Sloop Brewing
Sloop Brewing Co. is a Hudson Valley craft brewery operating The Factory taproom, restaurant, and 25,000-square-foot production facility in East Fishkill, NY, selling its flagship Juice Bomb NEIPA and a broad portfolio of IPAs, lagers, and stouts via wholesale distribution across 14+ U.S. states, on-site taproom sales, and DTC cans-to-go and merchandise.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersHopewell Junction, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sloop Brewing does
Sloop Brewing Co. is a privately-held craft brewery founded in 2011 by Adam Watson and Justin Taylor in Poughkeepsie, NY, now headquartered at The Factory, a 25,000-square-foot brewery inside a former IBM semiconductor plant in East Fishkill's iPark (Hopewell Junction, NY). Production capacity centers on 14 120-barrel fermentation tanks plus three additional 120-barrel brites, a major step up from the original five-tank, 90-barrel-per-week Elizaville facility established in 2014. The product portfolio is anchored by the flagship Juice Bomb NEIPA (6.5% ABV) and spans a year-round lineup (West Coast IPA, Premium Lager, Sloop Cruiser Golden Ale, Sloop Pils, Happier Hours), an active seasonal and specialty calendar (Double Fresh Pressed, Juicier Bomb, No Pumpkin, Coco Baked, Pixie Dust Pride, Exacta Bomb), a growing slate of co-branded collaborations (Red Fox IPA with Marist University, Grow Outdoors with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Classic American Pilsner with American Outlaws), and an experimental Hop Labs series.
The company operates a hybrid revenue model with four streams: taproom and restaurant sales at The Factory (20 rotating taps, full-service restaurant, Barrel Room private events), direct-to-consumer packaged beer and merchandise (cans-to-go pickup and online shop), wholesale distribution through 20+ distribution partners covering 14+ U.S. states plus international export via Crafted Exports, and branded merchandise. Pricing is unit-based ($12 for standard 6-packs, $14-$15 for specialty formats, $24 for the Bomb Box variety pack), with private event space rental at $75-$100 per session. Go-to-market combines an event-driven taproom engine (weekly Miles & Brews run club, trivia, Joke Bomb comedy, live music, speed dating mixers, partner events with Hudson Valley Renegades) with multi-state wholesale and a DTC layer. Customer segments include craft beer enthusiasts, hospitality/on-premise accounts, retail/off-premise accounts, and Hudson Valley community/event attendees, with no dominant single-customer exposure.
Sloop Brewing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sloop Brewing
- Legal name
- Sloop Brewing Co.
- Website
- https://sloopbrewing.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Sloop Brewing Co. is a Hudson Valley craft brewery operating The Factory taproom, restaurant, and 25,000-square-foot production facility in East Fishkill, NY, selling its flagship Juice Bomb NEIPA and a broad portfolio of IPAs, lagers, and stouts via wholesale distribution across 14+ U.S. states, on-site taproom sales, and DTC cans-to-go and merchandise.
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Sloop Brewing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Brewing
- NAICS
- Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)
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Where Sloop Brewing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hopewell Junction
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Sloop Brewing business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Taproom/Tasting Room Sales: On-site sales of draft beer, food, and beverages at The Factory tasting room and restaurant in East Fishkill, NY. Includes special events, trivia nights, comedy shows, and private event bookings.
- Direct-to-Consumer Beer Sales: Canned and packaged beer sold for off-site consumption including 4-packs, 6-packs, 12-packs, crowlers, and growler fills at the taproom.
- Wholesale Distribution: Beer sold through distribution partners to retail stores, bars, and restaurants across multiple states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
- Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, barware, accessories, and hats sold through online shop.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard 6-pack canned beer pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Specialty 4-pack pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Variety pack pricing |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Private event space rental - Barrel Room |
| Other | Monthly | Line Cook compensation |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Sloop Brewing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sloop Brewing Co. brews and sells a diverse lineup of craft beers — including IPAs, lagers, pilsners, golden ales, stouts, Belgian ales, and seasonal/collaboration releases — packaged in cans and sold on draft at its on-site Factory taproom and restaurant in East Fishkill, NY. The company distributes its beer through 20+ wholesale partners across 14+ U.S. states and operates an online shop for branded merchandise and product pickup.
Product overview
Sloop Brewing Co. is a Hudson Valley craft brewery offering a diverse portfolio of beer products centered around its flagship Juice Bomb NEIPA. The core year-round lineup includes Juice Bomb (hazy IPA), West Coast IPA, Premium Lager, Sloop Cruiser Golden Ale, Sloop Pils, and Happier Hours (Paloma-style tart ale). Seasonal offerings include Double Fresh Pressed, Juicier Bomb, No Pumpkin, Coco Baked, and various specialty releases. The portfolio also features collaboration beers (Red Fox IPA with Marist University, Grow Outdoors with Appalachian Mountain Club, Pixie Dust Pride IPA, Classic American Pilsner with American Outlaws) and experimental Hop Labs series. Product bundles include Bomb Box Variety Pack and Rays for Days Variety Pack. Beyond packaged beer, Sloop operates The Factory tasting room/restaurant in East Fishkill and The Barrel Room private event space.
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Products and services
- Juice Bomb NEIPA Sloop's flagship hazy IPA at 6.5% ABV. A juicy, hazy, golden unfiltered beer with low bitterness and late hopping showcasing citrusy and tropical notes of American hops. Available year-round in 6-packs, on draft at The Factory, and via wholesale distribution.
- West Coast IPA A classic West Coast style IPA at 7% ABV featuring a clean, resiny finish with medium bitterness and floral, piney, citrus, and tropical hop characteristics. Available year-round in 6-packs, on draft at The Factory, and via wholesale distribution.
- Premium Lager A crisp, refreshing lager at 4.6% ABV brewed with European hops and carefully blended malted barley, cold-lagered for classic flavor. Available year-round in 6-packs, on draft at The Factory, and via wholesale distribution.
- Sloop Cruiser Golden Ale A light and crushable golden ale brewed with fresh lemon peel at 4.2% ABV, featuring citrusy and smooth characteristics. Available year-round in 6-packs, on draft at The Factory, and via wholesale distribution.
- Sloop Pils A classic European-style pilsner at 5% ABV brewed with Noble hops and lightly kilned German malt, featuring a crispy, refreshing profile with spicy, woody, citrus, and floral notes. Available year-round in 6-packs and via wholesale distribution.
- Happier Hours (Paloma-Style Tart Ale) A year-round Paloma-style tart ale at 4% ABV brewed with salt, grapefruit, and lime, designed to invoke the flavor of the classic Paloma cocktail. Available on draft at The Factory and in packaged format via wholesale distribution.
- Double Fresh Pressed A hazy double IPA at 8% ABV brewed with fresh orange zest, featuring tropical and citrusy American hop flavor with resiny and balanced characteristics. Available seasonally in 6-packs ($14) and on draft at The Factory.
- No Pumpkin A hazy IPA at 6% ABV brewed without pumpkin or spices, featuring tart berry notes, grape, and stone fruit with a bold hoppy finish. Available seasonally in 4-packs ($15).
- New York Pale Ale A pale ale at 5.2% ABV brewed with NY State ingredients including Excelsior hops, featuring stone fruit, lychee, floral, and dried fruit aromas. Available only in New York State.
- Red Fox IPA A NEIPA at 5.3% ABV created in collaboration with Marist University, dry-hopped with Pacific Northwest hops featuring ripe tangerine peel and tart berry medley. Available in 4-packs.
- Coco Baked A limited-release stout at 6.5% ABV brewed with malted oats, lactose, and golden toasted coconut, described as an oatmeal stout reminiscent of a piña colada. Available seasonally in 4-packs.
- Grow Outdoors Pale Ale A hazy pale ale at 5.3% ABV brewed in collaboration with the Appalachian Mountain Club, dry-hopped with Mosaic hops. A portion of proceeds supports AMC's outdoor conservation mission.
- Pixie Dust Pride IPA A hazy IPA at 6% ABV supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations, brewed with Pacific Northwest hops featuring juicy peach and citrus notes. Available seasonally.
- Exacta Bomb A hazy IPA at 6.5% ABV brewed for Belmont Stakes and Saratoga Race Track season, dosed with flaked oats and wheat with Citra hops delivering lemon, melon, and grapefruit.
- Classic American Pilsner A lager at 4.6% ABV crafted in partnership with American Outlaws as a tribute to soccer fans, with a premium blend of barley for a crisp, no-nonsense classic taste.
- Juicier Bomb A double NEIPA at 8% ABV with twice the hazy character of Juice Bomb, featuring notes of candied orange peel, ripe melon, and stone fruit. Available seasonally in 6-packs.
- Belgian Juice Bomb A Belgian IPA using Juice Bomb's grain and hop profile fermented with Belgian yeast strains, expressing fruity and spicy esters with banana, pear, and bubblegum notes. Available on draft at The Factory.
- Dark Belgian Strong Ale A limited specialty release at 9% ABV brewed with Trappist Belgian yeast, fermented with Merlot grape must, and rested on oak, featuring spicy, complex dried fruit and rich oak notes. Available on draft at The Factory.
- Hop Labs Experimental Series An experimental IPA series where familiar Sloop beers are modified with a key change, beginning with the Juice Bomb backbone swapped to Belgian yeast for subtle spice and soft fruit esters. Available on draft at The Factory.
- Bomb Box Variety Pack A 12-pack variety bundle featuring Juice Bomb NEIPA, West Coast IPA, Sloop Pils, and Sloop Cruiser, plus exclusive Voyage Series brews, priced at $24. Available off-premise via wholesale and taproom pickup.
- The Factory — Tasting Room and Restaurant An on-site tasting room and restaurant at Sloop's 25,000-square-foot East Fishkill brewery featuring 20 rotating taps, hand-tossed pizza, and an internationally-inspired, locally-sourced food menu. Open Wednesday through Sunday for dine-in and cans-to-go pickup.
- The Barrel Room — Private Events A private event space at The Factory accommodating up to 60 guests with access to craft brews on tap, gourmet catering, and tech amenities including an HD projector and sound system. Priced at $75 room fee (Wed/Thu/Sun) or $100 (Fri/Sat).
Companies that use Sloop Brewing
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Sloop Brewing technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Sloop Brewing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- American OutlawsminorPartnership for 'Classic American Pilsner' - a tribute beer to soccer fans who 'bleed red, white, and blue.' Crafted as a crisp, no-nonsense classic lager for the American Outlaws supporter community.
- Appalachian Mountain ClubcoreCollaborative partnership for 'Grow Outdoors Pale Ale' - a hazy pale ale with Mosaic hops supporting outdoor conservation. A portion of proceeds support AMC's mission to protect outdoors and connect people with nature. AMC has 90,000+ members across Maine to Virginia.
- Marist UniversityminorCollaboration for Red Fox IPA - a hazy IPA dry-hopped with hops handpicked by brewmaster and Marist collaborators. Inspired by Marist's mascot, featuring ripe tangerine peel and tart berry medley.
- Unhinged Speed DatingminorRegular speed dating and mixer events at The Factory including LGBTQ+ focused events, industry night events, and Valentine's Day special events. Co-hosted to drive taproom traffic and community engagement.
- Hudson Valley RenegadesminorPartnership for events at Heritage Financial Park stadium including beer balcony, tasting events, trivia nights, Renegades 5K benefiting Girls on the Run Hudson Valley, and speed dating at the ballpark events.
- SauconyminorDemo run partnership through Miles & Brews Run Club, providing latest running shoe styles for club members to try during weekly runs at The Factory.
- Fleet Feet of PoughkeepsiecoreOngoing partnership with Miles & Brews Run Club including shoe demos (ASICS, Hoka, Mizuno, Altra, ON, New Balance), event sponsorship, and card distribution for Balance Your Beers activity challenge.
- CARE of DC, HVARS, Mid-Hudson Animal Aid, ARF BeaconminorAnimal Rescue Fundraiser Week partnership - 10% of all sales donated to local animal shelters, plus supply drives and shelter appearances at the tasting room patio.
- Page & PetalsminorRomance and fantasy author meet & greet events at The Factory Barrel Room, featuring local author pop-up markets with handmade goods and tarot readings.
- Flop House Comedy ClubminorNYC comedy club bringing comedians to The Factory for special comedy night events featuring Carmen Lagala, Christopher Reiter, and other touring comedians.
- Miles & Brews Run ClubcoreWeekly all-levels run/walk club meeting Wednesdays at The Factory. Partnership with Fleet Feet of Poughkeepsie and Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club. Includes community events, shoe demos, activity challenges, and taproom rewards.
- Craft Beer Guild NYcorePrimary New York distribution partner handling craft beer distribution throughout New York State.
- Crafted ExportsminorInternational distribution partner for export markets outside the United States.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
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Sloop Brewing competitors and assessment
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Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Sloop Brewing leadership team
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Profiles2 records
Sloop Brewing funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Sloop Brewing
What does Sloop Brewing do?
Sloop Brewing Co. brews and sells a diverse lineup of craft beers — including IPAs, lagers, pilsners, golden ales, stouts, Belgian ales, and seasonal/collaboration releases — packaged in cans and sold on draft at its on-site Factory taproom and restaurant in East Fishkill, NY. The company distributes its beer through 20+ wholesale partners across 14+ U.S. states and operates an online shop for branded merchandise and product pickup.
Is Sloop Brewing a public or private company?
Sloop Brewing is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sloop Brewing founded?
Sloop Brewing was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Sloop Brewing based?
Sloop Brewing is headquartered in Hopewell Junction, United States, in the North America region.
How does Sloop Brewing make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Taproom/Tasting Room Sales are the primary driver. The others are direct-to-Consumer Beer Sales, wholesale Distribution and merchandise Sales.
Does Sloop Brewing have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sloop Brewing.
What industry is Sloop Brewing in?
Sloop Brewing's product category is Craft Brewing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAA, Beer Brewing & Brands, with a secondary code of THAFALAD, Regional & National Breweries. Its NAICS code is 31212 and its SIC code is 2080.