O.H.S.O. Brewery

What O.H.S.O. Brewery does

O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery is a privately held, Phoenix-metro-based hospitality operator that runs six craft brewery, distillery, and full-service restaurant locations across Arizona (Arcadia, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, North Scottsdale, Sunnyslope, and Surprise). Founded by three partners — Brian, Jon Lane, and a third co-founder (Pat) who departed after the first year — the company built its identity around on-site nanobrewery production, dog-friendly patios, family entertainment (games, arcade, park/dog park), and American comfort food. The North Scottsdale site operates as Scottsdale's first craft distillery, producing spirits on-site and selling guided tasting tours ($35 per couple with a take-home bottle) and custom-labeled bottle experiences. Revenue is generated through dine-in, takeout, delivery, online ordering (Popmenu-powered), event packages for groups of 12-25+, gift cards and merchandise (Shopify storefront), and a Toast Tab loyalty program.

The company's go-to-market is exclusively direct-to-consumer and locally concentrated; there is no product shipping, wholesale distribution, or external B2B sales channel, and operations are entirely within the Phoenix metropolitan area. The same ownership group has built a portfolio of partner brands — Funky Frida's Mexican Cantina, The Starving Artist cocktail lounge, and PV Pie and Wine — connected through cross-redeemable gift cards. A national-cause initiative called the 988 Brew Program, founded by O.H.S.O. in 2017, has scaled to 44+ partner breweries across 17 states, providing earned-media reach disproportionate to the company's own footprint. Tech stack is conventional hospitality (Popmenu, Toast, Shopify, Eventbrite) with no proprietary software or AI capabilities.

Name

O.H.S.O. Brewery

Legal name

O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery

Website

https://ohsobrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery operates six craft brewery, distillery, and dog-friendly restaurant locations across the Phoenix, Arizona metro, serving families, pet owners, and local community members through on-site brewing, distillery tours, and American comfort food.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Distillery Restaurants

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Distilleries (312140), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Alcoholic Beverage Tours & On-site Experiences (Brewery/Winery/Distillery) (THAFALAK), Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Craft distillery
• Brewpub restaurant
• Craft beer and spirits
• Dog-friendly dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from full-service restaurant and bar operations across 6 locations, including craft beers, spirits, cocktails, and American comfort food
2. Distillery Tours: $35 per couple for guided distillery tasting tour including take-home bottle; offers custom bottle labeling service
3. Gift Cards and Merchandise: Gift cards redeemable at all O.H.S.O. locations and Funky Frida's Mexican Cantina; online store for merchandise
4. Loyalty Program: Toast Tab-based rewards program with points balance and redemption for repeat customer engagement
5. Group Events and Reservations: Basic reservations for groups of 12-25 guests; customizable food and beverage packages for larger groups and corporate events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery operates a multi-location craft brewery, distillery, and full-service restaurant chain in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area. The company brews craft beer and distills spirits on-site, pairs these with an American comfort food menu, and runs a dog-friendly neighborhood gathering concept across six physical locations.

Product overview

O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery is a craft brewery, distillery, and dog-friendly restaurant chain operating multiple Phoenix-area locations (Arcadia, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, North Scottsdale, Sunnyslope, and Surprise, AZ). The core offering combines craft beer brewing and on-site spirit distillation with a full American comfort food menu. Key products include the flagship O.H.S.O. Brewery & Restaurant locations serving craft beer and signature cocktails, the O.H.S.O. Distillery & Spirits operation at North Scottsdale featuring guided tours with take-home bottles and custom bottle labeling, and specialty offerings like the Tiki Bar at Paradise Valley, the park and entertainment complex at Gilbert, and Little O's Cafe at Sunnyslope. The company also maintains partner brands including Funky Frida's Mexican Cantina, The Starving Artist cocktail lounge, and PV Pie and Wine craft kitchen. The 988 Brew Program is a suicide prevention awareness initiative. Locations offer event hosting, reservations for groups of 12-25, and customizable food and beverage packages for larger events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Starving Artist: A cocktail-focused lounge in Phoenix's Arcadia Lite neighborhood, blending casual dive bar charm with artistic twist, featuring creative small plates and New York-style pizza.
• Funky Frida's
• PV Pie and Wine
• Little O's
• Frosty Tops LLC

Products and services

• O.H.S.O. Brewery & Restaurant Craft brewery and dog-friendly full-service restaurant concept serving on-site brewed craft beer, American comfort food, and signature cocktails at multiple Phoenix-area locations.
• O.H.S.O. Distillery & Spirits On-site craft distillery producing spirits at the North Scottsdale location, with guided tasting tours and take-home bottles available.
• Custom Bottle Labeling Service Service allowing customers to upload photos and add personalized text to create custom-labeled spirit bottles purchased at the distillery.
• Distillery Tasting Tour Guided distillery tasting tour priced at $35 per couple, including a take-home bottle of craft spirits.
• Group Reservations and Event Packages Event hosting service offering basic reservations for groups of 12-25 and customizable food and beverage packages for larger corporate events, birthday parties, and private celebrations.
• Gift Cards and Merchandise Gift cards redeemable at all O.H.S.O. locations and partner brands Funky Frida's and PV Pie and Wine, plus branded merchandise available through the Shopify online store.

Quantifiable outcome

• 988 initiative reached 90+ breweries from 30 states in recent year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Partner BreweriesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017National initiative started by O.H.S.O. in 2017 during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Last year 90+ breweries from 30 states participated; provides free editable labels and promotional materials. The initiative emphasizes awareness over donations.
• Funky Frida's Mexican CantinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican cantina from the same ownership team behind O.H.S.O.; features chef-driven food, handcrafted drinks, dog-friendly patio, and $9.99 lunch specials. Gift cards are cross-redeemable at both O.H.S.O. and Funky Frida's locations.
• The Starving ArtistminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCocktail-focused lounge in Phoenix's Arcadia Lite neighborhood created by the O.H.S.O. team; blends dive bar charm with artistic twist; features creative small plates and New York-style pizza; weekday happy hour with $3 drafts.
• PV Pie and WineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNeighborhood craft kitchen near O.H.S.O. Paradise Valley location; serves oven-fired pizzas, pastas, salads; gift cards are cross-redeemable; O.H.S.O. and PV Pie share gift card ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Four Peaks Brewing Company: Iconic Phoenix-area brewpub founded in 1996, operating multiple Tempe/Phoenix locations with on-site brewing and full-service dining. Directly comparable as a multi-location craft brewer with a strong Phoenix-metro brand.
• SanTan Brewing Company: Chandler-based craft brewer and brewpub with multiple Arizona locations distributing through cans and draft. Closely comparable to O.H.S.O. in Arizona geography, brewpub + restaurant format, and multi-location expansion strategy.
• Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. Gilbert, AZ-based craft brewery and brewpub known for its outdoor beer garden, full food menu, and locally-focused brand. Comparable as a Phoenix-metro craft brewer competing for the same on-premise craft drinker.
• Huss Brewing Company: Phoenix-based craft brewery with a Tempe taproom and broader Arizona distribution. Comparable as a Phoenix craft brewer with on-site hospitality and multi-channel sales.
• Wren House Brewing Company: Phoenix neighborhood craft brewery with taproom operations and packaged distribution. Comparable as a Phoenix craft brewer competing for the same local craft drinker demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: National chain of brewpubs offering on-site brewed beer paired with full-service dining. Comparable as a broader brewpub concept but operating at significantly larger scale and geographic reach than O.H.S.O.
• BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse: Public casual-dining chain with proprietary craft beer brewed on-site at each location. Comparable as a multi-location brewpub operator but with national footprint and a different cost structure.
• Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery: Multi-unit brewpub chain with on-site brewing and full-service menus. Comparable as a multi-location brewpub operator, though larger and more geographically diversified than O.H.S.O.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ohsobrewery
• Facebookfacebook.com/ohsobrewery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/o.h.s.o.-brewery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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