Geary Brewing

What Geary Brewing does

Geary Brewing Company is a craft brewery founded in 1983 in Portland, Maine, recognized as New England's first craft brewery in the post-prohibition era and holder of federal craft brewing license #13. The brewery operates a dual-fermentation production platform anchored by the country's first Peter Austin brewing system (still in use at the original location), supported by 24BBL and 44BBL brewhouses, 15 closed and 2 open fermentation vessels, 4 bright tanks, a high-speed 90 cpm rotary canning line, a bottling line, a GEA centrifuge, Anton Paar QC instrumentation, and a fully automated tunnel pasteurizer.

The product portfolio is split into a Heritage line (Original Pale Ale, Hampshire Special Ale, London Porter, Irish Red Ale, Off Trail Brown Ale, Barrel Aged HSA) brewed in open fermentation, and a Contemporary line (Haze Trip IPA, Riverside IPA, Day Trip Session IPA, Solo Trip IPA, Epic Trip Double IPA, Pick ME Blueberry Lager, Razzle Dazzle Sour Raspberry Lager) brewed in closed fermentation. The company also offers Maine's first gluten-removed beer line (IXNAY), seasonal variety packs, limited pilot system releases, contract brewing services for third-party beer, cider, and seltzer brands, custom-labeled wedding beer, and branded merchandise.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: wholesale distribution through four regional beverage distributors (Nappi, Pine State, Aroostook Beverage, Bayside) covering Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire; retail placement at Hannaford, Shaw's, Market Basket, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's; direct-to-consumer sales through a flagship tasting room and beer garden (seasonal hours Thursday-Saturday 12-5PM), year-round curbside pickup, and home delivery via Carhop; on-premise draft and packaged sales at partner bars and restaurants; private event hosting; and a merchandise shop. Family-owned since 1983 and stewarded by the Lapoint family since 2017, with Alan Lapoint as President and Nathaniel Lapoint as Director of Marketing.

Name

Geary Brewing

Legal name

Geary Brewing Co

Website

https://gearybrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geary Brewing is a 40-year-old Portland, Maine craft brewery (federal license #13) producing heritage and contemporary beers via dual open and closed fermentation, distributed across Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire through wholesale, retail, on-premise, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcoholic Beverage Co-Packing (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider) (AFAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer manufacturing
• Heritage brewing
• Craft brewery operations
• Contract brewing services
• New England brewery

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: Sales of packaged beer (12oz bottles, 12oz cans, 16oz cans, 19.2oz cans) and draft beer through the tasting room, curbside pickup, and home delivery services. Revenue generated from Heritage line beers (Original Pale Ale, Hampshire Special Ale, Maine's Summer Ale) and Contemporary line beers (Haze Trip IPA, Riverside IPA, Day Trip Session IPA, etc.)
2. Wholesale Distribution: Sales to regional distributors (Nappi, Pine State, Aroostook Beverage, Bayside Distributing) who resell to retailers and bars/restaurants throughout Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire.
3. Contract Brewing Services: Contract brewing services for clients producing beer, cider, or seltzers. Batch sizes from 24bbl to 44bbl per SKU. Services include recipe scaling, confidentiality, reduced packaging costs through label contracts, and automated canning/packaging capabilities.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, beanies), drinkware (pint glasses, tasting glasses, stainless steel cups), accessories (koozies, coasters, tap handles), collectibles (stickers), and specialty items (Portland ME Monopoly game featuring Geary Brewing, beer-scented candles, beer soap).
5. Private Events: Hosting of private events including corporate events, family reunions, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties. Also offers custom wedding beer labels with 5 case minimum order (120 cans) of 16oz cans with customizable center labels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Geary Brewing Company is a craft brewery producing a heritage line of traditional English-style ales (Original Pale Ale, Hampshire Special Ale, London Porter, Irish Red Ale, Off Trail Brown Ale, Maine's Summer Ale) brewed via open fermentation on the country's first Peter Austin brewing system, alongside a contemporary line of modern styles (Haze Trip IPA, Riverside American IPA, Day Trip Session IPA, Solo Trip IPA, Epic Trip Double IPA, Pick ME Blueberry Lager, Razzle Dazzle Raspberry Sour) brewed via closed fermentation. The company also produces Maine's first gluten-removed beer lineup, barrel-aged variants, and offers contract brewing services for beer, cider, and seltzers, packaged in cans and bottles through high-speed rotary canning and bottling lines.

Product overview

Geary Brewing Company offers a portfolio of craft beers organized into Heritage and Contemporary lines, supplemented by seasonal varieties, pilot system releases, contract brewing services, custom wedding labeling, and merchandise. The Heritage line includes traditional English-style ales brewed using open fermentation (Original Pale Ale, Hampshire Special Ale, London Porter, Irish Red Ale, Off Trail Brown Ale). The Contemporary line features modern styles brewed in closed fermentation (Haze Trip IPA, Day Trip Session IPA, Riverside IPA, Solo Trip IPA, Epic Trip Double IPA, Pick ME Blueberry Lager, Razzle Dazzle). Specialty offerings include gluten-removed beers (IXNAY, Pick ME, Razzle Dazzle), barrel-aged variants (BAHSA), and limited pilot system releases. Services include contract brewing manufacturing and custom wedding beer labeling. The company also sells branded merchandise through its online shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original Pale Ale Flagship English-style pale ale brewed with Cascade, Mt. Hood, and Golding hops; copper color with malty body, stone fruit sweetness, and traditional bitterness. Heritage line, brewed in open fermentation on the Peter Austin system.
• Maine's Summer Ale British Golden Ale with Nugget, Sterling, and Golding hops, featuring golden color, moderate alcohol, rounded body, and slight fruit hints. Year-round heritage beer, available in 12oz bottles and cans.
• Hampshire Special Ale (HSA) Strong Ale marketed as Maine's original winter warmer. Mahogany color, heavy body, toasty malt, stone fruit sweetness, and high alcohol content. Heritage line, brewed in open fermentation.
• IXNAY Gluten Removed Pale Ale Gluten-removed pale ale delivering authentic pale ale taste without gluten; ELISA tested at an outside lab. Maine's first gluten-removed beer for gluten-sensitive consumers.
• Pick ME Blueberry Lager Seasonal lager brewed with fresh Maine wild blueberries, offering crisp character and a bright blueberry finish. Gluten-removed and available in 16oz cans.
• Razzle Dazzle Sour Raspberry Lager Gluten-removed kettle-soured raspberry lager balanced to be neither too sour nor too sweet, delivering subtle tartness. Contemporary line, available in 16oz cans.
• Haze Trip IPA Hazy India Pale Ale using Mosaic, Simcoe, and Citra hops, creating a clean and well-balanced hazy IPA. Contemporary line brewed in closed fermentation.
• Day Trip Session IPA Hazy session IPA at 4% ABV designed for warm weather, dry-hopped with Mandarina Bavaria and Citra. Contemporary line brewed in closed fermentation.
• Riverside American IPA Unfiltered American IPA abundantly hopped with Mosaic, featuring sweet aroma, slightly bitter finish, and hints of citrus and pine. Contemporary line, available in 16oz cans.
• Solo Trip IPA New England IPA featuring a rotating hop variety in each brew, with Azacca as the current hop. Contemporary line, available in 16oz cans.
• Epic Trip Double IPA New England Double IPA with bright tropical aromas of pineapple and passion fruit, candied citrus; uses Mosaic, El Dorado, and Azacca hops. Contemporary line, available in 16oz cans.
• Round Trip IPA Variety Pack Variety 12-pack featuring Haze Trip IPA, Solo Trip IPA, Day Trip Session IPA, and Brewer's Trip IPA (rotating selection) for IPA enthusiasts.
• Irish Red Ale Classic Irish Red export ale featuring biscuity and sweet caramel body with roasted malt character and a slightly dry finish. Heritage line seasonal.
• Off Trail Brown Ale Heritage Brown Ale blending English and German malts with chocolate and caramel flavors and a citrus hop bite, combining traditional English style with American flair. Award-winning seasonal.
• London Porter Porter faithful to industrial workers' porters of Old London, deep mahogany to black with English toffee, double roasted coffee, and subtle stone fruit. Award-winning seasonal heritage line.
• Barrel Aged Hampshire Special Ale (BAHSA) Classic Hampshire Special Ale aged in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels with notes of toasted malt, rich vanilla, sweet stone fruit, and signature smokiness. Heritage line, limited seasonal release.
• Winter Welcome Pack Seasonal 12-pack variety featuring Haze Trip IPA, Riverside American IPA, rotating IPA, and brewer's choice. Available October through March.
• Summer Welcome Pack Seasonal 12-pack variety featuring Pick ME Blueberry Lager, Razzle Dazzle Raspberry Sour, Riverside American IPA, and Brewer's Choice. Available April through September.
• Pilot System Beers (Limited Tasting Room Releases) Rotating selection of experimental and seasonal beers brewed on the pilot system and available exclusively in the Portland tasting room. Includes State 23 Stout, Hef'Ah Bier Hefeweizen, Berliner Weisse, White Nitro, and other small-batch releases.
• Custom Wedding Beer Labels Custom beer label service for weddings allowing couples to design unique center labels (2.25" x 3.5") for Pick ME Blueberry Lager ($85/case), Razzle Dazzle Raspberry Sour ($85/case), or Riverside IPA ($90/case) in 16oz cans with a 5-case minimum.
• Contract Brewing Services B2B contract brewing service licensed for beer, cider, and seltzers at batch sizes from 24bbl to 44bbl per SKU. Includes recipe scaling, confidentiality, reduced packaging costs through label contracts, large-volume hop contracts, and automated high-speed canning and packaging capabilities.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts $20–$30, hoodies from $53, hats $22, beanies $30), drinkware (pint glasses $10, stainless steel cups $19.50), accessories (koozies $5, coasters $4, tap handles $35, signs $30), collectibles (stickers $1.75), and specialty items (beer-scented candles from $13, beer soap $10, Portland ME Monopoly $39.99).

Quantifiable outcome

• Original Pale Ale ranked 22nd-23rd most important American craft beer ever brewed by Food & Wine Magazine
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maine Lobster Community Alliance (MLCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Partnership to celebrate 40 years of Original Pale Ale. A portion of proceeds from all Original Pale Ale case sales will be donated to support the Lobstermen's Leadership Program, investing in business and leadership skills of Maine lobstermen. MLCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to protecting Maine's lobster industry through educational initiatives and scientific research.
• Maine Brewshed AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeary Brewing was one of the 12 founding breweries of the Maine Brewshed Alliance. Through this relationship the brewery fosters and educates a community of beer lovers that cares about Maine water sources, especially Sebago Lake.
• Harrison FarmminorOthersSpent grain from brewing process is donated to Harrison Farm in Arundel, ME for use as feed and fertilizer. Farm picks up multiple times weekly during summer brewing season.
• Garbage to GardenminorOthersLocal composting company that picks up bins of compost from the brewery including natural waste from brewing and biodegradable paper products for use as fertilizer around the area.
• PakTech Recycling ProgramminorOthersPartner in PakTech recycling program for 6-pack ring recycling. Brewery collects PakTech and Roberts can handles for proper recycling, preventing ocean pollution. Partners with Allagash and Paktech.
• 1820 Brewing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company under the Lapoint family umbrella. 1820 Brewing produces Non-Alcoholic brews that are available alongside Geary products. Both brands share brewing facilities and distribution.
• Belfast Bay BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned by Strainrite Companies who also acquired Belfast Bay Brewing. Geary mentions Belfast Bay and Hop The Wave products alongside their own during curbside delivery.
• Maine Beer Box / Maine Brewers GuildcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through Maine Brewer's Guild enabled expansion into overseas markets via the Maine Beer Box program. Brewery stories featured in Ferment Magazine as part of Maine Beer Box journey to England.
• Visit PortlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partner; awarded Geary the Beacon Award for 2025 recognizing outstanding contributions to Greater Portland tourism.
• Maine TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState tourism organization partnership for promoting Maine craft beer and tourism.
• Hospitality MaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association partnership for Maine hospitality sector promoting local craft beverages.
• TauckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeary offers virtual brewery tours through Tauck's insideTauck program, allowing travelers to experience the brewery remotely.
• Nappi DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary distribution partner for southern Maine region. Website: nappidistributors.com
• Pine State DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for northern Maine region (Topsham & North). Website: pinestatebeverage.com
• Aroostook Beverage Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Aroostook County via centraldistributors.com
• Bayside Distributing LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Seacoast and Southern New Hampshire. Website: baysidenh.com

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Harpoon Brewery: Boston, Massachusetts craft brewery founded in 1986 with broad New England distribution and brewery-tied taprooms. Comparable to Geary on New England craft heritage (similar vintage), regional distribution model, and DTC taproom operations, though at meaningfully larger scale.

Direct peers

• Allagash Brewing Company: Portland, Maine-based craft brewery founded in 1995, widely regarded as one of New England's flagship craft producers. Directly comparable to Geary on geography (same city), scale (sub-200 employees), and craft focus, with similar wholesale + DTC + tasting room distribution model.
• Shipyard Brewing Company: Portland, Maine craft brewery founded in 1994 with broad New England distribution and seasonal tasting room operations. Comparable to Geary on geographic base, scale, and craft heritage, though Shipyard has historically had broader SKU breadth and licensing arrangements.
• Baxter Brewing Company: Lewiston, Maine craft brewery founded in 2011, known as one of the first U.S. craft breweries to can all of its beers. Comparable to Geary on Maine craft base and sub-50 employee scale, with a similar craft + regional distribution orientation.
• Troegs Independent Brewing: Hershey, Pennsylvania independent craft brewery founded in 1996 with broad East Coast distribution, a sizable tasting room, and a portfolio spanning IPAs, lagers, and seasonal offerings. Closely comparable to Geary on family-led independent craft scale, heritage + contemporary portfolio mix, and taproom + wholesale model.
• Sebago Brewing Company: Scarborough, Maine craft brewery founded in 1998 with multiple brewpub locations and regional distribution. Directly comparable to Geary on Maine craft positioning, scale, brewpub + wholesale model, and family-led ownership profile.
• Peak Organic Brewing Company: Portland, Maine craft brewery founded in 2000 with regional New England distribution and a sustainability-forward brand positioning. Comparable to Geary on Portland base, craft focus, and similar scale; both emphasize Maine provenance and premium craft positioning.
• Lawson's Finest Liquids: Waitsfield, Vermont craft brewery founded in 2008, known for premium IPAs and a flagship taproom with regional New England distribution. Comparable to Geary on New England craft positioning, premium portfolio orientation, and sub-100 employee scale.
• Maine Beer Company: Freeport, Maine craft brewery founded in 2009, known for premium IPAs and lagers with strong distribution across New England. Closely comparable to Geary on regional craft positioning, award-winning portfolio, and DTC/wholesale hybrid model.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Beer Company: Public craft beverage company (NYSE: SAM) behind Samuel Adams, Truly, Twisted Tea, and Angry Orchard. Broad incumbent comparable to Geary through Samuel Adams — a similarly heritage-positioned, New England-rooted craft beer brand — but operating at vastly larger scale with national distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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