Foam Brewers
Foam Brewers is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2016 in Burlington, Vermont, operating two taproom and production locations, a restaurant, and direct-to-consumer beer, merchandise, and wine/cider/mead sales serving craft beer enthusiasts and the local Vermont community.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersBurlington, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Foam Brewers does
Foam Brewers is a craft beer brewery founded in 2016 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, operating two physical locations: the original Lake Street waterfront taproom in Burlington and The Annex production brewery in Hinesburg (the latter not open to the public). The company produces a diverse portfolio of hop-forward IPAs, pale ales, lagers, pilsners, sours, and barrel-aged beers, and also operates Deep City Restaurant & Bar as a wholly-owned food-service subsidiary. Underlying technology is traditional craft brewing — fermentation, barrel aging, and experimental wild fermentation — extended through a two-year development of the Natural Hack low-intervention wine, cider, and mead program in partnership with House of Fermentology.
Foam Brewers generates revenue through multiple streams: on-site draft and packaged beer sales at the Lake Street taproom, online ordering with pickup, direct shipping of beer and merchandise, branded merchandise (apparel, glassware, accessories) priced $1-$70, and restaurant sales at Deep City. Beer pricing for 4-pack 16oz cans ranges from approximately $11 for light session beers to $22 for high-ABV or barrel-aged specialty releases. The company distributes primarily direct-to-consumer in Vermont, with select releases available at regional retailers.
The company serves craft beer enthusiasts, the local Vermont community, and art and culture enthusiasts, with a distinctive brand identity built around the annual Foam Canvas Contest — which features rotating artwork from over 50 regional artists on can labels. Foam Brewers is privately held, appears bootstrapped, and is led by brewmaster and co-founder Todd Haire (alongside co-founder Bob Grim), with no institutional investors or parent company identified in the source material.
Foam Brewers firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Foam Brewers
- Legal name
- Foam Brewers
- Website
- https://foambrewers.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Foam Brewers is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2016 in Burlington, Vermont, operating two taproom and production locations, a restaurant, and direct-to-consumer beer, merchandise, and wine/cider/mead sales serving craft beer enthusiasts and the local Vermont community.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Foam Brewers industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Brewery
- NAICS
- Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)
- SIC
- Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Mead Producers & Brands (CRADAIAG), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)
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Where Foam Brewers is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burlington
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Foam Brewers business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Beer Sales (Taproom & To-Go): Direct beer sales at Lake Street taproom for on-site consumption and takeaway in cans, bottles, and growlers. The Burlington waterfront location offers draft beer and packaged beer for off-site consumption.
- Direct Shipping & Online Orders: Online ordering with pickup at Lake Street location and direct shipment of beer through their beer.foambrewers.com storefront. Merchandise also sold through e-commerce.
- Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, glassware, socks, accessories, posters, gift cards, and artist series products. Prices range from $1 (stickers) to $70 (hoodies).
- Production Brewery (The Annex): Production facility in Hinesburg where all beer for cans is brewed. Not open to public but supplies Lake Street taproom and retail distribution.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Craft Beer Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Merchandise |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Foam Brewers product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Foam Brewers is a craft beer brewery that produces and sells a portfolio of hop-forward IPAs, Pale Ales, Pilsners, Stouts, Lagers, Sours, and barrel-aged beers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the Lake Street taproom in Burlington and The Annex production brewery in Hinesburg, supported by online ordering with pickup, direct shipping, and select Vermont retailers. The company also operates the Natural Hack sub-brand for low-intervention wines, ciders, and meads, the Artist Series of branded merchandise featuring collaborating can artists, and the wholly-owned Deep City Restaurant & Bar.
Product overview
Foam Brewers is a craft beer brewery founded in 2016, operating two locations in Vermont: Lake Street in Burlington (original waterfront location with taproom and food service) and The Annex in Hinesburg (production facility). The company produces a diverse portfolio of craft beers including IPAs, Double/Imperial IPAs, Triple IPAs, Pale Ales, Pilsners, Stouts, Lagers, Sours, and barrel-aged beers. They also operate Deep City Restaurant & Bar. Foam Brewers has developed the Natural Hack sub-brand for low-intervention wines, ciders, and meads in partnership with House of Fermentology. Their unique Canvas Contest program features rotating artist artwork on their canned beers. The company offers merchandise through their Artist Series including apparel, glassware, and accessories. Beer is available for direct shipment online and at select retailers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Natural Hack: A small but focused project by House of Fermentology and Foam Brewers developing low intervention wine, cider, and mead.
- House of Fermentology
Products and services
- Craft Beer Portfolio Foam Brewers' core product line of craft beer in 16oz cans, 500ml bottles, growlers, and on draft, including India Pale Ales, Double/Imperial IPAs, Triple IPAs, Pale Ales, Pilsners, Stouts, Lagers, Sours, and barrel-aged beers; available for on-site consumption at the Lake Street taproom in Burlington, to-go from the brewery, online with pickup, and via direct shipping.
- Natural Hack Low-intervention wine, cider, and mead program developed jointly with House of Fermentology, including products such as Pét Nat (Pétillant Naturel) and A Visit To Me Wild Blueberry Wine.
- Artist Series Merchandise Branded apparel and accessories (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, glassware, socks, accessories, posters, gift cards, and stickers) featuring artwork from Foam Brewers collaborating can artists such as Jackson Tupper, with prices ranging from $1 (stickers) to $70 (hoodies) and free shipping on merchandise orders over $75.
- Deep City Restaurant & Bar Wholly-owned restaurant and bar subsidiary of Foam Brewers in Burlington, Vermont, serving Foam Brewers craft beer alongside a full food menu.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 50 featured can artists across hundreds of unique beer releases
Companies that use Foam Brewers
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Foam Brewers technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Foam Brewers partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- House of FermentologycoreCollaborative partnership for the Natural Hack project - a two-year development of low intervention wine, cider, and mead program. House of Fermentology brings fermentation expertise to create natural winemaking and cidermaking alongside Foam's brewing operations.
- Renoun SkisminorCollaboration on Arc of Petals India Pale Ale - a beer built for the après ski scene, designed for enjoyment at ski resorts or mountain settings.
- Otis Mountain Get DownminorMultiple collaborations including Free Energy Light Pale Ale brewed with wildflower honey, Otis Mountain Lager, and Fresh Hop Lager (Free Energy v2.0). Partnership includes brewing for their music festival events.
- Equilibrium Brewing CompanyminorCollaboration on Cojito Double IPA - conditioned with toasted coconut, lime zest, and mint leaves.
- Bissell BrothersminorThe World at Large collaboration featuring artist Jackson Tupper. Cross-brewery collaboration with Bissell Brothers from Maine, featuring hats, heavy weight hoodies, and t-shirts in the artist series.
- Crosby Hop Farm and Freestyle HopsminorCollaboration on Tree of 100 Years Double IPA featuring New Zealand hops Waimea, Wakatu, Motueka, and Nelson Sauvin. Partnership included visit to New Zealand hop farms.
- The High BreaksminorCollaboration on Smirk Of The Dolphin Sour Double IPA - named after their recently released album. Dry-hopped with Citra and Galaxy, conditioned with pink Himalayan salt and passion fruit.
- Vermont Malthouse, NEK Grains, Nitty Gritty Grain, Whitefield Hop Yard, Champlain Valley HopscoreLocal Vermont ingredient sourcing partnerships for For You Pale Ale - 100% local beer using Vermont Malthouse Pilsen malt, flaked wheat from NEK Grains, flaked maize from Nitty Gritty Grain, Columbus hops from Whitefield Hop Yard, and proprietary hop blend from Champlain Valley Hops.
- Sweet Solar Maple FarmminorVermont maple syrup supplier for Odd Pets 102020B Imperial Breakfast Milk Stout, brewed with milk sugar, Moka Java coffee, vanilla beans, and Vermont maple syrup.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Foam Brewers competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- The Alchemist: Vermont-based craft brewery famous for Heady Topper, operating a production facility plus a taproom/restaurant in Stowe and Waterbury. Directly comparable to Foam as a Vermont craft brewery with taproom-led retail and hop-forward IPAs.
- Hill Farmstead Brewery: Highly regarded Vermont craft brewery operating a destination taproom in Greensboro. Comparable to Foam on craft positioning, hop-forward and farmhouse beer portfolio, and Vermont-based DTC taproom model.
- Lawson's Finest Liquids: Vermont craft brewery (Waitsfield) with taproom and specialty can releases. Comparable to Foam on small-batch craft production, Vermont location, and DTC distribution focus.
- Tree House Brewing Company: Massachusetts craft brewery known for hop-forward IPAs with destination taprooms. Comparable to Foam on craft positioning, hop-forward portfolio, premium pricing, and taproom-centric DTC model.
- Allagash Brewing Company: Portland, Maine-based craft brewery with a taproom and broad distribution. Comparable to Foam as a New England craft brewery with Belgian-inspired and experimental styles plus a public-facing taproom experience.
- Trillium Brewing Company: Massachusetts craft brewery operating multiple taprooms with hop-forward IPAs and chef-driven food. Comparable to Foam on craft brewery + restaurant/taproom integration and New England regional focus.
- Bissell Brothers Brewing: Portland, Maine craft brewery with taproom and restaurant operations. Direct collaboration partner of Foam (The World at Large release). Highly comparable on taproom + brewing integration and New England craft positioning.
- Equilibrium Brewing Company: New York craft brewery specializing in IPAs with a taproom. Direct collaboration partner of Foam (Cojito Double IPA). Comparable on hop-forward portfolio and craft brewery taproom model.
Regional players
- Switchback Brewing Company: Burlington, Vermont-based craft brewery serving the same local market as Foam. Comparable on regional Vermont positioning and taproom-driven retail, though primarily distributed rather than artist-can-focused.
- Zero Gravity Craft Brewery: Burlington, Vermont craft brewery with taproom in the same city as Foam's Lake Street location. Comparable on local Vermont craft positioning and direct-to-consumer taproom sales.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Foam Brewers social profiles
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Foam Brewers leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Foam Brewers subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Foam Brewers funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Foam Brewers M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Foam Brewers
What does Foam Brewers do?
Foam Brewers is a craft beer brewery that produces and sells a portfolio of hop-forward IPAs, Pale Ales, Pilsners, Stouts, Lagers, Sours, and barrel-aged beers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the Lake Street taproom in Burlington and The Annex production brewery in Hinesburg, supported by online ordering with pickup, direct shipping, and select Vermont retailers. The company also operates the Natural Hack sub-brand for low-intervention wines, ciders, and meads, the Artist Series of branded merchandise featuring collaborating can artists, and the wholly-owned Deep City Restaurant & Bar.
Is Foam Brewers a public or private company?
Foam Brewers is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Foam Brewers founded?
Foam Brewers was founded in 2016. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Foam Brewers based?
Foam Brewers is headquartered in Burlington, United States, in the North America region.
How does Foam Brewers make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Beer Sales (Taproom & To-Go) is the primary driver. The others are direct Shipping & Online Orders, merchandise Sales and production Brewery (The Annex).
Who are Foam Brewers's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are The Alchemist, Hill Farmstead Brewery, Lawson's Finest Liquids, Tree House Brewing Company, Allagash Brewing Company, Trillium Brewing Company, Bissell Brothers Brewing and Equilibrium Brewing Company. Regional players are Switchback Brewing Company and Zero Gravity Craft Brewery.
Does Foam Brewers have an API?
No public API is recorded for Foam Brewers.
What industry is Foam Brewers in?
Foam Brewers's product category is Craft Brewery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAA, Beer Brewing & Brands, with a secondary code of THAFAEAG, Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms. Its NAICS code is 31212 and its SIC code is 2082.