KYLA Hard Kombucha

What KYLA Hard Kombucha does

KYLA Hard Kombucha is a Hood River, Oregon-based beverage company founded in 2018 that brews and sells hard kombucha and craft canned cocktails. The company's proprietary SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast) is engineered to produce live kombucha cultures alongside 4.5-7% ABV alcohol content, with products never pasteurized to preserve probiotic viability. The portfolio spans three product lines: the Original Series (4.5% ABV hard kombucha including Pink Grapefruit and Cold Brew Coffee), the Sunbreak Series (6.5% ABV tropical hard kombucha in Lychee Lemonade, Sunset Trio, Lavender Lemonade, and Coconut Crush), and the Hard Tea Series (5.5% ABV Peach Bellini). All SKUs are formulated with 1g or less of sugar, are gluten-free and vegan, and use organic black tea, Mount Hood Spring Water, organic erythritol, and Reb A stevia.

The company's commercial model is wholesale-led, selling through regional distributors across 15 US states including RNDC, Columbia Distributing, Wine Warehouse, K&L Distributors, Hayden Beverage, and various Montana and Utah partners, with products placed in the beer and hard cider aisle in 6,000+ retail locations. Pricing is set at the retailer level in 12 oz slim cans and 16 oz cans in 6-pack and single formats; no direct e-commerce was reported. The company also activates consumer-facing channels through social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest, a cocktail recipe hub (Kombucocktails), event sponsorships across the western US, and the annual Sip & Support charitable campaign tied to Women's History Month. Operations are reported as having 1-10 employees, with the website's privacy and terms links pointing to PATCO Brands, indicating shared back-office infrastructure or parental ownership.

The customer base is fragmented across health-conscious adult beverage consumers, at-home cocktail enthusiasts who use KYLA as a mixer, and retail/grocery operators in the beer and hard cider aisle. The brand has accumulated multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals at the U.S. Open Cider & Beverage Championships and the Canned Challenge Adult Beverage Competition across 2020 and 2021, supporting an "award-winning" positioning claim. The underlying business economics are not disclosed in the input data, with no revenue, headcount detail, funding history, or valuation publicly stated.

Name

KYLA Hard Kombucha

Legal name

KYLA Kombucha

Website

https://kylakombucha.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KYLA Hard Kombucha brews and sells alcoholic kombucha, hard tea, and craft canned cocktails in Hood River, Oregon, targeting health-conscious adult beverage consumers through regional distributors and 6,000+ US retail stores in 15 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hard Kombucha / Alcoholic Fermented Beverages

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Kombucha Production (AFAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fermented Tea & Botanical Beverage Production (Jun, Kvass, etc.) (AFAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Hard kombucha
• Fermented alcoholic beverages
• Craft canned cocktails
• Better-for-you beverages
• Kombucha brewing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hood River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beverage Product Sales: KYLA generates revenue through the sale of its hard kombucha and craft canned cocktail products to consumers via retail distribution partners. Products are sold in 6-pack and single-can formats in the beer and hard cider aisle in stores across 15 US states. The brand also sells direct-to-consumer through tasting events and festivals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KYLA Hard Kombucha brews and sells alcoholic kombucha and craft canned cocktails at 4.5-7% ABV using a proprietary SCOBY fermentation that preserves live cultures in the finished beverage. The portfolio includes the Original Series (4.5% ABV), Sunbreak Series (6.5% ABV tropical flavors), Hard Tea Series / Peach Bellini (5.5% ABV), and Riviera Series Cocktails, all formulated to be better-for-you with 1g or less sugar per serving, gluten-free, and vegan. Products are sold in 12 oz slim can 6-packs and 16 oz cans through regional distributors to retail stores across 15 US states.

Product overview

KYLA Hard Kombucha is a fermented, fizzy alcoholic kombucha beverage brewed in Hood River, Oregon. The company offers two core hard kombucha product lines: the Original Series at 4.5% ABV (including Pink Grapefruit and Cold Brew Coffee flavors) and the Sunbreak Series at 6.5% ABV featuring tropical flavors (Lychee Lemonade, Sunset Trio, Lavender Lemonade, Coconut Crush). They also produce the Hard Tea Series (Peach Bellini at 5.5% ABV). All products are characterized by low sugar (1g or less), live kombucha cultures, and are gluten-free and vegan. The portfolio includes individual flavor offerings in 12 oz slim cans and 16 oz cans, plus a Tropical Trio variety pack. Supporting products include a distributor order portal for trade partners and a consumer-facing store locator tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hard Tea Series: Hard tea beverages with 5.5% ABV, brewed with organic black tea and Mount Hood Spring Water
• Sunbreak Series
• Riviera Series Cocktails

Products and services

• KYLA Original Series (Hard Kombucha) The original hard kombucha line brewed at 4.5% ABV with lower sugar, calories, and carbs, and live kombucha cultures, available in 12 oz slim cans. Targeted at 21+ health-conscious adult beverage consumers.
• Pink Grapefruit A crisp burst of tangy grapefruit with a dash of sweet blood orange, brewed at 4.5% ABV with 90 calories per serving, sold in 6 packs of 12 oz slim cans in the Original Series line.
• Sunbreak Series A tropical, culture-filled 6.5% ABV hard kombucha line with juicy, bright flavors including Lychee Lemonade, Sunset Trio, Lavender Lemonade, and Coconut Crush, primarily available in 16 oz cans.
• Lychee Lemonade (Sunbreak Series) An exotic blend with hints of lychee, lemon, and rose water — tropical and floral — brewed at 6.5% ABV with 1g of sugar in 16 oz cans, part of the Sunbreak Series.
• Sunset Trio (Sunbreak Series) A POGalicious blend of passion fruit, orange, and guava inspired by Hawaii's popular POG beverage, brewed at 6.5% ABV with 1g of sugar in 16 oz cans and 12 oz slim can 6 packs.
• Lavender Lemonade (Sunbreak Series) A bright squeeze of lemon with fragrant lavender flowers and hibiscus, offering 1g of sugar and 6.5% ABV in 16 oz cans as part of the Sunbreak Series.
• Coconut Crush (Sunbreak Series) Thirst-quenching organic coconut water made refreshing with citrusy yuzu and sea salt, brewed at 6.5% ABV with 1g of sugar in 16 oz cans as part of the Sunbreak Series.
• Peach Bellini (Hard Tea Series) A 5.5% ABV sparkling tea with hints of white peach and citrus zest, brewed with organic black tea and Mount Hood Spring Water, available in 6 packs of 12 oz slim cans as the Hard Tea Series offering.
• Tropical Trio Pack (Variety Pack) A variety 6-pack featuring three refreshing Sunbreak flavors (Sunset Trio, Lychee Lemonade, and Coconut Crush/Colada Crush) in six 12 oz slim cans with 1g sugar and live cultures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Live kombucha cultures delivered in every serving along with 4.5-7% ABV
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Woman's Earth AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025KYLA has partnered with Woman's Earth Alliance for its annual Women's History Month 'Sip & Support' campaign. In 2025 (the 5th year of the initiative), KYLA donated $10,000 to Woman's Earth Alliance, which empowers women's leadership to protect the environment, end the climate crisis, and ensure a just and thriving world. This is a charitable giving/partnership focused on women's climate initiatives.
• Columbia DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorColumbia Distributing is the primary distributor for KYLA Hard Kombucha in Oregon and Washington. Columbia Distributing handles the entire state of Oregon and territories including Spokane, Kennewick, Yakima, Seattle, Everett, Kent, and Vancouver in Washington. This is KYLA's primary distribution partner for its home market.
• Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRNDC is a major national alcohol distributor that handles KYLA distribution in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, and Texas. RNDC is one of the largest wine and spirits distributors in the United States, providing KYLA with broad geographic reach in key markets.
• Wine Warehouse (North & South California)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine Warehouse handles KYLA distribution in California with two separate entities covering Northern California (Richmond, CA) and Southern California (Los Angeles, CA). This provides KYLA with dedicated distribution coverage in one of the largest alcoholic beverage markets in the US.
• K&L DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorK&L Distributors handles KYLA distribution throughout the entire state of Alaska from their location at 6307 Arctic Spur Rd, Anchorage, AK 99518. This gives KYLA presence in the Alaskan market.
• Hayden BeverageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHayden Beverage handles KYLA distribution in Idaho from their location at 2910 E Amity Rd, Boise ID 83716. This covers the Idaho market for KYLA products.
• Montana Distribution Partners (Cardinal, Fun Beverage, Gusto, Intermountain, Summit)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKYLA has multiple distribution partners covering different territories in Montana: Cardinal Distributing (Bozeman), Fun Beverage (Kalispell), Gusto Distributing (Great Falls), Intermountain Distributing (Billings), and Summit Beverage (Missoula). Each partner covers specific counties and regions across the state.
• Utah Distribution Partners (General Distributing, Wasatch Distributing)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKYLA uses General Distributing Company (Salt Lake City) and Wasatch Distributing (Ogden) for Utah distribution coverage, ensuring statewide availability across Utah's key population centers.
• RNDC ColoradominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRNDC Colorado handles KYLA distribution in Colorado from their location at 8000 South Park Terrace, Littleton, CO 80120. This covers the Colorado market for KYLA products.
• Osprey BeveragesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOsprey Beverages handles KYLA distribution in Wyoming from their location at 4255 S. Hwy 89, Jackson, WY 83001, covering the Wyoming market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KylaKombucha
• Facebookfacebook.com/kylakombucha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kyla-hard-kombucha
• Instagraminstagram.com/kylakombucha
• Pinterestpinterest.com/kylakombucha

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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