Zero Gravity

What Zero Gravity does

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2004 and headquartered at 716 Pine St., Burlington, Vermont, where it operates a production facility co-located with a beer hall taproom. The company produces and sells a portfolio of craft beers organized across year-round core SKUs (Green State Lager, Green State Light, Conehead, Conehead Haze, Madonna, Duck Duck Juice, and a 12-pack variety), seasonal releases (Green State Extra, Powder Jones, Oktoberfest, Evergreen), specialty and bottle-conditioned offerings (Extra Stout, Irish Cream Porter, Pisolino, Jaws, Vermont Green IPA, Après Vous gin-barrel-aged Saison, Côte De Champlain, Bear Snores On bourbon-barrel-aged Imperial Stout), and a recently launched non-alcoholic line (Green State Zero, Conehead Zero, Hop Fizz, Hop Fizz Citrus). Underlying brewing techniques center on traditional and experimental craft methods — barrel aging in Caledonia Spirits Tom Cat gin barrels and whiskey barrels, dry hopping with proprietary hop blends (Motueka, Simcoe, El Dorado, Citra, Mosaic, Strata, Nelson Sauvin, Sabro, Cryopop Mango), and Pilsner-malt-driven recipes spanning hazy IPAs, Vermont-style DIPAs, Italian and Czech pilsners, Märzens, and Russian Imperial Stouts. Production is a single-facility operation evidenced by open Packaging Line Operator and Brewer Cellar Operator roles in Burlington.

Revenue is generated through three primary channels: on-premise draft sales and food at the Burlington beer hall, wholesale distribution across 11+ states (Vermont, New Hampshire, DC/Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts/Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jersey) via a network of 15+ regional beverage distributors (Farrell Distributing, Hop & Wine, NH Distributors, Bellavance Beverage, Hartford Distributors, Maine Distributors, and others), and direct-to-consumer e-commerce through the company's Squarespace shop and a Toast Tab ordering platform, which also moves branded merchandise (apparel at $28-$65, headwear at $30-$42, glassware at $7-$14). Pricing for packaged beer is at mainstream craft levels — Hop Fizz 6-pack $9.50, Green State/Conehead Zero 6-pack $14.50 — and wholesale pricing is set through distributor negotiations. Customer segments are hybrid: craft beer enthusiasts seeking varied style and NA options, retail/off-premise consumers buying packaged goods, and a Vermont community segment engaged through sponsorships and charitable partnerships. The company brands itself as "Green State," is a member of 1% for the Planet, and operates community-driven partnerships with the Vermont Green Football Club, UVM Athletics, Newport Folk/Jazz Festivals, and environmental and diversity organizations (Flyin Ryan Foundation, Bobolink Odyssey research, LGBTQIA Alliance of Vermont, Loving Day Vermont).

Name

Zero Gravity

Legal name

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery

Website

https://zerogravitybeer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery is a privately held Vermont craft brewery founded in 2004, producing year-round, seasonal, specialty, and non-alcoholic beers at its Burlington production facility and taproom, and distributing across 11+ U.S. states via a network of 15+ regional beverage wholesalers alongside direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer / Brewery Products

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481), Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Alcohol-Free & Low-Alcohol Beer/Wine/Spirits Production (AFAFAAAJ)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Non-alcoholic beer
• Brewery taproom
• Craft beer distribution
• Vermont craft beer

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales - On-Premise: Direct sales through the Zero Gravity Beer Hall taproom in Burlington, Vermont, where customers can purchase draft beers and food
2. Beer Distribution: Wholesale distribution through network of regional distributors across 11+ states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US
3. Direct-to-Consumer Online Sales: E-commerce sales through their website and Toast Tab platform for beer, merchandise, and gift cards
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel, glassware, hats, and accessories through their online shop

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery brews and sells a diverse portfolio of craft beers — including IPAs, pilsners, lagers, stouts, porters, saisons, and barrel-aged specialties — alongside non-alcoholic extensions (Green State Zero, Conehead Zero, Hop Fizz) and branded merchandise. The company sells its products directly to consumers through its Burlington, Vermont beer hall taproom and online e-commerce shop, and wholesale through a network of regional beverage distributors across 11+ states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic US.

Product overview

Zero Gravity Craft Brewery is a Vermont-based craft brewery operating as a unified craft beer portfolio rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The product lineup consists of core year-round beers (Green State Lager, Green State Light, Conehead, Conehead Haze, Madonna, Duck Duck Juice, and Variety Pack), non-alcoholic extensions (Green State Zero, Conehead Zero, Hop Fizz, Hop Fizz Citrus), seasonal offerings (Green State Extra, Powder Jones, Oktoberfest, Evergreen), and specialty/bottled beers (Extra Stout, Irish Cream Porter, Pisolino, Jaws, Vermont Green IPA, Après Vous, Côte De Champlain, Bear Snores On). The brewery also operates a beer hall taproom and sells merchandise through an online shop. The company recently expanded into the non-alcoholic segment with Zero versions of their flagship beers, extending their core portfolio without alcohol content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rescue Club: Non-alcoholic beer brand including Rescue Club Pils and Rescue Club IPA

Products and services

• Green State Lager Flagship crisp, easy-drinking Pilsner beer with noble hops balanced with fine Pilsner malt, representing the brewery's signature Vermont-style lager (4.9% ABV).
• Green State Light Crisp and clean light lager at 4% ABV with only 125 calories, designed as a sessionable beer for outdoor adventures in Vermont.
• Conehead IPA All Citra-Hopped India Pale Ale brewed with Pilsner malt and American wheat, pouring a beautiful golden haze with bright and juicy palate characteristics (5.7% ABV).
• Conehead Haze Vibrant hazy IPA with juicy tropical fruit and hint of pine, balanced by old school and new school hops with crisp pilsner malt, described as a modern classic (6.3% ABV).
• Madonna Double IPA Generously hopped Vermont Double IPA made with pilsner malt and American wheat, offering balanced, bright, and highly satisfying flavor profile (8.0% ABV).
• Duck, Duck, Juice IPA Juicy IPA bursting with red berry, mango, and lemon-lime zest from Mosaic, Talus, Cryopop Mango, and HBC 586 hops with balanced bitterness (7.0% ABV).
• Variety 12-Pack Year-round variety pack featuring Conehead IPA, Green State Lager, Duck Duck Juice, and Madonna DIPA in 12 12oz cans.
• Green State Zero Non-alcoholic Pilsner extension of Green State Lager with less than 0.5% ABV, featuring German hops and malts for a crisp and quenching classic taste.
• Conehead Zero Non-alcoholic IPA version of Conehead with less than 0.5% ABV, featuring Motueka, Strata, Simcoe, and Nelson Sauvin hops for citrus and tropical fruit aromas.
• Hop Fizz Citrus Citrus-flavored non-alcoholic hopped seltzer with 0% alcohol, 0 calories, 0 carbs, and 0 sugar, featuring Sabro, Cryopop Mango, and Citra hops.
• Hop Fizz Dry-hopped sparkling water non-alcoholic beverage with 0 alcohol, 0 calories, 0 carbs, and 0 sugar, serving as a flavorful and refreshing thirst quencher.
• Green State Extra Mexican-style Lager brewed with Pilsner malt and flaked corn, described as crisp, refreshing, and balanced with a kiss of sweetness (4.7% ABV).
• Powder Jones Winter seasonal IPA featuring Strata and Idaho 7 hops with juicy orange citrus notes and subtle sweetness, bringing sunshine to winter adventures (7.3% ABV).
• Oktoberfest Märzen Lager brewed with German malts and hops with long lagering, featuring superb malt flavor balanced by hint of hop bitterness (5.4% ABV).
• Evergreen Celebration strength holiday Lager with bold and delicious flavor, perfect for long cold nights of the holiday season (6.3% ABV).
• Extra Stout Black Irish-style ale with aromas of chocolate and coffee followed by rich flavors of roasted barley and a dry finish (6.1% ABV).
• Irish Cream Porter Nitro Porter inspired by Irish cream flavor profile, featuring dark and roasty malt balanced with cacao nibs and Tahitian vanilla additions (5.3% ABV).
• Pisolino Italian-style Pilsner made with terroir pilsner malt grown near the Adriatic Sea, featuring honey malt character balanced by dry and slightly cooling finish (5.5% ABV).
• Jaws Czech-style Pilsner featuring all Czech ingredients with smooth and snappy palate and big, bitey finish (5.4% ABV).
• Vermont Green IPA Official beer of the Vermont Green Football Club featuring big aromas of mango, pineapple, and passion fruit with easy drinkability (5.0% ABV).
• Après Vous Barrel-aged Saison complex beer aged in Caledonia Spirits Tom Cat gin barrels, resulting in a wonderfully complex and unique offering (8.3% ABV).
• Côte De Champlain

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and minor.

• Farrell DistributingprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary Vermont-based beer distributor handling Zero Gravity products throughout Vermont.
• Hop & WineprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering DC and Virginia markets for Zero Gravity products.
• Various Regional DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 15+ distributors across 11 states including: NH Distributors, Bellavance Beverage (NH), Tyron Distributing (NC), Standard Distributing (DE), TJ Sheehan (NY), Union Beer Distributors (NY), Hartford Distributors (CT), Dichello Distributors (CT), Atlantic Beverage (MA/RI), Erie Beer (PA), Northeast Eagle (PA), Penn Beer (PA), Wilsbach (PA), Wilson-McGinley (PA), Maine Distributors, National Distributors (ME), Valley Beverage (ME)
• Vermont Green Football ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerZero Gravity is the official beer sponsor for Vermont Green Football Club's 2026 season, hosting events like the Green State Cup and celebrating their undefeated season and National Championship win.
• 1% for the PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZero Gravity is a member of 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of sales from 12 packs of Green State Lager and 1% of bottled beer sales to environmental causes.
• American FlatbreadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership hosting events at American Flatbread Burlington location, including Oktoberfest celebrations and weekly community gatherings.
• Newport Folk Festival & Newport Jazz FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial beer sponsor for the historic Newport Folk and Newport Jazz Festivals in Newport, RI.
• Waking Windows FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Winooski's iconic Waking Windows music festival, a highlight of Vermont's summer music scene.
• Loving Day VermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual celebration of Loving v. Virginia with donations from Green State Lager sales in June. Supports interracial, multiracial, and multicultural community gatherings.
• UVM AthleticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with University of Vermont Athletics for limited-edition 'Green and Gold Lager' commemorating UVM Soccer's 2024 National Championship win.
• Flyin Ryan FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortion of Powder Jones IPA proceeds benefit The Flyin Ryan Foundation supporting their mission.
• LGBTQIA Alliance of VermontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the LGBTQIA Alliance of Vermont through 'Incredibly Proud Ale' brewed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
• Bobolink OdysseyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership studying Bobolink migration patterns and their relationship with Vermont agriculture. Portion of Bobolink Saison sales fund GPS trackers for the birds.
• Burlington Discover Jazz FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 40th anniversary of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.
• Smugglers' Notch ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of Smugglers' Notch Resort's Annual Pond Skimming event.
• Good Measure BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Good Cold Fun' India Pale Ale.
• Allagash Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration celebrating all things saison for Saison Day events.
• Von TrappminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on New Zealand Style Pilsner beer.
• Ploughgate CreameryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Keep Vermont Green Harvest Dinner event featuring local cuisine pairings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Company: Chico, CA-based pioneer craft brewery with national distribution across all 50 states and a broad portfolio including IPAs, lagers, and seasonals. Comparable to Zero Gravity as a craft beer competitor in the wholesale channel, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct niche peer.

Direct peers

• Von Trapp Brewing: Stowe, VT craft brewery producing lagers and ales with Austrian brewing heritage. Closely comparable as a Vermont-based craft peer and Zero Gravity has a documented collaboration with Von Trapp on a New Zealand-style Pilsner, with overlapping lager and pilsner SKUs.
• Trillium Brewing Company: Boston, MA craft brewery with a strong hazy IPA lineup, multiple taprooms, and regional wholesale distribution. Directly comparable to Zero Gravity on category leadership in hazy IPAs, multi-location taproom model, and growing distribution footprint across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
• Magic Hat Brewing Company: Burlington, VT-headquartered craft brewery (formerly #9) with broad regional distribution and a Burlington taproom presence. Directly comparable to Zero Gravity as a same-city Burlington craft competitor fighting for the same local taproom traffic and Vermont distributor relationships.
• Tree House Brewing Company: Massachusetts craft brewery with a national reputation for hazy IPAs and limited-release cans. Closely comparable to Zero Gravity on product mix (hazy IPAs, limited releases), target customer (craft enthusiasts willing to drive for fresh beer), and multi-state distribution strategy across the Northeast.
• Athletic Brewing Company: Stratford, CT-headquartered, the leading non-alcoholic craft brewer in the U.S. with national distribution. Directly comparable to Zero Gravity specifically on the non-alcoholic craft segment — both produce NA IPAs and lagers for off-premise distribution, and Athletic represents both the category leader Zero Gravity will compete against and the proof point that NA craft beer can scale nationally.
• Lawson's Finest Liquids: Waitsfield, VT craft brewery with a strong hazy IPA portfolio and a flagship taproom in Vermont. Directly comparable to Zero Gravity as a Vermont-based craft peer with similar IPA-led product strategy, taproom-centric brand experience, and regional wholesale footprint.
• Allagash Brewing Company: Portland, ME-based craft brewery of comparable scale and philosophy, focused on Belgian-inspired and classic styles. Directly comparable to Zero Gravity as a regionally distributed New England craft brewery with a strong taproom presence and similar portfolio breadth, and Zero Gravity has a documented collaboration with Allagash on Saison Day events.
• Hill Farmstead Brewery: Greensboro, VT craft brewery widely regarded as a premium-tier Vermont producer of IPAs and saisons. Directly comparable as a same-state Vermont craft brewery competing for the same craft enthusiast, distributor, and taproom customer, with overlapping IPA and saison product lines.
• The Alchemist: Waterbury/Stowe, VT craft brewery famous for Heady Topper and hazy IPAs, with strong wholesale and taproom presence. Directly comparable to Zero Gravity on geography (Vermont), category (hazy/citrus IPAs), and multi-channel distribution, making it one of the closest direct competitors for both tap handles and shelf space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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