Bevel Craft Brewing

What Bevel Craft Brewing does

Bevel Craft Brewing is a privately-held craft brewery and taproom founded in April 2019 by world champion professional disc golfers Nate and Valarie Doss in Bend, Oregon. The company operates a compact 7-barrel brewhouse system (manufactured by Practical Fusion in Oregon City, OR) with four 15-barrel Ss Brewtech fermentors and three 15-barrel brite tanks, producing a hop-forward portfolio that includes hazy and American IPAs, lagers, stouts, pale ales, fruited sours, and limited Prototype Series experimental one-offs. Black Ace Cascadian Dark Ale earned a Silver Medal at the 2019 Best of Craft Beer Awards.

The business model is overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer and taproom-first. Primary revenue streams are on-premise draft beer sales (pints, half pints, flights), packaged beer to-go (4-packs canned weekly, growlers, 32oz crowlers), merchandise (apparel, glassware, disc golf products), private event rentals, the annual Pursuit of Hoppiness beer festival, and loyalty programs (the $65/year Bevel Can Club and the capped-100 Bevel Beer League). Four owner-operated food carts (Nosh Street Food, Tacos El Nava, I Heart Ceviche, Little Red Kitchen) on the patio provide food service without kitchen investment. Distribution is explicitly limited to the Bend taproom, a few select Central Oregon accounts, and Oregon-only shipping via Bevel Beer Box, reflecting microbrewery-scale constraints.

Bevel's differentiation sits at the intersection of craft beer and disc golf culture, leveraging the co-founders' world championship status to anchor a national niche audience while building deep local loyalty through weekly community programming (trivia, bingo, live music, maker markets, charity events). The brand has earned Source Magazine 'Best Brewer' (Nate Doss, 4x) and 'Best Local's Hangout' (2 consecutive years) recognition. The operation remains small (1-10 employees), self-funded, and geographically anchored to Central Oregon, with growth pursued through product and experience diversification rather than scale expansion.

Name

Bevel Craft Brewing

Legal name

Bevel Craft Brewing

Website

https://bevelbeer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bevel Craft Brewing is a hop-forward craft brewery and taproom in Bend, Oregon, founded in 2019 by world champion disc golfers Nate and Valarie Doss. The 7-barrel microbrewery sells small-batch beer direct-to-consumer on-site, with limited Oregon distribution, on-site food carts, community events, and disc golf-themed merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer
• Microbrewery taproom
• Hop-forward brewing
• Disc golf culture
• Brewery merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Bend

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer Sales: On-site beer sales in the taproom including pints, half pints, and flights of 5 samples. Primary revenue driver.
2. Beer To-Go: 4-packs of canned beer, growler fills (32oz and 64oz), and 32oz crowlers filled fresh from the tap. Available exclusively at the Bend taproom.
3. Food Cart Commissions: Four owner-operated food carts (Nosh Street Food, Tacos El Nava, I Heart Ceviche, Little Red Kitchen) operate on the patio, generating revenue through food sales on the brewery premises.
4. Merchandise and Apparel: Sale of Bevel-branded apparel, accessories, glassware, and disc golf merchandise through the taproom and online (via Bout It partnership for apparel).
5. Events and Private Reservations: Revenue from ticketed events (e.g., The Pursuit of Hoppiness beer festival at $30-$40), private event reservations (Party Room, Meeting Room, patios), and brewery tours ($10/person).
6. Bevel Can Club Membership: $65/year loyalty program offering a free first 4-pack and 25% off all subsequent 4-pack purchases. Valid through December 31 each year.
7. Bevel Beer Box (Oregon Delivery): Online orders shipped within Oregon containing three 32oz crowlers filled with small-batch craft beer. Also available as annual subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bevel Craft Brewing is a 7-barrel microbrewery and taproom in Bend, Oregon that brews and serves hop-forward craft beer on draft, complemented by hard cider, hard seltzer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer is also packaged as 4-pack cans, growlers, and crowlers for taproom to-go sales, with limited distribution to Central Oregon accounts and Oregon-wide shipping via Bevel Beer Box.

Product overview

Bevel Craft Brewing operates as a craft brewery and taproom in Bend, Oregon, offering a unified experience centered on hop-forward craft beers. The core product portfolio consists of on-tap beer sales (pints, flights) and Beer To Go options (4-packs, growlers, crowlers), complemented by four on-site food carts serving diverse cuisines. The company also maintains a merchandise line including branded apparel, accessories, glassware, and disc golf products. Membership programs like the Bevel Can Club (25% off 4-packs) and Bevel Beer League provide loyalty benefits. Annual events including The Pursuit of Hoppiness beer festival and regular trivia/bingo nights drive community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer (flagship, seasonal, and Prototype Series)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nate Doss named 'Best Brewer' 4x in Source Magazine Best of Central Oregon reader's poll
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 9th Street VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2026Bevel Craft Brewing is located within the 9th Street Village, a multi-business complex on the east side of Bend, OR. The location provides access to an established food cart pod, community atmosphere, and shared outdoor spaces (paver patio, courtyard). The 9th Street Village also hosts the monthly Makers Market featuring local vendors at Bevel's patio.
• Hollingbery & Son HopsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Bevel collaborated with Hollingbery & Son Hops in Yakima, WA on the Induction IPA (released July 2020). Hollingbery & Son is a hop supplier that collaborated with Bevel on a hop-forward beer using their product.
• McMenamins Kalama Harbor LodgeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2020Bevel collaborated with McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge (Kalama, WA) to brew Pitch & Putt Pilsner, released May 2020.
• Fiddlehead Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2015Multiple collaboration brews including Understable IPA (September 2015), Stable IPA (September 2016), and Overstable IPA (September 2017).
• Bout It (Apparel Partner)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBevel partnered with Bout It for online apparel sales, providing a wider selection of styles, colors, and sizes of Bevel-branded clothing and merchandise through Bout It's e-commerce platform (boutitmerch.com).
• Four On-Site Food Carts (Nosh Street Food, Tacos El Nava, I Heart Ceviche, Little Red Kitchen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour independent food cart operators (Nosh Street Food, Tacos El Nava, I Heart Ceviche, Little Red Kitchen) operate on Bevel's patio. Each cart offers distinct cuisine (eclectic/local, Mexican, Peruvian ceviche/smoked items, Southern comfort food) and operates their own hours. These food carts define Bevel's dining offering and differentiate it from breweries requiring a full kitchen.
• Coleman Hops / Alluvial Farms / Pink Boots SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBevel collaborated with Coleman Hops (grown at Alluvial Farms) and members of the Pink Boots Society (Central Oregon Chapter) on a special beer brewed for Hoppy Campout. Proceeds from the beer fund educational events and scholarship opportunities for women and non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry.
• Von Ebert BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brew 'Full Send' American Pale Ale (5.7% ABV) brewed at Von Ebert's Portland brewery for the Disc Golf Pro Tour's Portland Open (June 2022). Served on-site at the tournament.
• James Conrad (Professional Disc Golf Athlete)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brew 'Holy Shot' — an American IPA with Simcoe, Cashmere, and BRU-1 hops — co-designed with 2021 World Champion James Conrad. Released as 4-packs of 16oz cans at the Portland Open (June 2022). Can art by Nicole Wilson and Steve Stevens.
• Fort George BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on a 5th Anniversary Double IPA released at Bevel's 5-year anniversary celebration in 2024.
• Uplay Disc GolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBevel hosts Flight Fest, a disc golf celebration featuring a Flymart vendor event, Kan Jam tournament, and book signing with Tom Schot. Uplay Disc Golf's mission to grow the sport through education and outreach is supported through raffles and fundraiser activities at the event.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boneyard Beer: Bend, Oregon craft brewery operating a taproom and distribution-focused model; one of Bevel's most direct local competitors for hop-forward IPAs and Bend taproom traffic.
• Crux Fermentation Project: Bend craft brewery and taproom producing experimental and flagship beers; directly comparable to Bevel on small-batch experimentation, Bend taproom experience, and distribution footprint.
• Monkless Belgian Ales: Bend-based craft brewery with a taproom; comparable on scale, Bend location, and taproom-driven revenue model, though differentiated by Belgian-style focus.
• Worthy Brewing Company: Bend craft brewery with a large outdoor beer garden and hop-forward lineup; competes for the same family-friendly, outdoor-patio, food-pairing occasions as Bevel's food cart pod model.
• GoodLife Brewing Company: Bend-based craft microbrewery with a taproom and seasonal/flagship IPAs; overlaps with Bevel on hop-forward craft positioning and Central Oregon distribution. Brewer Curtis Nelson previously worked at GoodLife.
• Sunriver Brewing Company: Central Oregon craft brewery with multiple taprooms; relevant comparable on regional Central Oregon footprint and taproom-first GTM. Brewer Curtis Nelson previously trained at Sunriver.

Broad incumbents

• Deschutes Brewery: Largest Oregon craft brewery and Bend flagship; operates Bend public house and broad distribution. Relevant as the dominant local incumbent setting customer expectations that Bevel competes against.
• 10 Barrel Brewing: National craft brand (formerly Bend-based) with a flagship Bend taproom; comparable on Bend taproom operations and hop-forward IPAs, though operating at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• Fiddlehead Brewing Company: Vermont craft brewery and longtime Bevel collaborator (Understable/Stable/Overstable IPA series); comparable on small-batch hop-forward IPAs and taproom experience, though serving a different regional market.
• Von Ebert Brewing: Portland, Oregon craft brewery that co-brewed Bevel's 'Full Send' APA for the Portland Open disc golf tournament; comparable on hop-forward craft brewing and Portland/Oregon taproom model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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