Vector Brewing

What Vector Brewing does

Vector Brewing, LLC is a family-owned brewpub and taproom operating from a single 7,000+ sq. ft. location at 9850 Walnut Hill Ln. in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, founded in April 2020 by Craig and Veronica Bradley. The company produces all of its craft beer in-house on a custom seven-barrel Deutsche brewhouse, with a product range spanning lagers, pilsners, IPAs, stouts, and barrel-aged barleywines; it operates two dedicated barrel-aging rooms, one reserved exclusively for mixed-fermentation and oak-aged beers overseen by Head of Brewing Tomás 'Tortuga' Gutierrez. Beyond beer, the venue runs a scratch pizza kitchen (sourdough crust, stone deck oven above 650°F), a coffee and breakfast program branded Vector Brewing AM (launched August 2024 in partnership with Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters), a wine/cider/mead selection, and a 2,300 sq. ft. family- and dog-friendly patio.

Name

Vector Brewing

Legal name

Vector Brewing, LLC

Website

https://vectorbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery / Brewpub

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

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Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYTHAFALAC

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries (Taprooms/Tasting Rooms)

SECONDARYCRADAIAA

Beer Brewing & Brands

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Alcoholic Beverages (Beer, Wine, Spirits) Manufacturing & Brands

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Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Alcoholic Beverage Production (Beer, Wine, Spirits, Cider)

SECONDARYTHAFAEAG

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bars, Pubs & Nightlife Venues

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Brewpub taproom
• House-brewed beer
• Scratch pizza kitchen
• Craft beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Taproom Sales: Beverage sales including house-brewed beer, wine, cider, mead, and non-alcoholic beverages consumed on premises. Beer is brewed in house and served by the pint, flight, or bottle. Joyful Hour promotions drive mid-afternoon traffic.
2. Food Service: Scratch pizza kitchen, sandwiches, pasta, salads, and desserts. Breakfast served Fri-Sun 7-11am. Lunch and dinner service. Kitchen closes at 9pm.
3. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, hoodies, kids apparel, accessories, and gift cards sold through the taproom and online.
4. Events and Catering: Ticketed events including beer dinners, drag shows, trivia challenges, and private rentals. Catering services for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Event tickets range $19.99-$135.
5. Keg Sales (Wholesale and Retail): Self-distributes kegs to bars, restaurants, and bottle shops via Fintech. As a licensed brewpub, can sell kegs directly to the public. Keg deposit required; pumps and CO2 not rented.
6. Coffee and Breakfast: Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters espresso and coffee served from 7am daily. Pastries from local vendors (Salt Sweets, Hummingbird Sweets, La Casita Bakeshop). Weekend breakfast menu Fri-Sun.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vector Brewing is a family-owned brewpub and taproom in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas that brews all of its craft beer in-house on a custom seven-barrel Deutsche brewhouse, including lagers, pilsners, IPAs, stouts, and barrel-aged and mixed culture beers. The food program centers on a scratch pizza kitchen with house-made sourdough crusts cooked in a stone deck oven, complemented by coffee and breakfast service, wine/cider/mead selections, ticketed events, private venue rentals, merchandise, and self-distributed wholesale keg sales.

Product overview

Vector Brewing is a family-owned brewpub and taproom operating as a single location in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas. The core offering centers on house-brewed craft beers produced on a custom seven-barrel Deutsche brewhouse with dedicated barrel-aging facilities for mixed fermentation and oak-aged beers. Complementing the beer program are a scratch pizza kitchen, coffee and breakfast service, wine and cider selections, and merchandise. Additional revenue streams include venue rentals, ticketed events (drag shows, beer dinners, trivia challenges), wholesale keg distribution, and periodic outdoor market events. The business positions itself around discovery and adventure, encouraging customers to explore new flavors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• House-Brewed Craft Beer Craft beers brewed in-house on a custom seven-barrel Deutsche brewhouse, including lagers, pilsners, IPAs, stouts, barrel-aged barleywines, and mixed culture beers from two barrel-aging rooms. Served by the pint, flight, or bottle to taproom customers.
• Wine, Mead, Cider, and Bubbles Selection of wines, meads, ciders, and sparkling beverages served at the taproom, with a rotating wine list curated by the taproom manager.
• Vector Brewing AM (Coffee and Breakfast) Morning service featuring Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters espresso and coffee plus pastries and breakfast items, available Tuesday-Sunday 7am-11am with pastries and grab-n-go items Tuesday-Thursday and full breakfast Friday-Sunday.
• Scratch Pizza Kitchen and Lunch/Dinner Menu Gourmet pizzas made to order from scratch using house sourdough crusts cooked at over 650 degrees in a stone deck oven, plus sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads, starters, and desserts with all sauces and doughs made daily in-house.
• Events and Catering Venue rentals for up to 260 people, Barrel Room private space (21+, max 16 seated/20 standing), ticketed events (beer dinners, drag shows, trivia challenges), and catering services for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, hoodies, kids apparel, accessories, and gift cards sold through the taproom and online store.
• Wholesale Keg Program Self-distribution of kegs to bars, restaurants, and bottle shops managed via Fintech, with additional direct public sales of kegs because the company operates as a licensed brewpub; keg deposit required and pumps/CO2 not rented.
• Market Events Outdoor vendor market events hosted on the brewpub's green space featuring local vendors, customer engagement game cards, and anniversary celebrations; vendor booth fees apply.
• Biri Biri Neko Chop (\u30d3\u30ea\u30d3\u30ea\u306d\u3053chop) Sansho Ale A limited collaborative Sansho Ale featuring green sansho and flower pepper for a stimulating taste, launched jointly with GRANDLINE BREWING.

Quantifiable outcome

• Named Best Little Brewpub in Texas by D Magazine (2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noble Coyote Coffee RoasterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNoble Coyote Coffee Roasters supplies all espresso and drip coffee served at Vector Brewing AM, from 7am daily. This partnership provides a quality local coffee option that complements the breakfast and all-day coffee service.
• La Casita BakeshopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal bakery supplies fresh bread for sandwiches (focaccia, sourdough) and breakfast items. Sourced locally to support fellow Lake Highlands businesses.
• Salt SweetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLake Highlands-based bakery supplies cinnamon rolls and cookies for breakfast and dessert menu.
• Hummingbird SweetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal vendor supplying kolaches and klobasnek for pastry and grab-n-go offerings.
• FintechcoreTechnology or IntegrationFintech platform used for wholesale operations, enabling bar and restaurant keg ordering and inventory management.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Texas Ale Project: Dallas-based craft brewery with taproom and distribution. Comparable DFW craft peer with similar production-and-taproom model and shared regional distribution footprint.
• Community Beer Company: Dallas craft brewery with a large taproom and on-site food service. Directly comparable as a DFW craft peer with on-premise taproom and broader distribution, competing for similar customers and wholesale accounts.
• Peticolas Brewing Company: Dallas craft brewery and taproom offering award-winning beers and on-site food. Directly comparable as a DFW craft taproom peer competing for the same local craft beer enthusiasts.
• Lakewood Brewing Company: One of the largest and most established craft breweries in Dallas-Fort Worth, producing a wide range of packaged and draft beer. Directly comparable as a DFW craft brewery; notably, Vector's co-owner Craig Bradley was one of Lakewood's four original employees, making this a deeply relevant direct peer.
• Braindead Brewing: Dallas craft brewery known for bold experimental styles and a food-forward taproom. Comparable DFW craft peer with similar experimental IPAs/stouts and taproom food program.
• Deep Ellum Brewing Company: Dallas-based craft brewery with a neighborhood taproom and broad distribution. Directly comparable DFW craft peer competing for similar on-premise and wholesale customers with a similar range of styles.
• Celestial Beerworks: Dallas craft brewery with an emphasis on hazy IPAs and experimental styles and a taproom presence. Comparable DFW craft peer competing in the same local on-premise and wholesale market.
• Four Corners Brewing Co. Dallas-area craft brewery with taproom and distribution. Directly comparable DFW craft peer with similar model of in-house brewing plus on-premise consumption.
• Manhattan Project Beer Co. Dallas-area craft brewery and taproom focused on experimental and hop-forward styles. Comparable DFW craft peer targeting similar craft enthusiast customers.

Regional players

• Grapevine Craft Brewery: Craft brewery in nearby Grapevine, TX (DFW metro) with taproom and food service. Comparable regional craft peer operating in the broader DFW market with a similar brewpub-style model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/vectorbrewing
• Facebookfacebook.com/vectorbrewingtx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vector-brewing

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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