Trapezium Brewing

What Trapezium Brewing does

Trapezium Brewing Co. is a privately held craft brewery and hospitality operator based in Petersburg, Virginia, founded in 2016 and operating a single taproom at 423 N. 3rd St. in Old Towne Petersburg along the Appomattox River. The company's core offering is a direct-to-consumer experience combining on-site brewed craft beer, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas from a brick oven, and a full bar with specialty cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. The business is structured around four revenue streams: in-taproom food and beverage sales, off-premises packaged beer and keg sales, branded merchandise, and private event space rentals (semi-private mezzanine, patio lounges, and full restaurant buyouts accommodating 25-150+ guests).

The underlying operational technology is largely physical and craft-based rather than software-driven: brewing equipment for year-round and rotating small-batch beer production, and a wood-fired brick oven for pizza preparation. Customer-facing technology is limited to Toasttab for online pickup ordering and gift card sales, and basic social media presence on Instagram and Facebook for community engagement. The company runs weekly entertainment programming (trivia, music bingo, live music) and a community fundraiser program that donates 20% of pre-tax guest bills to registered 501(c)(3) charities on designated Monday/Tuesday nights. Distribution is single-channel and single-geography, with no wholesale, no franchise model, and no secondary taproom locations reported.

The business serves two primary customer segments: local craft beer enthusiasts and casual diners in the Petersburg/Tri-Cities area, and event hosts seeking a full-service private venue for celebrations, corporate events, and fundraisers. Pricing is publicly disclosed: beer pints range $6-$8, cocktails $11-$15, wine $8-$9 per glass, and venue rentals from $50 (single patio lounge) to $8,000 (full buyout peak season). A municipal partnership with the City of Petersburg for an annual July 3rd fireworks event is the only documented external alliance, classified as a minor relationship.

Name

Trapezium Brewing

Legal name

Trapezium Brewing Co.

Website

https://trapeziumbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trapezium Brewing Co. is a privately held craft brewery and taproom in Petersburg, Virginia, founded in 2016, that brews craft beer on-site, serves Neapolitan-style pizzas, and rents event spaces to local consumers and private party hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery & Taproom

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB), Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Neapolitan-style pizza
• Taproom operations
• Private event venue
• Craft brewery bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Petersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Food & Beverage Sales: Direct sales of house-brewed craft beers, cocktails, wine, and Neapolitan-style pizzas and appetizers to walk-in customers at the Petersburg taproom location
2. Space Rentals: Rental revenue from semi-private mezzanine rentals ($150 for 3 hours), patio rentals ($50-$300), and full private restaurant rentals ($5,000-$8,000 depending on season)
3. Off-Premises Sales: Sale of packaged beer in 12oz 6-packs, 16oz 4-packs, crowlers, and growlers for carry-out; 1/6 and 1/2 keg sales
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel and other promotional items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trapezium Brewing operates a single craft brewery and taproom in Petersburg, VA that produces and serves its own house-brewed craft beers (year-round and rotating small-batch), Neapolitan-style pizzas from a wood-fired brick oven, a full liquor bar with specialty cocktails and wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. The location also rents out semi-private and private event spaces, and runs an online ordering and gift card operation through Toasttab. The company also runs a community fundraiser program for local 501(c)(3) charities and hosts weekly entertainment such as trivia and music bingo.

Product overview

Trapezium Brewing Co. is a craft brewery and taproom offering a unified hospitality experience centered on house-brewed craft beers, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, and a full-service bar. The company operates a single taproom location in Petersburg, VA (open since June 2016) with integrated event rental offerings including semi-private mezzanine space, outdoor patio rentals, and full restaurant private rentals for groups up to 130 guests. Additional services include online ordering via Toast Tab, gift card sales, and fundraising night partnerships with local 501(c)(3) organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Draft Craft Beer Selection On-premise draft craft beers brewed on-site at the Petersburg taproom, including year-round flagship styles and rotating small-batch seasonal releases across Blonde Ales, IPAs, Stouts, Porters, and Belgian styles, sold by the pint and half-pour to walk-in customers 21+.
• Neapolitan-Style Pizza Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in a brick oven, served alongside appetizers, desserts, and mac & cheese items, available for dine-in at the taproom and for pickup via Toasttab.
• Full Liquor Bar & Specialty Cocktails Full liquor bar serving specialty cocktails ($11-$15), wine by the glass ($8-$9), and non-alcoholic sodas and teas to taproom patrons.
• Off-Premises Package and Keg Sales Carry-out sales of house-brewed beer in 12oz 6-packs, 16oz 4-packs, crowlers, and growlers, plus 1/6 and 1/2 barrel kegs, available for pickup from the taproom or via Toasttab.
• Branded Merchandise
• Semi-Private Mezzanine Rental Semi-private mezzanine event space overlooking the taproom seating up to 36 (with additional bar rail seating) and accommodating up to 50 guests, with projector screen and cable/independent sound system. $150 rental fee for up to three hours, with $75/hour extensions.
• Patio Rental Outdoor patio with three individual lounge areas (up to 8 guests each), available at $50 per lounge or $300 for the full patio (up to 45 guests), available Monday-Friday 4-6:30pm.
• Full Private Restaurant Rental Full private buyout of the taproom and courtyard for up to 130 guests with on-site manager and full staff. March 15 - December 31: $8,000 total ($3,000 rental + $5,000 minimum spend). January 1 - March 14: $5,000 minimum spend. Up to 8 hours of access.
• Fundraising Nights for 501(c)(3) Organizations Partnership program offering registered local 501(c)(3) charities 20% of pre-tax guest bills on designated Monday and Tuesday fundraising nights, supporting community nonprofits.
• Trapezium Brewing Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards sold online via the Toasttab platform, redeemable for food, beverages, and merchandise at the Petersburg taproom.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• City of PetersburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2024Partnership with City of Petersburg to host annual Independence Day celebration including fireworks display. Event spans from taproom on 3rd St across River Street to Petersburg Harbor site along Appomattox River. City-sponsored all-ages public event free to attend with music, food trucks, beer tent, and 9pm fireworks launch.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Veil Brewing Co. Richmond craft brewery with a taproom emphasizing rotating IPAs and hazy beer styles. Compares as a single-site Virginia craft taproom operator chasing the same local enthusiast segment.
• Hardywood Park Craft Brewery: Virginia craft brewery with a Richmond taproom combining house-brewed beer, food, and private event space. Highly comparable brewpub-with-events model targeting the same Central Virginia consumer base as Trapezium.
• Center of the Universe Brewing Company: Ashland, VA craft brewery with on-site taproom and food service. Comparable single-location Virginia brewpub serving a similar community-gathering use case.
• Steam Bell Beer Works: Midlothian-area Virginia brewpub combining house-brewed beer with full food service. Direct comparable as a regional Virginia brewery-and-restaurant operator.
• Legend Brewing Company: Richmond craft brewery with a flagship taproom overlooking the river, offering food and event space. Comparable brewpub-with-events and local community integration.
• Ardent Craft Ales: Richmond-based craft brewery and taproom offering a rotating draft lineup and on-site food programming. Closely comparable taproom-and-pizza-and-events positioning in the same regional market.
• Väsen Brewing Company: Richmond craft brewery and taproom with house-brewed beer and on-site food programming. Comparable single-site taproom model targeting the same Central Virginia market.
• Triple Crossing Brewing: Richmond craft brewery operating multiple taproom locations with rotating IPAs, food service, and event programming. Comparable brewpub model with similar scale and Virginia focus.

Regional players

• Strangeways Brewing: Richmond-area craft brewery with multiple taproom locations and rotating specialty beer menu. Comparable Virginia craft producer; larger footprint provides a benchmark for potential Trapezium expansion.
• Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery: Virginia farm-based craft brewery with taproom and event programming. Comparable Virginia craft producer with on-site events and community focus, though more production-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/trapeziumbrewing
• Instagraminstagram.com/trapezium_brewing
• Xx.com/tpzm_beer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/massachusetts-cheese-guild-inc

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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