Cape May Brewing Company

What Cape May Brewing Company does

Cape May Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2011 by Bob and Ryan Krill, operating as Cape May Brewing, LLC from Cape May, New Jersey. The company produces a diverse portfolio of craft beers including IPAs, pale ales, wheats, stouts, porters, shandies, radlers, and seasonal/limited releases, alongside an expanding line of hard seltzers and alternative malt beverages such as Cape May Hard Lemonade and the Crushin' It variety pack. Production is concentrated at a single facility in the Cape May airport complex, with an on-site Tasting Room featuring 21+ rotating taps, a Brewtique merchandise store, a dog-friendly outdoor beer garden, and Friday-Sunday production brewery tours. Distribution spans New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware through bottle shops, grocery, bars, and restaurants, with in-store sampling programs at retail partners and an online shop for local pickup of beer, seltzer, and branded merchandise.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer sales at the Tasting Room (flights, pints, to-go cans, merchandise, tour tickets) with regional wholesale distribution, events programming (Fourth of July Weekend, Thursday trivia, food trucks, live music, Founder's Hour), and limited-edition collaboration brews (e.g., Surfrider benefit Twin Fin with Iron Hill, Escape the Cape). Revenue streams are transactional rather than subscription-based, and the company's growth is supported by a dense community partnership ecosystem of 25+ local organizations across athletics, arts, environmental, military, and food-security causes. Headcount is in the 51-100 band; ownership remains with the founding Krill family with Ryan Krill serving as CEO and Frank Stempin as COO. The company has earned recurring recognition at the NYIBC, USBTC, World Beer Championships, and the Great American Beer Festival across 2025-2026, and is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Name

Cape May Brewing Company

Legal name

Cape May Brewing, LLC

Website

https://capemaybrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cape May Brewing Company is a Cape May, NJ-based craft brewery (founded 2011) that brews and distributes beer, hard seltzers, and merchandise across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware via a 21+ tap Tasting Room, regional retail distribution, and an online pickup-only shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom experiences
• Hard seltzers
• Brewery tours
• Branded merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape May

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Beer and Seltzer Sales: Direct sales of craft beer and hard seltzers at the Tasting Room, including flights, pints, and canned beverages to-go. The tasting room is open daily 11AM-8PM.
2. Merchandise Sales (Brewtique): On-site retail store selling branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, can coolies, and accessories. Also available via online shop.
3. Regional Distribution: Distribution of canned and bottled beer to retail partners across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Products include Follow the Gull, Crushin' It variety packs, and core seasonal releases.
4. Events and Experiences: Revenue from events including Fourth of July Weekend, brewery tours, food truck partnerships, trivia nights, and live music events. Tours available Friday-Sunday at 1:30 and 3:30.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cape May Brewing Company is a craft brewery that produces and sells a diverse portfolio of craft beers, hard seltzers, and hard lemonade through its on-site Tasting Room and Brewtique retail store, complemented by regional wholesale distribution across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The company also generates revenue from brewery tours, a dog-friendly beer garden, and on-site events including trivia nights, food truck gatherings, and live music.

Product overview

Cape May Brewing Company is a craft brewery operating a single-site model with the Tasting Room at 1250 Hornet Road, Cape May, NJ as its primary experience center. The company's product portfolio centers on craft beer production with over 21 taps available for on-site consumption, supported by a distribution network across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Adjacent to the core brewing operation is the Brewtique retail store offering branded merchandise. The company provides experiential offerings including production brewery tours and a dog-friendly beer garden. Key product lines include the flagship Cape May IPA, year-round core beers (Follow the Gull, Cape May Light, Cape May White), seasonal and limited releases, the Crushin' It hard seltzer series, and hard lemonade. Merchandise and event programming complement the direct-to-consumer experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beers Diverse portfolio of craft beers including IPAs, pale ales, wheats, stouts, porters, shandies, radlers, and seasonal releases distributed across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, and served at the Tasting Room with over 21 taps.
• Seltzers & More Hard seltzers and alternative malt beverages including Cape May Hard Lemonade and Crushin' It variety packs with multiple flavor variants.
• Variety Packs Pre-packaged multi-beer sets such as Crushin' It offering consumers a selection of the brewery's core and seasonal offerings for retail purchase.
• Brewtique Merchandise On-site and online retail store selling branded apparel including t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, can coolies, and accessories featuring Cape May Brewing Company branding.
• Tasting Room Experience On-site taproom experience at 1250 Hornet Road, Cape May, NJ, featuring over 21 taps of craft beer with pints, customizable flights (four 6 oz pours), and souvenir glasses. Open daily 11AM-8PM.
• Brewery Tours Behind-the-scenes production tours held Friday-Sunday at 1:30 and 3:30 PM, offering visitors insight into the brewing process and company history. Tours can be booked in advance online. Must be 21+ to participate.
• Anniversary Ale 15 A Double IPA released in June 2026 specifically brewed to commemorate Cape May Brewing Company's 15th anniversary milestone.
• Mexican Coffee Stout Seasonal stout featuring Chiapas coffee, vanilla, cinnamon, and guajillo chilies; first Tasting Room-only can release of 2022 and USBTC Best of Mid-Atlantic Bean Beer category winner.
• Sea Chest IPA Seasonal 16-ounce IPA released between winter and summer seasons, available in cans throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and eastern Pennsylvania.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 consecutive years of brewing operations since 2011
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Exit Zero Jazz FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial beer sponsor with Cape May Brewing Company Hops Pass (Official Club Pass), Cape May Brewing Company Stage at Cabanas, and brewing a special beer for each spring and autumn festival.
• Surfrider FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Iron Hill in Voorhees to brew Twin Fin, a kettle-soured session New England IPA, with proceeds benefiting the South Jersey Chapter of Surfrider Foundation to protect local beaches and ocean.
• BikeMSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported annual BikeMS: City to Shore ride (100-mile ride from Cherry Hill to Ocean City, NJ) by sending team members and brewing fan-favorite double IPA City to Shore to celebrate.
• Tri the WildwoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud sponsor of triathlon voted #1 Small & Beginner Race in the Mid-Atlantic Region by Triathlon Business International.
• Escape the Cape TriathlonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial beer sponsor of award-winning triathlon held in North Cape May by DelMoSports. Also brewed special Escape the Cape beer for the event.
• Cape to Cape PaddleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial beer sponsor of 16-mile canoe and stand-up paddleboard race from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJ benefiting the DeSatnick Foundation for spinal cord injury support.
• TEDxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCEO Ryan Krill spoke at TEDx in 2013 on 'The Nature and Nurture of Beer.' Company has been proud sponsor since.
• Andy Talley Bone Marrow FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeamed up with Villanova alumnus and Cape May native Matt Szczur to host events benefiting the foundation's 'Get in the Game. Save a Life.' initiative for Be the Match Registry.
• Szcz the Day / Matt Szczur FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to raise awareness for bone marrow donors with events featuring Be the Match representatives for donor registration.
• Villanova UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounders Ryan and Hank Krill are alumni. Brewed Demisemiseptcentennial Ale for University's 175th anniversary in 2017 with German Pilsner malts and Centennial hops.
• Community FoodBank of New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState's largest anti-hunger organization. CMBC collects hundreds of pounds of non-perishable food and hundreds of dollars in funds during annual Food Drive benefiting CFBNJ.
• Cape May CarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization dedicated to bettering lives of disadvantaged children and seniors in Cape May County area.
• Cape May County Coast Guard Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNurtures relationship between Coast Guard members and Cape May County residents through programs and community engagement. CMBC honors them with Always Ready Pale Ale.
• Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Pint Nights, Pop-Up Beer Gardens, and select beer dinners. Mutual support throughout the year.
• New Jersey Audubon SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost Earth Day Pint Night benefiting the Audubon Society and Cape May Bird Observatory.
• Police Unity TourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeld Pint Nights over the years to raise money for National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund supporting officers who died in the line of duty.
• Carney's St. Paddy's Day PlungeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual frosty Atlantic dip in March benefiting Cape May Food Closet and Family Promise organizations.
• Cape May County Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with ten Cape May County breweries on a beer to fund building a new home in Cape May County.
• Double Nickel Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2018 collaboration beer with Double Nickel, Tonewood, and Urban Village with proceeds benefiting local food-insecure families. Raised over $75,000.
• The Qualified CaptainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brew Boat Ramp Champ became a massive hit and was brought back for additional releases.
• Iron Hill BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Iron Hill in Voorhees to brew Twin Fin for Surfrider Foundation benefit.
• Cape May Running CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of races including Murph Mile and Hallowed Half, plus hosting running events and informational sessions at the Tasting Room.
• US Coast Guard Training Center Cape MaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome to US Coast Guard's only Training Center since 1982. CMBC brewed Always Ready Pale Ale and continually supports Coast Guard members and their endeavors.
• Pink Boots SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of women in brewing industry. CMBC's women brewers use Pink Boots Society 2022 Hop Blend for International Women's Day collaboration beers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Double Nickel Brewing Company: Pennsauken, NJ craft brewery of similar scale, directly comparable to Cape May on size and category. Already named as a collaboration partner on a 2018 multi-brewery benefit project that raised $75,000+ for food-insecure families.
• Victory Brewing Company: Pennsylvania-headquartered craft brewery with regional Mid-Atlantic distribution and on-site taproom/hospitality. Closely comparable to Cape May on regional craft model, multi-state footprint, and brewpub experience component.
• Yards Brewing Company: Philadelphia-based craft brewery with on-site taproom and regional distribution footprint across the same Mid-Atlantic geography. Comparable on product mix (flagship IPAs, seasonals) and direct-to-consumer tasting room economics.
• Flying Fish Brewing Company: New Jersey craft brewery of comparable scale with regional distribution. Closely comparable as a same-state NJ craft peer with multi-state Mid-Atlantic distribution and taproom presence.
• Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant: Mid-Atlantic craft brewery and restaurant chain with taproom-forward model. Named in Cape May's data as a collaboration partner (Twin Fin for Surfrider Foundation); directly comparable on brewpub/hospitality and regional footprint.
• Two Roads Brewing Company: Connecticut craft brewery with a flagship taproom experience and broader East Coast distribution. Comparable to Cape May on size, tasting room-as-tourism-anchor strategy, and diversified craft portfolio.
• Troegs Independent Brewing: Hershey, PA craft brewery with on-site tasting room and regional distribution across the same Mid-Atlantic states. Comparable on product breadth, taproom-driven D2C, and award-credentialed craft positioning.
• New Jersey Beer Company: New Jersey craft brewery with on-site taproom and similar regional distribution model. Closely comparable as a same-state peer competing for the same Cape May / Jersey Shore tourist and retail customer base.
• Sly Fox Brewing Company: Pennsylvania craft brewery with taproom locations and regional Mid-Atlantic distribution. Comparable on size, hospitality-forward model, and craft portfolio breadth to Cape May's footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Dogfish Head Brewing: Delaware-based craft brewery (now part of The Boston Beer Company) with significantly larger scale, broader national distribution, and a flagship brewpub. Comparable category and regional geography but operates at materially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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