Small Batch Dispatch
Small Batch Dispatch is a privately held Vaughan, Ontario company that curates and delivers monthly subscription boxes of small-batch Ontario craft beer, sourced from 250+ partner breweries and supplemented by gift boxes, gift cards, and two Bevi Birra physical bottle shops.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersVaughan, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Small Batch Dispatch does
Small Batch Dispatch is a privately held, Vaughan, Ontario-based direct-to-consumer company founded in 2018 that curates and delivers monthly subscription boxes of small-batch Ontario craft beer. The core product is a monthly curation available in full-size (4L / 9 cans at CA$64.99/month) and half-size (2L / 5 cans at CA$34.99/month) formats, with multi-month terms (1-12 months) that offer progressive discounts for longer commitments and optional pause/double-up flexibility. The company sources from a network of more than 250 Ontario craft breweries, positioning itself as a discovery layer for beers that are not distributed through mainstream retail channels such as the LCBO, Beer Store, or grocery.
The business operates primarily through a self-serve Squarespace e-commerce site that ships Canada-wide on a fixed monthly cadence (orders close at month end, shipments go out the second Monday). Supplementary revenue streams include one-time gift boxes, an annual holiday Advent Calendar Beer Box, digital gift cards (CA$50-CA$250, never expiring), and add-on products such as YETI merchandise and craft beer-infused preserves from partner producers. Small Batch Dispatch also owns and operates two physical Bevi Birra bottle shops — one in Vaughan (20-7500 Highway 27) and a second opened in Toronto's Junction neighborhood in May 2023 — which function as retail showrooms, pickup points, and standalone beer stores.
Underlying the offering is a curated, content-driven brand rather than a technology platform: there are no proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or integrations disclosed, and the technology stack is centered on a Squarespace storefront and standard DTC shipping/fulfillment. The company runs with a lean 1-10 person team, has no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and is bootstrapped. Its go-to-market is subscription-led DTC supported by organic content marketing (blog, Instagram, Facebook, email newsletter) and seasonal promotional campaigns aimed at Ontario craft beer enthusiasts and gift buyers.
Small Batch Dispatch firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Small Batch Dispatch
- Legal name
- Small Batch Dispatch
- Website
- https://smallbatchdispatch.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Small Batch Dispatch is a privately held Vaughan, Ontario company that curates and delivers monthly subscription boxes of small-batch Ontario craft beer, sourced from 250+ partner breweries and supplemented by gift boxes, gift cards, and two Bevi Birra physical bottle shops.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Small Batch Dispatch industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Beer Subscription
- NAICS
- Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Alcohol Subscription Clubs & Membership Retail (CRANAAAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Craft Beer Retail & Bottle Shops (Off-Premise) (CRANAAAC), Alcohol Delivery & On-Demand Off-Premise (CRANAAAF)
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Where Small Batch Dispatch is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vaughan
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Small Batch Dispatch business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Monthly Beer Subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscription delivering curated Ontario craft beer. Available in full size (4L/9 cans) or half size (2L/5 cans) with terms from 1-12 months. Discounts increase with longer subscription terms.
- One-Time Gift Purchases: Single purchase gift boxes for special occasions like Father's Day and holiday advent calendars. One-time buys that don't require ongoing subscription.
- Gift Cards: Digital gift cards in denominations from CA$50 to CA$250. Recipients can apply gift card value toward subscription purchases. Never expires.
- Add-On Bottles: Additional bottle purchases available alongside subscriptions, including YETI products, glassware, and specialty beer add-ons.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Full Size Monthly (1 Month) |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Full Size 2-Month |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Full Size 3-Month |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Full Size 6-Month |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Full Size 12-Month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Half Size Monthly (1 Month) |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Half Size 3-Month |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Half Size 12-Month |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Gift Cards |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Small Batch Dispatch product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Small Batch Dispatch curates and delivers Ontario craft beer subscription boxes with monthly selections of small-batch brews from over 250 Ontario breweries. Customers can subscribe for 1 to 12 months in Full Size (4L/9 cans) or Half Size (2L/5 cans) formats, with one-time gift boxes, gift cards, and add-on bottles also available. The company complements its subscription service with the Bevi Birra physical bottle shop locations in Vaughan and Toronto.
Product overview
Small Batch Dispatch is a one-stop-shop for craft beer lovers, offering a curated subscription service that sources and delivers fresh small batch craft beer from Ontario breweries directly to customers' doors. The core offering consists of Monthly Curations available in Full Size (4L/9 cans) and Half Size (2L/5 cans) formats, with subscription terms ranging from 1 to 12 months. Additional offerings include one-time Gift Boxes, Gift Cards (CA$50-CA$250), seasonal Advent Calendar Beer Boxes, and Add-On products like specialty bottles and preserves. The company also operates physical retail locations under the Bevi Birra brand. The service focuses exclusively on Ontario craft breweries, partnering with over 250 breweries across the province to showcase beers that are otherwise difficult to find at retail locations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Monthly Curation (Full Size) Monthly subscription delivering 4L (9 cans) of curated small-batch Ontario craft beer from multiple partner breweries. Ships starting the second Monday of each month across Canada.
- Monthly Curation (Half Size) Smaller monthly subscription delivering approximately 2L (5 cans) of premium Ontario craft beer, offering the same curated experience at a reduced quantity and price point.
- Multi-Month Subscription Plans Subscription plans available in 2-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month terms in Full Size (4L/month) or Half Size (2L/month), offering savings up to the equivalent of 1.5 months free on the 12-month plan. Includes pause/double-up option on the 12-month plan.
- One-Time Gift Boxes One-time purchase of curated gift boxes for craft beer lovers, featuring selected Ontario craft beers in various sizes and configurations tailored for special occasions such as Father's Day.
- Gift Cards Digital gift cards available in denominations from CA$50 to CA$250, allowing recipients to apply the value toward subscription or product purchases. Never expires.
- Advent Calendar Beer Box Holiday seasonal box featuring 24 curated Ontario craft beers, including a '12 Days of Christmas' edition. Available annually for the holiday season.
- Bevi Birra Bottle Shop Physical retail bottle shops operated by Small Batch Dispatch at 216 Rivermede Road Unit 3 and 20-7500 Highway 27 in Vaughan, plus a second location in the Junction area of Toronto, offering in-person craft beer retail and pickups.
- Add-On Bottles and Accessories Additional bottles and accessories available for purchase alongside subscriptions, including YETI coolers, glassware, Tasha's Table craft beer-infused preserves, and specialty beers.
Companies that use Small Batch Dispatch
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Small Batch Dispatch technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Small Batch Dispatch partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Barncat Artisan AlescoreCambridge-based brewery known for hazy IPAs and bottle-conditioned beers. Featured in multiple curations with exclusive releases.
- Block Three Brewing CompanycoreSt. Jacobs brewery specializing in Belgian & barrel-aged style beers. One of Ontario's older micro breweries (since 2013) with excellent barrel room.
- Elora Brewing CompanycoreElora brewery featuring core beers like 'Three Fields' lager, 'Lady Friend' English IPA, and 'Elora Borealis' Pale Ale. Beautiful stone building in historic district.
- Second Wedge Brewing CompanycoreUxbridge neighbourhood brewery focusing on small batch ales with diverse core beers and unique seasonal offerings.
- Kensington Brewing CompanycoreToronto brewery inspired by Kensington Market, focusing on food-pairing beers using local ingredients.
- Cowbell Brewing Co.coreBlyth-based 'destination brewery' with large facility bringing economic activity to small Western Ontario town.
- Folly BrewpubcoreToronto Belgian-style small batch brewery with focus on mixed fermentation beer at their west end brewpub.
- Clifford Brewing CompanycoreHamilton brewery featuring one of Ontario's finest porters and wide variety of styles.
- Dominion City Brewing Co.coreOttawa brewery consistently producing quality brews, notably 'Sunsplit' Vermont-style IPA.
- Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.coreThunder Bay brewery producing excellent standard and unique seasonal beers including Spruce Tip infused ale.
- Signal Brewing Co.coreCorbyville brewery in Prince Edward County Distillery District known for innovative beers.
- Redline BrewhousecoreBarrie brewery with 4 easy drinking core beers and consistent seasonal offerings including 'Rainbow in the Dark' rye IPA.
- Market Brewing CompanycoreNewmarket brewery with large 3000 sq.ft. taproom and constantly evolving small batch releases.
- Muddy York Brewing Co.coreEast end Toronto brewery with 'less is more' approach, handcrafted and well balanced beers.
- Stone House Brewing Co.coreHuron County brewery making German-style beers with premium ingredients including Czech Pilsner.
- Grain & Grit Beer Co.coreHamilton brewery featuring sours and innovative beer collaborations.
- Left Field BrewerycoreToronto brewery joining subscription service in 2019 with light sessionable beers.
- Grove BrewhousecoreKingsville brewery (Canada's southernmost) joining subscription service in 2019.
- New Limburg BrewerycoreNorfolk County Belgian-style brewery in converted school producing authentic Belgian-style ales including Tripel.
- Fairweather Brewing Co.coreHamilton brewery recommended alongside Grain & Grit with quality small batch offerings.
- The Exchange BrewerycoreNiagara-on-the-Lake brewery producing quality bottle-conditioned beers.
- Godspeed BrewerycoreToronto Japanese-inspired brewpub near Danforth creating unique beers including green tea IPA.
- BurdockcoreToronto West brewery producing innovative wine hybrid beers and consistent standouts.
- Rouge River BrewingcoreMarkham brewery making delicious seasonal beers and well-rounded sours.
- Tasha's TableminorAdd-on partner providing craft beer infused preserves (mixed four packs) for subscriptions. Located in Middleville, ON near Ottawa.
- Willibald DistilleryminorLocal distillery products stocked by Small Batch Dispatch including winter spirits.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Small Batch Dispatch competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- UnTappd: UnTappd is a craft beer check-in and discovery app used by enthusiasts to find and rate beers from breweries worldwide. Adjacent ecosystem player that supports discovery and demand for the curated craft beer audience Small Batch Dispatch serves.
Emerging players
- Hopheads: Hopheads is a Canadian craft beer community and bottle-share platform that helps enthusiasts discover and trade limited-release Canadian craft beer. Adjacent to Small Batch Dispatch's discovery mission in the same Canadian market.
Direct peers
- Tavour: Tavour is a US-based craft beer app and subscription service that lets users curate cases of small-batch beers from independent breweries. It is the most direct comparable to Small Batch Dispatch's curated subscription model.
- The Bruery: The Bruery is a craft brewery that runs a well-known membership and bottle-release subscription program, shipping limited and seasonal beers directly to members. Comparable as a brewery-side subscription/membership model that ships curated small-batch beer.
- The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club: The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club is a US monthly craft beer subscription that delivers curated selections from small US breweries. Closely mirrors Small Batch Dispatch's monthly curation and gift-giving format, albeit US-focused.
- Beer Drop: Beer Drop is a New Zealand craft beer subscription service delivering curated local brewery selections to subscribers. Closely analogous DTC subscription curation model to Small Batch Dispatch, though geographically distinct.
Broad incumbents
- LCBO: LCBO is the Ontario government-owned retailer that dominates off-premise alcohol sales in the province and is referenced in Small Batch Dispatch's value proposition as the mainstream channel whose craft assortment SBD complements. Relevant as the dominant incumbent the company explicitly positions against.
- Drizly: Drizly (owned by Uber) is an on-demand alcohol delivery marketplace operating across North America. Comparable as a broader alcohol e-commerce/delivery incumbent that competes for the same DTC alcohol customer.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Small Batch Dispatch subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Small Batch Dispatch funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Small Batch Dispatch M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Small Batch Dispatch
What does Small Batch Dispatch do?
Small Batch Dispatch curates and delivers Ontario craft beer subscription boxes with monthly selections of small-batch brews from over 250 Ontario breweries. Customers can subscribe for 1 to 12 months in Full Size (4L/9 cans) or Half Size (2L/5 cans) formats, with one-time gift boxes, gift cards, and add-on bottles also available. The company complements its subscription service with the Bevi Birra physical bottle shop locations in Vaughan and Toronto.
Is Small Batch Dispatch a public or private company?
Small Batch Dispatch is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Small Batch Dispatch founded?
Small Batch Dispatch was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Small Batch Dispatch based?
Small Batch Dispatch is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Small Batch Dispatch make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Monthly Beer Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are one-Time Gift Purchases, gift Cards and add-On Bottles.
Who are Small Batch Dispatch's main competitors?
UnTappd is listed as an others. Hopheads is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Tavour, The Bruery, The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club and Beer Drop. Broad incumbents are LCBO and Drizly.
Does Small Batch Dispatch have an API?
No public API is recorded for Small Batch Dispatch.
What industry is Small Batch Dispatch in?
Small Batch Dispatch's product category is Craft Beer Subscription. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANAAAI, Alcohol Subscription Clubs & Membership Retail, with a secondary code of CRANAAAC, Craft Beer Retail & Bottle Shops (Off-Premise). Its NAICS code is 445320.