Ocean Lab Brewery

What Ocean Lab Brewery does

Ocean Lab Brewery is a craft brewery founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The company operates a brewing facility in Carolina, PR, alongside three restaurant and taproom locations: Vivo Beach Club in Carolina, an Old San Juan site, and a Guaynabo location at San Patricio Plaza. Its portfolio includes approximately nine core beers (IPA, American Wheat, Pale Ale, Sunset Amber, SJU Lager, MayaWest, Stout, HopDiver, and Ocean Baraka) plus rotating fruit beers (BOB, Ruby, Ocean Blue, Mambo) and specialty/seasonal releases such as Discovery Pilsner, Sun Bay Lager, Viva La Chela Mexican Lager, Deep Trip, and a Barrel Aged Series.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer packaged beer sales through the company website, on-premise consumption across the three taprooms, and merchandise/apparel/custom bundles/gift boxes. Packaging pricing ranges from $9.99 to $15.99 per six-pack and $50-$65 for nano kegs; distribution is restricted to Puerto Rico-based shipping. The portfolio extends into merchandise, custom bundles, and gift boxes, and the company maintains a partnership with Baraka Coffee Co. for the Ocean Baraka coffee stout.

Operations are conducted through three associated legal entities: Ocean Lab Brewing Co. LLC, Ocean Lab Entertainment LLC, and MLM Restaurants Inc. No external funding has been disclosed. The company serves Puerto Rico's local consumer market through a beach-lifestyle branded hospitality and packaged goods business, with no enterprise customers or continental U.S. distribution.

Name

Ocean Lab Brewery

Legal name

Ocean Lab Brewing Co. LLC

Website

https://oceanlabbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ocean Lab Brewery is a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based craft brewery founded in 2014, operating a brewing facility and three taproom/restaurant locations, producing a portfolio of core, fruit, and specialty beers sold direct-to-consumer and on-premise within Puerto Rico only.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewery operations
• Taproom restaurants
• Beverage manufacturing
• Fruit beer production

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales: Direct sales of packaged beer (bottles, cans) and draft beer through e-commerce and taprooms. Includes core beers, seasonal offerings, specialty releases, and nano kegs for events.
2. Restaurant/Taproom: On-premise food and beverage sales at three beachfront and urban restaurant locations in Puerto Rico.
3. Merchandise: Sales of branded apparel, accessories, drinkware, and novelty items through e-commerce and retail locations.
4. Custom Bundles: Custom 6-pack and 24-pack beer bundles allowing customers to mix and match varieties.
5. Gift Boxes: Pre-curated gift box sets including beer and merchandise combinations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ocean Lab Brewing Co. is a Puerto Rican craft brewery that produces, packages, and sells a diverse portfolio of beers (core styles, fruit-infused, seasonal/specialty, and barrel-aged) at its Carolina, Puerto Rico facility. The company sells packaged beer (bottles and cans) and 2.2-gallon Nano Kegs via direct-to-consumer e-commerce within Puerto Rico, and operates three owned beachfront and urban restaurant/taproom locations serving food and draft beer.

Product overview

Ocean Lab Brewing Co. is a Puerto Rican craft brewery offering a diverse portfolio of beer products centered around beach and tropical lifestyle themes. The core offerings include IPA, American Wheat, Pale Ale, Sunset Amber, SJU Lager, MayaWest, Stout, HopDiver, and Ocean Baraka. Fruit beer variants include BOB (Blood Orange Blonde), Ruby, Ocean Blue, and Mambo. Specialty/seasonal offerings include Discovery Pilsner, Sun Bay Lager, Viva La Chela Mexican Lager, Deep Trip, and Barrel Aged Series. Products are available in bottles, cans, and Nano Kegs (2.2 gallon portable kegs). The company operates three restaurant locations in Carolina, Guaynabo, and Old San Juan, sells curated gift boxes and custom build-your-own beer packs, and offers branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, drinkware, and coolers. All beers are brewed and canned in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• IPA West Coast IPA interpretation with subtle malt backbone, crisp and dry finish; tropical fruit aromas from American aromatic hops balanced with hop resin and flower bouquet; ABV 6.0-7.0%. For craft beer consumers seeking a hop-forward style.
• American Wheat Wheat beer brewed with orange peel and coriander seeds, accentuating floral and citrus notes; refreshing and crisp with 5.8% ABV. For craft beer consumers seeking a refreshing wheat style.
• Pale Ale Pale ale with fresh tropical and citrus aromas and subtle bitterness; balanced malts and hops, marketed as the freshest beer in the Caribbean. For craft beer consumers seeking an easy-drinking pale ale.
• Sunset Amber Amber ale paying tribute to Isla Verde sunsets; roasted and caramel malts provide a deep sunset hue with caramel notes and coffee aftertaste; ABV 6.0%. For craft beer consumers seeking a flavorful amber style.
• SJU Lager German Style Munich Helles with light golden hue, floral notes, caramel malt sweetness, and honey and nuts finishing smoothly; ABV 5.5-6.5%. For craft beer consumers seeking a smooth lager.
• MayaWest Puerto Rican Lager celebrating west coast beaches, surfing, and adventures; refreshing lager suited to tropical weather; ABV 4.5%; available in bottle and can formats. For craft beer consumers seeking an easy-drinking beach lager.
• Stout Dark, smooth stout with roasted malt and chocolate notes complemented by malty sweetness for a smooth medium-bodied finish; ABV 4.6%. For craft beer consumers seeking a dark style.
• HopDiver Hazy Double IPA with bold tropical aromas, bitterness, and flavors of grapefruit and passion fruit; personal divers pick and deliver the hops; ABV 7.5%. For craft beer consumers seeking a high-ABV hazy IPA.
• Ocean Baraka Coffee stout brewed with Baraka Coffee Co. beans from Adjuntas; strong coffee notes with chocolate and roasted flavors; ABV 5.8%. For craft beer consumers seeking a coffee-infused stout.
• BOB (Blood Orange Blonde) Light and crisp blonde ale infused with organic blood orange from California farms; refreshing with a wave of citrus flavor; ABV 5.0-6.0%. For craft beer consumers seeking a fruit-infused refreshing ale.
• Ruby Thirst-quenching beer with grapefruit notes in aroma and palate; citrus-packed flavorful brew with red-orange carnelian color; ABV 6%. For craft beer consumers seeking a citrus-forward fruit beer.
• Ocean Blue Refreshing blueberry beer with red-orange carnelian color accentuated by blueberry skin; slightly sweet and surprisingly creamy; ABV 5.5-6.5%. For craft beer consumers seeking a blueberry fruit beer.
• Mambo Hazy wheat beer with passionfruit aroma and flavor complemented by bread and malty flavors with smooth mouthfeel; ABV 4.0-5.0%. For craft beer consumers seeking a passionfruit wheat beer.
• Discovery Pilsner Pale, dry lager with pronounced hop aroma, crisp and clean profile, brilliant gold hue, and excellent head retention; part of the Discovery Series. For craft beer enthusiasts seeking an aromatic pilsner.
• Sun Bay Lager Highly carbonated lager designed to be consumed very cold, may be perceived as grainy, with full-bodied character; named after Sun Bay beach. For craft beer consumers seeking a refreshing beach-themed lager.
• Viva La Chela Mexican Lager Finely attenuated beer featuring flavors of bread and corn, with high carbonation and clean taste profile; best enjoyed cold. For craft beer consumers seeking a Mexican-style lager.
• Deep Trip Balanced hazy IPA with tropical notes, grapefruit bitterness, great body, and refreshing quality with hints of mango, grapefruit, and melon. For craft beer enthusiasts seeking a hazy IPA.
• Ocean Blonde Ale Barrel Aged in Port Wine Blonde ale aged in port wine barrels as part of the Barrel Aged Series, delivering enhanced flavor complexity from port wine barrel aging. For craft beer enthusiasts seeking barrel-aged styles.
• Nano Kegs (2.2 gallon) Portable 2.2 gallon (equivalent to 28 12oz bottles) kegs for parties and sharing; available in BOB, Blonde Ale, IPA, MayaWest, Mambo, and SJU varieties; recyclable but not refillable; pump sold separately. For event hosts and group gatherings.
• Custom 6-Pack and 24-Box Builder Build-your-own beer bundle options allowing customers to select their preferred combination of beers; minimum 6 products for the 6-pack and 24 for the 24-box. For craft beer consumers seeking mixed variety.
• Gift Boxes Curated gift box collections including Premium Gift Box, Yachtender Gift Box, Beer & Rum Gift Box, Deluxe Gift Box, Essential Gift Box, and Coffee Lover Gift Box combining beer and merchandise. For gift purchasers and corporate gifting.
• Beachfront Restaurant (Vivo Beach Club, Carolina) Beachfront restaurant at Vivo Beach Club in Carolina, Puerto Rico, serving Ocean Lab beer alongside food; open Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; reservations via OpenTable. For dine-in consumers and visitors seeking a beachfront experience.
• San Patricio Restaurant (Guaynabo) Restaurant location at San Patricio Plaza in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, serving Ocean Lab beer alongside food; open Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm. For dine-in consumers in the San Patricio metro area.
• Old San Juan Restaurant Restaurant location at 102 C. Marina in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, serving Ocean Lab beer alongside food; open Monday to Sunday 11am-11pm. For dine-in consumers and tourists in Old San Juan.
• Merchandise and Apparel Branded merchandise including apparel (shirts, hoodies, jackets, rashguards), accessories (bracelets, caps, hats, lanyards), drinkware (tumblers, mugs, growlers, glassware), bags, coolers, and luggage. For brand fans and gift purchasers.
• Blonde Ale Core blonde ale positioned alongside IPA, Pale Ale, American Wheat, Sunset Amber, SJU, MayaWest, Stout, HopDiver, and Ocean Baraka in the brewery's core beers lineup. For craft beer consumers seeking a light blonde style.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Baraka Coffee Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Ocean Baraka coffee stout. Baraka Coffee Co. selected freshest coffee beans from the mountain town of Adjuntas and roasted them at their facilities in Santurce. Brewers created a stout with strong coffee notes, chocolate, and roasted flavors. This represents a product co-development partnership combining local Puerto Rican coffee expertise with brewing craft.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Deschutes Brewery: Regional US craft brewery with broad year-round lineup, seasonal/limited releases, and brewery pub operations. Comparable in combining core beer, specialty, and on-premise revenue under one brand.
• Tröegs Independent Brewing: Independent US craft brewer known for hop-forward and seasonal/experimental releases plus a brewery tasting room and snack-bar experience. Comparable for combining experimental/specialty SKUs with a taproom-driven brand.
• New Belgium Brewing: Craft brewery known for Fat Tire and a wide specialty lineup, with strong sustainability positioning and taproom presence. Comparable in portfolio breadth, lifestyle branding, and integrated taproom operations.
• Bell's Brewery: Mid-sized US craft brewery with a portfolio spanning IPAs, stouts, and fruit/specialty beers, plus an iconic taproom (Eccentric Café). Comparable mix of core line, specialty releases, and on-premise brand experience.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. One of the largest US independent craft breweries with broad year-round and seasonal IPA/pale/porter portfolios plus an integrated taproom model. Relevant comparable for craft beer portfolio breadth and taproom economics that Ocean Lab aspires to.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Large US craft brewer with hop-forward IPAs and an integrated taproom/sour facility. Comparable for portfolio-led growth, branded taproom presence, and distribution scale that Ocean Lab could pursue.
• BrewDog: Global craft brewery operating both packaged beer and a large network of branded brewpub/taproom venues. Comparable for combining aggressive SKU expansion with owned retail/hospitality real estate.
• Boston Beer Company: Parent of Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head, Truly, and other craft-adjacent brands; operates large-scale brewing plus on-premise/direct-to-consumer touchpoints. A useful benchmark for how a craft-led brewery scales brand and SKU portfolios over time.
• Stone Brewing: Established US craft brewery with a strong hop-forward IPA portfolio and multiple owned taproom/garden locations. Comparable business model mix of packaged beer plus experiential on-premise venues similar to Ocean Lab.

Regional players

• Boquerón Brewing Company: Puerto Rican craft brewery operating in the same island geography with a similar portfolio of locally-themed beers. Closest direct competitor in Ocean Lab's home market and a relevant comparable for PR-specific craft beer unit economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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