Springfield Brewing Company

What Springfield Brewing Company does

Springfield Brewing Company is a family-owned craft beverage producer founded in 1997 in Springfield, Missouri, operating two branded divisions: the original Springfield Brewing Company craft beer line and the Ty Iechyd Da Distillery, a spirits arm launched in 2020. The company produces traditional craft beer and distilled spirits, with its brewing operation led by head brewer Brian Allen, a 20+ year Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup judge and Siebel graduate. Distribution and retail reach are handled through the company's own self-distribution entity, Good Elf Beverage Company, which services over 50 retail accounts including HyVee, Price Cutter, Macadoodles, and Harter House across multiple Missouri metros.

The company's go-to-market combines a brewpub-led hospitality model with multi-channel beverage distribution. It operates an expanding venue ecosystem including the BrewCo Taproom, One2Five (Rogersville) which incorporates an on-site micro-distillery, Mile6, The Snug Tasting Room and Bottle Shop (opened November 2025), and Mumbles1888 on Commercial Street, plus the Pour Decisions OTG mobile bar service launched in 2025 at Thunder Ridge. Revenue is generated across on-premise food and beverage, distilled spirits retail and tasting, packaged retail distribution through Good Elf, and event/catering via the mobile bar. The Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line, launched April 2026 alongside an Official Spirits Partnership for the Route 66 Centennial Celebration, marks a deliberate extension from craft beer into branded spirits tied to a regional tourism anchor.

Underlying the brands is a credentialed production team and a multi-decade award record (GABF and WBC medals dating to 2000), with the founding family retaining control of brewing, distilling, hospitality, and distribution. The 51-100 employee headcount supports combined brewing, distilling, retail, hospitality, and route-distribution functions. Operating data beyond venue count, awards, and distribution footprint is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Springfield Brewing Company

Legal name

Springfield Brewing Company

Website

https://springfieldbrewingco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Springfield Brewing Company is a family-owned craft beer and spirits producer in Springfield, Missouri, running multiple hospitality venues, a self-distribution arm, and the Ty Iechyd Da Distillery, serving on-premise guests and Missouri retail with a Route 66 Centennial spirits line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing and Distilling

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Distilleries (312140), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Spirits/Cocktail Bars Operated by Producers (THAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Craft spirits distilling
• Brewpub hospitality
• Beverage distribution
• Event venue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Craft Beer Sales: Year-round and seasonal craft beers sold draft and in cans through company taprooms, retail locations, and wholesale distribution. Flagship IPA Greene Ghost and variants drive volume.
2. Spirits Sales: Small-batch spirits including bourbon, gin, rye, agave, rum, vodka, and liqueurs sold through TID bottle shops, retail partners, and online store. Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line launched 2026.
3. Food & Beverage Service: Brewpub food service at BrewCo Taproom including wood-fired pizza, brunch, and event catering. Average beverage costs: craft brew $6-9 each, cocktails $6+, wine $7.50/glass.
4. Venue & Event Rental: Private event spaces available at BrewCo including Beer Hall (80 capacity), Taproom Loft (70), Taproom Bar Front (32), Taproom Summit (24), and 2nd Floor Buyout (260). Rental fees and food minimums apply.
5. Mobile Event Services: Pour Decisions OTG mobile bar service for weddings, events, and festivals featuring craft beer and cocktails.
6. Private Barrel Picks & Labels: Custom barrel picks and private label spirits for corporate gifting, events, and hospitality partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Springfield Brewing Company crafts and sells award-winning craft beers and small-batch spirits through a vertically integrated network of company-owned taprooms, venue locations, retail distribution, and on-site hospitality services. The company operates both a brewery (SBC) and an adjacent distillery (Ty Iechyd Da / TID) that cross-collaborate on barrel-aged products, with multiple taproom venues across southwest Missouri for on-premise consumption and event hosting.

Product overview

Springfield Brewing Company operates a craft beverage production and hospitality business consisting of two core product lines: Springfield Brewing Company (SBC) craft beers and Ty Iechyd Da (TID) distillery spirits. SBC offers award-winning beers including year-round flagships like Greene Ghost IPA and Greene Dragon DIPA, seasonal releases like Mayhem Marzen and Mudhouse Stout, and limited releases. TID produces small-batch spirits including bourbons, gins, vodkas, rums, agave spirits, and the Sweet Blondie's liqueur line. The company operates multiple venues: BrewCo Taproom (original downtown location), The Snug (distillery tasting room), Mile6 Taproom (wild sours), One2Five Taproom (pizza and micro-distillery), Mumbles1888 (sports pub), and Pour Decisions OTG (mobile bar). The company also distributes through retail partners across Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Springfield Brewing Company Beers: Award-winning craft beers including Greene Ghost IPA, Greene Dragon DIPA, Blue Canoe Pale Ale, 417 Lager, Walnut Street Wheat, and Farmstand Cider.
• Ty Iechyd Da Spirits
• Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line
• Sweet Blondies Liqueurs
• Songbird Gin
• Double Barrel Collection

Products and services

• Springfield Brewing Company (SBC) Craft Beers Award-winning craft beer brewery producing a variety of year-round, seasonal, and limited-release beers including IPAs, lagers, stouts, ciders, and sour ales. Operates from the original 305 South Market Ave location in downtown Springfield, MO.
• Ty Iechyd Da Distillery (TID) Small-Batch Spirits Craft distillery producing small-batch spirits including bourbon, rye, gin, vodka, rum, agave spirits, and liqueurs, located next door to the brewery in downtown Springfield.
• Greene Ghost IPA Flagship West Coast IPA brewed with Citra and Centennial hops, with multiple variants in the Greene Ghost family.
• Greene Dragon DIPA Double IPA brewed with Idaho 7 and Citra hops featuring tropical melon notes and citrus finish.
• Blue Canoe Pale Ale American pale ale brewed with Cascade, Amarillo, and Ekuanot hops with balanced citrusy hop character. A portion of proceeds supports James River Basin Partnership.
• 417 Lager American-style lager brewed with Pilsner malt, flaked maize, Hallertau hops, and Augustiner lager yeast.
• Walnut Street Wheat American-style wheat beer with dry subtle tartness from wheat and floral hop notes, one of the brewery's original 1997 offerings.
• Farmstand Hard Cider Dry hard cider made with 100% apples, crisp, slightly tart, and gluten-free.
• Mayhem Marzen Award-winning Oktoberfest-style lager with malty notes of caramel and baked bread.
• Bull Creek Brown Ale American brown ale with nuttiness from brown malt, caramel from crystal malt, and chocolate/roasty flavors. Multiple GABF medal winner.
• Clove Hitch Hefeweizen German-style unfiltered Hefe Weizen wheat beer with distinctive clove and banana flavors from special yeast strain.
• Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line Limited edition Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line with four expressions (Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, Agave Spirit), all bottled at 100 proof to commemorate Route 66's 100-year anniversary.
• Ghost of the Colonial Hotel Centennial Blend One-time limited bourbon release honoring Route 66's naming. Blend of 8 barrels, 108 proof, approximately 752 hand-numbered bottles.
• Ozark Mountain Daredevils Gin London Dry-style gin with 11 botanicals including Ozark elderflower. Award-winning at San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
• Iechyd Da Bourbon Whiskey House bourbon with upfront caramel, notes of cocoa nibs, honey, and dried cherries.
• Iechyd Da Premium Vodka 6x distilled vodka from finest grains with smooth finish.
• Iechyd Da Blanco Agave Spirit Blue agave spirit with upfront pepper and spice, subtle smoke, and citrus finish.
• Greene Ghost Bierschnaps Specialty spirit distilled from Greene Ghost IPA with citrus, lemon, herbal, and floral rose notes.
• BrewCo Taproom Original flagship taproom in downtown Springfield offering craft beers, award-winning spirits, brewpub food (including wood-fired pizza), private event spaces (Beer Hall 80 capacity, Taproom Loft 70, Taproom Bar Front 32, Taproom Summit 24, 2nd Floor Buyout 260), beer-to-go cooler, and bottle shop.
• The Snug Tasting Room and Bottle Shop Intimate distillery tasting room and bottle shop featuring flights, straight pours, cocktails, and bottle sales of TID spirits.
• One2Five Taproom and Micro-Distillery Taproom and micro-distillery in Rogersville, MO featuring wood-fired pizza, backyard beer garden, games, and spirits production.
• Mile6 Taproom and Wild Fermentation Project Wild sours brewery and bar located on the Ozark Greenways Frisco Highline Trail in Willard, MO with indoor and outdoor beer gardens, rotating food trucks, and package store for to-go beverages.
• Mumbles1888 Sports Pub Sports pub on Historic C-Street in Springfield featuring world sports viewing, Premier League coverage, local drinks, and craft cocktails.
• Pour Decisions OTG Mobile Bar Service Mobile on-the-go bar and refrigerated taproom serving craft beer and handcrafted cocktails at weddings, festivals, concerts, and large events.
• Private Events and Banquet Services Private event and banquet hosting at BrewCo's Beer Hall (80 capacity), Taproom Loft (70), Taproom Bar Front (32), Taproom Summit (24), and 2nd Floor Buyout (260 guests). Includes wood-fired pizza, beer, and spirits service.
• Private Barrel Picks and Private Label Spirits Custom barrel picks and private label spirits for corporate gifting, special events, and hospitality partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2017, 2019 GABF medals plus 2014, 2017, 2018 World Beer Cup medals
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and legacy.

• Good Elf Beverage CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Self-distribution company owned by SBC/TID that handles all wholesale distribution of spirits to retail and hospitality partners across southwest and central Missouri. Ensures high level of personal service and connection with customers.
• James River Basin PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity tap partnership with environmental nonprofit. Blue Canoe Pale Ale proceeds support water quality protection in James River watershed. Currently active community tap as of 2024.
• Ozarks Literacy CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious community tap partner. Local charity promoting literacy in southwest Missouri through free one-on-one tutoring and classroom programs.
• Great CircleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious community tap partner. Behavioral health services provider reaching 4,500 children and families annually statewide.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious community tap partner. Portion of draft beer proceeds support 'House That Beer Built' housing campaign.
• Care to LearnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious community tap partner. Nonprofit providing health, hunger, hygiene resources for Springfield students.
• Askinosie ChocolateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chocolate maker on C-Street supplying cocoa nibs for Tsarry Night Russian Imperial Stout. Both SBC and Askinosie are Springfield institutions collaborating since 2014.
• The Coffee EthicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDowntown Springfield coffee roaster providing coffee for Mudhouse Stout collaboration. Annual partnership since 2002.
• Mudhouse Coffee RoastersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal coffee shop and roaster. Annual coffee stout collaboration with SBC. Both considered Springfield institutions.
• Paul Mueller CompanylegacyStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal equipment supplier and business founder. Purchased the building in 1997 and created SBC as showcase for their stainless steel brewery equipment. Sold building and business in 2011.
• Route 66 Centennial CelebrationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTID named Official Spirits Partner of Birthplace of Route 66 Centennial Celebration. Launched Route 66 Centennial Spirits Line (Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, Agave Spirit) at 100 proof, released April 16, 2026.
• Independent Stave CompanyminorOthersLebanon, MO cooperage providing barrels for aging bourbon and whiskeys at Ty Iechyd Da Distillery.
• McGinnis CooperageminorOthersCuba, MO cooperage providing barrels for aging whiskeys at Ty Iechyd Da Distillery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Piney River Brewing Company: Bucyrus, Missouri craft brewery producing traditional style ales and lagers distributed across Missouri and select regional markets. Comparable Missouri craft brewery of similar independent scale, focused on traditional styles rather than spirits.
• 4 Hands Brewing Co. St. Louis craft brewery with taproom and spirits collaboration partners, distributing across Missouri and Midwest. Comparable Missouri craft brewery of similar independent craft scale with taproom and broader hospitality footprint.
• O'Fallon Brewery: O'Fallon, Missouri craft brewery producing year-round and seasonal beers (like 5-Day IPA and Wheach) with regional distribution. Comparable Missouri craft brewery of similar independent family-owned scale and regional distribution footprint.

Direct peers

• Boulevard Brewing Company: Kansas City-based craft brewery founded 1989, Missouri's largest craft brewer with national distribution of beers like Tank 7 and Unfiltered Wheat. Comparable as Missouri craft brewery operating at much larger scale with similarly broad year-round and seasonal portfolio.
• Square One Brewery & Distillery: Springfield, Missouri brewpub with on-site distillery producing beer and craft spirits. Highly comparable co-located brewery+distillery model, regional hospitality focus, and adjacent downtown Springfield presence creating direct head-to-head competition.
• Schlafly Beer: St. Louis-based craft brewery with multiple taproom locations and restaurants producing year-round, seasonal, and limited-release beers across many styles. Comparable Missouri craft brewery with brewpub venue model and multi-decade history.
• Mother's Brewing Company: Independent craft brewery headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, producing year-round and seasonal beers with taproom presence. Directly comparable as same-city competitor with similar craft brewery + hospitality model and overlapping Missouri distribution.

Emerging players

• Bur Oak Brewing Company: Columbia, Missouri craft brewery with taproom producing year-round and seasonal beers distributed regionally. Comparable Missouri craft brewery of similar independent craft scale and regional brewery+taproom model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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