Torque Brewing
Torque Brewing is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2016 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, producing a portfolio of core and seasonal beers distributed through a taproom, Manitoba retail, and third-party delivery, with ancillary event venue and merchandise revenue.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersWinnipeg, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Torque Brewing does
Torque Brewing is a locally owned craft brewery established in 2016 and headquartered at 330-830 King Edward Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The company produces a broad portfolio of beer styles including blonde ales, pale ales, IPAs (West Coast, New England, Red), lagers, wheat beers, sours, and bourbon barrel-aged porters, organized around a core lineup and a rotating slate of seasonal and limited releases. Brewing operations are described as traditional craft brewing with emphasis on quality and consistency, anchored by award-winning proprietary recipes such as Red Line Red IPA (Bronze at the 2022 World Beer Cup, Gold at the 2019 Canadian Brewing Awards) and The Witty Belgian (Gold at the 2019 Canadian Brewing Awards).
The business operates a multi-channel revenue model. Primary revenue is generated through taproom draft beer sales at the on-site taproom, packaged beer retail (15-packs, 12-packs, and variety packs) through Manitoba Liquor Mart and other retail outlets, and on-tap placement at bars and restaurants across the province. Direct-to-consumer reach has been extended via third-party delivery partnerships with Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, and DoorDash. Secondary revenue streams include private event space rental (capacity up to 100 guests for corporate events, birthdays, anniversaries) and branded merchandise sales (hoodies, t-shirts, hats) through the online store.
The company is privately held, founder-owned, and operates with a small team (11-50 employees). Geographic distribution is concentrated within the province of Manitoba, with no documented inter-provincial or international expansion. The brewery serves three primary customer segments: craft beer enthusiasts (direct consumers), the Manitoba hospitality industry (bars and restaurants), and private/corporate event hosts.
Torque Brewing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Torque Brewing
- Legal name
- Torque Brewing
- Website
- https://torquebrewing.beer
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Torque Brewing is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2016 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, producing a portfolio of core and seasonal beers distributed through a taproom, Manitoba retail, and third-party delivery, with ancillary event venue and merchandise revenue.
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Torque Brewing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Beer
- NAICS
- Breweries (312120), Breweries (31212)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)
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Where Torque Brewing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Winnipeg
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Torque 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
- Taproom Beer Sales: Direct sales of draft beer to consumers at the taproom. Provides on-site consumption experience with rotating seasonal releases and core lineup.
- Packaged Beer Retail: Sale of canned and bottled beer through Liquor Mart and other retail locations in Manitoba. Includes 15-packs, 12-packs, and variety packs.
- Third-Party Delivery: Partnership with Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, and DoorDash for direct-to-consumer delivery of beer orders.
- Private Event Space Rental: Rental of taproom space for private events including birthday parties, corporate events, anniversaries. Capacity up to 100 guests.
- Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and other apparel through the brewery's online store.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Draft Beer Pricing (Torque Blonde) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Draft Beer Pricing (Hazy Whaler) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Draft Beer Pricing (Workhorse Pale Ale) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hoodie Merchandise |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | T-Shirt Merchandise |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hat Merchandise |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 15-Pack Beer Cases |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 15-Pack Beer Cases (Buenazo) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels3 records
Torque Brewing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Torque Brewing is a craft brewery that produces and sells its own line of award-winning craft beers, including flagship core pours and rotating seasonal and limited-edition releases. In addition to packaged and draught beer, the brewery operates an on-site taproom in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and offers a private event space for hosted gatherings. Branded merchandise such as apparel and glassware is also sold through the taproom and online channels.
Product overview
Torque Brewing is a locally owned craft brewery established in 2016 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, offering a portfolio of beers organized around core pours (everyday lineup) and seasonal/limited releases. Core products include the Torque Blonde blonde ale, Workhorse Pale Ale, Red Line Red IPA (award-winning), Hazy Whaler New England IPA, Snapback IPA, Classic Lager, Classic Light, The Witty Belgian wheat beer, What the Helles Munich-style lager, and Road Trip Hazy Pale Ale. Seasonal offerings include Roadrunner Raspberry Wheat, Mangoza! sour, Lit! Cranberry Orange Sour, and Bellhop Vanilla Bourbon Porter. Products are available as individual cans/bottles, multi-packs (15-pack, 12-pack, variety pack), growlers, and kegs. The company also operates a taproom with private event space for up to 100 guests and sells branded merchandise including hoodies, t-shirts, and hats. Beer distribution includes the taproom, Liquor Mart shelves, cold beer vendors, and restaurant/bars across Manitoba, plus delivery through Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, and DoorDash.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Core Craft Beer Lineup Torque Brewing's core lineup of craft beers, including flagship offerings such as the Golden Year Pale Ale, sold on draught at the taproom and in packaged format through Manitoba Liquor Marts, bars, and restaurants, targeted at adult craft beer consumers.
- Seasonal and Limited-Edition Beers Rotating seasonal and limited-edition craft beer releases produced by Torque Brewing, including IPAs, radlers, and other styles that complement the core lineup and drive repeat consumer engagement at the taproom and through retail and on-premise accounts.
- Brewery Merchandise Torque Brewing-branded merchandise such as apparel and glassware, sold to consumers through the on-site taproom and digital storefront to extend the brand's reach beyond beverage sales.
- Private Event Venue An on-site private event space offered at the Torque Brewing taproom in Winnipeg, available to event organizers and private hosts for parties, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations in an industrial-chic brewery setting.
Companies that use Torque Brewing
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Torque Brewing technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature2 records
Torque Brewing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Torque Brewing competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Molson Coors Beverage Company: Major Canadian beer manufacturer with broad beverage portfolio; competes for the same Manitoba retail shelf space at Liquor Mart and bar taps where Torque distributes.
- Labatt Breweries of Canada: One of Canada's largest brewers; sets the competitive backdrop in the Manitoba beer market that craft players like Torque must differentiate against on tap and at retail.
Direct peers
- Barn Hammer Brewing Company: Winnipeg-based craft brewery with taproom and core/seasonal beer lineup, directly competing for the same Manitoba craft beer consumer and tap placements.
- Half Pints Brewing Company: One of Winnipeg's pioneering craft breweries, also locally owned and producing a core lineup of ales and lagers. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and craft positioning to Torque Brewing.
- Brazen Hall Brewery & Eatery: Winnipeg craft brewery and brewpub with on-site food service, competing with Torque for local taproom traffic and event bookings.
- Fort Garry Brewing Company: Historic Manitoba-based brewery with a wider distribution footprint than Torque across Manitoba Liquor Mart, comparable as a locally rooted craft brand competing for shelf and tap space.
- Little Brown Jug Brewing Company: Winnipeg craft brewery operating a taproom and producing a rotating lineup of ales. Comparable in scale, market, and craft positioning.
Regional players
- Mill Street Brewery: Established Canadian craft brewery with taproom operations, private events, and broad distribution; comparable as a larger-scale Canadian craft peer operating in different provinces.
- Collective Arts Brewing: Ontario-based craft brewery known for limited-release seasonal drops and a portfolio mixing core and experimental brews, closely analogous to Torque's rotating release strategy.
- Lake of the Woods Brewing Company: Ontario-based craft brewery with similar craft positioning, taproom model, and multi-channel distribution; comparable as a craft peer in a different Canadian region.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Torque Brewing social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Torque Brewing leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Torque Brewing funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Torque Brewing M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Torque Brewing
What does Torque Brewing do?
Torque Brewing is a craft brewery that produces and sells its own line of award-winning craft beers, including flagship core pours and rotating seasonal and limited-edition releases. In addition to packaged and draught beer, the brewery operates an on-site taproom in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and offers a private event space for hosted gatherings. Branded merchandise such as apparel and glassware is also sold through the taproom and online channels.
Is Torque Brewing a public or private company?
Torque Brewing is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Torque Brewing founded?
Torque Brewing was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Torque Brewing based?
Torque Brewing is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Torque Brewing make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Taproom Beer Sales are the primary driver. The others are packaged Beer Retail, third-Party Delivery, private Event Space Rental and merchandise Sales.
Who are Torque Brewing's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Molson Coors Beverage Company and Labatt Breweries of Canada. Direct peers are Barn Hammer Brewing Company, Half Pints Brewing Company, Brazen Hall Brewery & Eatery, Fort Garry Brewing Company and Little Brown Jug Brewing Company. Regional players are Mill Street Brewery, Collective Arts Brewing and Lake of the Woods Brewing Company.
Does Torque Brewing have an API?
No public API is recorded for Torque Brewing.
What industry is Torque Brewing in?
Torque Brewing's product category is Craft Beer. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFALAC, Microbreweries & Craft Breweries, with a secondary code of THAFALAA, Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service). Its NAICS code is 312120 and its SIC code is 2080.