What Collision Bend Brewing Company does

Collision Bend Brewing Company is a privately-held craft brewery and restaurant operator headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The company operates two integrated brewpub locations: the Cleveland Flats brewpub at 1250 Old River Road (200 seats, wood-fired pizza, three bars, outdoor riverfront seating with boat dock access, housed in the historic 1863 Hausheer Building) and the Euclid production facility at 1261 Babbitt Road, which opened in 2024 with a state-of-the-art 30-barrel brewing system. A third location is confirmed for July 2026 at the Lorain Ohio KartPlex motorsports complex, featuring a 5-barrel brewing system and taproom seating for 150-200 guests.

The company brews 12+ rotating beers on-site, with a product portfolio split between year-round canned offerings (Lakeshore Lager, Lake Erie Sunset, Captain Hazy, C-Town IPA, Bollard Pull Porter) and seasonal releases (The Word DIPA, Ready Set! Stout, Once Upon a Lime, Hope Flows, Gullnado, Fredtoberfest). Business operations span four revenue streams: taproom direct-to-consumer sales (online ordering via Toast Tab, reservations via Tock), full food service across brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, wholesale distribution of canned beers to licensed Ohio permit holders (managed by Sales Manager Mark Norris), and private event hosting for corporate and social gatherings.

The company serves Cleveland-area craft beer enthusiasts, private event hosts, wholesale buyers, and motorsports visitors at the upcoming Lorain location. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer taproom operations with wholesale channel partnerships, supported by community-engagement programs including the Hope Flows charity beer, Cleveland Beer Week founding membership, Ales for ALS fundraising, and local artist can series collaborations. No revenue, funding, or ownership data are publicly disclosed.

Name

Collision Bend Brewing Company

Legal name

Collision Bend Brewing Company

Website

https://collisionbendbrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Collision Bend Brewing Company is a privately-held Cleveland, Ohio craft brewery operating two brewpub locations (Cleveland Flats and Euclid) with a third location opening July 2026 at Lorain Ohio KartPlex. It brews 12+ rotating beers on-site, distributes canned beer to Ohio wholesalers, and runs full food service and private events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Brewpub

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewpub restaurant
• Wholesale beer distribution
• Private event hosting
• Taproom beverage service

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom Sales: Direct sales of craft beer and food at two taproom locations - Cleveland Flats brew pub with 200-seat capacity and Euclid taproom
2. Food Service: Full restaurant service including brunch, lunch, dinner menus with wood-fired pizzas, burgers, shareable plates
3. Wholesale Distribution: Canned beer sales to licensed Ohio permit holders through wholesale channel
4. Private Events: Hosting private events at both Cleveland and Euclid locations with multiple event packages available

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Collision Bend Brewing Company is a craft brewery and brewpub that brews 12+ beers on-site at its Cleveland Flats and Euclid production facilities, serves them alongside a full food menu (brunch, lunch, dinner with wood-fired pizza) at its taprooms, distributes canned beer wholesale to Ohio license holders, and hosts private corporate and social events. Revenue is generated primarily through direct taproom sales, food service, wholesale distribution, and private event bookings.

Product overview

Collision Bend Brewing Company is a craft brewery operating as a unified brewery-restaurant concept. Their product portfolio includes: (1) Year-Round canned beers including Lakeshore Lager, Lake Erie Sunset, Captain Hazy, C-Town IPA, and Bollard Pull Porter; (2) Seasonal canned beers such as The Word (DIPA), Ready Set! Stout, Once Upon a Lime, Hope Flows, Hazy Hop Trail, Gullnado, and Fredtoberfest; (3) Tap exclusives including Watermark Wheat, Square One, Small Change, Sixth City Alt, Seasonal Saison, Putzfrau, and many more rotating styles; (4) Food service at two locations—Cleveland (The Flats) offering full brunch, lunch, dinner menus with wood-fired pizza and an expansive patio with river views; (5) Euclid production facility and taproom; (6) Private event hosting services; and (7) Online ordering and reservation systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lakeshore Lager A refreshing, classic Light Golden Lager; flagship year-round canned offering for retail and taproom customers.
• Lake Erie Sunset American Wheat Ale brewed with local Haus malts and infused with blood orange for a bright, citrus-forward character.
• Captain Hazy New England Hazy IPA brewed with Citra and Cryo Pop Hops, featuring bold hazy IPA character.
• C-Town IPA West Coast IPA featuring Centennial hops that contribute citrusy aromas and a bitter finish.
• Bollard Pull Porter beer named after the maritime equipment used to guide mighty tugs on waterways.
• The Word Double IPA, part of the seasonal canned lineup.
• Ready Set! Stout Coffee Stout infused with Guatemala-Huehuetenango roast from Ready Set! Coffee's micro-lot grown on Juana Cruz's farm in El Chalun.
• Once Upon a Lime Fruited Sour Ale brewed with lime and cucumber; a light sour ale with zesty fresh flavors.
• Hope Flows Kolsch Style Ale brewed to support charitable causes; light-bodied and fruity with a dry finish.
• Gullnado Double IPA brewed with Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe Hops, inspired by freighters and seagulls on the Flats.
• Hazy Hop Trail Imperial Hazy IPA featuring a juicy rush of ripe berries, tropical fruit, citrus, and a hint of pine.
• Fredtoberfest Marzen-style Oktoberfest lager with malt character and clean hop bitterness.
• Cleveland Flats Brewpub Brew Pub + Restaurant in the Flats with seating for 200, three bars, outdoor riverfront seating, boat dock access, wood-burning pizza oven, and brewer's room for private parties.
• Euclid Production Facility and Taproom Production Facility + Tap Room at 1261 Babbitt Road, hub for brewing operations with 30-barrel system, enhanced production capacity, taproom seating, and shareable plates menu.
• Private Event Hosting Private event hosting at both Cleveland and Euclid locations for corporate and social gatherings with multiple event packages available.
• Weekend Brunch Service Weekend brunch available at the Cleveland location on Saturdays 11:30am-3:00pm and Sundays all day, featuring brunch menu items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cleveland Beer Week has donated $225,000 to charities since 2009
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lorain Ohio KartPlexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Partnership to open third Collision Bend location at Lorain Ohio KartPlex in July 2026. A world-class motorsports entertainment complex on 37.5 acres featuring competition tracks, rental circuits, indoor karting, and simulators. The new location will feature a full-service bar, taproom seating for 150-200 guests, and a 5-barrel brewing system for small-batch and race-inspired beers.
• Lake County CaptainsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSummer partnership featuring Sunset C-Town IPA at the baseball stadium. Promotional partnership for summer events.
• Canalway PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Canal Basin Pilsner beer celebrating the historic Cleveland Canal Basin and Towpath Trail. Historic meets brewing in partnership to tell Cleveland's growth story.
• Ready Set! CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee collaboration for Ready Set! Stout beer, infused with Guatemala-Huehuetenango roast from Ready Set! Coffee's micro-lot grown on Juana Cruz's farm in El Chalun.
• Ales for ALSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating brewery in the Ales for ALS fundraising program. $1 from each pint sold goes to ALS research. Program founded by Yakima Valley hop farmers.
• Beverage DistributorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distributors match sales of Hope Flows beer, amplifying charitable giving to local causes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rhinegeist Brewery: Cincinnati-based craft brewery with large-scale taproom and broad Ohio/regional wholesale distribution; a stronger Ohio craft competitor but operating from a different metro.
• Land-Grant Brewing Company: Columbus, Ohio craft brewery with taproom and packaged distribution; comparable Ohio craft model but in a separate regional market from Collision Bend's Northeast Ohio base.

Direct peers

• Great Lakes Brewing Company: Cleveland-based craft brewery with on-site brewpub and broader regional distribution; directly comparable as a Cleveland heritage craft brewery with restaurant operations and wholesale reach.
• Platform Beer Co. Cleveland-based craft brewery with taproom locations and broad can distribution; overlaps directly on Cleveland geography, brewpub format, and wholesale channel.
• Fat Head's Brewery: Northeast Ohio craft brewery operating multiple brewpub and taproom locations with packaged wholesale distribution; directly comparable multi-venue craft model.
• Market Garden Brewery: Cleveland (Ohio City) craft brewery and brewpub operating a production facility plus taproom model similar to Collision Bend's Cleveland/Euclid footprint.
• Hoppin' Frog Brewery: Akron, Ohio craft brewery with taproom and regional wholesale distribution; comparable as an Ohio craft producer competing for the same licensed permit-holder accounts.
• Masthead Brewing Co. Cleveland craft brewery with taproom and packaged distribution; competes in the same Northeast Ohio craft segment with overlapping on-premise and wholesale channels.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Beer Company: Large publicly-traded craft-adjacent beverage company (Samuel Adams, Truly, Twisted Tea); relevant as a broad incumbent competing on shelf space in the same beer and adjacent categories.
• Anheuser-Busch InBev (Craft Division): Global beverage giant owning multiple U.S. craft brands (e.g., Goose Island, Wicked Weed); relevant incumbent competitor with vastly greater wholesale and marketing scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CollisionBrew
• Facebookfacebook.com/collisionbrew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/collision-bend-brewing-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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