Junkyard Brewing Company

What Junkyard Brewing Company does

Junkyard Brewing Company is a small privately-held craft brewery founded in 2012 and headquartered in Moorhead, Minnesota. The company operates a 10-barrel brewing system that produces approximately 2,400 barrels of beer per year, with an explicit focus on experimentation, new beer styles, and brewing techniques. Its core offering is on-site draft beer served at a 70-person capacity taproom located at 1416 1st Avenue North, supplemented by 4-pack canned beer self-distributed to roughly 80+ retail accounts across Minnesota and North Dakota, including Twin Cities metro, Western North Dakota, and Lakes Area markets.

The company has diversified beyond traditional craft beer into hemp-derived THC products — Hypno Toad sparkling THC beverages (10mg THC per can with CBD, CBC, CBG), Junkyard Squeezie Gummies (including Relax & Sleep editions with CBN), and Edwin's Edibles vegan 1:1 THC:CBD gummies — sold off-premise from the taproom under Minnesota's legal hemp framework, with third-party compliance testing via Superior Molecular LLC. Additional revenue streams include corporate event space rentals ($100/hour, 70-person capacity with full AV), branded merchandise via a Shopify online store, and Square-powered eGift cards.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and relationship-driven: walk-in taproom service, self-distributed retail cans through SMB liquor stores and bottle shops, event-based foot traffic (bingo, live music, fundraisers), and a nascent corporate event rental channel. Marketing is community-led via Instagram/Facebook, email, and a Beer Finder locator tool. The company operates as an independent, founder/locally-owned business with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding, and the entity structure is not publicly specified.

Name

Junkyard Brewing Company

Legal name

Junkyard Brewing Company

Website

https://junkyardbeer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Junkyard Brewing Company is a small Moorhead, Minnesota craft brewery operating a 10-barrel system producing 2,400 bbls/year, running a taproom and self-distributing craft beer, THC beverages, and edibles across Minnesota and North Dakota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Craft Beer Retail & Bottle Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• THC beverages
• Brewery taproom
• Hemp edibles
• Craft beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Moorhead

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales (Taproom): On-site beer sales at taproom including pints and flights for consumption. Includes specialty events and themed nights.
2. Off-Sale Beer: 4-pack canned beer sales for off-premise consumption distributed through retail partners in MN and ND.
3. THC Products: THC edibles (Squeezie Gummies) and beverages (Hypno Toad sparkling drinks) sold for off-sale only. Products tested at third-party labs for Minnesota compliance.
4. eGift Cards: Digital gift cards for taproom purchases sold through Square.
5. Event Space Rental: Corporate event bookings for taproom space with catering options and bartender service.
6. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including apparel and glassware sold through online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Junkyard Brewing Company produces craft beer on a 10bbl brewing system (approximately 2,400 barrels annually) available on draft at its Moorhead taproom and in 4-pack cans distributed across Minnesota and North Dakota. The company has expanded into hemp-derived THC beverages (Hypno Toad sparkling drinks) and THC/CBN/CBD gummies (Junkyard Squeezie and Edwin's Edibles lines) sold off-premise, plus event space rentals, merchandise, and eGift cards.

Product overview

Junkyard Brewing Company is a small craft brewery operating a 10bbl brewing system with annual production of approximately 2,400 barrels. Beyond traditional craft beer offerings on draft and in 4-pack cans, the company has expanded into THC-infused products including sparkling beverages (Hypno Toad line) and gummies (Junkyard Squeezie and Edwin's Edibles). The business operates a taproom with 70-person capacity for on-site service and private events, while distributing products throughout Minnesota and North Dakota via self-distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer (On-Site Brewing) On-site brewed craft beer produced on a 10bbl system (approximately 2,400 barrels per year), available on draft in the taproom and in 4-pack cans for off-sale distribution across Minnesota and North Dakota. Targeted at adults 21+ seeking experimental and locally produced craft beer.
• Hypno Toad THC Sparkling Beverages Sparkling hemp-derived THC beverages in multiple flavors (Royal Jelly, Tropical Nectar, Hawaiian Rush, Baja Beach). Each can contains 10mg THC, 25mg CBD, 25mg CBC, and 25mg CBG. Sold for off-premise consumption to adults 21+.
• Junkyard Squeezie Gummies THC gummies sold in 10-pack format at $17 per pack. Standard varieties include Blue Raspberry, Pineapple Mango, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, and Strawberry Lemonade; Relax & Sleep editions (Berry Patch, Tiki Time, Baja Beach) include added CBN. Third-party lab tested for Minnesota compliance.
• Edwin's Edibles Gummies Vegan THC gummies with 5mg THC per piece, available in 1:1 THC:CBD varieties (Grandaddy Purple, Mimosa) and Sativa (Maui Wowie, The Farmer) and Indica (Strawberry Shortcake, 9 Pound Hammer) options. Sold at $20 per 10-pack.
• Taproom On-site taproom at 1416 1st Avenue North, Moorhead, MN (Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-9pm). Serves craft beers on draft, THC products for off-sale, in-house pizzas, and hosts live music and community events. Includes a 70-person capacity private event space.
• 4-Pack Cans (Off-Sale Distribution) Craft beer packaged in 4-pack cans for off-premise consumption. Self-distributed to approximately 80+ retail liquor locations across Minnesota (including Twin Cities), North Dakota, and Western regional accounts. A Beer Finder tool on the website helps consumers locate nearby retailers carrying the product.
• Event Space Rental Private taproom rental service for corporate events, meetings, and celebrations. Accommodates up to 70 guests and includes projector, screen, stage, microphone, NA beverage options, food, and bartender service. Priced at $100 per hour Monday-Thursday with a minimum 2-hour booking; booked via [email protected].
• eGift Cards Digital and physical gift cards redeemable for taproom purchases and online merchandise, processed through Square. Allows customers to give the brewery experience as a gift.

Named customers4 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Superior Molecular LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party laboratory testing partner for THC products (beverages and gummies). Conducts Certificates of Analysis to ensure Minnesota THC compliance. Testing includes potency and cannabinoid profiling for all Squeezie products.
• Sol Ave. KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant located adjacent to taproom that delivers food directly to customers at the brewery. Referenced as a convenience option for taproom visitors. No formal partnership structure disclosed.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. Decorah, IA craft brewery with broad Midwest distribution and a strong taproom; comparable craft producer operating in a regional distribution model similar to Junkyard's MN/ND footprint.
• Indeed Brewing Company: Minneapolis-based craft brewery operating a taproom and distributing throughout MN with a focus on rotating experimental beers; directly comparable in business model and target customer.
• Castle Danger Brewery: Two Harbors, MN craft brewery producing a varied lineup of beers distributed across the Twin Cities and regional MN retailers — comparable craft beer producer with taproom-driven sales.
• Fulton Brewing Company: Minneapolis craft brewery producing a rotating experimental lineup distributed across MN and neighboring states with a taproom; comparable size, distribution model, and product philosophy to Junkyard.
• Drekker Brewing Company: Small craft brewery based in Fargo, ND — directly adjacent to Junkyard's Moorhead/Fargo home market — producing a rotating lineup of craft beer with comparable size, distribution footprint, and taproom-led GTM.
• Modist Brewing Co. Minneapolis craft brewery with taproom service and self-distributed cans across MN retail; similar size, experimental brewing philosophy, and target customer to Junkyard.
• Bent Paddle Brewing Company: Minnesota craft brewery of similar small-to-mid scale, distributing self-produced craft beer through retail channels and operating a taproom; comparable product/customer mix to Junkyard within the MN market.

Broad incumbents

• Bell's Brewery: Established national craft brewer with broad portfolio, wide distribution, and taproom operations; serves the same craft beer consumer but at much larger scale than Junkyard.
• Surly Brewing Co. Large Minnesota craft brewery with destination beer hall, broad distribution, and event space; offers overlapping capabilities to Junkyard but at significantly greater scale and as part of a wider portfolio.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: National craft brewery with extensive distribution and taproom presence; comparable category and customer base but at vastly greater scale and as part of a multinational beverage portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/junkyardbeer
• Instagraminstagram.com/junkyardbrewing
• Xx.com/junkyardbrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/junkyard-brewing-company

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Investors

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