What Broken Compass Brewing does

Broken Compass Brewing is a privately held craft brewery founded in May 2014 by Jason and Jo Ford in Breckenridge, Colorado. The company operates two physical taprooms — the original brewery and taproom at 68 Continental Court and a second taproom at 520 S. Main Street opened in winter 2021 — producing and serving an award-winning portfolio led by the Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal-winning Ginger Pale Ale and Bronze Medal-winning Coconut Porter, supplemented by rotating IPAs, stouts, sours, lagers, and a hard seltzer line. Brewing emphasizes locally sourced Colorado ingredients where feasible, including 99 pounds of fresh hops from Montrose for the annual Colorado Fresh Hop Pale Ale, Root Shoot Malts from Loveland, and coffee from Breckenridge Coffee Roasters used within 15 minutes of roasting in the Mug of Thunder Chocolate Coffee Stout.

The business generates revenue entirely through direct-to-consumer transactions: on-site pint and taster sales priced at $3–$8, flights ($18–$24), growler fills ($16), and 4-pack cans ($16); private event rentals in the brewhouse space; and a partnership with Ridden for $69.99 guided fat-bike tours concluding with a brewery tasting. Marketing is community-led rather than paid, relying on weekly trivia (Tuesday at OG, Wednesday at Main Street), Acoustic Sundays, Music Video Bingo, Monday potlucks, annual events including LostOberfest and anniversary celebrations, and ongoing charitable partnerships with groups such as the Summit Medical Center Health Foundation, Colorado Brewers Guild, and Friends of Dillon Ranger District.

The company targets two primary segments — Summit County locals seeking a community gathering space and Breckenridge tourists seeking an authentic mountain craft-beer experience — supported by secondary outreach to adventure tourists via the Ridden partnership. The team comprises approximately a dozen named staff including the two founders, two brewers, and a bartender/merchandise group. Broken Compass has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no API, no mobile app, and no AI/ML capabilities; distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer.

Name

Broken Compass Brewing

Legal name

Broken Compass Brewing

Website

https://brokencompassbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Broken Compass Brewing is a founder-owned craft brewery in Breckenridge, Colorado, operating two taprooms that serve locals and tourists with an award-winning portfolio including GABF-medal Ginger Pale Ale and Coconut Porter alongside rotating seasonal releases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

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

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom beer sales
• Brewery venue rental
• Community brewery events
• Local craft brewery

Headquarters

HQ city

Breckenridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site taproom sales: Direct beer sales for on-site consumption at two taproom locations. Pint and taster pricing with flights available.
2. To-go beer sales: Cans (4-packs), bombers, and growler fills sold for off-site consumption. Starting March 2020, to-go sales expanded significantly during COVID-19.
3. Event space rentals: Semi-private brewhouse space available for private events including weddings, staff gatherings, and celebrations. Bookings available through reservation request.
4. Partnership with Ridden: Fat bike and brewery tour partnership brings customers to the brewery. Tour includes taster at Broken Compass.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Broken Compass Brewing is a craft brewery producing a rotating portfolio of award-winning beers including flagship IPAs, stouts, porters, Belgian-style ales, lagers, sours, and hard seltzers, with distinctive recipes built around fresh ginger, toasted coconut, locally sourced Colorado hops and malts, and fresh-roasted coffee. The brewery sells its products directly to consumers through two physical taproom locations in Breckenridge, Colorado, with to-go packaged beer sales (cans, bombers, growlers), private event space rentals, and a recurring slate of community events such as trivia nights and live music.

Product overview

Broken Compass Brewing is a craft brewery with two taproom locations in Breckenridge, CO. The company offers a portfolio of award-winning beers including flagship products like the Ginger Pale Ale (GABF Silver Medal), Coconut Porter (GABF Bronze Medal), and various seasonal and rotational offerings such as IPAs, stouts, sours, lagers, and hard seltzers. The product portfolio centers on craft beer production and taproom experiences, supplemented by To Go beer sales (cans, bombers, growlers), venue rental for private events, community programs like the Beer It Forward initiative, and partnerships offering combined experiences like fat bike brewery tours. The company operates two physical taprooms with rotating beer selections totaling 30 taps, hosts recurring events including trivia and live music, and does not offer a public API or AI/ML capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ginger Pale Ale Award-winning pale ale featuring fresh ginger tea for flavor and raw ginger root for aroma and spice. Great American Beer Festival silver medal winner (2016). Available on draft and in 4-packs.
• Coconut Porter Robust porter loaded with ~400 pounds of toasted organic coconut. Great American Beer Festival bronze medal winner (2015). Available on draft and in bombers on a limited basis.
• Mug of Thunder Chocolate Coffee Stout Dark, full-bodied stout with chocolate extract and freshly roasted Brazilian blend coffee from Breckenridge Coffee Roasters, brewed into the beer within 15 minutes of roasting for peak freshness.
• Snow Blind Double IPA Classic West Coast style Double IPA with Centennial hops and dry hop of Chinook, Amarillo, and Mosaic. 8.2% ABV with a piney and dank profile.
• Zamba Juice Hazy IPA Hazy IPA brewed with Zamba hops featuring flavors of mango, pineapple, and tangerine orange. 7.0% ABV.
• Colo-Rad-Bro Citra Double IPA Hazy Double IPA double dry hopped with Citra hops featuring tropical aromas of pineapple, mango, grapefruit, and a hint of lime. 8.5% ABV.
• Czech Pilsner Traditional Czech-style pilsner, crisp and clean with hints of sweet corn and an easy-drinking finish. Available year-round.
• Irish Red Irish-style red ale with malty, caramel character and a light refreshing touch. 4.2% ABV, 20 IBU.
• Belgian Farmhouse Blonde Refreshing blonde ale brewed with Belgian Farmhouse yeast featuring prominent fruity notes and a kiss of spices. 6% ABV.
• Helter Seltzer Rotating hard seltzer line featuring cocktail-inspired flavors including Raspberry Lime and Blood Orange Tangerine. 9-11% ABV.
• American Dream Cream Ale Light, clean, and refreshingly easy-drinking cream ale inspired by mid-1800s American style. 5.7% ABV.
• Towdo Bien Mexican Lager Crisp and clean Mexican lager with hints of sweet corn and an easy-drinking finish. 4.2% ABV.
• Strawberry Prickly Pear Blonde Seasonal blonde ale bursting with strawberry and prickly pear character. 5.6% ABV.
• Chica Chica Boom Sour Mango Passionfruit sour with medium tartness and tropical fruit flavors. 4% ABV.
• Mangy Moose Spruce Tip Pale Ale Crisp pale ale brewed with Idaho 7 hops and locally sourced spruce tips. 5.3% ABV.
• Did It All For Nanuk-ie West Coast IPA named after a beloved Alaskan Malamute patron. Features juicy melon notes with subtle pine and lemongrass. 7.4% ABV.
• 2025 Colorado Fresh Hop Pale Ale Annual wet hop pale ale brewed with 99 pounds of just-harvested hops from Montrose, CO, and Root Shoot Malts from Loveland, CO. 100% Colorado-brewed and tapped ~13 days after harvest.
• OG Brewery & Taproom Original brewery and taproom at 68 Continental Court, Unit B-12, Breckenridge, CO. Features 14 beers on tap, brewery aromas, and a dog-friendly environment. Hosts Tuesday Night Trivia, Acoustic Sundays, and anniversary parties.
• Main Street Taproom Second taproom at 520 S. Main St., Breckenridge, CO, opened winter 2021. Features 16 taps, dog- and family-friendly space, and a food partnership with BreckFast (11:30 AM - 2 PM daily).
• To Go Beer Service Off-site beer sales offering cans, bombers, and growler fills for pickup at the taproom. Growler fills priced at $16 per 64 oz. Includes new growlers provided free of charge.
• Brewhouse Event Space Rental Semi-private event space in the brewing area accommodating approximately 24 seated guests. Available for celebrations, staff gatherings, and weddings. Food/catering permitted; outside alcohol prohibited. Bookings available through reservation request.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Best of Summit County 1st Place wins (Best Bar, Best Beers on Tap, Best Brewpub/Brewery)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Summit Medical Center Health FoundationminorOthers · 1 April 2020$1 from each Beer It Forward 4-pack purchase donated to Summit Medical Center Health Foundation's Emergency Preparedness Fund to support healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Storm Peak Brewing, Baere Brewing, Fermaentra Brewery, Renegate BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2018Five-brewery collaboration for Makin Noise Earth Day beer release. Each brewery brewed a Belgian ale with Westmalle yeast strain. Broken Compass brewed a Summer Saison donating portion of each pint to Friends of the Dillon Ranger District.
• RiddenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Ridden for fat bike and brewery tours. Trained guides lead groups on fat bike rides through Breckenridge trails, ending at Broken Compass Brewery. Tours include educational stops, scenic views along Blue River Rec Path, and a taster included with the tour package. Total cost $69.99 with advanced booking. Non-alcoholic beverages provided for non-drinkers.
• Breckenridge DistilleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-time collaboration with Breckenridge Distillery for SCUBA (Summit County United Brewers Alliance) 2018 collaboration brew. Combined with 15 brewers, created a wheat wine infused with herbs and botanicals from Breckenridge Distillery's gin for Colorado Craft Beer Week.
• Westfax Brewing Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Westfax Brewing Co. in Denver to create Pinky's Out Table Manners Belgian Style Table Beer. Beer served at Collab Fest 2018 and at Broken Compass taproom during Colorado Craft Beer Week.
• BreckFastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood service partnership at Main Street taproom. BreckFast provides food service from 11:30 AM - 2 PM daily. Customers can also bring food from other La Cima or downtown Breckenridge restaurants.
• Northside Pizza, Windy City PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPizza delivery partnerships during COVID-19. Customers can have food delivered to the taproom from Northside Pizza and Windy City Pizza in Breckenridge.
• Breckenridge Coffee RoastersminorOthersLocal coffee supplier for Mug of Thunder Chocolate Coffee Stout. Coffee delivered piping hot and brewed into the beer within 15 minutes of roasting for peak freshness.
• Holidaily Brewing Co.minorOthersGluten-free beer options sourced from Holidaily Brewing Co. in Golden, CO. Available at both taproom locations (cans only, not as flights).
• Athletic BrewingminorOthersNon-alcoholic beer options sourced from Athletic Brewing in Milford, CT. Available at both taproom locations including Free Wave Hazy IPA, Ripe Pursuit Lemon Radler, and Birra Chiara Italian-Style Pilsner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Athletic Brewing Company: Milford, CT-based non-alcoholic craft brewer and Broken Compass's product-sourcing partner for non-alcoholic options. Comparable craft beer category focus with overlapping channel (craft taproom) and complementary product offering.
• Holidaily Brewing Company: Golden, CO gluten-free craft brewery and Broken Compass's product-sourcing partner for gluten-free options. Comparable craft beer category with niche specialization (gluten-free), distributed via taprooms like Broken Compass.
• Westfax Brewing Co. Denver, CO craft brewery and prior collaboration partner (Pinky's Out Table Manners Belgian Style Table Beer). Comparable Colorado craft brewery serving overlapping beer enthusiast customers and participating in Collab Fest.

Direct peers

• Breckenridge Brewery: Direct peer in Breckenridge, CO operating both a brewpub and large-scale brewing/distribution. Comparable craft beer producer with mountain town taproom presence, though at significantly larger scale with national wholesale distribution.
• Storm Peak Brewing Company: Direct Summit County, CO craft brewery peer and previous collaboration partner (Makin Noise Earth Day brew). Comparable small-batch craft brewery serving the same mountain community and tourist segments.
• Baere Brewing Company: Summit County craft brewery and prior collaboration partner (Makin Noise Earth Day release). Comparable small-batch local brewer targeting the same Breckenridge locals and tourists.

Broad incumbents

• Odell Brewing Company: Fort Collins, CO regional craft brewery with multiple taproom locations. Comparable brewing category and taproom-based business model in Colorado, though at larger scale with broader distribution.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: Fort Collins, CO craft beer leader and broad incumbent in the Colorado craft beer ecosystem. Comparable brewing category with national distribution, representing a large-scale benchmark for the Colorado craft segment.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. National craft beer pioneer with taproom operations. Comparable brewing category serving craft beer consumers and operating brewpub-style venues at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Renegade Brewing Company: Denver, CO craft brewery and prior collaboration partner (Makin Noise Earth Day release). Comparable craft beer producer operating in the broader Colorado market with overlapping beer enthusiast customer base.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 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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