Grand Teton Brewing Co

What Grand Teton Brewing Co does

Grand Teton Brewing Co is a privately held craft brewery headquartered at 430 Old Jackson Highway, Victor, Idaho, with roots tracing to 1988 when Charlie and Ernie Otto founded Otto Brothers' Brewing Company in Wilson, Wyoming as the state's first modern microbrewery. The company relocated production to Victor in 1998 and rebranded to Grand Teton Brewing in 2000. The brewery operates a single 30-barrel brewhouse with 660 barrels of fermentation capacity supporting both ale and lager production, paired with in-house packaging on a 12-oz rotary bottling line and a canning line. Annual production is reported at approximately 10,000 barrels.

The product portfolio is organized into six series — the 208 Series, Core Value Series, Seasonal Series, Tributary Series, National Parks Series, and Grand Traverse Series — covering year-round staples (208 Idaho's Golden Ale, Sweetgrass Pale Ale, Teton Ale Amber, Teton Range Juicy IPA, Tres Picos Mexican Lager, Parks Citra IPA, Old Faithful Ale, Old Faithful Root Beer) and limited/seasonal releases ranging from hazy IPAs to a 9.5% ABV imperial stout. Distribution is handled through ten independent wholesale distributors across Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Colorado, supplemented by a direct-to-consumer channel consisting of an 11,000 sq ft on-site pub and tasting room and Otto's Kitchen restaurant in Victor.

Revenue is generated primarily through (i) wholesale packaged beer sales through third-party distributors to on-premise and off-premise accounts across the five-state footprint, and (ii) on-premise draft beer, growler fills, packaged retail, and food sales at the Victor facility. The brewery layers cause-marketing partnerships on top of selected SKUs — most notably a 5% donation of Old Faithful Ale proceeds to Yellowstone Forever — for brand differentiation in a crowded regional craft category. The company has been under the ownership of Steve and Ellen Furbacher since April 2009 and operates with no disclosed venture capital or private equity sponsorship.

Name

Grand Teton Brewing Co

Legal name

Grand Teton Brewing

Website

https://grandtetonbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grand Teton Brewing is a privately held craft brewery operating a 30-barrel brewhouse in Victor, Idaho, producing ales and lagers sold wholesale across five western U.S. states and direct-to-consumer at its on-site pub and Otto's Kitchen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Brewery operations
• Craft beer distribution
• On-site pub service
• Beverage manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Victor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-consumer draft and retail sales: The company operates an 11,000 sq ft facility that includes a pub/tasting room serving as both a tasting room and retail shop, selling draft beer and growler fills directly to visitors.
2. Wholesale distribution: Grand Teton Brewing packages its beer in-house and distributes canned and bottled products through independent wholesale distributors across Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Colorado, reaching both on-premise accounts and retail stores.
3. Food service (Otto's Kitchen): Otto's Kitchen, an on-site food service operation, generates revenue through food and beverage sales at the pub location, open Wed-Mon with varying hours.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grand Teton Brewing is a craft brewery that produces a portfolio of ales, lagers, IPAs, and root beer using a 30-barrel brewhouse with 660 barrels of fermenting tank capacity at its Victor, Idaho facility. The company packages beer in-house on a 12-oz rotary bottling line and canning line, distributing through independent wholesale distributors across five states (Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Colorado). The brewery also operates an on-site pub, tasting room, and Otto's Kitchen restaurant for direct-to-consumer draft and retail sales.

Product overview

Grand Teton Brewing Co is a craft brewery offering a diverse portfolio of beers organized into six product series. The Core Value Series includes year-round staples: 208 Idaho's Golden Ale, 208 Citra Pale Ale, Sweetgrass Pale Ale, Teton Ale Amber, Teton Range Juicy IPA, and Tres Picos Mexican Lager. The National Parks Series features Old Faithful Ale, Parks Citra IPA, and Old Faithful Root Beer. Seasonal offerings include the Seasonal Series (Huckleberry Madness Wheat Ale, Bluebird Pilsner), Tributary Series (multiple hazy IPAs including Lochsa River, Henry's Fork, Middle Fork, Moose Creek, and Powder River), and Grand Traverse Series (Rime Time Double IPA, Land of Many Waters Tropical IPA, Teton Light, Fest Bier, Pursuit of Hoppiness Fresh Hop IPA, and Black Cauldron Imperial Stout). The brewery also operates a pub and Otto's Kitchen restaurant at its Victor, Idaho facility. Founded in 1988, the company produces beer using a 30-barrel brewhouse with 660 barrels of fermenting capacity, distributing throughout Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 208 Idaho's Golden Ale A crisp and refreshing golden ale with citrusy hop characteristic, brewed to be Idaho's Golden Ale. ABV 4.7%, year-round availability.
• 208 Citra Pale Ale A pale ale featuring vibrant notes of pine and grapefruit, balanced with a smooth, malty finish. ABV 5.5%.
• Sweetgrass Pale Ale A crisp and fragrant pale ale with citrusy, resinous spiciness, popular with locals since 2002. ABV 6.0%.
• Teton Ale Amber A classic American-style amber ale with rich copper color and smooth finish, the brewery's longest-standing beer originally brewed in 1988.
• Teton Range Juicy IPA A juicy India Pale Ale with tropical fruit and pine notes, deep gold color and strong head retention. ABV 6.5%.
• Tres Picos Mexican Lager A crisp and light Mexican-style lager brewed with Teton Mountain water, Idaho barley, and a kiss of corn for sweetness. ABV 4.7%.
• Old Faithful Ale A golden blonde ale with crisp body, light malt sweetness, and floral hop aroma, cold conditioned for smooth character. A portion of sales benefits Yellowstone Forever.
• Parks Citra IPA A refreshing ale celebrating national parks, brewed with abundant Citra hops for tropical citrus and pine notes. ABV 5.5%.
• Old Faithful Root Beer A hand-crafted traditional old-style soda brewed with pure cane sugar, sassafras, vanilla, and wintergreen. Non-alcoholic (ABV 0%).
• Bluebird Pilsner A full-bodied thirst-quenching pilsner with delicate hop balance and a snappy finish. Available January through April.
• Huckleberry Madness Wheat Ale A wheat ale infused with huckleberries, Idaho's state fruit, balancing soft bready malt with tart juicy berries. Available May through September.
• Lochsa River Hazy IPA A hazy IPA (14th in Tributary Series) with passionfruit, mango, peach, strawberry and tangerine notes. One-time release Spring 2025. ABV 6.0%.
• Henry's Fork Hazy IPA A hazy IPA with pineapple, passion fruit, citrus and berry sorbet flavors from Ekuanot and Strata hops. One-time release Summer 2026.
• Middle Fork Hazy IPA A hazy IPA (16th in Tributary Series) with guava, mango, and orange aromas and tropical hop bill. One-time release Summer.
• Moose Creek Hazy IPA A hazy IPA (11th in Tributary Series). IBU 40. One-time release Spring.
• Powder River Hazy IPA A hazy IPA (13th in Tributary Series) with Citra, Triumph, and Vista hops for citrus, sweetness, and floral notes. One-time release Fall 2024.
• Rime Time Double IPA A double IPA with bold citrus and tropical notes, crafted with Bravo, Centennial, and Mosaic hops. ABV 9.0%.
• Land of Many Waters Tropical IPA A tropical IPA brewed for Idaho Craft Beer Month 2024, celebrating Idaho's waterways and rivers. ABV 7.0%.
• Teton Light American Lager A refreshing American light lager brewed with Pilsen malt, Saaz and Southern Cross hops. ABV 4.2%. Available May through September.
• Fest Bier A Vienna-style lager celebrating Bavarian brewing traditions with malt sweetness and subtle hop bitterness. ABV 5.7%. Limited release August.
• Pursuit of Hoppiness Fresh Hop West Coast IPA A fresh hop West Coast IPA with bold earthy hop essence and pineapple/orange aroma, brewed with peak-harvest hops. ABV 6.5%. Seasonal release September.
• Black Cauldron Imperial Stout A thick, rich imperial stout brewed with caramel and roasted malts, subtly spiced with Cascade and Super Galena hops, and beechwood-smoked malt. ABV 9.5%. Limited release October.
• Otto's Kitchen On-site restaurant serving food at the brewery pub in Victor, Idaho. Open Wednesday through Monday with varying hours, complements the on-premise beer experience.
• Brewery Pub and Tasting Room On-site tasting room and retail shop at the 11,000 square foot brewery facility in Victor, Idaho. Offers draft beer, growler fills, and packaged beer retail sales directly to consumers.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Henry's Fork FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Grand Teton Brewing collaborates with The Henry's Fork Foundation for the Henry's Fork Hazy IPA release, donating a portion of proceeds. The Henry's Fork Foundation is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring the fisheries, wildlife, and aesthetic qualities of the Henry's Fork watershed.
• Sticker Mountain (label printer)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Grand Teton Brewing collaborated with label printer Sticker Mountain on the Henry's Fork Hazy IPA release, with a portion of proceeds donated to The Henry's Fork Foundation.
• Yellowstone ForevercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Grand Teton Brewing commits to donate 5% of proceeds from each package of Old Faithful Ale sold to Yellowstone Forever for their future projects in Yellowstone National Park. Since the partnership began in Spring 2021, over $26,900 has been raised. The Old Faithful Ale label also features Yellowstone Forever branding.
• Watkins DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner covering Southern/Eastern Idaho and Boise. Primary distributor for Grand Teton Brewing products in Idaho.
• Centennial DistributingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner covering Hayden, Idaho.
• Elite BrandscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner covering Colorado.
• Bronken's DistributingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner covering Bozeman, Montana.
• Mountain Country Dist.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner covering Helena, Montana.
• M & M DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner covering Salt Lake City, Utah, under Admiral Beverage Corporation.
• Jackson Hole DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale distribution partner covering Jackson Hole, Wyoming — the brewery's home market.
• Teton DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary wholesale distribution partner covering most of Wyoming, including Casper, Riverton/Lander, Worland, Gillette, Rock Springs, and Cheyenne.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. One of the largest U.S. craft brewers with national distribution including Mountain West. Sets competitive benchmarks for quality, awards, and distribution scale that Grand Teton must compete against at retail.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: Major U.S. craft brewery (Fort Collins, CO) with national distribution and a strong portfolio of flagships. Represents the scale and marketing budget benchmark Grand Teton faces for chain retail placements.
• Stone Brewing: Large established craft brewery with strong IPA portfolio and broad distribution. Overlaps with Grand Teton's hop-forward offerings (Teton Range Juicy IPA, Lochsa River Hazy IPA) at retail and on-premise.

Regional players

• Odell Brewing Company: Fort Collins, Colorado craft brewery distributing across the Mountain West. Operates at a somewhat larger scale but is a key competitor for Colorado tap handles, retail shelf space, and award recognition.
• Epic Brewing Company: Salt Lake City-based craft brewery with Mountain West distribution. Comparable regional positioning and packaged craft portfolio, with stronger hop-forward IPA credentials.
• Wasatch Brewery: Utah craft brewery (Salt Lake City) with regional Mountain West distribution and packaged retail focus. Competes with Grand Teton within Utah and adjacent states, similar portfolio diversity.
• Bohemian Brewery: Utah-based regional brewery with packaged distribution across the Mountain West. Comparable scale and operational profile to Grand Teton, competing for the same regional craft consumer.

Direct peers

• Melvin Brewing: Wyoming craft brewery (Jackson/Alpine) with comparable hazy IPA focus, regional distribution model, and Mountain West craft positioning. Directly competes for tap handles and shelf space in the same five-state footprint.
• Snake River Brewing: Craft brewery and brewpub based in Jackson, Wyoming, directly competing with Grand Teton Brewing for the Teton Valley/Jackson Hole tourist and local craft consumer. Similar scale, brewpub model, and Mountain West regional identity.
• Roadhouse Brewing Co: Jackson Hole-based craft brewery operating a brewpub with packaged distribution across the Mountain West. Comparable size, location, and DTC-plus-distribution hybrid business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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