Sixpoint Brewery

What Sixpoint Brewery does

Sixpoint Brewery is a Brooklyn-based craft brewery founded in 2004, operating under the legal entity Mad Scientists Brewing Partners LLC. The company produces a portfolio of canned craft beers organized into year-round core SKUs (Resin DIPA, The Crisp Pilsner, Bengali IPA, Stooper Hazy IPA, The Pursuit IPA), seasonal releases (Summer Sesh, Bone Chiller, Oktoberfest, Pineapple Resin), and a rotating Small Batch series (Dubai Chocolate Stout, Kölsch But No Cigar, Mai Tai Sour, Pickleback Gose, Fonio A Friend, Lil' Shucker). The brewery applies a self-described "Mad Science" formulation approach combining scientific brewing rigor with creative hop and ingredient experimentation; since May 2017 all ales have been released raw and unfiltered, and the company trademarked its "nanokeg" can architecture in 2010, when craft canning was still uncommon.

The company monetizes through three primary channels. First, packaged beer sales distributed via DTC e-commerce (NY statewide shipping, Brooklyn same-day delivery through shop.sixpoint.com), third-party alcohol delivery platforms (TapRm, Drizly, Minibar), and a wholesale network searchable through a Beer Finder tool. Second, on-premise taproom revenue: a flagship Brooklyn location and a second Manhattan taproom at Brookfield Place opened at the end of 2023, both operating full food programs with shareables priced $12-$18, burgers $17, and mains $23-$28. Third, ancillary revenue streams including ticketed Mad Scientist Beer Dinners ($75/person), branded merchandise, and an exclusive Garden Variety Delta-9 hemp-derived THC/CBD seltzer line launched in 2025 and currently sold only at the Brookfield taproom. Customer segments span craft beer enthusiasts, taproom diners, and increasingly THC-infused beverage consumers.

Commercial customers referenced are limited to co-branded collaborations (Mike's Hot Honey on Slice Sipper, The Pickle Guys on Pickleback Gose, Billion Oyster Project on Lil' Shucker Kölsch). Sister-brand relationships with Southern Tier Brewing, Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Hard Cider, and Southern Tier Distilling are offered at the Brookfield taproom, indicating an underlying parent or shared distribution platform, though no parent company is explicitly disclosed in the source materials. The company remains privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, institutional investors, or revenue figures.

Name

Sixpoint Brewery

Legal name

Mad Scientists Brewing Partners LLC

Website

https://sixpoint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sixpoint Brewery is a privately held, Brooklyn-based craft brewery founded in 2004 that produces a portfolio of year-round, seasonal, and small-batch canned beers distributed via DTC e-commerce, online alcohol retailers, wholesalers, and two New York taprooms, with a newly launched THC seltzer sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Canned craft brewery
• Taproom operations
• Craft beer distribution
• Specialty seasonal brewing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Craft Beer Sales: Sixpoint generates revenue primarily through direct sales of their canned and bottled craft beers via their e-commerce shop, online retailers (TapRm, Drizly, Minibar), and through their wholesale network.
2. Taproom/Dining: The Brookfield Place taproom offers food service alongside their beer lineup, featuring a full menu of shareables, burgers, handhelds, salads, and mains, generating revenue from both food and beverage sales.
3. Mad Scientist Beer Dinners: $75 per person ticketed dining experiences featuring five curated courses paired with five specially selected beers, offered monthly.
4. Garden Variety THC Seltzers: Delta-9 hemp-derived THC and CBD seltzers sold exclusively at the Brookfield Place taproom, priced at 5mg THC & 5mg CBD per serving.
5. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel, glassware, and accessories through the Sixpoint merch store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sixpoint Brewery is a Brooklyn-based craft brewery that produces and sells a portfolio of canned and bottled craft beers, including year-round IPAs, pilsners, and hazy IPAs, plus seasonal and small batch releases. The company operates two physical taprooms (Brooklyn and Brookfield Place in Manhattan) that pair its beers with a full food menu, and sells directly to consumers via its online shop, third-party delivery platforms (TapRm, Drizly, Minibar), and a wholesale network. It also sells branded merchandise and operates a THC seltzer sub-brand called Garden Variety exclusively at its Brookfield Place taproom.

Product overview

Sixpoint Brewery is a Brooklyn-based craft brewery founded in 2004, operating under the 'Mad Science' philosophy that treats beer as both art and science. The company produces a portfolio of canned craft beers organized into three main categories: Year-Round Core (Resin DIPA, The Crisp, Bengali IPA, Stooper Hazy IPA, The Pursuit IPA, and Variety Pack), Seasonal Releases (Summer Sesh, Bone Chiller, Oktoberfest, Pineapple Resin), and Small Batch Series (Dubai Chocolate Stout, Kölsch But No Cigar, Mai Tai Sour, Pickleback Gose, Fonio A Friend, Lil' Shucker). The company also operates a THC seltzer sub-brand called Garden Variety (Blood Orange Lime, Pineapple Yuzu) featuring Delta 9 hemp-derived THC and CBD. Sixpoint operates taprooms including the flagship Brooklyn location and Brookfield Place Manhattan location, hosts the monthly Mad Scientist Series draft-only releases at taprooms, and runs the annual Sixpoint Art Show cultural program. The company's core differentiator is its 'nanokeg' canned beer format and commitment to raw, unfiltered ales with innovative hop profiles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resin DIPA Flagship year-round Double IPA at 9.1% ABV with 103 IBU, featuring Chinook and Centennial hops in a massively complex hop bouquet. Sold to craft beer consumers via cans.
• The Crisp (Pilz) Year-round German-style Pilsner at 5.4% ABV featuring Tettnang and Hallertau hops sourced from Germany for a signature floral aroma. Sold as part of Sixpoint's core canned lineup.
• Bengali IPA Year-round IPA at 6.6% ABV featuring Mandarina Bavaria and Amarillo hops with big tropical hop character and a clean finish. Sold to craft beer enthusiasts.
• Stooper Hazy IPA Year-round Hazy IPA at 6.4% ABV bursting with tropical and citrusy aromas from Galaxy and Citra hops, designed for easy drinking.
• The Pursuit IPA Year-round American IPA at 6.4% ABV brewed as an alternative to fruity, hazy styles.
• Sixpoint Variety Pack 15-can variety pack ranging from 4.0% ABV to 9.1% ABV, including five of Sixpoint's core and exclusive beers. Sold as a single packaged product to consumers.
• Summer Sesh Summer seasonal craft beer designed to be crisp, light, and refreshing for waterside and cityside consumption.
• Bone Chiller Winter seasonal craft beer that is smooth, easy-drinking, with a hint of winter spice.
• Oktoberfest Fall seasonal Märzen-style lager at 6% ABV featuring malt sweetness with a toasty, crisp finish.
• Pineapple Resin Limited time Double IPA rotating series release combining tangy pineapple with the unfiltered, danky hop character of Resin.
• Dubai Chocolate Stout Small batch 6.7% ABV Stout inspired by the Dubai chocolate trend, featuring pistachio and chocolate flavors with a silky-smooth finish.
• Kölsch But No Cigar Small batch 5.5% ABV Kölsch-style ale with a subtle Fuggle hop twist, inspired by Köln's signature clean and light ale style.
• Mai Tai Sour First release in the Mixology Series; 5.5% ABV sour featuring orange, lime, almond and rum flavors inspired by the classic Mai Tai cocktail.
• Pickleback Gose Small batch 6.0% ABV Gose-style collaboration beer with The Pickle Guys, balancing tartness and salinity inspired by the legendary Pickle Back shot.
• Fonio A Friend Small batch 5.0% ABV American Blonde Ale using Fonio ancient grain and Nelson Sauvignon Hops; dry, crisp, and refreshing with herbal aroma.
• Lil' Shucker 5.2% ABV Kölsch-style ale collaboration with Billion Oyster Project, easy-drinking and suited for seafood pairing, with a portion of proceeds supporting NYC oyster restoration.
• Garden Variety THC Seltzer Sub-brand of Delta 9 hemp-derived THC and CBD seltzers (5mg THC & 5mg CBD per serving, 20 calories, all-natural fruit juice, gluten-free), available in Blood Orange Lime and Pineapple Yuzu flavors. Sold exclusively at the Brookfield Place taproom.
• Garden Variety Blood Orange Lime THC Seltzer Blood Orange Lime flavor variant of the Garden Variety Delta 9 THC/CBD seltzer line, sold exclusively at Brookfield Place taproom.
• Garden Variety Pineapple Yuzu THC Seltzer Pineapple Yuzu flavor variant of the Garden Variety Delta 9 THC/CBD seltzer line, sold exclusively at Brookfield Place taproom.
• Sixpoint Brewery Taproom at Brookfield Place Sixpoint's Manhattan taproom at Brookfield Place (200 Liberty Street, 16A, New York, NY 10281) near the World Trade Center, offering the full Sixpoint beer lineup plus sister brands, beer-inspired food menu, and private event space.
• Mad Scientist Series Monthly draft-only release series featuring innovative and experimental brews, including sours and barrel-aged beers, released the first Friday of each month exclusively at Sixpoint taprooms.
• Mad Scientist Beer Dinners $75 per person ticketed dining experience featuring five curated courses paired with five specially selected Sixpoint beers, offered monthly at the Brookfield Place taproom.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mike's Hot HoneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMike Kurtz, founder of Mike's Hot Honey, collaborated with Sixpoint on their 'Beer Is Culture' pizza and beer pairing video series. The partnership includes Scarr's Pizza pairings with The Crisp, Resin collaborations, and the Slice Sipper beer collaboration. This exemplifies the 'Beer Is Culture' philosophy of connecting beer with food and community.
• The Pickle GuysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NYC-based pickle company to create the Pickleback Gose beer (6.0% ABV), balancing tartness and salinity inspired by the legendary Pickle Back shot.
• Billion Oyster ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2024 partnership with NYC-based nonprofit to support oyster reef restoration in New York Harbor. A portion of Lil' Shucker Kölsch sales proceeds goes to the organization, and Sixpoint team members volunteer with the project to give back to the city they call home.
• Satellite Art GalleryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenues for the annual Sixpoint Art Show, including the 279 Broome Street, Manhattan location for the 2026 gallery show.
• Sour Mouse NYCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAfter-party venue for Sixpoint Art Show events.
• Southern Tier Brewing CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister brand available at the Brookfield Place taproom alongside Sixpoint beers, ciders, and spirits.
• Victory Brewing CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister brand available at the Brookfield Place taproom alongside Sixpoint beers.
• Bold Rock Hard CiderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister brand cider available at the Brookfield Place taproom.
• Southern Tier Distilling CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister brand spirits available at the Brookfield Place taproom.
• Bonsai BarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity event partnership bringing beginner bonsai workshops to the Sixpoint Brookfield Place taproom, combining craft beer with creative cultural experiences.
• Formula 1 BKLYNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership powering F1 watch parties at the Sixpoint Brookfield Place taproom, bringing race viewing experiences to Brooklyn.
• Blood Orange LimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden Variety THC seltzer flavor collaboration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brooklyn Brewery: Iconic Brooklyn-based craft brewer founded in the late 1980s with a comparable NYC-rooted brand identity, multi-product portfolio (IPAs, lagers, seasonals), on-premise brewery experiences, and broad U.S. distribution. Closest direct peer by location, brand maturity, and product mix.
• Other Half Brewing: Brooklyn-born craft brewery famous for hazy IPAs and limited-release can drops, with strong DTC and taproom presence. Direct peer in NYC craft culture, hype-driven releases, and hop-forward product positioning.
• Southern Tier Brewing Company: Sibling craft brewer under the same umbrella group as Sixpoint, sold side-by-side at the Brookfield Place taproom. Direct peer by product portfolio, shared distribution, and shared corporate parent/operational platform.
• Victory Brewing Company: Craft brewer co-distributed with Sixpoint via the shared wholesaler portal. Comparable core-and-seasonal product mix, multi-state craft distribution, and on-premise taproom model.
• Grimm Artisanal Ales: Brooklyn-based craft brewery with a hyper-experimental, limited-release ethos and taproom in Brooklyn. Direct peer in NYC craft culture, innovative small-batch approach, and taproom-driven brand engagement.
• Threes Brewing: Brooklyn craft brewery and taproom operator with food, events, and an in-house product line. Direct peer in combining brewing, hospitality, and cultural programming in NYC.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Pioneer U.S. craft brewer with national distribution and a broad year-round plus seasonal portfolio. Broader-incumbent peer relevant for benchmarking on scale, multi-state distribution, and category-level trends affecting Sixpoint.
• Allagash Brewing Company: Independent craft brewer with deep year-round portfolio and broad regional distribution. Comparable as a privately held, founder-influenced craft brewer with a strong brand and quality positioning.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Large, well-distributed craft brewer (owned by Heineken) with broad IPA, lager, and Hi-Fi Hops seltzer lineup. Adjacent/incumbent peer in both craft beer and the alcohol seltzer category Sixpoint is now entering with Garden Variety.

Emerging players

• Athletic Brewing Company: Fast-growing independent brewer with a category-defining non-alcoholic and specialty beer portfolio. Emerging peer relevant to Sixpoint's Garden Variety THC seltzer adjacency, illustrating how craft brands can scale into fast-growing non-traditional beverage categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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