Peabody Heights Brewery

What Peabody Heights Brewery does

Peabody Heights Brewery is a craft brewery and multi-revenue venue operating from a single taproom at 401 East 30th Street in Baltimore, Maryland, on the historically significant site of Old Oriole Park (former home of the Federal League Baltimore Terrapins and the Negro National League Baltimore Elite Giants). Founded in 2015, the brewery produces a diverse core portfolio spanning Hazy IPAs (Astrodon), Belgian Tripels (Unforgivable Curses), lagers (Old Oriole Park), session IPAs, stouts, pilsners, sours, and a Stellr hard seltzer sub-brand with three flavor variants at 5.5% ABV. The venue integrates beer production with several ancillary revenue streams: The Dugout arcade bar (45+ free-play machines curated by Save Point Arcade with a $15-$20 cover and a $125/year Home Plate Club membership), The Concession Stand food truck serving Korean fusion by Chef Anthony Lanasa, the Pennant Room private event space ($250-$550 rental), and contract brewing services for outside brands.

The business operates a fully direct-to-consumer model with no wholesale, retail, or out-of-state distribution. Customer acquisition is event-driven, anchored by a dense weekly programming calendar of trivia, live music, chess nights, gaming tournaments, drag shows, vinyl nights, and fundraisers, supported by Untappd-powered taplist management, Square-based online ordering for pickup, Toast Tab for food, Instagram, and an email newsletter. Pricing is primarily transactional: beer pours priced by size (16oz at $7.00), an arcade flat cover, and per-event rental fees.

Revenue diversification across beer, arcade, food, events, and contract brewing reduces single-product dependency, but the entire operation is concentrated at one physical location serving the Baltimore metro. The brewery partners with local organizations (Baltimore Beat, Grl Pwr, Charm City Meadworks, Tortuga Kombucha, Save Point Arcade, Cielar Studio) and caps charitable fundraisers at 12 per year, using community engagement as the primary brand-building and customer-loyalty mechanism rather than paid advertising.

Name

Peabody Heights Brewery

Legal name

Peabody Heights Brewery

Website

https://peabodyheightsbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peabody Heights Brewery is a Baltimore-based craft brewery operating a single taproom at historic Old Oriole Park, combining house-brewed beer, a hard seltzer line, an integrated arcade bar, a Korean fusion food truck, private event space, and contract brewing for local adults.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery / Taproom Hospitality

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Alcoholic Beverage Tours & On-site Experiences (Brewery/Winery/Distillery) (THAFALAK), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Brewery taproom services
• Hard seltzer manufacturing
• Contract brewing services
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer Sales: On-site sales of brewery-produced beers and hard seltzers directly to consumers visiting the tasting room.
2. Food Truck Sales: The Concession Stand food truck operated by Chef Anthony Lanasa serves Korean fusion food, generating revenue from food and beverage sales.
3. Private Event Space Rental: The Pennant Room is rentable for private events with rental rates ranging from $250 to $550 depending on day and duration. Food is available via on-site catering or BYO with a fee.
4. The Dugout Arcade: Arcade bar with 45+ machines offering unlimited free-play for a flat cover charge ($15 weekdays, $20 weekends). Home Plate Club membership ($125/year) provides half-off entry and other perks.
5. Online Beer Ordering: Beer ordered online via Square site for customer pickup at the brewery.
6. Contract Brewing: Contract brewing services for other brands who want to brew at Peabody Heights' facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Peabody Heights Brewery is a craft brewery producing a diverse portfolio of beers (Hazy IPAs, Belgian Tripels, Lagers, Session IPAs, Sours, Stouts) and house-made hard seltzers (Stellr). The brewery sells these primarily through its single Baltimore taproom and supplements beer sales with an integrated arcade bar (The Dugout, 45+ games), an on-site Korean fusion food truck (The Concession Stand), a private event space (Pennant Room), and contract brewing services for other brands.

Product overview

Peabody Heights Brewery is a craft brewery in Baltimore, MD, occupying the site of historic Old Oriole Park. The brewery operates a multi-faceted venue combining its core craft beer production with ancillary offerings including The Dugout arcade bar, an on-site food truck (The Concession Stand), and private event space (Pennant Room). The beer portfolio centers on core flaghship beers like Astrodon (Hazy IPA), Unforgivable Curses (Belgian Tripel), and Old Oriole Park (Lager), supplemented by seasonal and limited releases, plus a house-made hard seltzer line called Stellr.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stellr Seltzer: A hard seltzer brand made by Peabody Heights Brewery with flavors including Water (Hibiscus, Cherry, Lime), Earth (Pineapple, Prickly Pear, Berry), and Fire (Passionfruit, Orange, Guava).
• The Dugout

Products and services

• Stellr Hard Seltzer House-made hard seltzer line by Peabody Heights Brewery in three flavor variants: Water (Hibiscus, Cherry, Lime), Earth (Pineapple, Prickly Pear, Berry), and Fire (Passionfruit, Orange, Guava); 5.5% ABV, naturally gluten-free.
• The Dugout Arcade Bar In-venue arcade bar offering unlimited free-play on 45+ arcade games and pinball machines curated by Save Point Arcade, featuring an animated RGB LED floor and UV-painted character easter eggs. Weekday cover $15, weekend cover $20; children pay full price, infants free with adult.
• The Concession Stand (Food Truck) On-site Korean fusion food truck operated by Chef Anthony Lanasa, offering food with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Ordering and menu management via Toast Tab platform.
• Pennant Room Private Event Space Private event space rental accommodating 24-28 seated guests or 50+ casual. Rental fees range from $250 (Monday-Thursday) to $550 (weekend full-day). Available for birthday parties, showers, community gatherings, fundraisers, and corporate events.
• Contract Brewing Services Contract brewing services allowing other brands to brew their recipes using Peabody Heights Brewery's facilities and equipment. Pricing is custom via direct contact.
• The Beat Goes On: Issue 002 (Collaborative Beer) Fruited sour collaborative beer (strawberry kiwi, 4% ABV) launched with Baltimore Beat community news outlet as a fundraising initiative where $1 from every pour and $1 from every six-pack supports local journalism.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baltimore BeatcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 April 2026Baltimore Beat and Peabody Heights Brewery launched their second collaborative beer, 'The Beat Goes On: Issue 002,' a fruited sour with strawberry kiwi notes at 4% ABV. The partnership is a fundraising initiative with $1 from every pour and $1 from every six-pack sold going to support Baltimore Beat's mission of free local journalism. The first edition generated more than $2,200 in donations.
• Save Point ArcadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSave Point Arcade curated the collection of 45+ arcade games and pinball machines inside The Dugout at Peabody Heights Brewery. The partnership created a barcade experience blending classic arcade culture with craft beer credentials. Save Point also manages an expanded pinball lineup in the Bullpen adjacent to the main taproom.
• Grl PwrminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrewed in partnership with Grl Pwr to celebrate the summer dance party series Butch Garden, this refreshing summer wheat beer (5% ABV) features notes of lemon and cucumber. The partnership supports the queer community event series.
• Cielar Studio, Todd Blatt, Marshall AdamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dugout arcade space was built through a collaboration between Peabody Heights Brewery, Save Point Arcade, Cielar Studio design team, Todd Blatt installations, and Marshall Adams design work. The design features a fully animated RGB LED arcade floor, UV-painted easter eggs of classic game characters, and a 20-foot white oak and corrugated metal bar.
• Charm City MeadworksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuest tap featuring meads from Charm City Meadworks, including A Dangerous Mead-ing, Basil Lemongrass, Elderberry, Wildflower, Original Dry, Sweet Blossom, and Strawberry Ginger.
• Tortuga KombuchaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTortuga Kombucha offers kombucha on tap as a non-alcoholic option at the taproom, with varieties including Litchi Noir.
• Save Point ArcadecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSave Point operates an expanded pinball lineup in the Bullpen adjacent to the main taproom, and manages the Home Plate Club membership for The Dugout.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oliver Brewing Company: Baltimore-based craft brewery and brewpub combining beer production with a full restaurant and event programming. Directly comparable for its on-premise food + beer + events mix in the same metro area.
• Checkerspot Brewing Company: Baltimore craft brewery with taproom and community-focused events. Comparable as a similarly sized, neighborhood-oriented Baltimore brewery with an events-driven GTM.
• Heavy Seas Beer: Baltimore craft brewery with taproom and a wide-ranging flagship and seasonal beer portfolio. Comparable as a similarly positioned Maryland craft producer with on-site sales and community events, though significantly larger in scale and distribution.
• DuClaw Brewing Company: Maryland craft brewery with brewpub/taproom locations producing an extensive rotating portfolio. Comparable as a regional craft peer with on-site taproom operations, rotating events, and multi-style beer production.
• Union Craft Brewing: Baltimore-based craft brewery operating a taproom with a strong community/event programming focus, producing a rotating portfolio of flagship and seasonal beers. Most directly comparable given shared Baltimore craft brewery + taproom + community-driven model.
• Waverly Brewing Company: Small Baltimore craft brewery operating a neighborhood taproom. Directly comparable as a hyper-local Baltimore competitor with on-site beer sales and a community gathering focus.

Broad incumbents

• Flying Dog Brewery: Maryland-based craft brewery producing a wide portfolio of beers. Comparable as a Maryland craft peer in production scale and style breadth, though it focuses more on packaged distribution than taproom experience.
• Guinness Open Gate Brewery: Large-scale Baltimore-area brewery and taproom with food and event programming operated by Diageo. Comparable for the brewery + taproom + food + event model in the same market, but at a vastly larger scale and with global brand backing.

Emerging players

• Barcade: Multi-location barcade combining craft beer with retro arcade games. Comparable for the beer + free-play arcade hybrid concept Peabody Heights has built with The Dugout.

Others

• Charm City Meadworks: Baltimore-based mead producer featured as a guest tap at Peabody Heights. Comparable as a local craft beverage producer in the same neighborhood; functions more as a partnership/complementary brand than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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