What Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Co. does

Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Co. is a privately held craft microbrewery and gastropub operating from a single location at 1002 E New Haven Avenue in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida. The company was founded in 2015 and occupies a fully renovated 120-year-old former hardware and farm supply store, which functions as both its brewery, taproom, and event venue. It is led by President Don DiFrisco and Brewmaster Todd Furbeck, and holds Brewers Association Independent Craft certification and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designation.

The company produces a portfolio of house-brewed craft beers including award-winning varieties such as Huggins Hefeweizen, Georgia Bound, and Hurricane Repellant. Its offering extends beyond beer to a Florida-inspired gastropub menu, craft cocktails made with locally sourced ingredients and homegrown spirits, and private event services including the Vault Room, taproom rentals, outdoor patio events, and curated catering menus for corporate gatherings and weddings. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the single Melbourne venue, with marketing conducted via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and an email newsletter.

Revenue is generated through three transaction-based streams: on-site beer sales, food and cocktail sales, and private event venue bookings. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent organization, and no external investors identified in the source data, suggesting founder/operator-controlled ownership. In 2026 it was named Best Medium Brewery in Florida at the Best Florida Beer competition for the second consecutive year, alongside two gold and four silver medals across specific beer entries.

Name

Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Co.

Legal name

Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Co.

Website

https://hellnblazesbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Co. is a privately held craft microbrewery and gastropub in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida, serving award-winning house-brewed beers, Florida-inspired gastropub fare, craft cocktails, and private event venue services from a renovated 120-year-old building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Gastropub

NAICS

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

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pubs & Gastropubs (THAFAEAB), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewpub operations
• Gastropub dining
• Craft cocktails
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Beer Sales: Direct sales of craft beers brewed on-premises to walk-in customers at the taproom
2. Food & Cocktail Sales: Gastropub food service and craft cocktail sales complementing beer offerings
3. Event Venue Rental: Private event bookings including corporate events, weddings, and private parties with catering services

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Co. operates a family-and-friends microbrewery and gastropub in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida, brewing and serving house-made craft beer (including Huggins Hefeweizen, Georgia Bound, and Hurricane Repellant) alongside Florida-inspired gastropub food and craft cocktails using locally sourced ingredients. The company also rents out its 120-year-old venue for private parties, corporate events, and weddings, with catering menus available for booked events.

Product overview

Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company operates as a family-and-friends microbrewery and gastropub in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida. The company offers a unified hospitality experience combining house-brewed craft beer, artisanal cocktails using locally sourced ingredients, and Florida-inspired gastropub cuisine. Additionally, the venue provides private event hosting services including corporate meetings, parties, and weddings in their renovated 120-year-old building. The product portfolio centers on the craft beer core (with award-winning varieties like Huggins Hefeweizen) complemented by craft cocktails, food service, and event venue rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer House-brewed craft beers produced on-site at the Melbourne, FL taproom, including award-winning varieties such as Huggins Hefeweizen, Georgia Bound, and Hurricane Repellant. Sold directly to walk-in customers at the taproom. The brewery won Best Medium Brewery in Florida for consecutive years and took two gold and four silver medals at the 2026 Best Florida Beer competition for these beers.
• Gastropub Food Florida-inspired gastropub menu featuring dishes that draw from the state's iconic landmarks, indigenous ingredients, and historic influences. Served to taproom customers alongside the brewery's craft beer and craft cocktails.
• Craft Cocktails Artisanal cocktails crafted with locally sourced ingredients and homegrown spirits to celebrate Florida's vibrant flavors. The program includes a regular cocktail menu and a separate seasonal cocktails menu.
• Private Event Venue Venue rental for private parties, corporate events, and weddings held in the brewery's renovated 120-year-old building. Includes the Vault Room (seating 20-30 with a 75" TV), the taproom, and the outdoor patio for gatherings of various sizes, with catering available on-site.
• Catering Services Catering menus for private events, corporate gatherings, and weddings featuring curated food and beverage options served alongside the brewery's craft beer, cocktails, and gastropub offerings.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Brewers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHell 'n Blazes Brewing Co. is Independent Craft Certified by the Brewers Association, indicating compliance with their craft brewer standards and independent brewer requirements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green Bench Brewing Co. St. Petersburg, FL craft brewery and tasting room focused on traditional and barrel-aged styles. Comparable Florida craft operation with a taproom-centric model.
• Persimmon Hollow Brewing: DeLand, FL craft brewery with on-site taproom and food. Comparable Florida craft brewpub operating on a similar small-to-medium scale and competing in the same awards circuit.
• Wynwood Brewing Company: Miami-based craft brewery with taproom and food service in a distinctive urban setting. Comparable Florida craft brewpub leveraging a unique venue and food program.
• Cigar City Brewing: Tampa-based award-winning craft brewery with on-site taproom. Comparable Florida craft competitor with strong brand recognition and overlapping beer portfolio focus.
• 3 Daughters Brewing: St. Petersburg, FL craft brewery with a large taproom, food program, and event space. Direct comparable in combining brewing, gastropub food, cocktails, and private event hosting in a single Florida venue.
• Funky Buddha Brewery: Oakland Park, FL craft brewery and taproom offering a wide beer lineup plus food. Comparable Florida craft brewpub competing for the same regional craft beer audience and award circuit.
• Coppertail Brewing Co. Tampa-based craft brewery and taproom producing award-winning beers with on-site service. Highly comparable Florida craft brewpub competing for the same 'Best Florida Beer' recognition and regional taproom traffic.
• Saltwater Brewing: Delray Beach, FL craft brewery with taproom. Comparable Florida craft competitor for regional taproom traffic and Florida craft beer awards.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Beer Company: Large publicly traded craft-adjacent brewer (Samuel Adams, Dogfish Head, Truly). Represents the broad incumbent scale benchmark for craft brewing economics, distribution leverage, and category competition.

Others

• Brewers Association: National trade association that certifies independent craft brewers — relevant ecosystem participant because Hell 'n Blazes is Independent Craft Certified and the BA's standards and competitions shape the company's positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hellnblazes
• Facebookfacebook.com/HellnBlazesBrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hell-'n-blazes-brewing-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/hellnblazes

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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