Brix City Brewing
Brix City Brewing is an independently owned New Jersey craft brewery producing New England style IPAs, barrel-aged Imperial Stouts, and European-style lagers, distributing via liquor stores, bars, and restaurants across 15+ NJ counties while its taproom remains closed during relocation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersLittle Ferry, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Brix City Brewing does
Brix City Brewing is an independently owned craft brewery founded in 2015 by Joe and Pete in Little Ferry, New Jersey, where it became Bergen County's first full-production craft brewery. The company produces a portfolio of full-flavored beers built around three core lines: the Jams Series of New England style IPAs and Milkshake DIPAs featuring fruit purées, lactose, and double dry hopping (including Tasty Jams, Mango Jams, Grateful Jams, Very Tasty Jams, Shakedown Jams, Island Jams); the Silk City Series of 10.5% ABV barrel-aged Imperial Stouts aged six months in A. Smith Bowman Distillery Bourbon and Rum barrels; and a Lagers portfolio (Italian Pilsner, Czech Pilsner, Festbier, Märzen). The technical approach centers on specialty ingredients, fruit purées, and annual hop selection from Yakima Valley farms by Head Brewer Jorge, who holds the Michael James Jackson Foundation Sir Geoff Palmer Scholarship and is enrolled in the UC Davis Master Brewers Program. Output is packaged in 16oz 4-pack cans and 500ml bottles and distributed through wholesalers to liquor stores (Wegmans, Total Wine, Bottle King, ShopRite, independents) and draft accounts (bars and restaurants) across 15+ New Jersey counties.
The business model is wholesale-distribution-led, supplemented by direct-to-consumer merchandise sales through the company's online shop. On-premise revenue ended with the closure of the Little Ferry taproom at 4 Alsan Way on May 29, 2025 due to rising rent; the company is actively searching for a replacement location while continuing beer production and distribution. Customer segments include craft beer enthusiasts, NJ bars and restaurants (with recurring partner venues such as Andy's Corner Bar, Cloverleaf Tavern, Winberie's, The Stirling Hotel, The Landing, Ed & Mary's), and liquor retailers. Brand awareness is supported through organic social (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), email newsletters, and a calendar of community events and tap takeovers, including ongoing partnerships with Hackensack Brewing, Bolero Snort, Esker Hart, and Brasserie du Bas-Canada. The company has no institutional investment, parent entity, or public listing, and operates with 11-50 employees.
Brix City Brewing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Brix City Brewing
- Legal name
- Brix City Brewing Company
- Website
- https://brixcitybrewing.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Brix City Brewing is an independently owned New Jersey craft brewery producing New England style IPAs, barrel-aged Imperial Stouts, and European-style lagers, distributing via liquor stores, bars, and restaurants across 15+ NJ counties while its taproom remains closed during relocation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Brix City Brewing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Beer Brewing
- NAICS
- Breweries (312120), Breweries (31212)
- SIC
- Malt Beverages (2082)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)
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Where Brix City Brewing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Little Ferry
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Brix City Brewing business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Beer Sales - Cans and Draft: Sale of canned and draft beer through distribution to liquor stores, bars, and restaurants throughout New Jersey. Products include 16oz 4-packs, 500ml bottles, and draft pours at partner venues.
- Merchandise Sales: Online shop sales of branded apparel and limited-edition merchandise. Currently operating for merch only while taproom is closed.
- On-Premise Sales (Historical): Taproom sales of draft beer and to-go options. Taproom at 4 Alsan Way in Little Ferry, NJ closed on May 29, 2025 due to rising rent. Company is searching for new location.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Brix City Brewing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Brix City Brewing is a craft brewery that manufactures and distributes a portfolio of full-flavored beers including New England style IPAs, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts, traditional Pilsners, and Milkshake style DIPAs. The company sells packaged beer (16oz 4-pack cans and 500ml bottles) and draft through NJ liquor stores, bars, and restaurants, and offers branded merchandise through its online shop. While the Little Ferry taproom closed in May 2025, the brewery continues production and distribution while seeking a new location.
Product overview
Brix City Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery based in New Jersey, founded in 2015 by long-time friends Joe and Pete. The brewery offers a diverse portfolio of full-flavored beers ranging from unique New England style IPAs (the flagship Jams series featuring various fruit-forward variants) to traditional European lagers (Italian Pilsner, Czech Pilsner), barrel-aged Imperial Stouts (the premium Silk City series aged in Bourbon and Rum barrels), and Pale Ales. While the taproom at 4 Alsan Way in Little Ferry closed in May 2025 due to relocation, beers are distributed throughout New Jersey via liquor stores, bars, and restaurants. The brewery also sells merchandise including apparel through its online shop.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Silk City: Annual release and signature barrel-aged Imperial Stout series, including Bourbon Barrel-Aged, Rum Barrel-Aged, and various flavor variants (Vanilla, White Chocolate Mocha, AOMAS).
- Jams Series
Products and services
- Jams Series Flagship craft beer series of New England style IPAs and Double IPAs featuring fruit-forward flavors, lactose additions, and extensive dry hopping; sold in 16oz 4-packs and on draft to craft beer consumers in New Jersey.
- Silk City Series Premium barrel-aged Imperial Stout series aged 6 months in hand-selected A. Smith Bowman Distillery Bourbon barrels, with variants including Rum Barrel-Aged, BBA Vanilla, BBA AOMAS (toasted coconut, cocoa nibs, salted caramel), and BBA White Chocolate Mocha; all 10.5% ABV, sold to craft beer enthusiasts.
- Lager Portfolio Traditional European-style lagers including Little Ferry Light American Light Lager, Ciao Bella Italian Pilsner, 12° Czech Pilsner, Brixfest Festbier, and Oktoberfest Märzen, sold to craft beer consumers in New Jersey.
- Pale Ale Series New England style Pale Ales featuring Cloud of Sound as the base recipe and Drop of Dew (5.8% ABV) as a fruited variant with Orange Zest, Double Dry Hopped with Amarillo, Strata, and Citra.
- Seasonal and Collaboration Releases Limited edition and collaboration beers including Barn Burner (10% TIPA collaboration with Brasserie du Bas-Canada), Woodland Harmony (11% Imperial Stout collaboration with Esker Hart featuring German Chocolate Cake profile), and various taproom-exclusive releases.
- Brix City Brewing Merchandise Apparel and limited-edition merchandise including t-shirts, hats, and special drops available through the Brix City online shop while the taproom is closed.
Quantifiable outcome
- Honorable mention in Hop Culture's '13 Best Breweries to Visit in New Jersey'
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Brix City Brewing
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Brix City Brewing technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Brix City Brewing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hackensack BrewingcoreHosting partnership for Brix City's Thanksgiving Potluck tradition at Hackensack Brewing's taproom. The event, originally 'Breakfast at Brix' started in 2015, grew from a small friends-and-family gathering to a public community event. Joe, Pete and the Brix crew will attend with a special collaboration beer on draft.
- Bolero SnortcoreCo-hosting Oktoberfest celebration at Bolero's taproom in Carlstadt, NJ. Brix City is brewing a special Märzen beer for the event. Partnership allows Brix to maintain event presence while taproom is closed.
- Yakima Chief Hops (YCH)coreJorge participated in YCH Hop Experience visiting Yakima Valley for hop harvest. Met with 5 hop farms (Double R Hop Ranches, Perrault Farms, Loza Farms, Carpenter Ranches, Loftus Ranches) and Yakima Chief Ranches R&D facility. Trip organized by MJF and YCH for 12 brewers to hand-select hops for upcoming brews.
- Brasserie du Bas-CanadaminorInternational collaboration on Barn Burner NE style Triple IPA (10% ABV). First meeting occurred at Dewey & Friends Beer Fest. Barn Burner is hockey slang referencing their shared interest in the sport.
- Esker HartminorCollaboration on Woodland Harmony (11% ABV Imperial Stout) inspired by German Chocolate Cake. Bobby from Esker Hart is a staple in NJ beer scene who opened his taproom in High Bridge, NJ. This was a special New Year collaboration release.
- Michael James Jackson Foundation (MJF)coreHead Brewer Jorge received the prestigious Sir Geoff Palmer Scholarship for Brewing from MJF. MJF is a non-profit supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in brewing and distilling through technical education scholarships. MJF funded Jorge's enrollment in the Master Brewers Program at UC Davis.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Brix City Brewing competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Tree House Brewing Company: Established Massachusetts craft brewery that set the benchmark for premium NE IPA releases. Competes with Brix City's Jams series for craft enthusiast mindshare, particularly around limited releases.
- Other Half Brewing: Larger regional craft brewery famous for hazy IPAs that compete directly with Brix City's Jams series for tap handles, retail placement, and collector demand in the Northeast.
Direct peers
- Kane Brewing Company: One of New Jersey's flagship craft breweries, headquartered in Ocean Township. Direct competitor for NJ tap handles, retail shelf space, and the same hazy IPA / craft lager consumer segment.
- Weyerbacher Brewing Company: East Coast craft brewery with a comparable barrel-aged stout heritage and broad distribution. Comparable in barrel-aging programs (Silk City vs Weyerbacher's small-batch stouts) and regional retail footprint.
- Carton Brewing Company: NJ craft brewery (Atlantic Highlands) with a similar portfolio emphasis on IPAs and small-batch specialty releases. Direct peer competing for the same Bergen County / North Jersey accounts.
- Tired Hands Brewing Company: Pennsylvania-based craft brewery recognized as a leading producer of New England style IPAs and farmhouse ales. Comparable stylistic specialization (hazy IPAs, saisons, sours) and taproom-centric business model.
- Bolero Snort Brewery: NJ craft brewery based in Carlstadt that Brix City partnered with for Oktoberfest 2025. Direct regional peer in adjacent Bergen County with overlapping distribution, taproom model, and style portfolio.
- Esker Hart Brewing: NJ craft brewery (High Bridge) that Brix City has collaborated with on the Woodland Harmony Imperial Stout. Comparable scale, NJ distribution focus, and barrel-aged stout program.
- Hackensack Brewing: Direct NJ-based craft brewery that Brix City already partners with on the Thanksgiving Potluck event. Operates a taproom in the same Bergen County region and competes for similar local accounts and consumer mindshare.
Regional players
- Three 3's Brewing Company: New Jersey craft brewery with comparable small-scale production and NJ-focused distribution. Regional peer for similar tap accounts and small-format package competition.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Brix City Brewing leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Brix City Brewing funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Brix City Brewing M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Brix City Brewing
What does Brix City Brewing do?
Brix City Brewing is a craft brewery that manufactures and distributes a portfolio of full-flavored beers including New England style IPAs, Barrel-Aged Imperial Stouts, traditional Pilsners, and Milkshake style DIPAs. The company sells packaged beer (16oz 4-pack cans and 500ml bottles) and draft through NJ liquor stores, bars, and restaurants, and offers branded merchandise through its online shop. While the Little Ferry taproom closed in May 2025, the brewery continues production and distribution while seeking a new location.
Is Brix City Brewing a public or private company?
Brix City Brewing is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Brix City Brewing founded?
Brix City Brewing was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Brix City Brewing based?
Brix City Brewing is headquartered in Little Ferry, United States, in the North America region.
How does Brix City Brewing make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Beer Sales - Cans and Draft is the primary driver. The others are merchandise Sales and on-Premise Sales (Historical).
Who are Brix City Brewing's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Tree House Brewing Company and Other Half Brewing. Direct peers are Kane Brewing Company, Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Carton Brewing Company, Tired Hands Brewing Company, Bolero Snort Brewery, Esker Hart Brewing and Hackensack Brewing. Three 3's Brewing Company is listed as a regional player.
Does Brix City Brewing have an API?
No public API is recorded for Brix City Brewing.
What industry is Brix City Brewing in?
Brix City Brewing's product category is Craft Beer Brewing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFAAAA, Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing, with a secondary code of CRADAIAA, Beer Brewing & Brands. Its NAICS code is 312120 and its SIC code is 2082.