Arbeiter Brewing Company

What Arbeiter Brewing Company does

Arbeiter Brewing Company is a privately held, multicultural-owned craft brewery and taproom founded in 2021 in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis, Minnesota, operating from a single location at 3038 Minnehaha Avenue, one block south of Lake Street. The company is co-owned by four individuals—Garth Blomberg, Juno Choi, Kate Winkel, and Josh Voeltz—with Aaron Herman serving as Head Brewer. It is among only an estimated 2% of Asian-owned breweries in the United States and runs a 10-barrel, 3-vessel brewhouse producing approachable craft beers across a wide range of styles, with a stated specialization in craft lagers.

The product portfolio centers on five flagship packaged beers—HaHa Pils (Northern German Pilsner), Tokki (Korean Rice Lager), Westküst IPA (West Coast-style IPA brewed with German-sourced hops), Life Was A Haze (Hazy IPA), and Your Opacity (Hazy IPA)—augmented by seasonal offerings (Arby Lime Blonde Ale, Spritzig Hard Seltzer Series, Hefeweizen, Bee Sting Honey Ale, Acid Factory Sour Series), rotational releases (Lawnmower Boy, Tango, Chill Phaze, Bowie In Space), and a Best Buds THC seltzer line that extends the brand into the cannabis-adjacent beverage category. Distribution is operated through two channels: direct-to-consumer at the owned taproom (on-site consumption, growler fills, packaged beer to-go, event space rentals at $150 per three-hour block, and SquareUp-powered e-gift cards) and wholesale to regional bottle shops, restaurants, and bars via direct sales outreach.

Revenue is generated primarily through taproom traffic and a recurring-events flywheel that includes Trivia Mafia nights, Bike Nights with Fury Du Nord and BRAPB, KRSM Radio DJ Nights, food truck programming, and cultural festivals (Asian Phoenix Festival, Lunar New Year, Lake Street Live). Community partnerships with MIGIZI, Little Earth Urban Farm, Bow + Arrow Brewing, and Division of Indian Work anchor the brand locally. Industry recognition includes a 2025 World Beer Cup Gold Medal and 2024 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal for HaHa Pils, plus a 2024 Minnesota Brewer's Cup Gold Medal and 2nd Best in Show for Tokki.

Name

Arbeiter Brewing Company

Legal name

Arbeiter Brewing Company

Website

https://arbeiterbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arbeiter Brewing Company is a multicultural-owned craft brewery and taproom in South Minneapolis, founded in 2021, specializing in award-winning craft lagers (German Pilsner and Korean Rice Lager) and selling via on-site taproom, regional wholesale, and a new THC seltzer line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro industry

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Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Alcoholic Beverage Production (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider)

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Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

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Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Alcoholic Beverage Production (Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzer)

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Alcoholic Beverage Production (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider)

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Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Craft lager brewing
• Taproom hospitality
• Wholesale beer distribution
• Event space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom On-Site Beer Sales: Direct-to-consumer beer sales at the taproom for on-site consumption, growler fills, and canned/bottled packaged beer to-go. Primary revenue stream driven by the welcoming taproom environment, patio, and event space.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution of canned and bottled Arbeiter beer to bottle shops, restaurants, and bars. Interested retailers can reach the sales team at [email protected] to establish a relationship.
3. E-Gift Cards: Sale of e-gift cards through SquareUp platform for gifting purposes, driving future on-site revenue.
4. Event Space Rental: Rental of private event spaces (Mezzanine, Brewhouse Nook, full taproom) for parties, fundraisers, and corporate events at $150 per three-hour block.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arbeiter Brewing Company brews and sells craft beer — specializing in craft lagers including a Northern German Pilsner (HaHa Pils) and a Korean Rice Lager (Tokki), plus a rotating lineup of IPAs, hazy IPAs, hard seltzers, sours, and THC-infused seltzers under the Best Buds brand. Beers are served on draft and packaged at the company's South Minneapolis taproom and distributed wholesale to regional retail accounts.

Product overview

Arbeiter Brewing Company is a multicultural-owned brewery and taproom in South Minneapolis offering a diverse portfolio of craft beers alongside hospitality services. Their core product lineup centers on five flagship beers: HaHa Pils (Northern German Pils), Tokki (Korean Rice Lager), Westküst IPA (West Coast-Style IPA), Life Was A Haze (Hazy IPA), and Your Opacity (Hazy IPA). The portfolio expands through seasonal offerings like Arby Lime, Spritzig Hard Seltzer Series, Hefeweizen, Bee Sting, and Acid Factory Sour Series, plus rotational releases including Lawnmower Boy, Tango, Chill Phaze, and Bowie In Space. Beyond beer, they offer THC seltzers under the Best Buds brand. The company provides hospitality services including taproom access, event space rentals, and e-giftcards. They specialize in craft lagers and produce approachable beers across a wide range of styles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HaHa Pils Flagship Northern German Pilsener brewed with German pilsner malt, featuring a clean and hop-forward profile with earthy, grassy, hay, wildflower, and spicy herbal notes. Award-winning core product (Gold – 2025 World Beer Cup; Gold – 2024 GABF).
• Tokki Korean Rice Lager Flagship Korean Rice Lager — a light and refreshing rice lager with delicate floral hoppiness and subtle cooked sticky rice aroma. Gold Medal + 2nd Best in Show at the 2024 Minnesota Brewer's Cup.
• Westküst IPA West Coast-Style IPA brewed with German-sourced hops (Callista, Magnum, Ariana, and Mandarin Bavaria), described as a Bavarican IPA combining American IPA flavor with German ingredients.
• Life Was A Haze Hazy IPA brewed with Mosaic and Strata hops, featuring tropical, citrus, and pine hop characteristics with ripe mango and sweet orange notes.
• Your Opacity Hazy IPA featuring Idaho 7 and Cashmere hops, characterized by bold fruity aromas of lime, sweet apple, pear, melon, and pineapple.
• Arby Lime Blonde Ale with Lime at 5.4% ABV, featuring lime zest, light fruity pear-like aromas, and citric lime flavor with subtle sweet malty notes.
• Spritzig Hard Seltzer Series Hard seltzer line including Blueberry & Vanilla (gluten-free, 5.6% ABV) and Arby Palmer (Iced Tea and Lemonade, gluten-free, 4.98% ABV).
• Hefeweizen Hefeweizen beer at 5.4% ABV with vanilla, banana sweetness, and rich clove spiciness.
• Bee Sting Vanilla Cream Honey Ale at 5.3% ABV, containing wheat and lactose, featuring bright sweetness of vanilla and honey flavors.
• Acid Factory Sour Series Rotating sour beer series featuring varieties like Melon Gose at 6% ABV with honeydew and cantaloupe notes.
• Lawnmower Boy Blood Orange and Elderflower Wheat Ale at 4.5% ABV, a collaboration with HeadFlyer Brewing, featuring citrus peel/pith aroma with blood orange flavor.
• Tango Cold IPA at 6.9% ABV with tropical passion fruit, tart citrus, and bitter hop notes.
• Bowie In Space New Zealand Pilsner at 4.8% ABV featuring classic New Zealand hop aromas of white wine, peach skin, and kiwi with gooseberry and piney flavors.
• Chill Phaze Cold IPA at 6.8% ABV brewed with Bru-1 hops and Idaho 7 LUPOMAX, featuring a smooth light body with juicy hop flavors and clean bitterness.
• Best Buds THC Seltzer — Mango Pineapple THC seltzer at 16oz with 5mg THC (1 serving), mango and pineapple flavored.
• Best Buds THC Seltzer — Blood Orange & Hibiscus THC seltzer at 16oz with 10mg THC (2 servings), blood orange and hibiscus flavored.
• Taproom Services Taproom at 3038 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis featuring a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere with family-friendly and dog-friendly policies, plus a spacious patio. Open M-Th 4-10pm, Fri 3-10pm, Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-8pm. Serves on-tap beer, growler fills, and packaged beer to-go.
• Event Space Rental Private event space rentals including Mezzanine (up to 30 guests, $150 for 3 hours), Brewhouse Nook (up to 50 guests, $150 for 3 hours), and full taproom rentals for parties, fundraisers, and corporate events.
• E-Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase through Square for use at the taproom.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold Medal - 2025 World Beer Cup for HaHa Pils
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MIGIZIminorOthersCommunity partnership as part of Arbeiter's land acknowledgment and work to strengthen relations with tribal nations. MIGIZI is a Native American youth organization based in Minneapolis.
• Little Earth Urban FarmminorOthersCommunity partnership as part of Arbeiter's land acknowledgment and community relations work. Little Earth Urban Farm is a community garden/urban farm project serving the Little Earth community.
• Bow + Arrow BrewingminorOthersCommunity partnership as part of Arbeiter's land acknowledgment and community relations work. Bow + Arrow Brewing is a neighboring brewery in Minneapolis.
• Division of Indian WorkminorOthersCommunity partnership as part of Arbeiter's land acknowledgment and community relations work. Division of Indian Work is a Minneapolis-based social services organization.
• KRSM RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMonthly KRSM DJ Night partnership on second Thursdays, hosted by local DJs from the KRSM family (Pillsbury United Communities). Arbeiter raises donations for KRSM Youth Media Initiative at events. This is a recurring, flagship community event partnership driving taproom traffic and brand awareness.
• Trivia MafiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWeekly trivia night partnership on Tuesdays. Trivia Mafia hosts trivia events at Arbeiter, driving consistent weekly foot traffic and community engagement.
• Fury Du NordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for monthly Bike Night events on last Wednesdays April-September. Motorcycle community group that brings riders to Arbeiter's patio.
• BRAPB (Bikes and Rides Adventure Pack Boys)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for monthly Bike Night events alongside Fury Du Nord on last Wednesdays April-September. Inclusive motorcycle/all-rides community group.
• HeadFlyer BrewingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brewery partner for Lawnmower Boy Blood Orange Elderflower Wheat Ale (4.5% ABV), released June 2026 with a release party featuring You Enjoy Yourself Phish tribute band.
• bb.q ChickenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKorean fried chicken food truck partner for Chimaek (fried chicken + beer) events, paired with Tokki Korean Rice Lager for traditional Korean pairing.
• Holy Trinity Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighbor collaboration on Liberator Doppelbock beer release (April 2026). A portion of proceeds go to Holy Trinity Immigration Justice Fund.
• Bauhaus (Gabriel | BuildminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Bauhaus (Gabriel | Build) to offer rotating NA (non-alcoholic) beers at Arbeiter's taproom, expanding non-alcoholic beverage options for customers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indeed Brewing Company: Minneapolis-based craft brewery with taproom and packaged distribution, comparable in size and neighborhood-focused model. Direct overlap in South Minneapolis and broader Twin Cities craft beer consumer base.
• Surly Brewing Co. Minneapolis craft brewery with a destination taproom and strong regional distribution. Slightly larger scale but comparable product portfolio and Minneapolis-based GTM motion.
• Dangerous Man Brewing Company: Minneapolis craft brewery with a neighborhood taproom and packaged distribution. Overlapping customer base and similar small-batch craft production model.
• Bauhaus Brew Labs: Minneapolis craft brewery and taproom with a comparable size, neighborhood taproom experience, and wide portfolio of craft beers. They are also an active commercial partner of Arbeiter (rotating NA beers), making them an especially direct comparable.
• Fulton Brewing: Minneapolis craft brewery with both a taproom and regional wholesale distribution. Similar in scale and channel mix to Arbeiter, serving overlapping Minneapolis craft beer consumers.
• HeadFlyer Brewing: Minneapolis craft brewery and active collaboration partner (Lawnmower Boy collab with Arbeiter). Similar craft brewery scale with taproom and packaged distribution.
• Modist Brewing Co. Minneapolis craft brewery with taproom and small-batch production. Comparable in scale and channel mix, serving the same Twin Cities craft beer market.
• Fair State Brewing Cooperative: Minneapolis craft brewery operating as a cooperative with worker-ownership principles. Strongly comparable to Arbeiter's 'worker'-named, community-driven model and similar craft production scale.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Beer Company: Large publicly traded craft beverage company (Sam Adams, Truly, Dogfish Head). Operates broadly in the craft beer and adjacent beverage space that Arbeiter competes within, but at vastly larger scale and through broader portfolios.

Regional players

• Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Duluth-based Minnesota craft brewery with taproom and regional distribution. Comparable craft production model but operates primarily in northern Minnesota rather than the Twin Cities metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arbeiter-brewing

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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