Common Space Brewery

What Common Space Brewery does

Common Space Brewery is a privately held craft brewery, taproom, and private event venue founded in 2018 in Hawthorne, California, approximately 30 staff across brewing, taproom, sales, distribution, and operations. The company produces an award-winning core portfolio of five beers — Sonrisa Mexican Lager (GABF 2024 Gold), Food Fight Hazy IPA, Good Signs West Coast IPA, Fresh Pils of LA German Pilsner, and Con Amor Amber Lager — supplemented by seasonal and limited releases including a gluten-reduced line produced using Clarex enzyme processing. The brewery operates 20+ taps in its taproom and two beer gardens, with five distinct private event spaces (West Warehouse 6,000 sq ft, The Gallery 2,100 sq ft, Beer Oasis, Launch Pad, and The Lounge) accommodating 35 to 300+ guests, plus a mobile beer service called Private Pour and a Weddings Under 10K package.

The business makes money through four distinct revenue streams: on-site taproom and beer garden sales (direct to consumer), private event venue rental with packages ranging from $695 to several thousand dollars, branded merchandise sales through a Squarespace-powered online store shipping nationwide, and wholesale beer distribution to 200+ retail and on-premise accounts across Los Angeles including Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, and Total Wine. Go-to-market is community- and event-driven, with weekly trivia, comedy, live music, and sports watch parties (LA Galaxy, Angel City FC, Dodgers, World Cup 2026) driving footfall, and a social-impact program called Great Beer Gives Back (15+ charitable beer releases since 2020) reinforcing brand positioning. The company is expanding to a second location, a Highland Park taproom and restaurant, planned for 2027.

Name

Common Space Brewery

Legal name

Common Space Brewery

Website

https://commonspace.la

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Common Space Brewery is a craft brewery, taproom, and private event venue in Hawthorne, California, founded in 2018, producing award-winning beers (including a 2024 GABF Gold) and serving local craft beer enthusiasts and event hosts through on-site sales, 200+ wholesale accounts, and five event spaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewery taproom
• Private event venue
• Craft beer distribution
• Gluten-reduced lager

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawthorne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. On-site Beer Sales: Direct taproom and beer garden sales of craft beer for on-site consumption. Serves 20+ beers on tap with rotating seasonal and limited releases.
2. Private Event Venue Rental: Revenue from renting four distinct event spaces (West Warehouse 6,000 sq ft, The Gallery 2,100 sq ft, Beer Oasis 1,200 sq ft, Launch Pad 800 sq ft) for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties. Package pricing from $695 to several thousand dollars.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online and on-site sales of branded apparel including t-shirts, hats, totes, bandanas, and gift cards. Ships nationwide.
4. Wholesale Beer Distribution: Distribution of canned and bottled beer to 200+ retail and on-premise locations across Los Angeles including bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and grocery chains.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Common Space Brewery brews and sells a portfolio of award-winning craft beers (West Coast IPAs, Hazy IPAs, German-style lagers, and Mexican lagers, with select gluten-reduced offerings) on-site at its Hawthorne, CA facility. It operates a public taproom and two beer gardens with 20+ taps, runs five private event spaces hosting weddings and corporate events, distributes beer to 200+ wholesale accounts across Los Angeles, and sells branded merchandise online.

Product overview

Common Space Brewery is a craft brewery, taproom, and private event venue located in Hawthorne, CA. The company offers a portfolio of award-winning craft beers through its core lineup (Sonrisa Mexican Lager, Food Fight Hazy IPA, Good Signs West Coast IPA, Fresh Pils of LA, and Con Amor Amber Lager), along with limited release and collaboration beers. Beyond beer, the company operates multiple private event spaces including the West Warehouse (6,000 sq ft), The Gallery (2,100 sq ft), Beer Oasis (1,200 sq ft outdoor), The Launch Pad, and The Lounge. They provide event services including wedding packages under $10K and mobile beer service through Private Pour. The company also sells branded merchandise and is expanding with a Highland Park taproom opening in 2026/2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sonrisa Mexican Lager GABF 2024 Gold winning Mexican-style lager that is light, bright, crushable, and refreshing; inspired by California sunshine. Sold on tap, in cans, and through wholesale channels.
• Food Fight Hazy IPA Juicy, fruit-forward hazy IPA brewed with Australian hops delivering tropical flavors of pineapple and guava. Made for sharing.
• Good Signs West Coast IPA West Coast IPA with hand-selected Simcoe and Mosaic hops sourced from Yakima farmers, with notes of fresh citrus, peaches, and tropical fruit.
• Fresh Pils of LA German Lager German-style pilsner with California twist. Bright, crisp, and drinkable; honors German-style hops with a California character. Brewed as a gluten-reduced beer using Clarex enzyme.
• Con Amor Amber Lager Smooth, balanced amber lager inspired by Sonrisa Mexican Lager, brewed with delectable malt character and easy finish.
• West Warehouse Event Space 6,000 square foot private event venue ideal for 100-300 guests mingling or approximately 150 seated. Suitable for weddings, corporate events, and large celebrations.
• The Gallery Event Space 2,100 square foot private room for intimate gatherings, accommodating approximately 100 guests mingling or 82 seated. ADA accessible.
• Beer Oasis Event Space 1,200 square foot outdoor semi-private event space in the beer garden with taproom access. Maximum capacity of 60 guests. Package pricing from $995.
• The Launch Pad Event Space 800 square foot semi-private event space near main bar, maximum capacity of 40 guests. Suitable for small to medium events. Package pricing from $695.
• The Lounge Event Space Semi-private space mixing public taproom and private event space. Maximum capacity 35 guests with exclusive area and taproom access. Package pricing from $695 including 35 drink tickets.
• Weddings Under 10K Package All-inclusive wedding package under $10,000 including 6-hour private gallery rental, tables and chairs, dedicated event manager, beer and wine packages, one bartender, setup and breakdown, and built-in AV access. Optional add-ons for ceremony setup and additional hours.
• Private Pour Mobile Beer Service Mobile craft beer service for weddings, corporate events, festivals, birthday parties, and special occasions at external locations, bringing a brewery-inspired experience off-site.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including t-shirts ($34-$42), hats ($25-$35), totes ($15-$28), beanies, bandanas, and gift cards. Online store ships nationwide with free shipping.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1,500 raised for PFLAG South Bay from Cosmic Kiki IPA in June 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Creature ComfortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreweries that approached Common Space within days of their WE LOVE LA wildfire relief announcement to help manage and expand the campaign, along with Firestone Walker. Together they helped scale the initiative to 150+ participating breweries.
• Firestone WalkercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBreweries that approached Common Space within days of their WE LOVE LA wildfire relief announcement to help manage and expand the campaign, along with Creature Comforts. Together they helped scale the initiative to 150+ participating breweries.
• United Way of Greater Los AngelescoreOthersWE LOVE LA beer proceeds benefiting United Way of Greater Los Angeles's Wildfire Response Fund. Campaign launched by Common Space inspired by Sierra Nevada's Resilience IPA.
• Sierra NevadaminorOthersInspiration for the WE LOVE LA campaign, modeled after Sierra Nevada's Resilience IPA created for Camp Fire relief in 2018.
• Maui Brewing CocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommon Space joined The KŌKUA PROJECT led by Maui Brewing Co, brewing KOKUA IPA to support those affected by Maui wildfires. Proceeds donated to Maui Brewing Co. Fire Fund.
• Steven OggminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransatlantic collaboration with artist and craft beer lover Steven Ogg (known for The Walking Dead and Westworld) to brew OGG IPA raising funds for Alzheimer's Association's The Longest Day.
• Sureshot (Manchester, UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransatlantic collaboration with Sureshot in Manchester, UK for OGG IPA Round 2, continuing partnership with Steven Ogg for Alzheimer's awareness.
• Keep Nature WildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Hike More Hazy IPA with outdoor cleanup at Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve and launch party featuring exclusive merchandise.
• CoolhausminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration beer partnership creating ice cream and beer crossover products.
• LA GalaxycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Summer of Soccer Watch Party partnership with LA Galaxy. Includes giveaways, activations, and community events. Common Space hosting all official watch parties.
• PFLAG South BaycoreOthersAnnual Pride Month partner for LOVE FOR ALL hazy IPA releases. Raised $1,500 in 2022 and $1,000 in 2024 for PFLAG's work with LGBTQ+ youth and families.
• Alzheimer's AssociationminorOthersOGG IPA collaboration with Steven Ogg raised $4,500 for The Longest Day and Alzheimer's Association research and support efforts.
• Pups without BordersminorOthersFurry Friends Dog Rescue Hazy IPA proceeds donated to Pups without Borders, a 501c3 animal rescue specializing in pregnant dogs and sick/injured puppies.
• LA County Fire DepartmentminorOthersFresh Pils of LA special edition proceeds donated to Los Angeles County Fire Department for their bravery during LA wildfires.
• Food Bank (unspecified)minorOthers25=100 DIPA brewed to support local food bank which can turn a $25 donation into 100 meals. Goal was 10,000 meals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mumford Brewing: LA craft brewery with a taproom and community-focused brand identity, producing award-winning beers and competing for similar South Bay / LA taproom and retail customers.
• Russian River Brewing Company: California brewpub famous for operating large destination taprooms with food service, on-site events, and highly awarded limited beers — analogous event-led, award-driven craft beer business model.
• Arts District Brewing: LA brewpub operating a large taproom with private events, food service, and on-site entertainment — closely aligned with Common Space's taproom-plus-events model.
• Three Weavers Brewing Company: Independent LA craft brewery with taproom and broad LA wholesale distribution to bars, restaurants, and grocery — operates with a similar size, scale, and LA-focused footprint as Common Space.
• Smog City Brewing: South Bay / LA craft brewery with taproom locations and on-site consumption focus, serving a similar South Bay / LA community demographic as Common Space's Hawthorne base.
• Boomtown Brewery: LA craft brewery operating a taproom in the Arts District with rotating food vendors, events, and LA retail distribution — directly comparable taproom-led craft beer model.
• Angel City Brewery: LA-based craft brewery operating a large public taproom and beer garden with on-site events, sports viewings, and community programming — directly comparable business model to Common Space's Hawthorne taproom.

Regional players

• Firestone Walker Brewing Company: Regional California craft brewery with taproom locations and event programming — relevant comparable for brewery-taproom economics, though operating at substantially larger scale.
• Stone Brewing: Large regional craft brewery with destination taproom/restaurant concepts and broad distribution — useful comparable for the event-venue + wholesale dual revenue structure, though at a different scale and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Golden Road Brewing: Larger LA craft brewery (AB InBev-backed) with multiple taprooms and broad retail distribution across Southern California — overlaps directly in product category and geography but at meaningfully greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/commonspace.highlandpark
• Xx.com/commonspaceLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/commonspacela
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/common-space-brewery

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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