What Junction Craft Brewery does

Junction Craft Beverage Co. (JCBC) is a privately held, multi-brand craft beverage producer founded in 2011 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The company operates four consumer-facing sub-brands: Junction Craft Brewery (flagship craft beer across IPAs, pilsners, session beers, and low-ABV offerings), Woodhouse Brewing Co. (acquired May 2022, anchored by Woodhouse Amber Lager, described as Ontario's No. 1 amber lager), Sodie (a premium vodka soda RTD launched in 2022), and Gruvi (an award-winning non-alcoholic beer and wine line also launched in 2022). JCBC sells these brands through an e-commerce storefront with same-day Toronto delivery, its on-site taproom, the LCBO and Beer Store networks across Ontario, a dedicated licensee program for bars, restaurants, and convenience stores, and UberEats.

Beyond consumer brands, JCBC operates a significant B2B co-manufacturing business in partnership with Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT), leveraging a patented 2-stage brewing process and BrewVo membrane dealcoholization technology - described as an industry first in Canada - to produce non-alcoholic beer, craft beer, bulk beer concentrate, and bulk malt spirit for North American beverage brands. The Toronto facility integrates a 200 CPM Comac packaging line, Filtec fill-level detection, Rolec dry hopping, centrifuge separation, lenticular filtration, inline carbonation, and a GMP/HACCP-compliant ASBC lab with PCR pathogen detection. A separate JCBC Logistics division in Mississauga provides warehousing, cross-dock, and international freight services to co-manufacturing customers, supporting cross-border CFIA and FDA compliance.

The company is carbon-neutral in partnership with Bullfrog Power, has 11-50 employees, is founder/management-controlled with no disclosed institutional funding, and is in an active expansion phase evidenced by a forthcoming extra light beer line, the NextDraft draught partnership with Middleby (launching Q1 2027), and a B2B co-manufacturing platform targeting the global non-alcoholic beer market, which is projected to grow at 10.1% CAGR to $34.98B by 2029 (TBRC, December 2025).

Name

Junction Craft Brewery

Legal name

Junction Craft Beverage Co.

Website

https://junctioncraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Junction Craft Beverage Co. is a Toronto-based multi-brand craft beverage company producing craft beer, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and vodka soda across the Junction, Woodhouse, Sodie, and Gruvi sub-brands, and offering BrewVo-powered non-alcoholic beer co-manufacturing and logistics services to North American beverage brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beverages (Craft Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer)

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alcoholic Beverage Contract Manufacturing / Co-packing (Brew, Distill, Bottle, Can) (CRADAIAI), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Contract Manufacturing & Co-Packing (AFAFABAN)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Non-alcoholic beer
• Co-manufacturing services
• Vodka soda beverages
• Brewery distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer & Beverage Sales: JCBC generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of its craft beer brands (Junction Craft Brewery, Woodhouse Brewing Co.), vodka soda (Sodie), and non-alcoholic beverages (Gruvi) via its e-commerce platform, taproom, and through retail channels including the LCBO and Beer Store across Ontario. Products are priced at $3.00 to $4.00 per unit at retail, with mix-pack options.
2. Co-Manufacturing Services: JCBC offers paid co-manufacturing services for NA beer, craft beer, beer concentrate, and bulk malt spirit to beverage brands across North America. Services include recipe development, packaging supply chain, warehousing, production, packaging, and freight/cross-border support. Revenue is earned through production and service fees, with dedicated account management.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts (Junction Logo Tee, Woodhouse Logo Tee, Woodhouse Light Beer Tee) priced at $25.00 through the online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Junction Craft Beverage Co. (JCBC) produces and sells a multi-brand portfolio of craft beer, non-alcoholic beer and wine, and premium vodka soda, distributed across Ontario via D2C e-commerce, taproom, LCBO, Beer Store, and licensee accounts. In parallel, JCBC operates a co-manufacturing business producing non-alcoholic beer, craft beer, beer concentrate, and bulk malt spirits for North American beverage brands, using BrewVo membrane dealcoholization technology and supported by recipe development, packaging, warehousing, and cross-border compliance services.

Product overview

Junction Craft Beverage Co. (JCBC) operates as a multi-brand craft beverage company founded in 2011, encompassing several distinct sub-brands and product lines: (1) Junction Craft Brewery — the original craft beer brand featuring IPAs, pilsners, session beers, and low-ABV offerings; (2) Woodhouse Brewing Co. — an acquired Ontario brewery brand known for its flagship Amber Lager, plus stouts, IPAs, and light beers; (3) Gruvi Non-Alcoholic Beer & Wine — an award-winning NA sub-brand offering non-alcoholic beers and wines; and (4) Sodie Premium Vodka Soda — a vodka soda sub-brand positioned as a light, refreshing ready-to-drink option. Beyond consumer brands, JCBC operates a significant co-manufacturing business offering non-alcoholic beer production, craft beer production, bulk beer concentrate, and bulk malt spirit for third-party breweries and brands across North America, in partnership with Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT). JCBC also provides logistics, warehousing, and dock scheduling services for its co-manufacturing customers, and runs an on-site taproom with event booking capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Woodhouse Brewing Co. Craft beer brand featuring Ontario's No. 1 Amber Lager, along with Stout, IPA, Nordic Pale Ale, Raspberry Sour, and Light Beer varieties.
• Sodie
• Gruvi

Products and services

• Junction Craft Brewery Craft Beer Brand Flagship craft beer brand featuring hoppy beers, IPAs, pilsners, session beers, and low-ABV offerings, including Junction Hazy IPA, Junction Craft Pilsner, Junction Session IPA, Conductors Apprentice American Pale Ale, Green Light Session IPA, The Loose Goose Mango Gose, and Across the Kellerverse. Targeted at Ontario adult craft beer consumers and licensee accounts.
• Woodhouse Brewing Co. Craft Beer Brand Acquired Ontario craft beer brand under JCBC. The portfolio includes Woodhouse Amber Lager (described as Ontario's No. 1 Amber Lager), Woodhouse Stout, Woodhouse IPA, Woodhouse Nordic Pale Ale, Woodhouse Raspberry Sour, and Woodhouse Light Beer. Targeted at Ontario adult craft beer consumers.
• Gruvi Non-Alcoholic Beer & Wine Award-winning non-alcoholic beer and wine sub-brand for adult consumers seeking alcohol-free options, with products including Gruvi Golden Era, Gruvi Juicy Dayz IPA, Gruvi Dry Secco (sulfite-free, gluten-free, 50-calorie non-alcoholic sparkling wine), and Gruvi Sangria.
• Sodie Premium Vodka Soda Premium vodka soda positioned as 'drinking summer in a can' for adult consumers, currently featuring Sodie Strawberry Basil Vodka Soda at 0g sugar, 0g carbs, 90 calories, gluten free, and 4.0% ABV.
• Co-Manufacturing Services for NA Beer, Craft Beer, Beer Concentrate, and Bulk Malt Spirit Award-winning co-manufacturing service in partnership with Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT) for beverage brands and breweries across North America. Covers recipe development, packaging supply chain, warehousing, production, packaging, and CFIA/FDA cross-border support. Targeted at enterprise and mid-market beverage brands seeking production capacity without capital investment.
• Non-Alcoholic Beer Co-Manufacturing Service Non-alcoholic beer production using a patented 2-stage brewing process and BrewVo membrane separation technology. Full-service offering from recipe development through packaging supply procurement, storage, production, and packaging in 473ml, 355ml, 355ml sleek, and carton formats. Supports CFIA, FDA, and cross-border requirements. Targeted at North American beverage brands.
• Bulk Beer Concentrate Beer concentrate produced during NA beer production that can be shipped in bulk for rehydration and packaging at a customer's local facility, lowering logistics costs and maximizing existing packaging line investments. Compatible with the NextDraft draught system. Targeted at North American beverage brands.
• Bulk Malt Spirit A pure, high-grade malt-based spirit produced as a byproduct of brewing and NA production methods. Available in 10HL totes or tankers; suitable as an ingredient for malt-based RTDs or as a base mash for distilleries producing high-proof neutral malt spirit. Targeted at distilleries and RTD manufacturers.
• Taproom and Bottle Shop Taproom and bottle shop at 150 Symes Road, Toronto, housed in a restored 1930s Art Deco building with 20-foot windows, free onsite parking, and free fast Wi-Fi. Available for event bookings including pop-ups, workshops, concerts, and parties with capacity up to 80 guests. Targeted at Ontario adult consumers.
• JCBC Logistics Warehousing and Freight Services Warehousing and shipping division offering co-manufacturing customers dry storage, cross-dock, and international broker and long haul freight services via partners, with dock scheduling for 53' trailers, straight trucks, and van deliveries. Located at 1625 Trinity Drive, Mississauga, Ontario. Targeted at enterprise co-manufacturing customers.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including t-shirts (Junction Logo Tee, Woodhouse Logo Tee, Woodhouse Light Beer Tee) priced at CA$25.00, sold through the online shop. Targeted at Junction Craft and Woodhouse brand fans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Non-Alcoholic Beer Market CAGR 10.1% projected from 2025 to 2029, reaching $34.98B globally (TBRC December 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Sustainable Beverage Technologies (SBT), JCBC has optimized its award-winning facility around new, state-of-the-art technology - an industry first in Canada. This partnership enables JCBC to offer co-manufacturing services for NA beer, craft beer, beer concentrate, and bulk malt spirit production using BrewVo membrane technology and patented processes.
• BrewVo (Sustainable Beverage Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationBrewVo provides membrane dealcoholization technology (a patented 2-stage brewing process and membrane separation technology) that JCBC uses for its NA beer production. This is described as an industry first in Canada. JCBC customers have the option to participate in the NextDraft program as it rolls out across North America and overseas.
• Bullfrog PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCBC offsets 100% of its electricity and natural gas carbon footprint in partnership with Bullfrog Power, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
• International Freight and Broker PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJCBC Logistics offers international broker and long haul freight services for co-manufacturing customers through partner relationships, enabling cross-border logistics support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Partake Brewing: Canadian non-alcoholic craft beer brand. Closely comparable to JCBC's Gruvi NA beer sub-brand on category, geography, and target occasion (health-conscious beer drinkers).
• Athletic Brewing Company: US-based craft brewery entirely focused on non-alcoholic beer. Directly comparable to JCBC's Gruvi brand and BrewVo-based co-manufacturing offering in product category, target consumer, and growth thesis.
• Steam Whistle Brewing: Toronto craft brewery with Ontario-wide LCBO and on-premise distribution. Comparable in geographic focus, multi-channel GTM (DTC taproom + retail), and craft production scale.
• Mill Street Brewery: Toronto-based craft brewery operating a production brewery and taproom in Ontario, distributing through LCBO and on-premise. Comparable to JCBC in scale, geography, distribution model, and craft beer focus.
• Amsterdam Brewery: Toronto craft brewery with taproom, LCBO distribution, and licensee program. Directly comparable on production scale, Ontario-centric distribution, and craft beer portfolio structure.
• Collective Arts Brewing: Ontario-based craft brewery distributing through LCBO and licensee channels, with an expanding portfolio that includes limited NA offerings. Closely comparable in Ontario retail distribution and multi-brand craft strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Molson Coors Beverage Company: Largest Canadian brewer with extensive LCBO and Beer Store listings plus contract brewing infrastructure. Comparable as a Canadian brewing incumbent that competes for both retail shelf space and co-manufacturing contracts.
• Heineken: Global brewing incumbent with Heineken 0.0 as a major NA beer brand and extensive distribution. Comparable as a competing NA beer producer at scale, but operates across a far broader beverage portfolio.
• Moosehead Breweries: Largest Canadian-owned brewery with national distribution including LCBO and on-premise. Comparable as a Canadian craft-and-mainstream brewer serving the same Ontario retail channels as JCBC.

Emerging players

• Big Drop Brewing Co. UK-based craft brewer specializing exclusively in non-alcoholic beer. Comparable to JCBC's Gruvi brand and BrewVo NA co-manufacturing capability, though smaller and UK-focused with limited North American distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/woodhousebeer
• Instagraminstagram.com/jcbevco
• Xx.com/JUNCTION_CRAFT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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