Ellicottville Brewing Company

What Ellicottville Brewing Company does

Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC) is a privately held craft brewery and hospitality company founded in 1995 by Peter Kreinheder in Ellicottville, New York. It operates five brewpubs and restaurants across Western New York (Ellicottville flagship, a second Ellicottville Tap + Bottle & Taqueria location currently shown as closed, Little Valley, and Bemus Point on Chautauqua Lake), alongside a 75,000 sq. ft. production facility with an annual capacity of 20,000 barrels and ~150 employees.

Its core product is a craft beer portfolio of 30+ SKUs spanning wheat ales, IPAs, lagers, stouts, barrel-aged releases, and seasonal/limited series, distinguished by a barrel-aging program (whiskey and bourbon barrels from Iron Smoke Distillery), kettle souring for fruit sours, and natural fruit-infusion methodology with no artificial flavors. Flagship Blueberry Wheat has been brewed for 20 years; the company recently added a non-alcoholic Blueberry Wheat Ale positioned as the only fruited N/A craft option in Western New York.

EBC generates revenue through on-site beer and food sales at its brewpubs, wholesale packaged and draft distribution across 5 states, private events and weddings at multiple locations, digital gift cards, and luxury vacation rentals via the EBC Guesthouse. Go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer (company-owned brewpubs, ToastTab online ordering, Beer Finder VIP locator) with channel partners (third-party distributors). Customer segments include general consumers and families, retail packaged-beer buyers, wholesale tap accounts, and event planners/hosts. The company is a Brewer's Association member since 2018 and is on the New York State Beer Trail.

Name

Ellicottville Brewing Company

Legal name

Ellicottville Brewing Company

Website

https://ellicottvillebrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ellicottville Brewing Company is a privately held Western New York craft brewery founded in 1995, operating five brewpubs, a 75,000 sq. ft. production facility (20,000 barrels/year), distribution across 5 states, and a vacation rental business, serving consumers, retail buyers, wholesale tap accounts, and event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewpub restaurant
• Barrel aged beers
• Beer wholesale distribution
• Private event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellicottville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Beer and Food Sales: Revenue from beer sales and full restaurant service at 5 brewpubs. Serves burgers, pizzas, shakes, and full bar. Family-friendly atmosphere with kids menu.
2. Beer Distribution: Distribution of canned and bottled beer across 5 states. Products include year-round flagships, seasonal releases, variety packs, and barrel-aged limited releases.
3. Private Events and Weddings: Revenue from hosting private events including weddings, showers, banquets, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and holiday parties at multiple locations.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold online, valid at all EBC locations.
5. Vacation Rentals: Luxury rental properties (EBC Guest House) offered for bridal parties, large groups, and event guests.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ellicottville Brewing Company is a craft brewery established in 1995 that produces and sells a portfolio of 25+ craft beers including wheat ales, IPAs, lagers, stouts, barrel-aged specialties, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic craft brews, from a 75,000-square-foot production facility in Ellicottville, NY capable of brewing 20,000 barrels annually. The company distributes beer across five states via wholesale channels and operates five brewpub/restaurant locations in Western New York serving food and full bar service, with on-site retail bottle shops, private event and wedding hosting, and vacation rental accommodations through the EBC Guesthouse.

Product overview

Ellicottville Brewing Company is a craft brewery and hospitality company established in 1995, operating 5 brewpubs across New York State and a 75,000 sq. ft. production facility producing 20,000 barrels annually. The company's core product is its craft beer portfolio featuring over 25+ beer offerings including wheat ales (Blueberry Wheat, Cherry Wheat, Blood Orange Hefe), IPAs (Mow Master, Foggy, 8% IPA, Chilly Willy, Weed Wacker), lagers, stouts, barrel-aged beers (Doppelbock, French Connection, Raspberry Beret, St. Jacob's), and seasonal varieties (Pumpkinville, Ski Bum, Fall Fest). The company also operates Platter's Chocolate Factory collaboration series and produces variety packs for different seasons. Beyond beer, EBC offers full-service restaurant operations at its brewpub locations, private event and wedding venue services, and vacation rental accommodations through its EBC Guesthouse property. The company distributes across 5 states and employs approximately 150 people.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Ellicottville Brewing Company Craft Beer Portfolio Diverse craft beer portfolio including wheat ales, IPAs, lagers, stouts, barrel-aged beers, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic offerings, produced in-house and distributed across 5 states.
• EBC Blueberry Wheat Ale Dry and fruity wheat ale with mellow blueberry flavor; flagship year-round offering brewed for 20+ years and available in bottles, cans, and on draft.
• EBC Blueberry Wheat Non-Alcoholic Non-alcoholic fruited wheat ale with blueberry flavor, <0.5% ABV; currently the only fruited N/A Western New York craft brew, 100% brewed in-house.
• EBC Blood Orange Hefeweizen Refreshing German-style wheat beer brewed with blood orange at 4.6% ABV; year-round availability in bottles, cans, and on draft.
• EBC Blackberry Kölsch German-style Kölsch brewed with wild blackberry flavor; light, crisp, and refreshing with natural berry sweetness at 5.2% ABV, year-round.
• EBC Cherry Wheat Ale Sweet dark cherry wheat ale with balanced natural cherry flavor, subtle vanilla hints, and a crisp smooth finish; year-round availability.
• EBC Mow Master IPA Ultra pale summer ale at 5% ABV; crisp, bright, mildly hopped with light floral notes; April-June seasonal.
• EBC Fall Fest Lager Oktoberfest lager brewed with authentic imported Hallertau hops at 5.6% ABV; August-October seasonal.
• EBC Ski Bum Winter Ale Heavily-hopped winter ale brewed in honor of Ellicottville ski culture at 6% ABV with 57 IBU; auburn color, crisp and nicely bitter.
• EBC Oops All Berries Sour Berry kettle sour infused with raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry at 6% ABV with sweet berry-blend flavor and crisp sour punch.
• EBC Strawberry Crunch Bar Cream ale inspired by ice cream truck treats featuring pink crunch crumble topping, creamy vanilla, and fresh strawberry at 6% ABV (contains lactose).
• EBC Pumpkinville Pumpkin blonde ale brewed with locally-harvested pumpkin and seasonal spice at 6.5% ABV; August-October seasonal.
• EBC Pumpkinville Latte Coffee pumpkin blonde ale with locally-harvested pumpkin, seasonal spice, sweetness, and aroma at 6.5% ABV with 17 IBU; August-October seasonal.
• EBC Chocolate Cherry Bomb Imperial Stout Robust dessert imperial stout with chocolatey roasty malts and tart cherry at 8.2% ABV; November-February seasonal, served on Nitro where available.
• EBC Blueberry Maple Pancake Wheat ale with locally-made maple syrup (Sprague's) and fresh blueberry flavor reminiscent of a New England pancake breakfast; bourbon barrel-aged version also available.
• EBC Barrel Aged Blueberry Maple Pancake Wheat ale with maple syrup and blueberries aged 6+ months in bourbon barrels; balanced, earthy, oaky, sweet, and complex.
• EBC 8% IPA Strong IPA at 8% ABV featuring bold resinous Cardinol notes, tropical El Dorado fruitiness, and citrusy piney Mosaic hops; 6-pack cans and draft.
• EBC Chilly Willy IPA Cold IPA at 5.8% ABV, crystal clear and light-bodied with Mosaic and El Dorado hops, fermented at lower temperatures for a distinct hop profile.
• EBC Weed Wacker IPA Lime-flavored IPA at 5% ABV with agave and lime; crisp, tangy, hoppy summer citrus sipper.
• EBC Foggy Unfiltered IPA at 6.3% ABV with smooth, hazy, dreamy tropical hop flavor; brewed with Simcoe and Mosaic hops; year-round.
• EBC El Gordo Mexican Lager Mexican-style lager at 5.5% ABV with 17 IBU; sparkling, golden, light, refreshing, served with lime; June-September seasonal.
• EBC Summer Hefeweizen Light, clean Hefeweizen at 4.2% ABV with notes of clove, rye, and banana; brewed with Napa Valley blood oranges, Canadian barley malt, US Midwest wheat, and English hops.
• EBC Barrel Aged Doppelbock Doppelbock lager at 7.5% ABV aged in Tennessee Whiskey barrels for over six months; rich, malty base with caramel, dark bread, vanilla, and smoky oak notes.
• EBC French Connection Barrel Aged Saison Sophisticated saison aged 6+ months in Cabernet wine barrels; wine-red hue with notes of ripe berries, bold oak, and a whisper of spice.
• EBC Raspberry Beret Barrel Aged Kettle sour raspberry blonde aged in bourbon barrels; tart, tangy, creamy vanilla, smoky bourbon with plush effervescence (contains lactose).
• EBC Iron Smoke Pumpkin Pumpkinville Latte aged 6+ months in Iron Smoke Distillery whiskey barrels; coffee, vanilla, pumpkin, oak, and autumn spice with bold smoky fall flavors.
• EBC St. Jacob's Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Rich chocolatey stout at 9% ABV, aged in French oak during primary fermentation then bourbon barrels for at least a year (oak aged two years total); notes of vanilla, caramel, and sweet chocolate.
• EBC Chilanga Fruit ale brewed in collaboration with Falling Piano Brewery in Mexico City featuring hibiscus flower, blueberries, and blue agave nectar from El Centro de Abastos market at 5.3% ABV.
• EBC Orange Dreamsicle Cream Ale Cream ale with sweet orange peel, Sonnet hops, oats, and wheat; full body with orange blossom bar ice cream flavors; summer seasonal.
• EBC Sugar Cookie Pastry Ale Pastry ale featuring vanilla, creamy biscuit, and fresh-baked cookie aroma at 5% ABV; featured in the Holiday Variety Pack.
• Platter's Chocolate Factory Collaboration Series Collaboration series with Platter's Chocolate Factory featuring dessert-inspired beers including Orange Chocolate Blonde, Raspberry Blonde, Hazelnut Porter, Chocolate Peppermint Bark, Affogato, and Pineapple Orange Whip.
• EBC Lager Variety Pack 12-pack cans featuring four traditional German-style lagers: Monroe Street Pilsner, Pretzel Bender Dunkel, Bock, and Fall Fest.
• EBC Spring Summer Variety Pack 12-pack cans and draft featuring four unique brews: Mimosa IPA, Lake Bum Lager, Cherry Wheat Ale, and Hazy IPA.
• EBC Holiday Variety Pack November-December seasonal 12-pack cans featuring four holiday dessert ales: Sugar Cookie Pastry Ale, Salted Caramel Coldspresso Ale, Chocolate Cherry Bomb Stout, and Lloyd's Christmas Ginger & Fig.
• EBC Hard Seltzers Hard seltzer offerings in Grape, White Shark, Cherry, and Blueberry flavors; pub-only releases.
• Ellicottville Brewing Brewpubs & Restaurants Full-service brewpub restaurants offering food (burgers, pizzas, shakes, kids menu), full bar service, and event hosting at five locations: Ellicottville (flagship 28 Monroe St), Tap + Bottle & Taqueria (20 Washington St), Little Valley (202 2nd Street), and Bemus Point (57 Lakeside Dr).
• EBC Private Events & Weddings Private event hosting at Ellicottville, Little Valley, and Bemus Point locations including weddings, showers, banquets, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, private parties, and holiday parties with customizable packages and dedicated event coordinators.
• EBC Guesthouse Vacation Rentals Luxury vacation rental properties operated by Ellicottville Brewing Co., including the EBC Guesthouse; suited for bridal parties, large groups, event guests, and families, featuring catering options, personal AI concierge, and architectural charm.
• EBC Digital Gift Cards Digital gift cards sold online via ToastTab, valid at all EBC brewpub locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked one of the best bars & brewpubs in New York State
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Falling Piano BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Falling Piano Brewery in Mexico City to create Chilanga beer, combining fresh ingredients from El Centro de Abastos market including hibiscus flower, blueberries, and blue agave nectar. Features a mural on the can at Tap + Bottle location.
• Platter's Chocolate FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership creating dessert-inspired beers. Products include Orange Chocolate Blonde Ale, Hazelnut Porter, Raspberry Blonde, Affogato Dessert Ale, and Peppermint Bark Stout. Beers designed to pair with Platter's chocolates.
• PumpkinvilleminorOthersLocal destination inspiration for Pumpkinville beer. Ellicottville area fall attraction that brewery celebrates through its pumpkin beer offerings.
• Platter's CafeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Platter's Cafe inspired Platter's Pineapple Orange Whip beer, modeled after their signature summer whipped frozen dessert.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Southern Tier Brewing Company: Lakewood, NY-based craft brewery with national wholesale distribution and a brewpub/tasting room model. Direct regional competitor serving overlapping NY and Northeast markets with a similar full-service craft beer portfolio including IPAs, stouts, and seasonal releases.
• Big Ditch Brewing Company: Buffalo, NY craft brewery operating a brewpub and distributing throughout Western New York. Closest geographic competitor with comparable brewpub-and-distribution model and similar scale of operations.
• 42 North Brewing Company: East Aurora, NY craft brewery with an on-site brewpub and regional distribution. Comparable WNY craft peer with similar production-plus-taproom operating model and overlapping customer base.
• Resurgence Brewing Company: Buffalo, NY craft brewery operating a taproom with food service and distributing throughout Western New York. Direct WNY peer with similar brewpub business model and comparable production scale.
• Brewery Ommegang: Cooperstown, NY Belgian-style craft brewery with a taproom and broad national distribution through Duvel Moortgat ownership. Comparable NY craft producer with on-site hospitality and wider distribution reach than EBC.
• Community Beer Works: Buffalo, NY craft brewery with taproom and WNY wholesale distribution. Direct competitor in the same regional market with similar portfolio of IPAs, lagers, and seasonal craft beers.
• Flying Bison Brewing Company: Buffalo, NY craft brewery distributing throughout Western New York. Long-established WNY craft peer with comparable product mix and on-premise accounts.

Regional players

• Ithaca Beer Company: Finger Lakes, NY craft brewery with on-site taproom and broader NY distribution. Comparable NY craft brewery with brewpub model, but geographically separated from EBC's WNY footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Harpoon Brewery: Boston, MA and Windsor, VT craft brewery with brewery-visit taprooms and multi-state Northeast distribution. Comparable brewpub-and-wholesale business model at greater scale across overlapping Northeast markets.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: Fort Collins, CO craft brewery (owned by Kirin) with taprooms and national distribution. Broader craft peer with a comparable diversified business model (brewery + hospitality + events), but at substantially larger scale and national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EllicottvilleBrewing
• Instagraminstagram.com/ellicottvillebrewing/?hl=en
• Xx.com/ebcbrew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ellicottville-brewing

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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