What 7th Settlement Brewery does

7th Settlement Brewery is a privately held, single-location farm-to-table brewpub headquartered in Dover, New Hampshire. Co-founded by Dave Boynton (Manager) and Josh Henry (Brewer), with Nate Sephton also brewing, the company operates an on-site brewhouse paired with a full-service restaurant. Its supply chain is anchored by a network of more than 65 local farms, fishermen, and artisans in the New Hampshire Seacoast region, and the kitchen is led by Executive Chef Taylor Miller. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer across three channels: the Dover taproom, a mobile food truck branded Juice Burger, and a catering arm (7th Catering). No wholesale, packaged, or third-party retail distribution is evidenced.

The business derives revenue from on-premises food and beverage sales, a ~300-member Mug Club subscription program (capped, implying demand exceeds supply), catering engagements, and merchandise. A small dedicated management team — including Bar Manager Jeff Eagan, Events Coordinator Kate Sanders, and Marketing Director Matthew R. Laurion — supports event programming and brand partnerships with neighboring craft producers such as Tamworth Distilling and Neighborhood Beer Co. In 2015, NH Magazine recognized the brewpub as Best New Restaurant, anchoring brand credibility shortly after launch.

The company is an artisanal, brick-and-mortar hospitality operator with no disclosed technology platform, digital infrastructure, or AI/ML capability. Its operating moat rests on local brand identity, an integrated farm-to-table supply ecosystem, and a recurring-revenue membership layer, rather than on technology, scale economics, or multi-unit footprint.

Name

7th Settlement Brewery

Legal name

7th Settlement Brewery

Website

https://7thsettlement.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

7th Settlement Brewery is a Dover, New Hampshire farm-to-table brewpub that brews craft beer on-site and serves locally sourced food to walk-in diners, catering clients, and a capped ~300-member Mug Club.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brewpub / Farm-to-Table Restaurant

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 industries

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

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Farm-to-table restaurant
• Brewpub operations
• On-site brewery
• Craft beer catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Food & Beverage Sales: Direct sales of craft beer and farm-to-table food to dine-in customers at the brewpub location in Dover, NH
2. Catering Services: Full-service catering for events including business lunches, conferences, weddings, and private parties, offering customizable food, bar, and handcrafted beer menus
3. Mug Club Membership: Annual membership program offering benefits including discounted refills, birthday coupons, and exclusive access to events. Capped at 300 members
4. Merchandise & Online Shop: Sales of merchandise through Big Cartel online storefront

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

7th Settlement Brewery operates a farm-to-table brewpub in Dover, New Hampshire, brewing craft beer on-site and serving it alongside a scratch kitchen menu sourced from 65+ local New England farms and fishermen. The company offers craft beer (flagship and rotating styles), a full restaurant menu with gluten-free options, an annual Mug Club membership, full-service catering, and operates a food truck (Juice Burger).

Product overview

7th Settlement Brewery operates as a farm-to-table brewpub with a core portfolio of three main offerings: (1) Craft Beer including their on-tap beer served fresh from tank (notably Gerrish IPA and 1623 Almighty Brown Ale) plus the full Brewography catalog of styles; (2) Farm-to-Table Food featuring a scratch kitchen with seasonally changing menus sourced from 65+ local farms, including a main dinner/brunch menu, dedicated gluten-free menu, and the Juice Burger food truck; and (3) Catering & Events services providing full-service event catering plus regular community programming such as trivia nights, industry nights, and brewery tours. The Mug Club membership program ties these offerings together with perks for loyal customers. The brewery is located in Dover, NH and emphasizes locally-sourced, community-supported dining and drinking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer (On Tap)

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports over 65 local farms and fishermen
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neighborhood Beer Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2016Collaborative partnership for the New England Harvest Dinner event, featuring beer pairings from both Neighborhood Beer Co. and 7th Settlement Brewery. Represents co-development of dining experiences with neighboring craft breweries.
• Two Toad FarmcoreOthersLocal farm supplier providing farm-to-table ingredients for 7th Settlement's kitchen. Featured in Harvest Dinner and highlighted as a key partner in farm-to-table mission. Farmers actively ask what ingredients Taylor Miller would like them to grow.
• Hackmatack FarmcoreOthersFarm supplier providing locally-sourced ingredients including bison used in the Hackmatack Bison Burger. Featured in Harvest Dinner and regular menu items.
• Hemlock Hollow FarmcoreOthersFarm supplier contributing ingredients to 7th Settlement's farm-to-table menu. Featured in the New England Harvest Dinner event.
• Flag Hill (Lee, NH)minorOthersNew Hampshire local distillery whose Flag Hill Karner Blue Gin is featured as one of the top 10 must-stock bottles for home bars. Represents local spirit industry partnerships.
• Salmon Falls Stoneware (Dover, NH)minorOthersLocal Dover artisan who handmakes the ceramic mugs used in 7th Settlement's Mug Club. Each member receives a designated mug handmade by Salmon Falls Stoneware.
• Tamworth DistillingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistillery partner featured in events like the Tamworth Distilling Dinner (5/11), showcasing local craft spirits paired with 7th Settlement cuisine.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stoneface Brewing: New Hampshire craft brewery with a tasting room and food program serving the Seacoast region. Directly comparable on craft brewing plus on-site food/beverage model in the same Dover/Portsmouth labor pool.
• Earth Eagle Brewings: New Hampshire farm-to-table brewpub emphasizing local sourcing and a scratch kitchen. One of the most directly comparable peers in concept, scale, and supply-chain philosophy.
• Portsmouth Brewery: Long-established brewpub in Portsmouth, NH (~15 minutes from Dover) combining on-site brewing with a full restaurant menu. Closest direct comparable by format, geography, and farm-to-table approach.

Broad incumbents

• Harpoon Brewery: Major New England craft brewery with taprooms and food service in Boston and Vermont. Comparable on beer-plus-food taproom format, but at far larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company): Boston-based craft brewery parent with taprooms, restaurant programming, and broad distribution. Comparable on craft beer + food service model at national scale, illustrating the ceiling the brewpub concept could reach.
• Allagash Brewing Company: Portland, Maine-based craft brewery with a visitor center and tasting room. Comparable on craft-brewed, locally rooted New England brand identity though with a wholesale-led model.

Regional players

• Tuckerman Brewing Company: New Hampshire-based craft brewery with on-site pub service in Conway. Compares on craft brewing plus on-premise food/beverage experience in a New England mountain/Seacoast context.
• Trillium Brewing Company: Massachusetts craft brewery with multiple taproom locations featuring food. Comparable on craft-beer-plus-food model with strong regional brand following in New England.
• Smuttynose Brewing Company: Iconic New Hampshire craft brewery with a taproom and restaurant in Hampton. Comparable regional craft positioning and on-premise service, though at a larger and more established scale.

Emerging players

• Tree House Brewing Company: Massachusetts craft brewery famous for taproom-driven, loyalty-program-style demand. Comparable on craft beer + taproom experience and community-driven loyalty mechanics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/7thsettlement
• Facebookfacebook.com/7thSettlementBrewery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/7th-settlement-brewery-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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