Big Choice Brewing

What Big Choice Brewing does

Big Choice Brewing is a privately held craft brewery and pizzeria operating a single brewpub venue in Brighton, Colorado. Founded in 2012 by Andrea and Nathaniel Miller and Tyler Ruse and named for a 1994 album by the California punk band Face to Face, the company has relocated multiple times, moving from Broomfield, CO to Brighton in 2017 and most recently to 7865 County Road 2 in Brighton, where its beer is now served through a partnership with Kingman Winery at the County Road Social venue. The core product is on-site brewed craft beer (IPAs, stouts, lagers, sours, and an ApreShred Winter Ale) alongside in-house gluten-free spiked seltzers, wood-fired artisan pizzas (Neapolitan, Sicilian, personal, and gluten-free cauliflower crusts), sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and a dessert pizza. The venue also stocks local wines from Turquoise Mesa Winery, ciders from Old Mine Ciders, and cocktails made with Mile High Spirits.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and concentrated on physical venue traffic at the brewpub, supplemented by beer-to-go (6-pack, 4-pack, crowler) and structured event hosting for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and large group reservations. Menu pricing is pay-as-you-go, with pizzas ranging from approximately $14.70 to $19.95, 16oz beer pours at $7.00-$8.50, and cocktails at $7.50-$9.75. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, no venture or institutional funding is disclosed, and ownership remains with the founding team. Customer reach is local: Brighton and surrounding Colorado communities, promoted primarily through Instagram, Facebook, an email newsletter, and third-party review platforms (Google, Yelp, Untapped, BeerAdvocate). The company is currently operating in a transitional state, with a limited menu pending full buildout at the County Road Social venue.

Name

Big Choice Brewing

Legal name

Big Choice Brewing

Website

https://bigchoicebrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Big Choice Brewing is a privately held craft brewery and pizzeria operating a single brewpub in Brighton, Colorado, serving on-site brewed beers and seltzers alongside wood-fired pizzas and local wine, cider, and cocktails to walk-in patrons and private-event guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Brewpub

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Artisan pizza
• Brewpub dining
• Craft beer taproom
• Event hosting venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. On-site food and beverage sales: Primary revenue stream from selling handcrafted beers, seltzers, wine, cocktails, and wood-fired pizzas and pub fare to customers dining at the brewpub. Includes craft beers brewed on-site, ciders, local spirits, and local wines.
2. Beer to-go: Pre-order and in-person sales of 6-pack, 4-pack, and crowler options for off-site consumption. Customers can order online for pickup.
3. Event hosting and reservations: Revenue from hosting private events including birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Large party reservations available for groups requiring dedicated space and service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Big Choice Brewing is a craft brewery and pizzeria brewpub that produces handcrafted beers and gluten-free spiked seltzers on-site and serves them alongside wood-fired artisan pizzas, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and dessert pizzas. The brewpub offers dine-in service at its Brighton, Colorado taproom, beer to-go (6-packs, 4-packs, crowlers), local Colorado wines, ciders, and cocktails, and hosts trivia, family bingo, and private events such as birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and bachelor/bachelorette parties.

Product overview

Big Choice Brewing is a craft brewery and pizzeria brewpub offering a punk-themed hospitality experience. The company operates as a unified brewpub concept combining in-house brewed craft beers and spiked seltzers with a full food menu featuring handmade artisan pizzas, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. Beverage offerings extend to local wines from Turquoise Mesa Winery, ciders from Old Mine Ciders, cocktails using Mile High Spirits, and non-alcoholic options. Food and beer are currently served at County Road Social, their partner venue, while they continue seeking a permanent location. The venue also offers event hosting services for private gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Big Choice Beers On-site brewed craft beer lineup including Gen X Mexican Lager, Type 3 IPA, Truffle Shuffle Juicy IPA, Milk Stout, ApreShred Winter Ale, and other IPAs, stouts, lagers, wheat beers, and sours sold to brewpub patrons on draft and to-go.
• Big Choice Spiked Seltzers Gluten-free in-house spiked seltzers available in Cherry Lime and Blueberry Lemon flavors, sold by the can to brewpub patrons.
• Handmade Artisan Specialty Pizzas Wood-fired artisan pizzas with daily fresh dough in multiple crust styles (Neapolitan thin 12in, Sicilian thick 12x17in, Personal 8in Neapolitan, Gluten-Free Cauliflower +$3). Signature options include The Margherita, Pizza Calda, Blutos Lament, Monarch, Molto Carne, Diablo, Meaty Choice, Killer Bee, Med, Zesty Meatz-zza, and build-your-own.
• Sandwiches Handcrafted sandwiches including Best Reuben In Brighton, Hot Cappicola, Meatball & Provolone, and Buffalo Chicken, served with chips and offered in full or half sizes.
• Appetizers Starters including Chips & Salsa, Chips & Guacamole, Chips & Queso, Borrachos Nachos, and Bavarian Pretzel.
• Salads Fresh salads including House Salad (spring mix, romaine, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, cucumbers) and Side Salad.
• Smore's Pizza Dessert Sicilian-style crust dessert pizza topped with Nutella, crushed graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate drizzle, with optional walnuts.
• Wine Selections Local wines from Turquoise Mesa Winery including Fumé Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc), Hahn Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Vinter's Reserve Syrah/Malbec Blend, plus ciders from Old Mine Ciders in Erie, Colorado (Handlebar Apple, Colorado Sunshine Hoppy Apple, Crisp Pear, Pineapple Mango).
• Cocktails Handcrafted cocktails using spirits from Mile High Spirits Distillery in Denver, CO, including Whiskey Mule, Margaritas (multiple flavors), and Vodka, Rum, and Gin-based mixed drinks.
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Sodas NA options including Mocktail Margarita, Ration Ale Mexican Lager (non-alcoholic), NA Partake Blonde Ale, NA Partake Hazy IPA, plus fountain sodas with free refills, IBC Root Beer, and Shirley Temples.
• Event Hosting and Reservations Private event hosting service at the Brighton venue for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties, fundraisers, and other large gatherings. Includes small group daily reservations (1-15 people) and dedicated service for large party reservations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple menu items recognized as 'best pizza ever' by customers in reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kingman WinerycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Big Choice Brewing has partnered with Kingman Winery at their 3rd location. The brewery's beer is now served alongside Kingman Wine, Colorado distilled spirits and more at the County Road Social venue. This is a key strategic partnership that allows Big Choice beer to be served at the new location while combining craft beer, wine, and spirits offerings.
• Mile High Spirits DistilleryminorOthersSpirits supplier based in Denver, CO. Big Choice sources all whiskey, vodka, and other liquor choices from Mile High Spirits Distillery for their cocktails. Mile High Spirits also has a tasting room at 120th and Grant.
• Turquoise Mesa WineryminorOthersWinery based in Denver, CO. Big Choice offers multiple wines from Turquoise Mesa including Fumé Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc), Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Vinter's Reserve Syrah/Malbec Blend. Supports local Colorado winemaking.
• Old Mine CidersminorOthersCidery located in Erie, Colorado. Big Choice offers Old Mine ciders including Handlebar Apple Cider, Colorado Sunshine Hoppy Apple Cider, Crisp Pear, and Pineapple Mango.
• County Road SocialcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner where Big Choice Brewing beer and pizza are now served. County Road Social serves as the distribution point for Big Choice beer alongside Kingman Wine and Colorado spirits. Hosts events and serves food including Big Choice pizzas.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse: National brewpub chain combining house-brewed beer with pizza and full dining. Comparable on-site brewing + pizza + craft beer model, though operating at chain scale across many states.
• Odell Brewing Company: Fort Collins, CO craft brewery with an on-site taproom offering food and events. Directly comparable as a Colorado craft brewery with brewpub operations, though larger scale and broader distribution.
• Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery: Multi-unit brewpub chain offering on-site brewed beer and full food menus. Directly comparable brewpub concept (in-house brewing + food service), though operating at chain scale.
• Boulder Beer Company: One of Colorado's oldest craft breweries operating a brewpub with food service. Comparable Colorado craft brewery with brewpub hospitality model, though at materially larger scale.
• Breckenridge Brewery: Colorado-based craft brewery with a farm-to-table brewpub at its Littleton campus. Comparable as a Colorado craft beer + food hospitality operator, though much larger in scale and distribution reach.
• Great Divide Brewing Company: Denver-based craft brewery with a taproom offering food. Comparable craft beer + on-premise food service model in Colorado, though at larger production and brand scale than Big Choice.
• Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: Brewpub chain combining on-site lager brewing with full food service. Comparable brewpub model with on-premise brewing and food, though operating as a multi-unit national chain.

Direct peers

• Arvada Beer Company: Suburban Denver-area brewpub with on-site brewing and food service in a similar sized Colorado community. Closely comparable small-scale Colorado brewpub serving a similar local community.
• Wynkoop Brewing Company: Historic Denver brewpub combining craft beer brewing with full food service and event hosting. Closely comparable single-venue brewpub concept in the same Colorado market.
• Twisted Pine Brewing Company: Boulder, CO craft brewery with on-site taproom and food offerings. Comparable small Colorado craft brewery with taproom hospitality model in a similar Front Range market.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BigChoiceBrewing
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigchoicebrew
• Xx.com/bigchoicebrew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-choice-brewing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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