Half Moon Bay Brewing

Name

Half Moon Bay Brewing

Legal name

The Brewery on Half Moon Bay Inc.

Website

https://hmbbrewingco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Waterfront Restaurant Hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Craft brewery operations
• Waterfront restaurant dining
• Craft beer production
• Private event hosting
• Hospitality venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Half Moon Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant and Food Service: Full-service restaurant offering fresh, coastal-inspired dishes, sustainable seafood, and pub fare. Revenue from dine-in service across two locations.
2. Craft Beer Sales: House-brewed craft beers sold on-tap for dine-in, plus packaged sales in 4-packs, crowlers, and growlers for off-premise consumption. Year-round and seasonal rotating selections.
3. Merchandise Sales: Branded apparel including t-shirts, hats, hoodies, and accessories sold through the company's online merch store and at restaurant locations.
4. Private Events and Catering: Event hosting services including Mavericks House waterfront venue for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. Also accepts large-group reservations.
5. Wine, Cocktails, and spirits: Full bar service including curated wine list, handcrafted cocktails, margaritas, and distilled spirits for on-site consumption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company operates two waterfront restaurant and brewery locations (HMB Brew Pub at Pillar Point Harbor and HMB On Main in downtown Half Moon Bay) where it serves in-house brewed craft beer, fresh coastal-inspired food including sustainable seafood, and a full bar. The company also generates revenue through packaged beer to-go sales, branded merchandise, and private event hosting at the partner Mavericks House venue.

Product overview

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is a craft brewery and restaurant group offering a portfolio of distinct hospitality products. The core offerings include two restaurant/taproom locations: the original HMB Brew Pub (oceanfront at Pillar Point Harbor, since 2000) and the newer HMB On Main (downtown flagship on Main Street). The company brews award-winning handcrafted beers in-house at its on-site 1,200-square-foot brewery, offering year-round beers (Kolsch, Saison, Amber Ale, IPA, Full Swing IPA, Stout) alongside seasonal and specialty releases. Supporting the restaurants are event venues including Mavericks House (waterfront event space up to 100 guests) and Inn at Mavericks (6 ocean-view suites), plus a private event hosting service. Additional revenue streams include a full bar with wines and cocktails, a food menu featuring sustainable seafood, branded merchandise (apparel, hats, accessories), and the Brews & Views community speaker series. The company operates as a multi-venue hospitality business rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mavericks House: Waterfront event venue located in Pillar Point Harbor, offering indoor event space up to 100 guests plus outdoor deck and harbor view garden for weddings, business meetings, and celebrations
• Inn at Mavericks

Products and services

• HMB Brew Pub Original oceanfront restaurant and brewery located at 390 Capistrano Road on Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, CA. Open daily for dining with harbor views, featuring handcrafted beers and fresh coastal-inspired dishes.
• HMB On Main Flagship restaurant and taproom in the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay at 730 Main Street, serving BrewCo classics with indoor dining, full bar, and dog-friendly patio.
• Craft Beer (Year-Round Selection) Award-winning handcrafted year-round beers brewed on-site, including Kolsch (5.1% ABV), Saison Farmhouse Ale (6.7% ABV), Amber Ale (5.8% ABV), IPA (6.5% ABV), Full Swing IPA (6.9% ABV), and Calf-eine Vanilla Mocha Stout (7.3% ABV).
• Seasonal and Specialty Beers Limited-release and seasonal craft beers including Juicy Gossip IPA (6.4% ABV), Word on the Street IPA (7.1% ABV), Shark Eats Helicopter Hazy IPA (6.4% ABV), Simconed West Coast IPA (7.0% ABV), Pumpkin Harvest Ale (6.3% ABV), and Bourbon Barrel Aged Take it to the Limit Barleywine (14.5% ABV).
• Food Menu Fresh, sustainable seafood and approachable pub fare made for sharing and pairing with craft beers; recognized by Food Network for serving one of the best clam chowders outside of New England.
• Wine and Cocktails Full bar offering including wines (Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay, Peju Sauvignon Blanc, Treana Cabernet Sauvignon), handcrafted cocktails (BrewCo Bloody Mary, Blueberry Gin Sour, Old Fashioned), and margaritas (house $18, top-shelf options available).
• Private Event Hosting Event planning services for rehearsal dinners, family reunions, birthday parties, and team-building events hosted at the Brew Pub and Mavericks House waterfront venue.
• Mavericks House Waterfront Event Venue Waterfront event venue at Pillar Point Harbor with Pacific views, indoor event space for up to 100 guests, outdoor deck, and harbor view garden; available for weddings, teambuilding retreats, ceremonies, and dinner receptions.
• Inn at Mavericks Ocean View Suites Six luxuriously appointed ocean view suites nestled on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Half Moon Bay, adjacent to the brewing company properties.
• Branded Merchandise Coastal-themed branded merchandise including T-shirts (Ombre Tee, Pumpkin Harvest Ale, Vintage Sunset Peach, Vintage Blue, Logo), long sleeve shirts, hats, beanies, crewnecks, flannel jackets, and hoodies, sold through the online merch store and on-site.

Quantifiable outcome

• Five-time gold medal winner at US Open Beer Championship, two-time gold medalist at California Brewers Cup, three-time gold medal and Best in Show at California State Fair
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• County of San MateominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with County of San Mateo on sustainability initiatives including low energy and water usage processes as part of the Bay Area Green Business Program.
• PG&EminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with PG&E on implementing energy efficiency improvements and sustainable business practices.
• Surfrider FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst restaurant on the San Mateo Coast to be named a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, demonstrating commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices.
• Monterey Aquarium Seafood Watch ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany adheres to the Monterey Aquarium Seafood Watch Program, ensuring sustainable seafood sourcing for the restaurant.
• Bay Area Green Business ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with the Bay Area Green Business Program and Coastside County Water District on implementing sustainable business processes.
• The Coast Guild (Bay Area Brewers Guild Coastal Chapter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative brewing partnership with other Bay Area breweries including Alvarado Street Brewery, Hop Dogma Brewing Company, Fruition Brewing, Brewery Twenty Five, and New Bohemia Brewing Company. Collaboration brew Kol-i-sch-ee created for San Francisco Beer Week.
• Hop Dogma Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-brewed Lost in the Fog IPA with Hop Dogma Brewing Company for San Francisco Beer Week 2019.
• Pacifica Standard Tap RoomcoreOthersSister taproom location in Berkeley (2055 Center Street) serving Half Moon Bay Brewing Company beers and hosting joint events including Battle of the State IPA Challenge.
• Mavericks HousecoreOthersWaterfront event venue on Pillar Point Harbor, offering indoor event space for up to 100 guests plus outdoor deck and garden. Hosts Brews & Views community events.
• Inn at MavericksminorOthersSix luxuriously appointed ocean view suites on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, located adjacent to the brewing company's properties.
• Woodford ReserveminorOthersSupplier of bourbon barrels used for aging imperial stouts and barleywines including BBA Damage Inc. Imperial Stout.
• Pink Boots SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Pink Boots Society for International Women's Day brew A League of Their Own IPA. Proceeds from specialty hops contribute to Pink Boots Society Scholarship Fund.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: Large California craft brewer that also runs brewpub-restaurants, offering overlapping beer-and-dining experiences but at far greater scale.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Established Northern California craft brewery with taprooms; overlaps in craft beer category but operates a much broader distribution business.

Direct peers

• Bear Republic Brewing Company: Northern California brewpub and brewery where HMB's brewmaster previously worked; a close analog in the NorCal craft-beer-plus-restaurant category.
• 21st Amendment Brewery: California craft brewery that began as a San Francisco brewpub combining restaurant service with in-house brewing, directly comparable to HMB's brewpub-plus-restaurant model.
• Fieldwork Brewing Company: Bay Area craft brewery operating multiple taproom locations, comparable in brewing quality focus and multi-venue taproom expansion.
• Russian River Brewing Company: NorCal craft brewery operating award-winning brewpubs with on-site restaurant and taproom service, mirroring HMB's on-premise brewing and dining format.
• Alvarado Street Brewery: Monterey-area craft brewery and taproom that collaborates with HMB via the Coast Guild; comparable regional brewpub operator.

Regional players

• Faction Brewing: Alameda waterfront craft brewery with a beer-garden taproom experience, similar scenic-destination taproom positioning in the Bay Area.
• Moss Beach Distillery: Nearby San Mateo Coast oceanfront restaurant and bar competing for the same coastal-dining and destination-visitor audience as HMB.
• Hop Dogma Brewing Company: Coastside craft brewery in the same El Granada/Half Moon Bay area and a collaboration partner, competing for the same local craft-beer audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/hmbbrewingco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/half-moon-bay-brewing-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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