Venn Brewing Company

What Venn Brewing Company does

Venn Brewing Company is a Minneapolis-based craft brewery and coffee shop operator founded in 2016 that runs a single integrated taproom at 3550 E. 46th St in South Minneapolis. The company produces a portfolio of craft beers — including flagship NORTHODOX hazy IPA (6% ABV), Venn Pils (5% ABV), and award-winning Modify Lager — all of which are gluten-reduced via an enzyme added during fermentation that breaks gluten proteins down to meet the 20ppm Celiac-safe standard. Beyond beer, the business operates a full coffee program (espresso, drip, cold brew, tea) Tuesday–Sunday from 8am–4pm, and has extended into cannabis-infused beverages and edibles under the ZENN sub-brand, offering 5mg and 10mg Delta-9 THC tonics and 5mg gummies for 21+ consumers.

Venn generates revenue across five streams: on-premise taproom beer sales, to-go packaged beer (16-oz cans in singles and 4-packs plus growler fills), coffee and non-alcoholic beverage sales, wholesale distribution of canned and draft beer to local bars and stores, and to-go ZENN THC products. The primary go-to-market motion is community-led direct-to-consumer through the neighborhood taproom, supplemented by wholesale channel partnerships. Customers are individual local consumers in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro and small private-event groups (15–40 guests).

The company is privately held as Venn Brewing Co LLC, independently owned and operated by co-founder Connie Sisco and CEO Kyle Sisco, with no institutional investor or parent company identified. The business has no app, no public API, and no disclosed technology platform beyond the gluten-reduction brewing process. The operating footprint is a single taproom, with cumulative production noted at over 1,000 batches since opening and regional distribution limited to local retail and on-premise accounts.

Name

Venn Brewing Company

Legal name

Venn Brewing Co LLC

Website

https://vennbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Venn Brewing Company operates a single Minneapolis taproom and coffee shop producing gluten-reduced craft beer, coffee, and cannabis-infused ZENN tonics and gummies, selling primarily direct-to-consumer through on-premise and to-go channels to local neighborhood customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (312120), 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

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Gluten-reduced beer
• Specialty coffee service
• THC infused beverages
• Neighborhood taproom

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Beer Sales: On-premise sales of craft beer for consumption at the taproom. Serves a variety of styles including hazy IPA, pilsner, saisons, stouts, and seasonal offerings.
2. To-Go Beer Sales: Pre-filled 16-oz cans sold individually or in 4-packs, plus fresh growler fills (64-oz). Beer must be consumed off-premises per state law.
3. Coffee Shop Sales: Espresso drinks, brewed coffee, cold brew, tea, and Steamers sold Tuesday through Sunday, 8am-4pm. Non-alcoholic kombucha and sodas also available.
4. Wholesale Beer Distribution: Distribution of canned and draft beer to local beer stores and bars throughout the area.
5. THC Product Sales: Zenn THC Tonic and gummies sold to-go. Non-alcoholic cannabis-infused beverages in 5mg and 10mg doses, plus edible gummies. 21+ age requirement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Venn Brewing Company operates a craft brewery, specialty coffee shop, and taproom in Columbus, Minnesota, producing and selling its own line of craft beers (including gluten-reduced styles), specialty coffee drinks, and a Zenn-branded THC-infused beverage and gummy line. The business serves consumers through its on-site taproom, to-go beer sales, local wholesale accounts, and Twin Cities tap accounts. It also hosts community events, live music, and private bookings at the taproom space.

Product overview

Venn Brewing Company operates as a neighborhood taproom and coffee shop offering a unified experience of award-winning craft beer and mighty-fine coffee. The product portfolio centers on three core offerings: an extensive craft beer lineup (featuring flagship beers like NORTHODOX haze IPA, Venn Pils, and award-winning Modify Lager), a full coffee service with espresso and brewed drinks, and the company's THC sub-brand 'Zenn' offering cannabis-infused tonics and gummies. All beer is gluten-reduced using enzyme treatment. The company sells products through its physical taproom location and distributes select beers to local stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZENN: A line of non-alcoholic tonic and gummies infused with MN grown hemp derived non-synthetic Delta 9 THC and real fruit, from Venn Brewing. Products include Zenn Tonic (5mg and 10mg THC per can) and THC gummies (10 pieces, 5mg THC per gummy).

Products and services

• Venn Craft Beer Portfolio Venn Brewing's own line of craft beers brewed on-site, including gluten-reduced IPAs, lagers, pilsners, and seasonal small-batch styles. Sold on draft at the taproom, packaged in cans and crowlers for to-go, and distributed through local beer stores and Twin Cities tap accounts. Targets craft beer drinkers, including gluten-sensitive consumers, in the Minneapolis/Columbus market.
• NORTHODOX Hazy IPA A flagship Hazy IPA in Venn Brewing's craft beer portfolio, brewed on-site using the brewery's proprietary gluten-reduction enzyme process. Served on draft at the taproom, packaged for to-go, and distributed to local wholesale accounts. Targets craft beer drinkers seeking a hop-forward hazy IPA, including gluten-sensitive consumers.
• Venn Pils A Pilsner in Venn Brewing's craft beer portfolio, brewed on-site and served on draft and in packaged form. Targets craft beer drinkers looking for a lighter, classic style option.
• Modify Lager A lager in Venn Brewing's craft beer portfolio, brewed on-site and sold on draft and in packaged form. Targets craft beer drinkers seeking a more accessible, easy-drinking lager option.
• Venn Specialty Coffee Service An on-site specialty coffee bar operating within the Venn taproom, serving espresso and brewed coffee drinks alongside light food items. Targets local coffee drinkers, remote workers, and morning customers in the Columbus/Twin Cities area, and helps drive daytime traffic outside of beer hours.
• Zenn THC Tonic A low-dose THC-infused tonic beverage produced under Venn's Zenn brand, packaged in four-packs and sold at the taproom and through wholesale channels. Targets adults 21+ in Minnesota seeking a low-dose, non-alcoholic, beverage-format THC alternative to alcohol or edibles.
• Zenn THC Gummies THC-infused gummy edibles sold under the Zenn brand, produced at a partner production facility and offered at the Venn taproom. Targets adults 21+ in Minnesota looking for a measured, low-dose edible format.
• Venn Taproom and Coffee Bar Venue Rental Private event and community gathering venue rental at the Venn Brewing taproom and coffee bar, supporting birthdays, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, rehearsal dinners, and community meetings. Includes beverage service (beer, coffee, THC beverages) and is targeted at local individuals, community groups, and small businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold medal at MN Craft Brewers Guild Brewers Cup in Standard American Beer category with Modify Lager

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Scott's LiquorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Scott's Hops, a West Coast IPA brewed with Citra, Simcoe, and Cascade hops. Joint product development between Venn and Scott's Liquors.
• Modify Construction / James LeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames Lee of Modify Construction built both Venn brewing facilities and taproom. Venn brewed Modify Lager as tribute beer for him. James has built numerous taprooms and distilleries in the Twin Cities.
• Food Truck PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular food trucks park at Venn taproom patio, including Parra Lily Food Truck. Food trucks appear almost daily per schedule.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Spyhouse Coffee Roasters: Minneapolis specialty coffee roaster with multiple cafés. Comparable to Venn's coffee service arm as a Minneapolis-based specialty coffee operator, though focused exclusively on coffee without beer/THC offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing Co. Large established craft brewery with broad national distribution. Comparable to Venn on core craft beer production and brand-led growth, though operates at far greater scale and geography.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Major craft brewery with national distribution and taprooms. Comparable in craft beer positioning and taproom model, but at significantly larger scale than Venn.

Direct peers

• Bauhaus Brew Labs: Minneapolis craft brewery with taproom and beer hall. Comparable as a similarly-sized Twin Cities craft producer competing for the same on-premise and wholesale customers.
• Indeed Brewing Company: Minneapolis craft brewery operating a taproom in Northeast Minneapolis. Directly competes with Venn for local craft beer consumers in the same metro area.
• Surly Brewing Co. Major Minneapolis craft brewery with a destination taproom and wide distribution. Directly comparable to Venn as a craft beer producer and taproom operator in the same Twin Cities market.
• Fulton Beer: Minneapolis-based craft brewery with a taproom and strong local distribution. Closely comparable in scale, market, and product focus to Venn Brewing.
• Dangerous Man Brewing Co. Northeast Minneapolis taproom-focused craft brewery. Closely comparable small-scale brewpub model serving neighborhood customers with rotating small-batch beers.

Emerging players

• Athletic Brewing Company: Fast-growing craft brewer specializing in non-alcoholic and gluten-free beers. Comparable to Venn on the gluten-friendly positioning and overlap on health-conscious craft consumers, though at much larger scale and distribution.
• Wana Brands: National cannabis-infused beverage and edible producer. Comparable to Zenn as a hemp/THC-infused product line with retail distribution, but operating at national scale versus Venn's local taproom channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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