Black Forest Brewing Company

What Black Forest Brewing Company does

Black Forest Brewing Company is a privately held, founder-operated craft brewery operating two physical taprooms in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area: the original location at 11590 Black Forest Rd in Black Forest, CO, and a second location at 10610 Maltese Point in Falcon, CO, opened in 2021. The company was founded by Donovan Routsis, a retired Air Force officer who began homebrewing while stationed at Peterson Air Force Base, and his wife Tara Routsis; the couple combined for over 45 years of military service before opening the business. The brewery produces in-house craft beers using ingredients sourced from local Colorado farmers and businesses, and curates a beverage menu that includes wines, meads, and spirits from neighboring Colorado wineries and distilleries.

The company's product portfolio centers on direct on-premise beverage sales augmented by a German-inspired food program (brats at the Black Forest location only, Rocky Mountain Pizza supplied via partnership at both locations, and rotating food trucks), gluten-free options including hard seltzers, the recurring Stammtisch Stein Club membership, private event hosting, and community programming such as Books & Brews and an annual Pinewood Derby. The taproom environment is deliberately assembled from contributions by Black Forest and Falcon community members, including reclaimed wood from the 2013 Black Forest Fire used in the bar shelving, which functions as both decor and a locally resonant brand artifact.

Revenue mechanics are entirely transactional and on-premise: direct taproom sales of beverages and food, supplemented by an annual subscription-style Stein Club membership and venue rental fees for private events. There is no e-commerce, wholesale distribution, or third-party delivery. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, organic Facebook and Instagram presence for each location, and recurring community events rather than paid acquisition. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and must be inferred through the Stein Club value proposition (10% food and merchandise discount, 4-6 oz extra per pint).

Name

Black Forest Brewing Company

Legal name

Black Forest Brewing Company

Website

https://blackforestbrewingco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Black Forest Brewing Company is a founder-owned craft brewery operating two on-premise taprooms in the Colorado Springs area (Black Forest and Falcon), serving in-house craft beers alongside local Colorado wines, meads, spirits, and food to community members and private event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom operations
• Brewery food service
• Loyalty membership program
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Beer and Beverage Sales: The brewery generates revenue primarily through direct sales of craft beers brewed on-site at both locations. The taproom offers a rotating selection of in-house brews as well as wines, meads, and spirits from neighboring Colorado wineries and distilleries.
2. Food Sales: Revenue from food sales including brats (Black Forest location only), Rocky Mountain Pizza at both locations, and food truck offerings throughout the week from local vendors.
3. Stein Club Membership: Annual membership program offering a custom 20-22 oz handcrafted mug, 10% off food, 10% off merchandise, and 4-6 oz extra for the price of a pint. Memberships are limited and renew annually.
4. Private Events Hosting: The brewery offers private event services for parties, family reunions, and brew tastings. Revenue generated through venue rental and event-related sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Black Forest Brewing Company is a craft brewery that produces and sells in-house brewed beers at two taproom locations in the Black Forest (Colorado Springs) and Falcon, Colorado areas. The company also offers wines, meads, and spirits from neighboring Colorado wineries and distilleries, along with food (brats, Rocky Mountain Pizza, rotating food trucks, gluten-free options), an annual Stammtisch Stein Club membership, and both public community events and private event hosting. Revenue is generated entirely through direct on-site consumption at the two taprooms; there is no online, wholesale, or third-party distribution.

Product overview

Black Forest Brewing Company is a craft brewery operating two locations in the Colorado Springs area (Black Forest and Falcon). The core product is in-house craft beer brewed at each location using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The product portfolio includes neighboring craft beverages (wines, meads, spirits from local producers), food offerings (brats, Rocky Mountain Pizza, food trucks), gluten-free options, a Stammtisch Stein Club membership with loyalty perks, and event hosting services (public community events and private bookings). The company positions itself as a community gathering place integrating local ingredients, community contributions, and German-inspired traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stammtisch Stein Club: A loyalty club carrying on the German tradition of 'the locals table,' offering members a custom 20-22 oz mug, 10% off food, 10% off merchandise, and 4-6 oz extra for the price of a pint.

Products and services

• In-House Craft Beer House-brewed craft beers produced at the Black Forest (Colorado Springs) and Falcon taproom locations, featuring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients from community farmers and businesses, with a rotating selection spanning styles from smooth and strong to malty and hoppy. Sold on-site by the pint to walk-in taproom customers.
• Brats German-style bratwurst food offering available at the Black Forest taproom only, in three varieties (Weiß, Spicy, and Beer boiled), recommended paired with sauerkraut and German mustard. Sold on-site to taproom customers.
• Rocky Mountain Pizza Fresh locally-made 12-inch pizzas on original thin crust, available at both Black Forest and Falcon taproom locations in Cheese, Margarita, Pepperoni, and Deluxe varieties. Sold on-site to taproom customers.
• Neighboring Craft Beverages Curated selection of wines, meads, and spirits sourced from local Colorado wineries and distilleries, offered alongside the in-house brews at both taproom locations. Sold on-site to taproom customers seeking variety beyond beer.
• Gluten-Free Beverage Options Gluten-free beverages including hard seltzers, gluten-free beers, and slushies, offered to taproom customers with dietary restrictions at both locations.
• Stammtisch Stein Club Membership Annual recurring membership program inspired by the German Stammtisch ('locals' table') tradition, providing members a custom 20-22 oz handcrafted mug, exclusive access to the locals' table, 10% off food, 10% off merchandise, and 4-6 oz extra for the price of a pint. Memberships are limited and renew annually with new mug designs.
• Private Event Hosting Private event hosting service for parties, family reunions, and brew tastings at both the Black Forest and Falcon taproom locations, with customizable options. Customers inquire via website form or phone; pricing is provided on a per-event basis.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rocky Mountain PizzaminorOthersLocal pizza provider supplying fresh 12-inch pizzas to both Black Forest Brewing Co. locations. Offers varieties including Cheese, Margarita, Pepperoni, and Deluxe with thin crust that is light and flaky.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cerberus Brewing Company: Colorado Springs craft brewery with a taproom serving house-brewed beers alongside food. Directly comparable as a community-focused craft brewer in the same local market.
• Bristol Brewing Company: Long-established Colorado Springs craft brewery operating a taproom and producing a wide range of in-house beers. Directly comparable as a community-rooted, locally-focused craft brewer serving the same Colorado Springs metro.
• Goat Patch Brewing Company: Colorado Springs craft brewery with a taproom serving in-house beers and community-driven events. Directly comparable small-scale craft taproom operator in the same metro market as Black Forest Brewing.
• FH Beerworks: Colorado Springs craft brewery with a taproom focused on community events and house-brewed beers. Directly comparable small craft taproom operator in the same region.
• Ghost Box Brewing: Colorado Springs neighborhood taproom brewery producing in-house craft beers. Closely comparable small craft brewer with a community/taproom-led model.
• Trinity Brewing Company: Colorado Springs-based craft brewery with a taproom emphasizing creative and traditional brews plus community events. Closely comparable as a craft brewer + taproom combination in the same region.
• Manitou Brewing Company: Manitou Springs craft brewery and taproom located just outside Colorado Springs, offering in-house brews in a community setting. Comparable small-batch craft taproom operator within the same Colorado Springs media market.

Broad incumbents

• New Belgium Brewing Company: Iconic Fort Collins, Colorado craft brewery with national distribution and a large taproom experience. Comparable as a Colorado craft beer brand but at a vastly larger scale with extensive distribution.
• Odell Brewing Company: Established Colorado craft brewery (Fort Collins) with significant distribution and a flagship taproom. Comparable craft brewing category player but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Local Relic Brewing Company: Small craft brewery located in the broader Colorado Springs region (Monument). Comparable small-scale craft brewer serving a similar community-driven, locally-focused market segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BlackForestBrewingCo
• Instagraminstagram.com/blackforestbrewingco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-forest-brewing-company

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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