Black Tooth Brewing Company

What Black Tooth Brewing Company does

Black Tooth Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery founded in November 2010 by Co-founder and CEO Tim Barnes and local investors in Sheridan, Wyoming, and is positioned as 'The Official Beer of Wyoming.' The company operates three company-owned taprooms in Sheridan (312 Broadway, headquarters, opened 2010 with a 10 BBL brewhouse), Cheyenne (520 W. 19th Street, opened 2020), and Casper (322 S. David Street, opened 2020-2021 with a 5 BBL brewing system), and runs a multi-state wholesale distribution network spanning Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Montana. The brewery produces beer using traditional brewing methods with modern automated equipment, including a 30-barrel brew house installed at the Sheridan production facility that provides up to 50,000 barrels (~700,000 cases) of annual capacity, making it the largest brewing facility in Wyoming. Current annual production stands at approximately 2,500 barrels (~35,000 cases), implying significant unused capacity.

The product portfolio comprises 5 year-round flagship beers (307 Lager, Bomber Mountain Amber, Copper Mule Cream Ale, Hot Streak IPA, Saddle Bronc Brown), 10 seasonal beers spanning IPAs, porters, stouts, goses, and lagers, and 7 limited-release beers including barrel-aged variants. Distribution is conducted through 6-pack cans, 1/6 BBL and 1/2 BBL kegs supplied to package liquor stores, restaurants, and bars, while direct-to-consumer taproom revenue is generated through on-site draft pours, canned beer, growler fills, and an e-commerce merchandise storefront offering apparel, hats, stickers, tap handles, and gift cards. Pricing is unit-based with t-shirts at $30-35, stickers at $3, tap handles at $65, and gift cards in $25-$100 denominations. The company is led by CEO/Co-founder Tim Barnes, Co-Owner Travis Zeilstra (a formally trained chef), and Brewery Manager Jesse Woods; ownership is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, venture capital, or private equity. Black Tooth's most strategically significant moat is its Wyoming-centric brand identity, validated by a continuous medal cadence at international and national beer competitions (World Beer Cup, Great American Beer Festival, US Open Beer Championships, North American Beer Awards) since 2011 and the Great American Beer Bar designation from CraftBeer.com.

Name

Black Tooth Brewing Company

Legal name

Black Tooth Brewing Company

Website

https://blacktoothbrewingcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Black Tooth Brewing Company is a privately held Wyoming craft brewery operating three taprooms (Sheridan, Cheyenne, Casper) and distributing a portfolio of year-round, seasonal, and limited-release beers across Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Montana under 'The Official Beer of Wyoming' brand identity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft brewery
• Taproom beer sales
• Wholesale beer distribution
• Brewery merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheridan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer Sales: Direct beer sales to consumers at taproom locations in Sheridan, Cheyenne, and Casper, Wyoming. Beer available on draft and in cans for on-site consumption.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise sales including apparel (t-shirts), hats, stickers, tap handles, and gift cards through the company's e-commerce storefront.
3. Distribution Sales: Wholesale distribution of packaged beer (cans) to liquor stores, restaurants, and bars across Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Montana.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Black Tooth Brewing Company produces and sells craft beer across a portfolio of 22 distinct beers (year-round, seasonal, and limited release) available in draft and 6-pack can formats. The company operates three company-owned taprooms in Wyoming for direct consumer sales and distributes packaged beer through liquor stores, restaurants, and bars across Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Montana. It also sells branded merchandise (apparel, hats, stickers, tap handles, gift cards) through its e-commerce store.

Product overview

Black Tooth Brewing Company is a Wyoming-based craft brewery offering a portfolio of beers across three tiers: 5 year-round flagship beers (307 Lager, Bomber Mountain, Copper Mule, Hot Streak, Saddle Bronc), 10 seasonal beers available rotating throughout the year, and 7 limited release beers. The company operates three taproom locations in Sheridan, Cheyenne, and Casper, Wyoming. Beer is available in 6-pack cans, 1/6 BBL and 1/2 BBL formats for distribution. The company also operates a merchandise store selling branded apparel, drinkwear, hats, stickers, tap handles, and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 307 Lager Year-round American Light Lager with malty, bready, and light lemon flavor and mild bitterness; light body with a dry finish. Available in 6-pack cans.
• Bomber Mountain Year-round Irish-style red ale with biscuit, caramel, and cotton candy flavor notes; medium-bodied with delicate hop finish.
• Copper Mule Year-round Ginger Lime Cream Ale with light body and prominent lime and ginger additions.
• Hot Streak Year-round American IPA with tropical fruit and western pine scents; juicy mouthfeel with clean finish.
• Saddle Bronc Year-round English Brown Ale with a remarkably light mouthfeel despite its dark color, showcasing hints of caramel, roasted nuts, and cocoa.
• Barrel Aged 1314 Seasonal Wyoming Whiskey barrel-aged English Strong Ale aged 12 months; rich, complex malty sweet beer with hints of figs, raisins, and dark fruits.
• Breakfast Stout Seasonal rich, medium-bodied stout with prominent notes of coffee, chocolate, and pleasant sweetness.
• Cattle Kate Seasonal Scotch Ale with prominent maltiness, rich sweet malt aroma and flavor with notes of caramel.
• Caught Lookin' Seasonal light-bodied golden Blonde Ale with subtle citrus undertones; sessionable for any occasion.
• Cowboy Joe Seasonal smooth Coffee Porter with prominent coffee presence and rich malt palate featuring caramel, toffee, and bitter chocolate character.
• Ground Hop Seasonal dry, bitter and pungently hoppy IPA with fruity and resinous flavors including citrus, pineapple, and mango.
• Guide Boat Seasonal Contemporary Gose brewed with lemon, lime, and orange; citrus notes are fruity and tart with salt for electrolytes.
• Lazy Hazee Seasonal Imperial Hazy IPA dry hopped with Southern Passion, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops imparting tropical juicy sweetness.
• Oktoberfest Seasonal Marzen-style fall lager with bready, biscuit-like and moderate sweet maltiness.
• Quick Draw Seasonal Hazy Imperial IPA with a very citrusy, slightly floral profile and pillowy malt overlay, with pronounced juicy pineapple-like hop flavors.
• Barrel Aged Empress Limited release Barrel Aged Imperial Stout described as strong, complex and rich, demanding contemplation and sharing with friends.
• Be My Buttercup Limited release Peanut Butter Porter offering a rich, dessert-like experience with Reese's Pieces, peanut butter, and chocolate notes.
• Black Eagle Limited release Baltic Porter, a darker lager smoother than ale porters with cocoa, caramelized sugars, licorice, berries, grapes, and low smokiness.
• Pancho Vienna Limited release Vienna Lager with slightly sweet toasted caramel flavor inspired by historic European malting procedures.
• The Shuffle Limited release Fruited Saison, effervescent and fruity with raspberry, citrus, clove, and tropical fruit flavors.
• Tour Bus Limited release Grapefruit Ale made with Blood Oranges and Passion Fruit; slightly tart with delicate citrus and soft stonefruit notes.
• Wagon Box Wheat Limited release American Wheat beer, straw colored with light dry crisp finish and hints of citrus, tropical fruit, and toasted malt.
• Merchandise Store E-commerce merchandise storefront offering brewery-branded apparel (t-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts), hats, drinkware, stickers, tap handles, and gift cards in denominations of $25, $35, $50, $75, and $100.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mule Deer FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mule Deer Foundation's Wyoming branch partnered with Black Tooth Brewing to launch a special collaboration beer. The beer flavor and style was to be announced, with release events held at all three Black Tooth locations over three consecutive nights.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. National craft incumbent with broad distribution in the Mountain West; competes for tap handles and shelf space with Black Tooth in Wyoming and adjacent states.
• New Belgium Brewing: Large craft incumbent owned by Lion (Kirin); widely distributed across Colorado, Wyoming, and the broader Mountain West, competing for the same retail and on-premise accounts as Black Tooth.

Direct peers

• Roadhouse Brewing Co. Jackson Hole, Wyoming craft brewery with a taproom and packaged distribution; competes directly with Black Tooth for Wyoming craft beer share and visitor traffic.
• Melvin Brewing: Wyoming-origin craft brewery (founded in Alpine, WY; now also operating in Salt Lake City and other locations) producing a comparable portfolio of IPAs, lagers, and hop-forward beers with regional Mountain West distribution.
• Thunderhead Brewing Company: Nebraska craft brewery with taproom and regional distribution; comparable craft-scale competitor in one of Black Tooth's key distribution states.
• Snake River Brewing: Jackson, Wyoming-based craft brewery and brewpub, historically the largest in Wyoming before Black Tooth surpassed it. Directly comparable Wyoming craft competitor with similar taproom-plus-distribution model and regional brand positioning.
• Tin Roof Brewing Company: Montana craft brewery with a taproom and packaged distribution; directly comparable craft-scale peer serving Black Tooth's Montana accounts.
• Lone Tree Brewing Company: Colorado craft brewery with taproom and distribution model comparable to Black Tooth; competes in the broader Mountain West craft segment with overlapping styles.
• Bozeman Brewing Company: Montana craft brewery in Black Tooth's distribution region with a comparable taproom-plus-wholesale model and similar scale.

Regional players

• Quarry Brewing: Spearfish, South Dakota-based craft brewery operating in Black Tooth's distribution footprint; comparable small-scale craft producer with taproom and regional wholesale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/blacktoothbrewingsheridan
• Xx.com/blacktoothbrew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-tooth-brewing-company-llc

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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