Anderson Valley Brewing

What Anderson Valley Brewing does

Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) is a privately held, family-owned craft brewery founded in 1987 in Boonville, Mendocino County, California. It produces a broad portfolio spanning year-round core styles (Boont Amber Ale, Hop Ottin' IPA, Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout, The Pilsner, Holy Gose, Black Light), Gose series variants, seasonal releases (Summer/Winter Solstice), and rotational IPAs, alongside barrel-aged imperial stouts aged 12+ months in bourbon barrels. The 65,000 sq ft facility houses three brewhouse tiers (10/70/100 BBL) with packaging lines for cans, bottles, and kegs, and the company operates as the world's first solar-powered brewery, with solar capacity expanded in 2022 to offset 110% of consumption.

Name

Anderson Valley Brewing

Legal name

Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Website

https://avbc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Anderson Valley Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery founded in 1987 in Boonville, California, producing a diverse portfolio of ales, lagers, Goses, and barrel-aged stouts, distributed across 25+ states and six countries, with on-site taproom, contract brewing, and the world's first solar-powered brewing facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Contract brewing services
• Barrel-aged stouts
• Gose style beers
• Craft beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Boonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Craft Beer Sales: Sale of proprietary craft beer brands including Boont Amber Ale, Gose series, IPAs, stouts, and seasonal releases through retail stores, taproom, and online delivery partners.
2. Contract Brewing and Co-packing: Contract brewing services for partner brands producing craft beer, non-alcoholic beverages, cider, and RTD cocktails under AVBC's TTB license. Up to 40,000 BBL annual capacity. Co-packing (packaging-only) also offered for brands supplying finished liquid. Annual contract capacity up to 40,000 BBL.
3. Taproom and Beer Park: Direct sales through the Beer Park taproom featuring 20 rotating taps, live music events, disc golf, and food vendors. Outdoor seating on 30 acres.
4. Events and Festival: Revenue from the annual Boonville Beer Festival (28th annual in 2026), Reggae Festival, Boontstock Music Festival, and ticketed live music events at the Beer Park.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Anderson Valley Brewing Company is a craft brewery that manufactures and sells a portfolio of proprietary beers (IPAs, Goses, Stouts, Porters, Pilsners, Ambers, seasonal and barrel-aged specialties) across retail, taproom, and delivery channels, and offers TTB-licensed contract brewing and co-packing services to other beverage brands at its 65,000 sq ft Boonville facility with up to 40,000 BBL annual capacity.

Product overview

Anderson Valley Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 1987 in Boonville, California, producing a diverse portfolio of beers including year-round core styles (Amber Ales, IPAs, Stouts, Porters, Goses), seasonal offerings (Summer Solstice Ale, Winter Solstice Ale), and rotational limited releases. The brewery operates a 30-acre Beer Park venue with 20 rotating taps, offers contract brewing services through its Mendocino County facility, and produces non-alcoholic Hop Water. Notable product lines include the award-winning Boont Amber Ale (since 1987), the Gose series credited with introducing the style to American craft beer fans, and the IPA Rotational Series featuring Crisp IPA, Double IPA, Juicy Session IPA, and West Coast IPA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Healdsburg Beer Company: Sister brewery mentioned in AVBC 2022 preview as a separate brand producing beers including Robust Porter.

Products and services

• Koji Lager A seasonal lager brewed with koji mold that unlocks subtle umami and delicate sweetness from grain, finishing clean with hints of melon and rice. ABV 5.3%, IBU 22. Bridges Eastern and Western brewing traditions.
• Black Light Ale Full-flavored low-calorie craft beer with dark mahogany color, roasted malt, dark rye bread, and nutty flavor. Only 95 calories and 7 carbs. ABV 3.8%, IBU 18.
• Coastal Ale Light-bodied ale brewed in partnership with Surfrider Foundation, with 5% of gross profit from packaged sales donated to ocean, waves, and beaches protection. Features tropical fruit hop aromas. ABV 4.5%, IBU 28.
• Summer Solstice Ale Slightly sweet, malty session beer with creamy mouth feel and clean finish, known as 'summer in a can' with hints of caramel and a touch of spice. ABV 5.0%, IBU 6.
• Hop Water Sparkling water featuring aromatic power of hops with a bold blend delivering citrus and pine notes without alcohol.
• Crisp IPA Bright, clean IPA and first installment in the Rotational IPA Series. Gluten reduced, crisp and refreshing with hop character. ABV 7.0%, IBU 32. Spring/Summer availability.
• Boont Amber Ale Classic amber ale since 1987 with crystal malts for deep copper hue and slight caramel sweetness balanced by herbal, spicy hop bitterness. ABV 5.8%, IBU 16.
• Briney Melon Gose Thirst-quenching tart Gose balanced by subtle watermelon flavors with sea salt additions. Refreshing harmony between acidity and fruity sweetness. ABV 4.2%, IBU 12. March-August availability.
• Tropical Hazy Sour Ale Pleasingly tart and refreshing sour ale brewed with kettle souring method, featuring real guava and passion fruit. Low-calorie and low-carb. ABV 4.2%, IBU 12.
• Holy Gose The gateway Gose credited with introducing the Gose style to American craft beer fans. Bright golden color with earthy undertones, hint of lemon zest and tropical fruit. ABV 4.2%, IBU 12.
• Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout Deep ebony color with voluptuous mahogany head and bold, roasty flavors. Aromas of freshly baked bread, espresso, dried cherries meld with rich toffee. ABV 5.8%, IBU 14.
• The Pilsner Soft, crisp, clean, and delicious pilsner lagered for more than sixty days for intricate and delicate refinement. ABV 5.2%, IBU 30.
• Brother David's Triple Abbey Style Ale brewed with Belgian candi sugar, deep golden hue, medium body with rich mouth feel. Aromas of candied orange peel, clover honey, pears. ABV 10%, IBU 15.
• Poleeko Pale Ale Exceptionally flavorful and well-balanced pale ale with bright citrus hop profile and mild malt flavors reminiscent of English biscuits. ABV 5.0%, IBU 28.
• Hop Ottin' IPA West Coast Style India Pale Ale showcasing bright citrusy aromas, bold grapefruit and pine-like flavors, and resiny bitterness. Brewed and dry-hopped with Columbus and Cascade. ABV 7%, IBU 78.
• Huge Arker Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels for minimum 12 months. Rich and complex with nuances of honey, molasses, dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla, and dark fruits. ABV 15.5%, IBU 88.
• Bourbon Barrel Stout Luxurious stout aged for three months in bourbon barrels with deep ebony hue. Woody, vanilla-like notes with fresh baked bread, toffee, espresso, chocolate, and roasted barley flavors. ABV 6.9%, IBU 14.
• Blood Orange Gose Tart, refreshing wheat ale with tangy citrus notes from liberal blood orange additions. Complex and sessionable. ABV 4.2%, IBU 12.
• Framboise Rose Gose Kettle-soured beer with rose hips and fresh raspberry puree. Light ruby hue with floral rose aromatics and subtle raspberry fruit notes. ABV 4.2%, IBU 12.
• Cherry Gose Kettle-soured beer brewed with Montmorency sour cherries from Michigan. Bright cherry flavors mingle with salty tartness for complex and refreshing experience. ABV 4.2%, IBU 12.
• Salted Caramel Porter Slightly sweet porter with crystal malts and sea salt creating peanut brittle and caramel flavors. Aged in bourbon barrels with vanilla, oak, and bourbon character. ABV 9.5%, IBU 16.
• Double IPA Bursting with aromas of light pine, tropical fruit, hints of citrus and apricot. Firm hop flavor balanced with light malt character. ABV 8.8%, IBU 110. Fall availability.
• Winter Solstice Ale Winter warmer style with deep amber hue and rich mouthfeel. Hints of toffee, spice, and caramel. Creamy finish perfect for cold days. ABV 6.9%, IBU 6.
• West Coast IPA Classic West Coast IPA with haze-free fresh modern hop profile. Solid malt backbone balanced with lighter fruity hop aromas. Year-Round availability. ABV 7.6%, IBU 75.
• Juicy Session IPA Lighter alcohol IPA with juicy flavor, inviting aromas of tangerine, pineapple, and pine. Clean finish. ABV 5.5%, IBU 30.
• Gose Variety Pack Variety pack containing three cans each of Blood Orange Gose, Briney Melon Gose, Cherry Gose, and Framboise Rose Gose.
• Beer Park 30-acre dog and family-friendly outdoor venue at the Boonville brewery with outdoor seating, 18-hole disc golf course, live music stage, and 20 rotating taps.
• Contract Brewing and Co-Packing Services Contract brewing and co-packing services from a TTB-licensed Mendocino County facility with three brewhouse tiers (10 BBL, 70 BBL, 100 BBL) for craft beer, non-alcoholic beverages, cider, and RTD cocktails. Includes brewing, packaging, TTB COLA filing, and freight coordination with up to 40,000 BBL annual capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Donated over $1.7 million to local charities through 28 years of Boonville Beer Festival
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Surfrider FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Surfrider Foundation, Anderson Valley Brewing Company donates 5% of the gross profit from all packaged sales of Coastal Ale to directly support the mission of protecting the world's ocean, waves and beaches. This exceeds the industry standard of 1%. The partnership aligns with AVBC's dedication to sustainable water management in brewing.
• Patagonia ProvisionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to produce Kernza Lager, a beer using Kernza perennial grain as part of AVBC's sustainability commitment. Kernza is a deep-rooted perennial wheatgrass that helps prevent soil erosion and sequester carbon. This collaboration reflects AVBC's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deschutes Brewery: Oregon-based regional craft brewery with comparable portfolio (IPAs, stouts, porters, seasonal), broad distribution, and a destination pub model. Similar scale and craft positioning to AVBC.
• North Coast Brewing Company: Mendocino County-adjacent craft brewery with comparable portfolio across amber ales, IPAs, stouts, and seasonal releases, plus strong awards pedigree. Similar Northern California heritage and craft positioning to AVBC.
• Bear Republic Brewing Company: Sonoma County craft brewery with comparable California craft identity, hop-forward IPAs, and brewpub/taproom experience. Closely comparable in size, geography, and core style focus.
• Firestone Walker Brewing Company: Central California craft brewery with similar portfolio breadth across IPAs, pilsners, stouts, and barrel-aged beers, plus national distribution and taproom presence. Comparable scale, product range, and California craft identity.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Northern California craft brewery with comparable portfolio breadth (IPAs, stouts, hoppy ales), national distribution, and a taproom/destination experience. Highly comparable in scale, geography, and product mix to AVBC.
• Russian River Brewing Company: Sonoma County craft brewery with strong reputation in sour and Belgian-style ales, brewpub destination model, and award-winning barrel-aged programs. Closely aligned with AVBC on experimentation in sours/Goses, Northern California location, and taproom-driven brand.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. California craft brewery founded in 1979 with a similarly pioneering sustainability profile, broad portfolio spanning IPAs, stouts, and seasonal releases, and national distribution. Highly comparable in scale, era, sustainability positioning, and category leadership to Anderson Valley Brewing.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: Larger California craft brewery with broader national distribution, IPAs as flagship, and diversified portfolio. Larger and more distribution-heavy than AVBC but comparable on style focus and West Coast craft identity.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: Larger craft brewery known for sustainability leadership and a broad portfolio of ales and lagers with national distribution. Comparable sustainability narrative and craft identity, though significantly larger and now part of a strategic platform.

Emerging players

• BrewDog: Multi-national craft brewery with strong sustainability credentials and an aggressive innovation pipeline across IPAs, sours, and NA beverages. Comparable sustainability and innovation positioning, though much larger and more internationally distributed than AVBC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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