguous southern US states, and no AI, proprietary technology platform, or data-driven product layer is part of the offering. The competitive positioning rests on local Memphis brand recognition for the Traffic and Siren brands, integration with the Crosstown Concourse civic ecosystem, and a destination taproom experience rather than any technology or distribution advantage beyond a typical regional craft brewery footprint.

Name

Crosstown Brewing Company

Legal name

Crosstown Brewing Co.

Website

https://crosstownbeer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crosstown Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee, operating a taproom, in-house kitchen, and event space within the Crosstown Concourse. It serves local consumers and wholesale accounts across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas with year-round and seasonal beers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFALAA

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service)

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

SECONDARYTHAFALAB

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service)

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

SECONDARYTHAFALAD

Regional & National Breweries

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

SECONDARYTHAFAEAG

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bars, Pubs & Nightlife Venues

SECONDARYCRANACAF

Taprooms & Brewpubs

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

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom services
• Brewery distribution
• Craft beer brands
• On-site food service

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer Sales: Direct sales of draft and canned beer to consumers at the taproom, including rotating seasonal and special release beers.
2. Food Service: Full kitchen service offering sandwiches, wings, pizzas, and salads opened in May 2024.
3. Distribution to Retail and Hospitality: Distribution of canned and bottled beer to bars, restaurants, and retail stores throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of Crosstown Brewing Co. branded merchandise including apparel and other items through their online store.
5. Keg Sales (Dock Sales): Dock sale kegs available with 2 weeks notice for wholesale customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crosstown Brewing Company is a Memphis-based craft brewery that brews and sells a portfolio of year-round, seasonal, and limited-release craft beers. The company operates a full-service taproom at the Crosstown Concourse with on-site indoor and outdoor seating, a food kitchen, and event space, and distributes packaged and draft beer to wholesale accounts across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Product overview

Crosstown Brewing Company is a craft brewery operating as a single unified taproom and brewing facility. The core product portfolio consists of year-round beers including Traffic IPA (West Coast-style American IPA with 6.2% ABV), Siren Blonde Ale (5.2% ABV), Lucky Chompers Helles Lager (5.5-5.7% ABV), and Animal Frequency New England Hazy IPA (5% ABV). These are complemented by seasonal and limited releases such as Vision Board (Berry Sour), Spacebird (Donut Stout), and Boris Stout (Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout). The company operates a taproom at Crosstown Concourse in Memphis with food service (opened May 2024), event space rental, and online ordering for both food/beer and merchandise. Distribution extends to accounts throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traffic IPA A big, bold, straightforward American IPA brewed in the West Coast tradition, showcasing flavors of citrus, pine, mango, and pineapple with 6.2% ABV and 65 IBU, sold on draft and in cans to consumers at the taproom and through wholesale accounts.
• Siren Blonde Ale A versatile blonde ale with moderate malt character and subtle floral notes, featuring 5.2% ABV and 26 IBU, designed for enjoyment anywhere, anytime; available on draft and in 6-packs at the taproom and through distribution.
• Lucky Chompers Helles-style Lager A Helles-style lager named for a neighborhood squirrel symbol, offering a crispy, dry profile with pleasant malt sweetness balanced by floral noble hops at 5.5-5.7% ABV, sold on draft and in cans.
• Animal Frequency Hazy IPA A New England-style hazy IPA featuring tropical and fruity hop character without bitterness, with juicy citrus flavors and a pillowy mouthfeel at 5% ABV, sold on draft and in cans.
• Fool's Gold Lager A lager offering in the core beer lineup, available on draft and in cans at the taproom and through distribution.
• Vision Board (Berry Sour) A seasonal berry sour beer, part of the rotating seasonal lineup, available in limited draft and packaged releases.
• Spacebird (Donut Stout) A seasonal donut stout featuring 5.2% ABV, part of the rotating seasonal releases sold in limited draft and packaged form.
• Boris Stout A Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout released as a limited-availability specialty beer to taproom visitors and select accounts.
• Taproom Experience The brewery taproom offers indoor and outdoor seating with views of the Crosstown Concourse, featuring large roll-up doors, outdoor seating, and a large glass window overlooking the brewing equipment; serves draft and packaged beer, food, and hosts regular events.
• Private Event Hosting Event space rental for corporate events, happy hours, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and other occasions with catering and audio-visual options available to private and corporate customers.
• Food Service Full kitchen service opened in May 2024 offering sandwiches, wings, pizzas, and salads to taproom guests, with online ordering available for curbside or pickup.
• Merchandise Store Online merchandise store selling Crosstown Brewing Co. branded apparel and merchandise to consumers via partner Grind City Designs.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crosstown ConcoursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe brewery is located within the Crosstown Concourse vertical urban village. The activation of the Crosstown Concourse allowed founders Will Goodwin and Clark Ortkiese to merge their passion for beer and community into a unified whole.
• Church Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrosstown Concourse neighbor that the brewery supports through community engagement efforts.
• Choose901minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemphis-focused civic organization and Crosstown Concourse neighbor supported by the brewery.
• Memphis Teacher ResidencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation-focused nonprofit and Crosstown Concourse neighbor that the brewery supports.
• WXYR Crosstown RadiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity radio station located in the Crosstown Concourse that the brewery supports.
• Grind City DesignsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner that handles Crosstown Brewing Co. merchandise production and sales through their online storefront.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• High Cotton Brewing Company: Memphis-area craft brewery with taproom and regional distribution. Comparable Mid-South craft operation competing for similar local accounts and consumer visits.
• Yazoo Brewing Company: Nashville-based craft brewery with regional Tennessee and broader distribution plus a taproom. Comparable on craft brewing model and Tennessee distribution footprint, though geographically separate from Crosstown's Memphis base.

Direct peers

• Ghost River Brewing: Memphis-based craft brewery distributing throughout Tennessee and the Mid-South with a taproom experience. Directly comparable to Crosstown on geography, craft positioning, and multi-channel distribution model.
• Memphis Made Brewing Company: Independent Memphis craft brewery operating a taproom and distributing locally. Closest direct competitor in the Memphis craft market with similar taproom-first, local-brand strategy.
• Wiseacre Brewing Company: Memphis craft brewery with a taproom and distribution across the Mid-South. Competes head-to-head for tap accounts, shelf space, and consumer occasion in the same Memphis market.

Broad incumbents

• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Established national craft brewery owned by Heineken with broad distribution and taproom presence. Represents the scaled craft incumbent Crosstown competes against for tap handles and shelf space.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: Major US craft brewery (now part of Kirin/Lion) with extensive distribution and visitor centers. Comparable as a large-scale craft operator Crosstown competes with in the broader packaged beer marketplace.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Iconic US craft brewery with national distribution and taproom/brewpub experiences. Comparable across both manufacturing scale and taproom hospitality model, representing a benchmark for what scaled craft looks like.
• Anheuser-Busch (Craft Portfolio): Macro-brewer with an extensive craft and import portfolio (Goose Island, Wicked Weed,etc.) competing across price tiers and distribution channels. Sets the competitive backdrop for independent regional craft brewers.

Emerging players

• BrewDog: Global craft brewery with a strong taproom/brewpub experience model and packaged distribution. Comparable on the experiential brewery-plus-hospitality angle that Crosstown is also building toward.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/crosstownbeer
• Facebookfacebook.com/crosstownbrewingcompany
• Instagraminstagram.com/crosstownbrewingcompany
• Xx.com/beercrosstown
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crosstown-brewing-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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