Elevation Beer Company

What Elevation Beer Company does

Elevation Beer Company is an independent craft brewery founded in 2012 and headquartered in Poncha Springs, Colorado, operating with 11–50 employees. Its product portfolio spans year-round flagships (First Cast IPA, 8 Second Kölsch, Little Mo' Porter, Pilsner), hazy IPAs (Cosmic Gazer, Azzaca Haze), a lime-and-salt lager (Tres Amigos), a michelada, and a Maibock (My Neck), plus a rotating specialty and barrel-aged program including Acide raspberry kettle sour saison, Raspberry Gulch Imperial Saison, Apis IV Honey Quadrupel, and the Oil Man imperial stout. Limited releases and cask-conditioned ales are introduced on a recurring cadence.

Name

Elevation Beer Company

Legal name

Elevation Beer Co.

Website

https://www.elevationbeerco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elevation Beer Company is an independent craft brewery founded in 2012 in Poncha Springs, Colorado, producing a year-round lineup of IPAs, lagers, and stouts plus rotating specialty and barrel-aged releases, selling wholesale through Elite Brands Inc. and direct-to-consumer via its on-site taproom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Barrel-aged beer
• Taproom services
• Craft beer distribution
• Seasonal beer releases

Headquarters

HQ city

Poncha Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of draft beer, food, and merchandise at the taproom in Poncha Springs. Open daily 11am-9pm.
2. Beer Distribution: Wholesale distribution of packaged beer throughout Colorado via Elite Brands Inc. distributor, available at liquor stores, bars, restaurants, and retailers.
3. Keg and Case Sales: Direct sale of kegs and cases for private events with discounted rates. 1/6 barrel kegs, 1/2 barrel kegs, and 24-can cases available for pickup.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of brewery merchandise including hats, shirts, hoodies, glassware, stickers, seasonal items, and gift cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Elevation Beer Co. is an independent craft brewery that produces and sells a rotating portfolio of craft beers, including flagship, seasonal, barrel-aged, and cask-conditioned varieties. Products are sold directly through the company's taproom in Poncha Springs, Colorado, and distributed wholesale to liquor stores, bars, restaurants, and retailers throughout Colorado via Elite Brands Inc.

Product overview

Elevation Beer Co. operates as an independent craft brewery with a taproom in Poncha Springs, Colorado. The product portfolio centers on craft beer offerings including flagship beers (First Cast IPA, 8 Second Kölsch, Little Mo' Porter, Pilsner), seasonal and specialty releases (Acide, Raspberry Gulch, cask-conditioned ales), and rotating limited-edition styles (barrel-aged stouts, honey quadrupels, hazy IPAs). The company offers on-site taproom experiences with draft and packaged beer, a food truck partnership with Patty Wagon, and wholesale distribution of kegs and cases throughout Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flagship Craft Beer Lineup Year-round flagship craft beers brewed by Elevation Beer Co. and sold via taproom, packaged to-go, and wholesale. Designed for balanced, drinkable profiles inspired by mountain living. Targeted at craft beer drinkers, outdoor enthusiasts, and local community members.
• Seasonal and Limited-Release Craft Beers Rotating seasonal and specialty craft beer releases including Acide (Raspberry kettle sour saison), Raspberry Gulch (Imperial Saison), Tres Amigos Lime & Salt Lager, Cosmic Gazer (double dry-hopped hazy IPA), Azzaca Haze (Double IPA, 8.6% ABV), Apis IV (Honey Quadrupel, 10.9% ABV), My Neck (Maibock, 7.5% ABV), and Michelada (cocktail-style beer). Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking variety and limited-edition flavors.
• Barrel-Aged Specialty Beers Barrel-aged craft beer including the Oil Man Imperial Stout (10.8% ABV) aged in bourbon barrels, offered in Original, Salted Caramel, and Coconut variants. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking bold, specialty aged styles.
• Cask-Conditioned Ales Rotating cask-conditioned ale styles served from firkin with unique ingredients added directly to the cask, allowing for experimental one-of-a-kind variations. Examples include Raspberry Gulch with Cucumber, Basil & Mint. Available exclusively at the Poncha Springs taproom while supplies last. Targeted at taproom visitors seeking unique, limited-release experimental beers.
• Taproom Experience Full-service tasting room at the brewery in Poncha Springs, Colorado, featuring a large assortment of beers on tap, draft and to-go beer, food service via the Patty Wagon food truck partner, indoor seating, outdoor patio seating, pet-friendly areas, complimentary Wi-Fi, ADA accessibility, and free parking including space for larger vehicles and trailers. Targeted at visitors, outdoor enthusiasts, and local community members.
• Keg and Case Sales for Private Events Direct sale of 1/6 barrel kegs (5.2 gallons / 41 pints, $110-$250), 1/2 barrel kegs (15.5 gallons / 124 pints, $200-$230), and 24-can cases ($43-$135) for private parties, celebrations, corporate events, and group gatherings with discounted bulk rates. A party pump is available for a $10 fee. Targeted at event planners and party hosts.
• Brewery Merchandise and Gift Cards Sale of brewery merchandise including hats, shirts, hoodies, glassware, stickers, seasonal items, and gift cards at the Poncha Springs taproom. Targeted at craft beer fans, visitors, and gift purchasers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1,350 raised for local nonprofits through Taproom Round-Up Program

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Elite Brands Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElite Brands Inc. is the wholesale distributor for Elevation Beer Co. Businesses seeking wholesale should reach out directly to Elite Brands Inc. for ordering.
• Worldwide Women of WhitewaterOthersCurrent featured nonprofit partner for the Taproom Round-Up Program. Donations from customer round-ups benefit this organization dedicated to empowering women through whitewater paddling, education, leadership development, and community building. Round-up donations accepted through June 30.
• Patty WagoncoreOthersFood truck partner operating at the Elevation Beer Co. taproom daily from 11:30am to 7pm. They prioritize fresh ingredients, made to order, and incorporate Elevation beer into recipes. Online ordering available.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New Belgium Brewing Company: Fort Collins, Colorado craft brewery producing flagship and seasonal beers with statewide taproom and distribution presence; directly comparable craft beer portfolio and Colorado distribution model.
• Odell Brewing Company: Independent Colorado craft brewery with a taproom and regional distribution; comparable premium craft positioning and mountain-region identity.
• Breckenridge Brewery: Colorado craft brewery with mountain-town taproom presence and broad statewide distribution; matches Elevation's outdoor/mountain lifestyle branding and craft beer portfolio.
• Great Divide Brewing Company: Denver-based craft brewery known for flagship and barrel-aged specialty beers; comparable product diversity including barrel-aged programs and core IPAs/porters.
• Boulder Beer Company: Long-established Colorado craft brewery with taproom and regional distribution; directly comparable independent craft model and product line.
• Crazy Mountain Brewing Company: Colorado mountain-community craft brewery with taproom and limited distribution; very close fit given rural Colorado location and craft beer focus.

Emerging players

• Funkwerks: Fort Collins craft brewery specializing in saison and Belgian-style beers; comparable smaller-scale craft operation with experimental and specialty focus.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Beer Company: Large publicly traded craft brewer (Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly); broader craft beer portfolio with national distribution, setting competitive benchmark for craft category economics.
• Stone Brewing: Large independent craft brewery with broad West Coast and national distribution; comparable specialty/flagship beer portfolio but at much larger scale.

Others

• Elite Brands Inc. Colorado beer distributor currently handling Elevation's wholesale accounts; comparable as the channel partner through which Elevation reaches on-premise and off-premise retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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