Old Flame Brewing Co.

Name

Old Flame Brewing Co.

Legal name

Old Flame Brewing Co.

Website

https://oldflamebrewingco.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

Keywords

• Craft lager brewing
• Taproom beer sales
• Brewery merchandise
• Lager e-commerce
• Craft beer retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Perry

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: On-site beer sales at taproom locations for dine-in consumption, plus food items including Brewer's Box (cheeses, meats, pickles, crackers, nuts), pretzels, and snacks.
2. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Online sales of beer (singles, 6-packs, 12-packs, mix packs), merchandise (apparel, hats, glassware), accessories, and gift cards through their Shopify storefront with delivery to customers.
3. Toronto Distillery District Location: Sales from their newest location in Toronto's Distillery District, serving craft lagers to tourists and local beer enthusiasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Old Flame Brewing Co. is a craft brewery that produces and packages traditional German-style lagers (six core SKUs plus mix packs) and sells them directly to consumers through three Ontario taprooms (Port Perry, Newmarket, Toronto Distillery District) and a Shopify e-commerce storefront offering local delivery in Durham and York Region. The company also retails branded apparel, accessories, gift cards, and light food items (Brewer's Box, pretzels) through the same channels.

Product overview

Old Flame Brewing Co. is a craft brewery specializing in traditional German-style lagers built on classic lagering techniques. The company offers a portfolio of six signature lager beers (Red Vienna Lager, Blonde Helles Lager, Hazy Blonde Kellerbier, Brunette Munich Dunkel, Raven Black Lager, and No Regrets Super Light Lager) sold individually or as a Craft Lager Mix Pack. Beyond beer, the company operates an e-commerce store selling merchandise (apparel, hats, accessories), digital and physical gift cards, and a Beer Buddy Program. The company operates multiple taproom locations in Port Perry, Newmarket, and Toronto's Distillery District, serving beer and light food items like the Brewer's Box.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Red Vienna Lager A clear, rust-coloured Vienna-style lager brewed with caramel malt, delivering a deep toasty and biscuity aroma balanced with subtle hop bitterness. A core signature beer for craft lager drinkers seeking depth and complexity.
• Blonde Helles Lager A crystal-clear, pale-gold German Helles-style lager with subtle bready aromas, soft malt-forward sweetness, and a crisp, clean finish. Brewed in the classic easy-drinking refreshing style.
• Hazy Blonde Kellerbier Lager An unfiltered Helles Lager (Kellerbier) pouring hazy pale straw with a persistent white head, featuring yeast-driven aroma with notes of straw and hints of citrus. Named for its cool lagering temperature.
• Brunette Munich Dunkel Lager A Munich Dunkel-style lager pouring clear dark mahogany with a creamy head, delivering dark malt aromas of toasted bread crusts, hints of chocolate, and toffee, with subtle caramel, toast, and nuttiness finishing smooth and dry.
• Raven Black Lager A Schwarzbier-style black lager balancing roasted malts with clean, smooth lager character; pours very dark with a tan-coloured head, offering dark chocolate, toffee, and molasses aromas with roasted flavours and espresso bean notes.
• No Regrets Super Light Lager An all-malt, all-natural light lager with no added preservatives or adjuncts, under 100 calories per 355ml serving and 2.9% ABV, crystal clear with a pale straw colour, subtle malt aroma, and clean, crisp, refreshing taste. Available in singles, 6-pack, 12-pack, and 24-pack.
• Craft Lager Mix Pack A 4 x 473mL can variety pack featuring Blonde Helles Lager, Red Vienna Lager, Brunette Munich Dunkel, and Raven Black Lager, marketed for trying Old Flame for the first time, gifting, or customers who cannot decide which lager to enjoy.
• No Regrets 12 Pack Twelve 355mL cans of No Regrets Super Light Lager packaged in a convenient carrying case for volume purchase.
• Old Flame Tee Unisex Classic Old Flame Short Sleeve Shirt available in Grey or Black, sizes small through 2XL, sold as branded apparel merchandise.
• Trucker Hat - Adjustable Classic snapback adjustable trucker hat available in Black or Grey, marketed as the most beloved hat at the brewery.
• Old Flame Sticker Old Flame branded stickers available in Craft Lager, Truck, Old Flame, and No Regrets designs sold as low-priced accessory merchandise.
• Digital Gift Cards Digital e-gift cards in $25, $50, and $100 denominations delivered instantly via email for online purchases only.
• Physical Gift Cards Physical gift cards in $25, $50, and $100 denominations redeemable in-house only; can be delivered, mailed, or picked up at either Port Perry or Newmarket taproom.
• Beer Buddy Program A program that allows customers to purchase a beer for a buddy who can claim it later when visiting the brewery; the buddy's name is displayed on a chalkboard at the taproom until redemption.
• Brewer's Box A snack food offering at the taprooms consisting of 3 cheeses, 3 meats, pickles, crackers, and nuts, with an optional add-on butter tart made with Brunette lager sourced from local pastry shops.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Scugog Lake StewardscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Monthly community partner program. Partnership launched 'Take Care of the Lake' - a carbonated water with lime product. $1.50 from each can sale goes to support the Scugog Lake Stewards and the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project (LSEP). Label designed by Jen Lawes of Take Care Tattoo. The partnership aims to raise awareness about lake health, erosion issues, and stormwater runoff.
• BAOS PodcastminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2021Featured on Episode #60 of BAOS (a craft beer podcast and web series). Discussion covered Old Flame history, team backgrounds, why they brew crispy lagers, and taproom experience. Podcast targets both craft beer lovers and newcomers.
• The Pantry ShelfminorOthersLocal pastry shop in Port Perry providing butter tarts made with Old Flame's Brunette lager for sale at the Port Perry taproom.
• The Maids CottageminorOthersLocal pastry shop in Newmarket providing butter tarts made with Old Flame's Brunette lager for sale at the Newmarket taproom.
• Das Brezel HausminorOthersPretzel supplier providing authentic, large, soft pretzels toasted with cheese dip for Old Flame's taprooms.
• Willowtree FarmsminorOthersSupplier providing chips and nacho dip for Old Flame's taprooms.
• Theatre on the RidgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOctober 2021 Community Partner. Durham's innovative professional theatre company since 2014. Old Flame donates portion of online sales and has donation prompt at checkout. Theatre brings 12,000+ people to community over 9 weeks during summer festival.
• Lions Foundation of Canada Dog GuidesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeptember 2021 Community Partner. Port Perry committee representing Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Hosts Port Perry Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides (5th year, raised almost $100,000 to date, top 3% of walks in Canada). Fundraising events culminate at Old Flame taproom.
• PFLAG North DurhamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAugust 2021 Community Partner. All-volunteer group supporting LGBTQ2S+ persons in North Durham region. Old Flame donates portion of online sales and provides donation prompt at checkout.
• Operation ScugogminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarch 2021 Community Partner. Food bank operating since 1987, entirely volunteer-based. Old Flame donates portion of online sales and has donation prompt at checkout to support food bank operations.
• Scugog Council of the Arts (Scugog Arts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApril 2021 Community Partner. Leadership organization engaging people through arts resources. Old Flame donates portion of online sales and provides donation prompt at checkout. Features resident artists and hosts programs, workshops, and festivals.
• The Nutty ChocolatierminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chocolate shop in Port Perry with airbrushed, hand-painted chocolates. Created Valentine's Day beer and chocolate pairing recommendations. Offers delivery to Durham and Toronto on orders over $30.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Steam Whistle Brewing: Toronto craft brewery specializing in a single premium lager (Pilsner) with taproom and event space at the Roundhouse. Highly comparable to Old Flame's lager-specialist positioning and Toronto hospitality footprint, though narrower portfolio.
• Amsterdam Brewing: Toronto craft brewery operating a flagship taproom and brewhouse with broad lineup across lagers and ales. Comparable as a Toronto-based craft producer with taproom-led GTM and award-winning core lineup.
• Collective Arts Brewing: Hamilton, Ontario craft brewery known for art-can packaging and a broad specialty lineup including lagers. Comparable as a multi-award-winning Ontario craft producer with strong D2C and retail distribution, though more diversified across styles.
• Mill Street Brewery: Toronto craft brewery with original Distillery District location and broader lineup including lagers. Comparable to Old Flame given shared Toronto tourism-channel exposure and taproom-led craft positioning.
• Muskoka Brewery: Ontario craft brewery with a strong lager and specialty lineup, regional taproom, and broad LCBO/Beer Store distribution. Comparable to Old Flame on craft lager focus and Ontario market presence, but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Beau's All Natural Brewing: Ontario-based craft brewery focused on traditional lagers and ales with strong community and organic positioning. Closest comparable to Old Flame given shared craft-lager emphasis, Ontario roots, community-driven brand, and multi-taproom/distribution model.
• Great Lakes Brewery: Toronto craft brewery with Etobicoke taproom and broad specialty lineup. Comparable as an Ontario craft producer competing for taproom traffic and awards, though more ale-skewed than Old Flame.
• Nickel Brook Brewing: Burlington, Ontario craft brewery with taproom and broad specialty portfolio including lagers. Comparable to Old Flame on craft production, Ontario roots, and taproom experience.
• Cameron's Brewing Company: Oakville, Ontario craft brewery with broad lineup and taproom. Comparable to Old Flame as a GTA-adjacent craft producer competing for similar craft consumer and shelf space.

Regional players

• Side Launch Brewing: Ontario craft brewery based in Collingwood with broad lineup and strong regional taproom presence. Comparable as an Ontario craft peer competing for similar craft consumer, but outside the GTA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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