Shawn & Ed Brewing Company

What Shawn & Ed Brewing Company does

Shawn & Ed Brewing Company operates the LagerShed craft brewery at 65 Hatt Street in Dundas, Ontario, founded in 2013 by Shawn Till and Ed Madronich, two friends who originally met at McMaster University over 30 years ago. The company produces a portfolio of all-natural craft beers including LagerShed Original pilsner (5.2% ABV), LagerShed Dark, LagerShed Ultra low-calorie lager, India Pale Lager (6.0% ABV), Salted Lime Cerveza, Barrelshed Pale Ale, and the Hopshed Session IPA launched in 2020, alongside seasonal offerings such as Cherry Lager. Brewing operations run on Italian-sourced equipment including a fully automated brewhouse, two 40hL fermentation tanks, and four 80hL fermentation tanks, under long-time brewmaster Rob.

Name

Shawn & Ed Brewing Company

Legal name

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co

Website

https://lagershed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewery

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Craft beer production
• Taproom operations
• Brewery hospitality supply
• Brewery tours events

Headquarters

HQ city

Dundas

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer & Food Sales: On-site beer sales, food service (pizzas, salads, charcuterie boards), and merchandise at the brewery taproom. Licensed for up to 170 people.
2. Beer Club Membership: 12-month membership offering monthly growler fills, exclusive merchandise, brewery tours, event discounts. $175 annual subscription.
3. Home Delivery: Direct-to-consumer delivery in greater Hamilton area with free delivery over $125, otherwise $15 fee.
4. B2B/Hospitality Supply: Supplying draft and packaged beer to restaurants, pubs, and hospitality venues across Ontario.
5. LCBO Retail Distribution: Distribution through Liquor Control Board of Ontario retail locations.
6. Event Hosting & Private Bookings: Venue rental for private events with audio/visual equipment, food service. Rental rates vary by day and attendance.
7. Merchandise Sales: Branded apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, sweaters, hats, and novelty items sold online and at taproom.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Shawn & Ed Brewing Company is a craft brewery that produces and sells a portfolio of all-natural craft beers under the LagerShed brand, including LagerShed Original, Dark, Ultra, India Pale Lager, Salted Lime Cerveza, Barrelshed Pale Ale, and Hopshed Session IPA. The brewery also operates a taproom with food service, brewery tours, event hosting, home delivery, an annual Beer Club membership, and branded merchandise sales.

Product overview

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. is a craft brewery operating under the LagerShed brand, producing a portfolio of all-natural beers including core offerings (LagerShed Original, Dark, Ultra, India Pale Lager, Salted Lime Cerveza), specialty ales (Barrelshed Pale Ale, Hopshed Session IPA), and seasonal releases (Cherry Lager). The company complements its beer portfolio with ancillary offerings including a Beer Club membership, growler refill program, wood-fired Beer Pies food service, brewery tours, event space rental, home delivery service, and branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barrelshed: Barrelshed is a sub-brand featuring barrel-aged and specialty beers including Barrelshed Pale Ale (Amber Ale), offering deeper, more complex flavors distinct from the core LagerShed lager line.

Products and services

• LagerShed Original

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 170 people capacity for events and private bookings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Walk Off The EarthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe band filmed a scene for their music video 'Farther We Go' at the Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. brewery, showcasing the venue in their production. The company expressed pride in being part of the video with its powerful song and inspirational message.
• Tales From The Ale TrailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured in the high-energy craft beer travel show covering Hamilton and Niagara breweries. Three hosts Chris, Drew & Nick travel to different breweries immersing in local culture.
• Flat Rock CellarscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive wine supplier for Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. taproom. Wine selections available alongside beer. Also provides Tour and Taste Experience for Beer Club members.
• Murdoch MysteriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision series filmed scenes at the brewery location, appearing as a featured venue.
• Hub of Trivia & EventscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWeekly Trivia Wednesdays event partnership with Hub of Trivia & Events hosting interactive trivia nights at the brewery every Wednesday at 7pm.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wellington Brewery: Guelph-based Ontario craft brewery producing lagers and ales with LCBO retail presence and restaurant/pub distribution — comparable as a multi-channel Ontario craft peer of similar scale.
• Nickel Brook Brewing: Oakville-based Ontario craft brewer with LCBO distribution, a taproom, and a mixed lager/IPA portfolio that closely parallels the LagerShed product mix, serving overlapping Hamilton-area hospitality accounts.
• Beau's All Natural Brewing: Vankleek Hill, Ontario craft brewery emphasizing all-natural ingredients and strong brand identity, with LCBO distribution and a hospitality/on-premise channel — a comparable craft philosophy and channel mix.
• Muskoka Brewery: Ontario craft brewery with broad LCBO distribution, a hospitality supply channel, and a multi-SKU portfolio including lagers and seasonal offerings — a like-for-like peer in scale, channel, and product positioning.
• Collective Arts Brewing: Hamilton, Ontario craft brewery with a strong taproom experience, packaged distribution through LCBO, art-label branding, and a hospitality B2B footprint — directly comparable geography, channel mix, and craft positioning to Shawn & Ed.
• Henderson Brewing: Toronto craft brewery with a taproom, LCBO distribution, and a community/event-driven brand identity — closely comparable experiential and channel strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Steam Whistle Brewing: Toronto-based premium lager brewer with broad LCBO and hospitality distribution; larger and more established than Shawn & Ed but overlaps in lager-led packaged beer, hospitality supply, and taproom experience.
• Great Lakes Brewery: Long-established Toronto craft brewery with packaged LCBO distribution and on-premise/hospitality partnerships — comparable craft positioning across lagers and ales.
• Mill Street Brewery: Established Ontario craft brewer with multiple locations, LCBO distribution, and a full hospitality/B2B channel — broader footprint and scale but directly comparable in product mix and GTM.
• Amsterdam Brewing: Toronto craft brewer with LCBO presence, a taproom, and hospitality supply across Ontario — comparable brand positioning and channel mix, with a larger scale of operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lagershed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCS9iWtTc-pqZlP3PvG2WWhQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/lagershed
• Instagraminstagram.com/lagershed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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