Coop Ale Works LLC

What Coop Ale Works LLC does

Coop Ale Works LLC is a craft brewery headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, founded circa 2009-2010 and now in its fifteenth year of operation. The company produces a structured portfolio of beers organized into a year-round core lineup of six SKUs (F5 IPA, Ice Chest 99-Calorie IPA, COOP 66 Lager, Native Amber, DNR Belgian-style Strong Ale, and Horny Toad Blonde), a rotating calendar of seasonal releases (Blood Orange Horny Toad, Fly Me Away, Gran Sport Porter, Oktoberfest, Hook Echo, Alpha Hive Double IPA), and differentiated sub-brands including the Id Series of one-time experimental limited releases, the Territorial Reserve barrel-aged series, and the DNR Cask-It barrel-finishing program. The technical platform centers on traditional craft brewing infrastructure: canning and kegging lines, a multi-wood barrel aging program using bourbon, brandy, rye, tequila, rum, and Amburana wood barrels, and an on-site QA/QC laboratory. The business model is a hybrid of wholesale beer distribution (packaged and draft sold to bars, restaurants, hotels, retail grocers, convenience, wholesale clubs, and athletic-venue concessions) across 41 US states through third-party distributors, supplemented by direct-to-consumer taproom sales at the Oklahoma City headquarters (4745 Council Heights Road) and a small e-commerce merchandise storefront. Key institutional partnerships include a multi-year deal with University of Oklahoma Athletics producing Schooner All-American Ale (the first craft beer at OU athletic venues) and a year-round Warriors For Freedom American Ale partnership supporting veterans causes. As of April 2026, the company has merged with Four Corners to form Frontier Beverage Collective, a combined regional beverage company.

Name

Coop Ale Works LLC

Legal name

COOP Ale Works

Website

https://coopaleworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coop Ale Works is an Oklahoma City craft brewery founded circa 2009, producing a portfolio of core, seasonal, and barrel-aged beers distributed across 41 US states through wholesale partners, with direct taproom sales and institutional partnerships including University of Oklahoma Athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Barrel-aged ales
• Craft beer packaging
• Brewery taproom sales
• Seasonal beer releases

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales (Retail/Off-premise): Sale of packaged beer (cans, bottles) through retail outlets including supermarkets, convenience stores, liquor stores, wholesale clubs, and mass merchandise. Core lineup distributed across 41 states.
2. Beer Sales (On-premise): Draft and packaged beer sales through bars, restaurants, hotels, and concessions at athletic venues and entertainment venues.
3. Taproom Direct Sales: On-site beer sales at the brewery taproom in Oklahoma City, including flights, pints, and growler fills. Hosts private events and tours.
4. E-commerce/Gift Shop: Online merchandise and potentially beer sales through shopcoopaleworks.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Coop Ale Works produces and sells a portfolio of craft beers across year-round core styles (F5 IPA, Ice Chest, COOP 66, Native Amber, DNR, Horny Toad), rotating seasonal releases, and numbered limited experimental series (Id Series, Territorial Reserve, DNR Cask-It). Distribution reaches 41 U.S. states through wholesale partners to bars, restaurants, and retail outlets, complemented by direct-to-consumer sales at the on-site Oklahoma City taproom and online gift shop.

Product overview

Coop Ale Works LLC is a fifteen-year-old craft brewery and beverage producer headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a distribution footprint spanning 41 states. The company offers a portfolio of beer products organized into distinct lines: the Core Lineup featuring six year-round beers (F5 IPA, Ice Chest, COOP 66, Native Amber, DNR, Horny Toad); Seasonal releases including Blood Orange Horny Toad, Fly Me Away, Gran Sport Porter, Oktoberfest, Hook Echo, and Alpha Hive Double IPA; the Id Series of limited one-time experimental releases; the Territorial Reserve premium barrel-aged series; the DNR Cask-It barrel-finishing program; and the F5 Variety Pack. Additionally, partnership beers include Schooner All-American Ale with University of Oklahoma Athletics and Warriors For Freedom American Ale. The company operates an on-site taproom for direct sales and hosts regular events including pint nights and tastings across Oklahoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Id Series: Limited one-time release beers exploring experimental styles, ingredients, and techniques.
• Territorial Reserve
• DNR Cask-It

Products and services

• F5 India Pale Ale Year-round West Coast-style IPA at 7.1% ABV and 85 IBU featuring Columbus and Falconer's Flight hops with citrus, grapefruit and pine notes; available in 6-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Ice Chest 99 Calorie IPA Year-round 99-calorie session IPA at 4.3% ABV and 30 IBU delivering juicy hop flavors in a light, refreshing format; available in 6-pack and 12-pack 12 fl oz cans, 19.2 oz cans, and on draft.
• COOP 66 Lager Year-round easygoing American lager at 4.8% ABV and 10 IBU positioned as the seventh beer in the COOP core lineup, suited for dinners, the big game, cookouts, and lake lounging; available in 6-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Native Amber Red IPA Year-round red IPA at 6.5% ABV and 55 IBU blending Cascade and Cluster hops with caramel and biscuit malt notes for a round, dry-hopped finish; available in 6-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• DNR Strong Ale Year-round Belgian-style dark strong ale at 10.0% ABV and 30 IBU brewed with central and western European malts, Noble hops, candy sugar and traditional Trappist yeast, featuring notes of dried fruit, cinnamon and vanilla; available in 4-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Horny Toad Blonde Year-round premium blonde ale at 5.3% ABV and 25 IBU balancing Noble hop bitterness against two-row and pilsner malt body; positioned as an introduction to craft beer and to CooP; available in 6-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Blood Orange Horny Toad Limited summer seasonal blonde ale at 5.3% ABV and 25 IBU built on the Horny Toad base with added blood orange juice for extra refreshment; available in 6-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Fly Me Away IPA Winter seasonal hazy IPA at 7.6% ABV and 63 IBU inspired by Oklahoma's aviation history with fruity, juicy hop flavors; available in 4-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Gran Sport Porter Winter limited-release porter at 6.0% ABV and 43 IBU featuring chocolate and roasted coffee aromatic notes with oat flakes for full-bodied mouthfeel; available in 4-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Oktoberfest Märzen Lager Fall seasonal Märzen-style lager at 5.6% ABV and 20 IBU combining Munich malt, Bavarian hops and traditional German yeast, designed for extended cellar time; available in 6-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Hook Echo Hazy IPA Spring seasonal hazy IPA featuring new-school hops spinning tropical flavors; brewed once a year as a limited spring release; available in 6-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Alpha Hive Double IPA Spring limited-release Double IPA at 8.9% ABV and 100+ IBU infused with American hops and Northern California orange blossom honey, delivering dankness, floral notes and complexity; available in 4-pack 12 fl oz cans or on draft.
• Id Series Limited Release Beers Limited one-time release series featuring experimental styles, ingredients, and techniques including barrel-aged, sour, fruited, and unique ingredient beers; numbered from Id No. 1 through Id No. 19.
• Territorial Reserve Barrel-Aged Series Limited-run barrel-aged beer series featuring staple brewing grains refined through continual scrutiny; lineup includes Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Rye Wine Ale, Barrel Aged Wild Wheat Wine Honey Ale, and Bourbon Barrel Aged Barley Wine Ale.
• DNR Cask-It Barrel-Aged Series Barrel-aged variations of DNR beer aged in bourbon, brandy, rye, tequila, and rum barrels to create nuanced flavors and aromas unique to each barrel type.
• F5 Variety Pack Four-variety pack featuring updated spins on the F5 IPA recipe including Hazy F5, Juicy F5, Grapefruit F5, and Imperial F5, each with distinct hop profiles and flavor characteristics.
• Schooner All-American Ale Traditional American ale at 4.7% ABV produced in partnership with University of Oklahoma Athletics and named after the Sooner Schooner mascot; available at OU athletic venues, tailgates in Norman, and local bars.
• Warriors For Freedom American Ale American ale at 4.7% ABV created in partnership with Warriors For Freedom Foundation; available year-round in 6-pack 12 oz cans or on draft with proceeds supporting the foundation's veterans mission.
• Brewery Taproom On-site taproom at 4745 Council Heights Road, Oklahoma City, offering brewery tours, special events, and direct sales of CooP products including flights, pints, and growlers; open Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 4-10pm, and Saturday 12-10pm.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Four CornerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Coop Ale Works and Four Corners announced a merger to form Frontier Beverage Collective, a new beverage company combining both craft breweries' operations and portfolio.
• The Big FriendlyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Collaboration for Id No. 18 wet-hopped IPA using fresh Cascade and Kanook hops sourced from Kansas Hop Co farm, brewed within hours of harvest.
• Sierra Nevada BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Collaboration for Id No. 6 - a Centennial and Cascade IPA made in support of Camp Fire relief efforts in Butte County, California. 100% of all sales were donated to the Sierra Nevada Camp Fire Relief Fund. Community raised over $6,000 for wildfire victims.
• University of Oklahoma AthleticscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoop Ale Works produces Schooner All-American Ale, named after the iconic Sooner Schooner mascot. This is OU's first-ever craft beer offering, available at OU athletic venues, tailgates in Norman, and local bars. The partnership supports the university's sports culture and Oklahoma community.
• Warriors For Freedom FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to produce Warriors For Freedom American Ale (4.7% ABV), supporting veterans causes. The beer is available year-round in 6-pack 12oz cans or on draft, with proceeds supporting the foundation's mission.
• Kansas Hop CominorOthersLocal hop supplier for Id No. 18 wet-hopped IPA. Fresh hops were collected from the farm within hours and brewed the next morning.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• El Segundo Brewing Company: California craft brewery best known for hop-forward IPAs and limited distribution. Comparable as a mid-sized craft brewery with a flagship IPA focus, limited geography, and emphasis on quality and brand.
• Russian River Brewing Company: California craft brewery famous for limited-release and barrel-aged sour programs (e.g., Pliny the Elder, Supplication). Comparable in its emphasis on experimental and barrel-aged limited releases driving brand cachet.
• Prairie Artisan Ales: Oklahoma-based craft brewery known for stouts, sours, and hop-forward beers with strong regional identity. Directly comparable to Coop as a fellow Oklahoma craft producer targeting similar enthusiast and premium on-premise channels.
• Fremont Brewing Company: Seattle-based craft brewery with regional distribution, a strong urban taproom, and a balanced core/seasonal lineup. Comparable scale, distribution model, and direct-to-consumer taproom approach.
• Anthem Brewing Company: Oklahoma City craft brewery producing a rotating lineup of hop-forward, Belgian, and seasonal beers. Same home market, similar taproom-plus-distribution model, and overlapping customer base make it a direct peer.
• pFriem Family Brewers: Oregon craft brewery with broad distribution, a tasting room, and a portfolio spanning lagers, IPAs, and barrel-aged offerings. Comparable craft brewery of similar scale with multi-format packaging and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• New Belgium Brewing Company: National craft brewer with broad portfolio and extensive distribution. Comparable in craft-brewery category leadership but operates at far greater scale across more geographies and formats.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Large national craft brewer and one of Coop's documented collaboration partners (Id No. 6 Camp Fire Relief). Comparable as a craft brewery with national distribution, barrel-aging expertise, and broad portfolio, but at substantially larger scale.
• Boston Beer Company: Public craft beverage company (Samuel Adams, Truly, Twisted Tea) with national distribution and broad portfolio. Comparable as a craft brewery peer at the broad incumbent level with vastly larger scale and marketing reach.
• Founders Brewing Co. Michigan-based craft brewery with national distribution and a portfolio led by hop-forward IPAs and barrel-aged stouts. Comparable as a craft incumbent with broad distribution and barrel-aging capability, but at significantly larger scale than Coop.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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