Land-Grant Brewing Company

What Land-Grant Brewing Company does

Land-Grant Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, operating three on-premise hospitality venues: the original Taproom and Beer Garden at 424 W. Town Street, The Extension (a taproom showcase for the experimental Cultivation Series of beers plus innovative cocktails, ciders, and wines), and Gravity Park on the Franklinton Campus (an outdoor venue featuring pickleball, basketball, live music, and seasonal events). The core product lineup includes year-round and seasonal craft beers (LG Light, Splendid 2026, Dank Costanza, Razz + Shine), the experimental Cultivation Series, Low-Hanging Ciders, Sunroom ready-to-drink craft cocktails, and Daisy Picker THC-infused seltzers. Distribution occurs primarily via direct-to-consumer taproom sales, with supplemental keg wholesale to on-premise accounts and a self-serve beer finder tool for retail cans/bottles.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining on-site beverage sales, private event rentals (cabanas, Kickstarter Room, beer garden booths, pickleball courts, party tents), gift card and merchandise sales, and a B2B contract beverage product development service led by Senior Director of Brewing Operations Victor Pool, who oversees formulation, prototyping, and commercial-scale production for external brands developing RTD cocktails, canned mocktails, and THC beverages. Pricing is per-drink at venues with no publicly posted packaged-goods pricing.

Land-Grant serves primarily Columbus-area consumers (on-site craft beverage consumption, private events, recreational activities) and a secondary segment of external beverage brands seeking contract development and manufacturing services. The company has earned Columbus Underground's Top Columbus Brewery designation for five consecutive years (2021-2025) and 614 Magazine's Best Local Brewery designation for three consecutive years (2023-2025). It remains privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external capital structure, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Land-Grant Brewing Company

Legal name

Land-Grant Brewing Company

Website

https://landgrantbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Land-Grant Brewing Company is a Columbus, Ohio craft brewery operating three hospitality venues and producing craft beer, cider, RTD cocktails, THC seltzers, and a B2B contract beverage product development service for external brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ), Cocktail Mixes & Alcoholic Beverage Bases (non-alcoholic mixers, RTD spirit bases) (AFAFAGAH), Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Beverage product development
• Ready-to-drink cocktails
• Craft brewery taproom
• THC infused seltzers

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beverage Sales: Revenue from selling craft beers, ciders, cocktails, and THC beverages directly to consumers at taproom locations including the original taproom, beer garden, The Extension, and Gravity Park.
2. Keg Distribution: Sale of kegged beverages to other establishments through their keg program.
3. Private Events & Reservations: Revenue from renting spaces including cabanas, the Kickstarter Room, beer garden booths, and pickleball courts for private events.
4. Contract Product Development: Fee-based beverage product development services for external brands seeking to develop RTD cocktails, mocktails, and THC beverages using Land-Grant's manufacturing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Land-Grant Brewing Company brews and sells a portfolio of craft beers, ciders, ready-to-drink craft cocktails, and THC-infused seltzers, distributed through its on-site taproom, beer garden, The Extension, and Gravity Park venues, as well as via keg sales to on-premise accounts. The company also offers a fee-based beverage product development service for external brands seeking to develop and commercially produce RTD cocktails, canned mocktails, and THC beverages.

Product overview

Land-Grant Brewing Company is a Columbus-based craft brewery offering a portfolio of beer, cider, THC beverages, and ready-to-drink cocktails. The core products include Our Beers (featuring varieties like LG Light, Splendid 2026, Dank Costanza, and Razz + Shine), the experimental Cultivation Series showcased at The Extension, Sunroom craft cocktails, Daisy Picker THC seltzers, and Low-Hanging Ciders. The company operates three hospitality venues—the original Taproom & Beer Garden, The Extension, and Gravity Park—and offers a B2B Beverage Product Development service for brands seeking contract development of RTD cocktails, mocktails, and THC beverages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cultivation Series: Specialty beer series showcasing innovative brewing
• Daisy Picker THC Bevs
• Sunroom Craft Cocktails
• Low-Hanging Ciders

Products and services

• Our Beers Land-Grant's core craft beer lineup featuring year-round and seasonal varieties including LG Light, Splendid 2026, Dank Costanza, and Razz + Shine, sold through the taproom, beer garden, The Extension, Gravity Park, and through packaged distribution.
• Cultivation Series A specialized series of innovative, experimental beers showcased at The Extension, featuring unique flavor profiles and brewing techniques.
• Daisy Picker THC Bevs THC-infused seltzer beverages developed with compliance and dosing expertise from Land-Grant's product development program.
• Sunroom Craft Cocktails Ready-to-drink craft cocktails developed in alignment with consumer trends, featuring flavor-forward RTD formats.
• Low-Hanging Ciders Artisanal cider offerings providing an alternative to traditional beer selections, sold through Land-Grant venues.
• Beverage Product Development Services Contract development services for RTD cocktails, canned mocktails, and THC beverages, led by Senior Director of Brewing Operations Victor Pool, offering formulation, prototyping, and scale-up support for brands seeking market-ready products.
• Kegs Keg offerings for on-premise draft distribution, allowing other venues to serve Land-Grant beers on tap.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Franklinton Arts DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20252025 Community Partner - The Let's Give program partners with Franklinton Arts District to launch the Let's Give: Local Artist and Musician Fund. This initiative supports local creators by providing funding, hosting performances, and celebrating the unique art and music that define the community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Founders Brewing: Large Michigan craft brewery with taproom and broad US distribution. Comparable to Land-Grant on craft credentials but at materially greater scale.
• BrewDog: International craft brewery operating a network of branded bars and hotels. Comparable to Land-Grant's multi-venue destination strategy and broadening beyond core beer.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing: National craft brewery with taprooms and innovation programs (including RTD and non-alcoholic lines). Comparable to Land-Grant's push into non-beer categories like RTD cocktails and THC beverages.

Direct peers

• Wolf's Ridge Brewing: Columbus craft brewery and restaurant with a downtown taproom and full hospitality program. Closely mirrors Land-Grant's combination of craft brewing plus destination food/beverage venue.
• Jackie O's Brewery: Ohio-based craft brewery with taproom locations and a broader beverage portfolio including spirits and sodas. Comparable to Land-Grant in multi-venue, multi-category Ohio craft strategy.
• Seventh Son Brewing: Columbus craft brewery operating a taproom and distributing beers regionally. Competes head-to-head with Land-Grant for local on-premise and off-premise accounts.
• Columbus Brewing Company: Columbus-based craft brewer with a taproom and distribution across the Midwest. Direct comparable to Land-Grant on geography, scale, and product category, and notably the prior employer of Land-Grant's Senior Director of Brewing Operations.

Regional players

• Great Lakes Brewing Company: Cleveland-based craft brewery with taproom, restaurant, and broad Midwest distribution. Comparable to Land-Grant as an Ohio craft brand with multi-venue hospitality and regional wholesale.
• Rhinegeist Brewery: Cincinnati-based craft brewery with a large taproom in a repurposed brewery building. Comparable on taproom-as-destination model and Midwest regional craft distribution.

Emerging players

• Athletic Brewing Company: Fast-growing non-alcoholic craft brewer. Overlaps with Land-Grant's canned mocktail initiative and signals the strategic relevance of non-alcoholic craft beverages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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