Crue Brew Brewery

Name

Crue Brew Brewery

Legal name

Crue Brew Brewery

Website

https://cruebrewbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFALAA

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYCRADAIAA

Beer Brewing & Brands

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

SECONDARYAFAFAAAA

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Alcoholic Beverage Production (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider)

SECONDARYCRANACAF

Taprooms & Brewpubs

Consumer Products & Retail/Tobacco, Alcohol & Cannabis Retail/On-Premise Alcohol Retail (Bars, Pubs & Taprooms)

SECONDARYTHAFAEAG

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bars, Pubs & Nightlife Venues

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Taproom operations
• Craft beer distribution
• Brewery event venue
• Seasonal beer brewing

Headquarters

HQ city

Raynham

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: On-premise consumption of draft beers at the taproom, offering flights of up to 16 rotating draft options. State-of-the-art facility can host up to 129 guests.
2. Canned Beer Sales (To-Go): Sale of canned beer for off-premise consumption. Customers can mix and match cans unlike typical liquor stores.
3. Online Ordering: Online ordering through Toasttab platform for pickup orders.
4. Wholesale/Distribution: Distribution of canned beer to bars and liquor stores across Cape Cod to New Jersey. Managed by Stephanie Mansfield as Sales & Distribution Manager.
5. Event Hosting: Venue rental for special events including birthdays, baby showers, and other celebrations. Large indoor space suited for small and large gatherings.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crue Brew Brewery is a family-run craft brewery that produces a rotating selection of craft beers (hoppy amber ales, dark roasted malty stouts, and seasonal brews) using a 10 bbl brewing system. It operates a state-of-the-art taproom in Raynham, MA (capacity 129 guests) offering on-premise draft pours and flights of up to 16 beers, sells canned beer for to-go purchase (with mix-and-match options) and wholesale distribution, and rents its facility for private events such as birthdays and showers.

Product overview

Crue Brew Brewery is a family-run craft brewery operating from Raynham, MA as the area's first brewery. The company offers a portfolio of rotating seasonal craft beers on draft and in cans, complemented by an experiential taproom for tastings and social gatherings. Additional revenue streams include special events hosting for private celebrations and branded merchandise sales. The core offering is the craft beer production, with the taproom serving as both a retail outlet and community gathering space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer (Draft & Canned) Rotating selection of craft beers including hoppy amber ales, dark roasted malty stouts, and seasonal brews, available on draft at the taproom and in cans for to-go purchase and wholesale distribution. Up to 16 draft beers on tap at any time.
• Taproom Tastings (Flights) In-house flight tasting experience at the Raynham taproom, allowing customers to sample multiple draft beers from a selection of up to 16 rotating options.
• Taproom Experience Family-run taproom in Raynham, MA capable of hosting up to 129 people, featuring indoor and outdoor seating, games for families, and live music events.
• Special Events Hosting Event venue rental for private celebrations including birthdays, baby showers, and special occasions, accommodating both small and large gatherings in the indoor taproom space with full bar service.
• Crue Brew Merchandise Branded Crue Brew swag available for purchase at the taproom store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 16 draft beers available for sampling
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shoveltown BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2017Co-brewed beer at Shoveltown Brewery with Keith Carvalho (Troy City Brewing) and Kevin Kardel during the planning phase. Represents collaboration and knowledge sharing within the craft brewing community.
• American Beer EquipmentcoreOthers · 14 October 2017Selected as equipment supplier for the 10 bbl brewing system. American Beer Equipment was chosen after evaluating multiple quotes on Kinnek. They offer both small systems and large custom brewing setups.
• TurnKey Brewery and Restaurant Consulting GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 23 December 2016Selected as consulting firm to assist with brewery and restaurant operations setup, planning, and execution.
• Label Solutions IncminorOthers · 23 December 2016Selected to design and produce beer labels for Crue Brew products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cape Cod Beer: Family-run craft brewery operating a taproom and distributing canned and kegged beer across Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod — directly overlapping Crue Brew's distribution footprint and on-premise model.
• Shoveltown Brewery: Local craft brewery in Massachusetts where Crue Brew's team co-brewed during its planning phase. Comparable sub-scale craft brewery with taproom focus in the same regional market.

Regional players

• New England Brewing Company: Connecticut craft brewery operating a taproom and regional distribution in New England. A regional peer with a similar craft + taproom + wholesale model serving the broader Northeastern market.
• Stony Creek Brewery: Connecticut-based craft brewery with taproom and regional distribution across New England. Comparable taproom-plus-distribution model in an adjacent geography that overlaps Crue Brew's NJ-reaching footprint.
• Wormtown Brewery: Massachusetts craft brewery with taproom and regional canned distribution. Comparable scale and taproom-led model operating in the broader New England craft market.

Broad incumbents

• Tree House Brewing Company: Massachusetts-based craft brewery with cult brand status, multiple taproom locations, and strong wholesale presence — a high-end competitor for consumer attention and on-premise visits in New England.
• Night Shift Brewing: Massachusetts craft brewery with taprooms, broad canned distribution, and an established brand — competes for the same shelf space, tap handles, and on-premise visits as Crue Brew in the region.
• Harpoon Brewery: Long-established Boston-based craft brewery with taproom, broad regional and national distribution. A legacy incumbent whose scale, brand, and distribution reach dwarf Crue Brew's.
• Trillium Brewing Company: One of the most prominent craft breweries in Massachusetts, operating taprooms and broad regional distribution. A scaled incumbent competing for the same craft beer consumer in the same geography.

Emerging players

• Troy City Brewing: Massachusetts craft brewery with which Crue Brew's assistant brewer (Kevin Kardel) co-brewed during the planning phase. A comparable sub-scale emerging player in the same New England craft scene.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cruebrewbrewery
• Facebookfacebook.com/cruebrewbrewery
• Instagraminstagram.com/CrueBrewBrewery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crue-brew-brewery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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