What Mac & Jack's Brewery does

Mac & Jack's Brewery is a privately held craft brewery founded in 1993 in Redmond, Washington, that produces a five-SKU year-round lineup of hand-crafted ales and lagers: Original Amber Ale, Amber Lager, Marymoor Double IPA, American Wheat Ale, and Marty Time Lager, most offered in both cans and on draft. The brewery's historical technical differentiator was the use of Hoff-Stevens kegs, an outdated design that permitted the addition of fresh hop packets to each keg to preserve flavor; the company has since transitioned off these kegs while maintaining its quality commitment, a process documented as taking "countless failed attempts." Manufacturing is grounded in traditional brewing methods with no disclosed automation, AI, or proprietary software systems.

The business model is wholesale-driven: Mac & Jack's sells exclusively through third-party distributors into on-premises accounts (restaurants, bars, pubs) and off-premises accounts (retail stores, chain accounts), with no direct-to-consumer or taproom revenue model evident in available data. Go-to-market is sales-led via a regional sales team covering six states — Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Hawaii — including a Sales Director of Beer, regional territory representatives, a dedicated key accounts manager for on-premise WA/OR/ID, and a chain account manager for off-premise across the full territory. All listed sales and operations contacts operate under the ackleybrands.com email domain, indicating an operational affiliation with Ackley Brands whose exact corporate nature is not publicly disclosed.

Mac & Jack's serves two primary customer segments: on-premises establishments seeking distinctive draft offerings to differentiate their beverage programs, and off-premises retailers (including chains) seeking a recognized Pacific Northwest craft brand for shelf placement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined through distributor and retailer channels. Distribution is regional only, with no stated international footprint, no consumer-facing mobile app, no API surface, and no published certifications or compliance credentials. The company reports 11–50 employees, no disclosed funding history, no published revenue, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Mac & Jack's Brewery

Legal name

Mac & Jack's Brewing Company

Website

https://macandjacks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mac & Jack's Brewery is a Redmond, Washington craft brewery founded in 1993 that produces a five-SKU year-round lineup of ales and lagers and distributes them wholesale through regional sales reps and distributors to restaurants, bars, and retail chains across six Pacific Northwest and Western states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Ales and lagers
• Wholesale beer distribution
• Pacific Northwest brewery
• Hand-crafted beer

Headquarters

HQ city

Redmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales (Wholesale/Distribution): Mac & Jack's sells hand-crafted ales and lagers through wholesale distribution to restaurants, bars, pubs, and retail stores across the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, ID, MT, AK, HI). Revenue is generated through distributor sales and direct relationships with on-premises and off-premises accounts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Mac & Jack's Brewery is a craft brewery that produces and sells a portfolio of five year-round hand-crafted ales and lagers — Original Amber Ale, Amber Lager, Marymoor Double IPA, American Wheat Ale, and Marty Time Lager — available in cans and on draft. The brewery distributes its products through wholesale channels to restaurants, bars, pubs, and retail stores across the Pacific Northwest.

Product overview

Mac & Jack's Brewery is a craft beer producer offering a portfolio of five year-round beer products. The core portfolio includes two amber-style beers (Original Amber Ale and Amber Lager), one double IPA (Marymoor Double IPA), one wheat ale (American Wheat Ale), and one lager (Marty Time Lager). Products are available in cans and/or on draft, with some offerings distributed in both formats. The brewery emphasizes consistency and quality in its brewing process, operating since 1993 in the Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Original Amber Ale Year-round flagship amber ale, available in both cans and on draft. A classic Pacific Northwest amber ale representing the brewery's original recipe since 1993.
• Amber Lager Year-round amber lager offering, available in both cans and on draft. Features the brewery's signature balance of malt character and hop finish.
• Marymoor Double IPA Year-round double IPA available on draft. A bold, hop-forward beer named after the Marymoor Park area in Redmond, Washington.
• American Wheat Ale Year-round wheat ale available in cans and on draft. A refreshing, smooth beer brewed with American wheat malt.
• Marty Time Lager Year-round American lager available on draft. A sessionable beer in the brewery's portfolio.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stone Brewing: San Diego craft brewery (acquired by Sapporo in 2022) known for hop-forward IPAs and broad US distribution. Comparable on craft brand positioning and acquisition trajectory, though at a national scale.
• Redhook Brewery: Iconic PNW craft brewery (founded 1981, Woodinville WA), now part of Craft Brew Alliance. Comparable core lineup and Pacific Northwest distribution footprint to Mac & Jack's, though at greater scale.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Northern California craft brewery (acquired by Heineken) with national distribution of flagship IPAs and ales. Comparable on craft-brewing product profile, though at materially larger scale than Mac & Jack's.
• Pike Brewing Company: Seattle craft brewery operating since 1989 with a restaurant/taproom and regional distribution of ales and lagers. Comparable to Mac & Jack's on PNW craft positioning, longevity, and traditional brewing approach.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. California craft brewery (founded 1979) with national distribution and an iconic flagship pale ale. Comparable on traditional craft brewing heritage and multi-channel distribution; much larger scale.
• Elysian Brewing: Seattle craft brewery acquired by AB InBev in 2015, with strong on-premise presence across the PNW. Comparable on geography and channel mix; illustrates the exit/affiliation path Mac & Jack's may have followed via Ackley Brands.
• New Belgium Brewing: Fort Collins craft brewery (acquired by Kirin in 2019) with national distribution of flagship amber/lager and IPA brands. Comparable craft brand portfolio structure and post-acquisition growth path.
• Deschutes Brewery: Oregon-based craft brewery founded in 1988, distributing primarily across the Pacific Northwest with a comparable portfolio of year-round and seasonal beers sold through on-premise and off-premise channels. Most directly comparable to Mac & Jack's on geography, channel mix, and regional craft positioning.
• Georgetown Brewing Company: Seattle-based craft brewery (founded 2002) focused on the Washington market with a tight core lineup sold primarily on draft to PNW bars and restaurants. Direct geographic and channel peer to Mac & Jack's.

Regional players

• Silver City Brewery: Bremerton, Washington craft brewery (founded 1996) distributing primarily in the Puget Sound region with a comparable portfolio of ales and lagers. Closest sub-regional peer to Mac & Jack's on size and market footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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