What Heist Brewery does

Heist Brewery is a privately held craft brewery and brewpub operator founded in 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina, self-identified as Charlotte's only Craft Brewpub. The company runs two brewpub venues — the original NoDa location at 2909 N Davidson St and the Barrel Arts location at 1030 Woodward Ave, which co-hosts Livy's Neapolitan Pizzeria — plus a third distribution point (Distro Beer Hub). Brewing operations combine an original 10HL German brewhouse with a 30-barrel production facility added in 2017 and a dedicated Barrel Aging Program producing fruited sours, adjuncted stouts, hazy IPAs, and pilsners. The flagship product, CitraQuench'l, launched in 2016, is marketed as the original hazy IPA in North Carolina and is sold in cans.

The business sells craft beer and food (wood-fired flatbreads, proprietary-blend burgers, sandwiches, wraps) on-premise across both brewpubs, alongside a cocktail program, gift cards, private event hosting (including the Skyline Room), and a dense calendar of recurring community events (Run Club, Trivia, Disc Golf, Thirsty Thursday, Music Bingo, comedy, live music, networking). Off-premise distribution runs through a Tavour direct-to-consumer shipping partnership, a wholesale draft tap inquiry program, and Untappd for beer menu discovery; online ordering and gift card sales are powered by Toast. Customer segments are local Charlotte craft beer enthusiasts and brewpub diners, event attendees and community groups, and out-of-market packaged beer buyers reached through Tavour. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed.

Heist is led by Founder Kurt Hogan, with Tripp Moser as Director of Brewing Operations and Courtney Hogan as Director of Event, plus taproom and brewhouse staff. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the source data.

Name

Heist Brewery

Legal name

Heist Brewery

Website

https://heistbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Heist Brewery is a privately held Charlotte, NC craft brewery and brewpub operator founded in 2012, running two brewpubs (NoDa and Barrel Arts) plus a distribution hub, serving local adult consumers with craft beer, elevated pub fare, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-Premise Beer and Food Service: Primary revenue stream from in-venue craft beer sales (draft and packaged) and full food menu (wood-fired flatbreads, sandwiches, wraps, proprietary-blend burgers) across two brewpub locations (NoDa and Barrel Arts). High-margin taproom and brewpub sales with rotational small batches.
2. Cocktail Program: Forever-evolving cocktail program ranging from simple and refreshing to complex and thought-provoking. Sold at both locations alongside beer and food.
3. Gift Card Sales: Gift cards redeemable at both NoDa and Barrel Arts locations, sold online and in-venue, providing upfront cash flow and repeat visits.
4. Private Events and Venue Rental: Hosts private events (with "Host A Private Event" / "Host An Event" CTAs), including Skyline Room private event space. Ticketed events (e.g., comedy shows, Skip the Small Talk Night at $10/ticket, Records On The Wall music series).
5. Beer Distribution (Wholesale and DTC Shipping): Wholesale draft beer placement via tap inquiry form for bars/restaurants. Direct-to-consumer packaged beer delivery via Tavour partnership, shipping a wide selection of the beer portfolio nationwide.
6. Merchandise and Branded Goods: Branded merchandise available, with employee discounts on beer, food, and merchandise per the careers page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Heist Brewery operates craft brewpubs in Charlotte, NC, brewing and serving small-batch craft beer (hazy IPAs, pilsners, fruited sours, barrel-aged specialties) alongside a full food program (wood-fired flatbreads, proprietary-blend burgers, Neapolitan pizza) and an evolving cocktail menu. The flagship NoDa brewpub (opened 2012) and Barrel Arts location (expanded 2017) function as brewing facilities, full-service restaurants, and community event venues hosting recurring weekly programming and private events.

Product overview

Heist Brewery is a Charlotte, NC-based craft brewery operating as a unified multi-location brewpub platform rather than a single product. The core brand (Heist Brewery) operates the original NoDa brewpub opened in 2012 on a 10HL German brewhouse, with production expanded in 2017 via a 30-barrel facility. The portfolio extends across sub-brands and locations including Barrel Arts (a second brewpub featuring Livy's Neapolitan Pizzeria and the Barrel Aging Program), the Distro Beer Hub distribution channel, the flagship CitraQuench'l hazy IPA (the original NC hazy IPA launched in 2016), and ancillary offerings such as private event hosting, gift cards, and a cocktail program. Online ordering and gift card sales are powered by Toast, while beer distribution runs through Tavour and Untappd, tying the physical locations, packaged products, and digital ordering into one integrated hospitality platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CitraQuench'l: Flagship hazy IPA, created in 2016 and credited as the original hazy IPA in North Carolina. Available in cans.
• Barrel Arts
• Livy's Neapolitan Pizzeria at Barrel Arts
• Distro Beer Hub
• Skyline Room

Products and services

• Heist Brewery NoDa Brewpub Flagship craft brewpub in Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood operating on the original 10HL German brewhouse; offers full-service dining (wood-fired flatbreads, sandwiches, wraps, proprietary-blend burgers), cocktail program, taproom with rotating small batches, Sunday brunch, and weekly recurring events including Run Club. Includes the Canteen backroom taproom and the Skyline Room private event space.
• Barrel Arts Brewpub Heist Brewery's second Charlotte venue at 1030 Woodward Ave, home to the Barrel Aging Program and Livy's Neapolitan Pizzeria. Functions as a brewpub and event venue with weekly recurring events (Trivia Tuesdays, Disc Golf Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursday, Music Bingo) and hosts private events in the Skyline Room.
• Distro Beer Hub Third Charlotte taproom and distribution/retail hub dedicated to broader retail and wholesale availability of Heist Brewery's beer portfolio.
• CitraQuench'l Hazy IPA Flagship hazy IPA, credited as the original hazy IPA in North Carolina when created in 2016; available in cans for retail and DTC distribution and on draft at Heist venues and partner accounts.
• Barrel Aging Program Specialty barrel-aged beer program operated primarily at the Barrel Arts location, producing limited small-batch and wood/adjunct-influenced beers — including fruited sours and adjuncted stouts — typically retained for on-premise pours at both Heist venues.
• Heist Brewery Gift Cards Digital gift cards in custom denominations sold online via the Toast platform and redeemable at both NoDa (2909 N Davidson St) and Barrel Arts (1030 Woodward Ave) locations.
• Private Events Hosting (Skyline Room) Private event hosting at NoDa and Barrel Arts, including the Skyline Room event space at Barrel Arts, for parties, corporate events, and gatherings with full food and beverage service. Ticketed events such as comedy shows, Skip the Small Talk Night ($10/ticket), and the Records On The Wall music series are also offered.
• Livy's Neapolitan Pizzeria at Barrel Arts Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza concept co-located and operated within the Barrel Arts location, complementing Heist Brewery's beer offerings with a focused Italian menu and dedicated online ordering via Toast.

Quantifiable outcome

• Created the original hazy IPA in North Carolina (CitraQuench'l) in 2016, now a flagship product sold in cans and distributed.
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TavourcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTavour is Heist Brewery's direct-to-consumer beer delivery partner. From the Shop page: "Shop with Tavour — Choose from a wide selection of our Beer portfolio. Delivered right to your front door!" The Distribution page also notes "Get our beer delivered with Tavour" with a link to tavour.com. This partnership extends Heist's packaged beer reach nationwide to craft beer enthusiasts outside the Charlotte market.
• Livy's Neapolitan PizzeriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLivy's Neapolitan Pizzeria is co-located and operated at the Barrel Arts location (1030 Woodward Ave), with its own dedicated menu page on heistbrewery.com and a dedicated Instagram presence. Online ordering from Barrel Arts/Livy's is offered via Toast. This co-location partnership is a key culinary anchor at the Barrel Arts venue.
• ToastcoreTechnology or IntegrationToast is Heist Brewery's online ordering and gift card platform. Online ordering from Barrel Arts / Livy's North End is hosted at order.toasttab.com/online/heist-brewery-and-barrel-arts. Gift cards are sold through toasttab.com/heist-brewery-2909-n-davidson-st-200-charlotte-nc-28205/giftcards. Toast powers the digital commerce and POS layer across both venues.
• Distro Beer HubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistro Beer Hub (distrobeerhub.com) is referenced as a third Heist Brewery location and distribution hub in Charlotte. Listed in the website's Locations navigation as a distinct venue.
• Records On The Wall

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. National craft beer incumbent with broad IPA portfolio and taproom hospitality experience; relevant peer for understanding scaled brewpub and packaged distribution economics.
• New Belgium Brewing: Large craft brewer with a national packaged footprint and taproom heritage, useful as a comparable for DTC shipping economics and hazy IPA category dynamics.

Direct peers

• Legion Brewing: Charlotte craft brewery with a brewpub and broad beer portfolio, comparable to Heist in on-premise hospitality model and local market focus.
• Sycamore Brewing: Charlotte craft brewery with a large taproom and event programming, competing head-to-head with Heist for local on-premise traffic, packaged distribution, and event-driven footfall.
• NoDa Brewing Company: Charlotte-based craft brewery operating a taproom in the same NoDa neighborhood as Heist's flagship, directly competing for the same local craft beer enthusiast customer base.
• Triple C Brewing Company: Charlotte craft brewery with a taproom and packaged distribution, competing in the same local market with overlapping beer styles.
• Sugar Creek Brewing Company: Charlotte-based craft brewery producing IPAs, sours, and barrel-aged beers with an on-premise taproom, comparable portfolio breadth to Heist.
• Birdsong Brewing Company: Charlotte-based craft brewery with comparable beer portfolio (IPAs, sours) and taproom presence, directly competing for Charlotte craft beer share.

Regional players

• Free Range Brewing: North Carolina craft brewery with brewpub model and locally-sourced food program, comparable to Heist's brewpub-plus-local-sourcing positioning, though based in a different NC city.
• Wicked Weed Brewing: Asheville, NC craft brewery with a brewpub, restaurant, and broad barrel-aged portfolio; a comparable regional NC craft operator with overlapping barrel-aging and food-forward brewpub concept.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HeistBrewery
• Facebookfacebook.com/HeistBrewery
• Instagraminstagram.com/heistbrewery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heist-brewery

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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