Angry Erik Brewing

What Angry Erik Brewing does

Angry Erik Brewing is an independent craft brewery headquartered in Newton, New Jersey, operating a single 9,000 sq ft production facility opened in 2019 adjacent to the Paulinskill Trail. The company produces a rotating portfolio of 18+ craft beers spanning styles from Belgian pilsners and blonde ales to hazy IPAs, imperial IPAs, and oatmeal stouts, alongside a small-batch hard seltzer line (Apricot Mango and Strawberry Rhubarb at 4% ABV). Its product naming and venue aesthetic draw on a consistent Norse/Viking theme, with select beers memorializing the founders' late dogs. The underlying technology is a conventional small-batch brewing production facility paired with a 9,000 sq ft hospitality venue featuring a longship bar, upstairs mezzanine, and outdoor beer garden with corn hole and lawn games.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through direct-to-consumer channels: on-premise draft sales at 18 taps plus seltzer and non-alcoholic taps in the tasting room and beer garden, to-go 4-pack and growler fills, a Square e-commerce storefront for merchandise, barware, and gift certificates, and venue rental for private events including birthdays, company happy hours, and rehearsal dinners. A distribution page indicates some regional wholesale/retail reach beyond the single tasting room location. Pricing is unit-based, pay-as-you-go across all channels, with snacks and charcuterie (cheese curds $4, salami $9, crackers $5) priced at small increments. The customer base is local craft beer enthusiasts, outdoor recreationists using the Paulinskill Trail, families and pet owners seeking a dog-friendly outdoor venue, and private event bookers. Marketing relies on location-driven foot traffic, a programmed events calendar (trivia nights, live music, food trucks), and an active website plus organic social presence.

Name

Angry Erik Brewing

Legal name

Angry Erik Brewing

Website

https://angryerik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Angry Erik Brewing is an independent craft brewery in Newton, New Jersey producing 18+ draft beers, hard seltzers, and a tasting room and beer garden venue adjacent to the Paulinskill Trail, serving local craft beer enthusiasts, outdoor recreationists, and private event customers through on-premise and to-go retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft brewery operations
• Taproom and beer garden
• Hard seltzer production
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. On-site Tasting Room Sales: Direct sales of draft beer and beverages consumed on premises in the tasting room, beer garden, and patio areas. Includes sales of charcuterie boards and snacks.
2. Retail Beer Sales: To-go sales of 4-packs of canned beer and growler fills for off-premises consumption.
3. Merchandise and Gift Cards: Online sales of Angry Erik branded merchandise, barware, and gift certificates through Square e-commerce site.
4. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting private events including birthday parties, company happy hours, and rehearsal dinners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Angry Erik Brewing is an independent craft brewery that produces and serves a rotating lineup of 18+ craft beers on tap, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages from a custom-built production facility in Newton, New Jersey. The brewery operates a tasting room, beer garden, and patio as its primary direct-to-consumer sales channel, complemented by to-go packaged beer (4-packs and growlers), retail distribution, an e-commerce store for merchandise and gift cards, and private event hosting.

Product overview

Angry Erik Brewing is a craft brewery operating as a single unified product—a locally owned small craft brewery with a physical tasting room venue. The company produces an extensive portfolio of 18+ craft beers on tap, organized into style categories (Light & Fruity, Hoppy, Dark & Malty), alongside hard seltzers and non-alcoholic sparkling drinks. The product portfolio includes core offerings such as the flagship beer lineup featuring styles from Belgian Pilsners to Imperial IPAs, the tasting room and beer garden experience with a longship bar, outdoor patio, and mezzanine event space, packaged beer for off-premise consumption (4-packs and growlers), charcuterie and snack offerings, private event hosting services, and live entertainment events. The brewery positions itself as a destination venue adjacent to the Paulinskill Trail, combining craft beverage production with hospitality experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer Lineup

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Drive By GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood truck partnership for events. Drive By Grill provides food service at tasting room events, enhancing the customer experience during events like the Independent Craft Beer Run on 7/03/2026.
• Kasha's German ImbissminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood truck partnership for trivia nights. Provides German cuisine during weekly trivia events at the tasting room.
• Spring House CreameryminorOthersLocal cheese supplier providing variety of cheese flavors from Spring House Creamery in Fredon, NJ for charcuterie boards sold at the tasting room.
• Paulinskill TrailminorOthersRepurposed railway line trail running behind the brewery. Provides natural foot traffic to the tasting room from hikers, runners, and cyclists without requiring them to drive on roads.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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