Yellow Dog Brewing Co.

What Yellow Dog Brewing Co. does

Yellow Dog Brewing Co. is a family-run craft brewery founded by Mike and Melinda Coghill in Port Moody, British Columbia, in the summer of 2014, with a second location opened in Penticton in 2024. The brewery operates a three-tier product portfolio: core year-round beers (El Perro, Rascal, Roll Over, Zoomies, Play Dead, Chase My Tail, High 5 Hazy, Squirrel Chaser), seasonal releases (Shake a Paw Smoked Porter, Chew Toy, Starborn, Rescue, Alpha Dog, New Tricks, Play Date sour series, etc.), and an Off Leash specialty line of barrel-aged, foeder-aged, and beer/wine hybrid sours. Production uses a traditional five-step brewing process (mashing, boiling, chilling, cellaring, packaging) at up to approximately 15 brews per week, with specialized techniques including wine-barrel aging, mixed-culture fermentation, and fresh hop flash-freezing.

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: on-premise tasting room sales at the 110-person Port Moody location (open 363 days per year) and the newer Penticton location; beer-to-go sales in 4-packs and growler fills; keg rentals for private events with a $150 refundable deposit; and wholesale distribution through BC Liquor Stores and hundreds of independent liquor retailers across all BC regions (Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea To Sky, The Island, The Interior, Northern BC). Merchandise is sold on-site and via an online store. Pricing is not publicly listed for packaged beer or pints; keg prices vary by size and beer type.

Yellow Dog serves two principal customer segments: craft beer enthusiasts and local community consumers seeking an on-premise experience (with a particular affinity for the dog-themed brand and dog-friendly patios), and BC liquor retailers and restaurants purchasing wholesale keg and packaged product. The business is privately held by the founders, with no disclosed institutional funding or outside investors, and operates with 11-50 employees.

Name

Yellow Dog Brewing Co.

Legal name

Yellow Dog Brewing Co.

Website

https://yellowdogbeer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yellow Dog Brewing Co. is a family-run craft brewery founded in Port Moody, BC in 2014, producing core, seasonal, and barrel-aged specialty beers for BC craft beer consumers via two tasting rooms (Port Moody and Penticton) and provincial wholesale distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Craft beer production
• Tasting room operations
• Barrel-aged sour beer
• Wholesale beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Moody

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. On-premise tasting room sales: Revenue from selling draft and packaged beer for on-premise consumption at tasting rooms in Port Moody (110-person capacity, 363 days/year) and Penticton. Food menu items (smash burgers, pizzas, bowls) and non-alcoholic beverages for kids are also sold on-premise.
2. Beer-to-go and packaged sales: Sale of canned beer in 4-packs and growler fills for off-premise consumption. Merchandise (hats, hoodies, tees, dog swag) is also sold through on-site retail and the online merch store (merch.yellowdogbrew.com).
3. Keg rentals and private event sales: Keg rentals for private events with a $150 refundable deposit, subject to availability. This is a B2C revenue stream targeting individuals hosting private functions.
4. Wholesale/retail distribution: Wholesale distribution of canned and kegged beer through BC Liquor Stores and independent liquor retailers across British Columbia regions including Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea To Sky, The Island, The Interior, and Northern BC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yellow Dog Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery that produces and sells an innovative portfolio of core, seasonal, and specialty (Off Leash) beers from its brewery and tasting rooms in Port Moody and Penticton, BC. Revenue is generated through on-premise tasting room sales, packaged beer-to-go (4-packs, growlers), keg rentals for private events, wholesale keg accounts, BC-wide retail distribution, and branded merchandise, supported by an extensive program of collaborations, seasonal releases, and BC SPCA charitable partnerships.

Product overview

Yellow Dog Brewing Co. is a craft brewery offering a diverse portfolio of beers across three main categories: Core Beers (permanent offerings like El Perro, Rascal, Zoomies, Play Dead, Chase My Tail, High 5 Hazy, Squirrel Chaser, and Roll Over), Seasonal Beers (limited-time releases including Shake a Paw, Chew Toy, Starborn, Rescue, Brock's Beer, Alpha Dog, New Tricks, and the Play Date series), and Off Leash Specialty beers (barrel-aged and experimental sour beers like Vivid Crimson, Home Sweet Home, Sweet Talker, and Like Minds). The company operates two tasting room locations in Port Moody and Penticton, BC, with both functioning as working breweries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Starborn: Kolsch-Style beer celebrating partnership with BC SPCA, featuring furry friends on the can through the 'Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star' contest.
• Rescue
• Play Date
• Shake a Paw

Products and services

• Core Beer Lineup Permanent, year-round craft beers sold on-premise at tasting rooms, packaged in 4-packs and growler fills for off-premise consumption, and distributed through BC Liquor Stores and independent retailers. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking consistent, high-quality local offerings.
• Seasonal Beer Lineup Rotating, time-limited craft beer releases tied to seasons, fresh hop harvest, collaborations, and charity partnerships (e.g., Starborn and Rescue for BC SPCA). Sold on-premise at tasting rooms and packaged for retail and wholesale distribution across BC.
• Off Leash Specialty Beers Limited-release specialty craft beers featuring barrel aging in wine barrels, foeder fermentation with wild yeasts, mixed-culture fermentation, and fruit additions. Sold at tasting rooms and select BC retailers for craft beer enthusiasts seeking experimental and high-end offerings.
• Tasting Room Experience On-premise craft beer tasting and dining experiences at two BC locations (Port Moody and Penticton), offering draft beer, packaged beer-to-go, food menus (smash burgers, pizzas, bowls, brunch at Penticton), non-alcoholic beverages, merchandise, and dog-friendly outdoor spaces. Targeted at local residents, craft beer enthusiasts, families, and visitors seeking a welcoming community venue.
• Branded Merchandise

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• BC SPCAflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine-year ongoing partnership combining Yellow Dog's craft beer brand with BC SPCA's animal welfare mission. Includes the annual 'Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star' contest (raising $265,340 in its most recent year from 3,129 entries), monthly Puppy Batch specialty brews (100% of proceeds donated), and various fundraising events (Paws For A Cause, Treat Week, Offleashed, Furball Galas). Over $133,000 donated directly plus $637,998 raised through the Star contest across three years. The BC SPCA is also featured on the 'Starborn' Kolsch and 'Rescue' Lager cans.
• Phil & Sebastian Coffee RoastersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Calgary-based Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters on 'The Best Part of Waking Up' — a Smoked Black Lager brewed with Phil & Sebastian's Standard Roast coffee. Second consecutive year of collaboration.
• House of Funk BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration using House of Funk's foeder for aging the 'Patience is a Virtue' Tart Saison with black raspberries. Brewed at Yellow Dog using House of Funk's foeder vessel.
• Dageraad BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Home Sweet Home' Barrel-Aged Pineapple Passion Fruit Smoothie Sour with Dageraad Brewing. Dageraad participated in both directions of the brewing exchange.
• JoieFarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of fresh Gewürztraminer Grape Must for the 'Like Minds' Brett Saison — Yellow Dog's beer/wine hybrid collaboration. JoieFarm provides pressed-juice for the blending project.
• BreaksideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Pomo PDX' Brett IPA with Portland-based Breakside Brewery. Inspired by Breakside's brewing techniques and processes shared during visits.
• Powell BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Stop, Collaborate, and Listen' Mixed Culture Saison with ginger and coriander.
• Superflux Beer CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple collaborations including 'Friends With Benefits' Wild IPA and 'Turbo Wolf' Sour IPA (originally brewed with Superflux when they were early-stage). Superflux contributed Citra, Nelson Sauvin hops and Sacchar Trois wild yeast.
• Four Winds BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Friendship Bracelet' Tart Rustic Saison. Symbolizes new traditions after missed collaboration opportunities.
• BC Craft Beer Month 2014 Cohort (11 breweries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with 11 other BC breweries that opened in 2014 — Moody Ales, Steel & Oak Brewing, Barkerville Brewing, Category 12 Brewing, Black Kettle Brewing, Bad Tattoo Brewing, Main St. Brewing, Tree Beer Institute, Strange Fellows Brewing, Bomber Brewing, Sherwood Mountain Brewing — on the 'Class of 2014' West Coast IPA for BC Craft Beer Month. Partial proceeds to BC Hospitality Foundation.
• Twin Sails BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Pool Party' Peach IPA with Twin Sails Brewing and Field House Brewing for a tri-brewery summer release.
• Field House BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Pool Party' Peach IPA with Field House Brewing and Twin Sails Brewing.
• Strathcona Beer CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-brewery exchange collaboration on 'Clover Club' Sour with raspberries and lemon/juniper, inspired by the cocktail.
• Bale Breaker Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Field Trip' West Coast IPA with Bale Breaker Brewing from Washington State, USA. Cross-border collaboration built on hops, friendship, and adventure.
• New Country 100.7coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership on 'Honky Tonk' Blonde Ale with New Country 100.7 radio station. Joint brand-building combining craft beer and country music audiences.
• The Jeff O'Neil Show & The World Famous CFOXflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerFlagship annual marketing collaboration spanning 10 consecutive years producing seasonal limited-edition beers (Jingle Juice Tangerine Blonde Ale, Foxy Summer Sour Cherry Hefeweizen, Big Coppa Copper Ale, Mr. Fox's Brew-Ski Honey Brown, Foxy the Snowman California Common, Yippie Ki-Yay White Sour, Elf Juice Mandarin Hazy IPA, Fa-La-La-La-Lager Kellerbier, Sweater Season Winter Ale, Holiday Cheer Rye & Ginger Beer). Generates radio airtime, press, and community engagement. Partial proceeds to SHARE Community Services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Field House Brewing Co. Abbotsford-based BC craft brewery and 'Pool Party' Peach IPA collaboration partner. Operates a tasting room with broad portfolio, BC wholesale, and similar craft-focused consumer segment.
• Superflux Beer Company: Vancouver-based craft brewery and multi-time collaboration partner ('Friends With Benefits', 'Turbo Wolf'). Shares Yellow Dog's hazy/wild/sour experimental focus and BC-wide distribution footprint.
• Strange Fellows Brewing: Vancouver-based craft brewery from the same 2014 founding cohort as Yellow Dog. Similar portfolio strategy spanning sours, barrel-aged, and core/seasonal releases with a tasting room and BC-wide wholesale presence.
• Twin Sails Brewing: Craft brewery also on Brewers Row in Port Moody and a collaboration partner ('Pool Party' Peach IPA). Same regional market, same tasting room + wholesale distribution model, comparable portfolio breadth.
• Powell Brewery: Vancouver-based craft brewery and 'Stop, Collaborate, and Listen' Mixed Culture Saison collaboration partner. Operates tasting room(s) and wholesale distribution in BC with a similar mixed-culture / experimental focus.
• Main St. Brewing Company: Vancouver-based craft brewery from the 2014 founding cohort and 'Class of 2014' collaboration partner. Operates a tasting room, distributes through BC Liquor Stores, and serves the same BC craft consumer segment.
• Four Winds Brewing: Delta-based BC craft brewery and 'Friendship Bracelet' Tart Saison collaboration partner. Comparable tasting room operations, BC-wide wholesale, and a focus on farmhouse/saison/sour styles.
• Moody Ales Brewing: Craft brewery located on Brewers Row in Port Moody within 400m of Yellow Dog. Same BC craft beer category, same DTC + wholesale model, same on-premise tasting room format, making it the closest direct peer.
• Dageraad Brewing: Vancouver-based craft brewery and collaboration partner ('Home Sweet Home' Barrel-Aged Smoothie Sour). Similar specialty barrel-aged and Belgian-inspired program, BC-wide distribution, and tasting room operations.
• Steel & Oak Brewing Co. New Westminster-based BC craft brewery from the same 2014 cohort. Comparable craft production scale, BC Liquor Store distribution, on-premise tasting room, and broad portfolio approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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