The Cayman Islands Brewery

What The Cayman Islands Brewery does

The Cayman Islands Brewery Ltd is a privately-held craft brewery headquartered at 366 Shamrock Road, Prospect, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, founded in 2007 and operating with 11–50 employees. The company produces the CAYBREW® brand portfolio of locally-brewed beers, including year-round core SKUs (Caybrew European-style pilsner, Caybrew Light, Freestyle low-calorie lager, White Tip golden lager), an extended core range (Hopnosis West Coast IPA, Island Hopper Cold IPA, 345 session lager), and seasonal/limited releases (Ironshore Bock, Mango Tango, Lagerhead Amber Lager, Oktoberfest festbier). Two SKUs are tied to marine conservation: White Tip Lager donates US$1.20 per case to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and the Cayman Islands Department of Environment for shark research, and Lagerhead supports turtle conservation.

The underlying technology stack is conventional craft-brewing supplemented by explicit sustainability infrastructure: solar power generation at the brewery, biodegradable six-pack rings (sourced via earthrings.com), direct-print plastic-free can labeling, 100% recyclable aluminum cans, a US$4-per-case bottle return/refill program, and reuse of spent grains as livestock feed by local Cayman farmers. The company also holds a registered CAYBREW® trademark.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer and retail/wholesale distribution. The on-site Tap Room operates 9 draft taps with samples, flights, pitchers, and growler fills, supported by an embedded Burger Shack food truck; e-commerce sells branded apparel (T-shirts at US$22.50, trucker caps at US$25.00) with US-only shipping; and physical retail partners (Blackbeard's and Jacques Scott) serve as bottle return locations. Marketing is organic-first via Facebook and Instagram plus website content, with sustainability and local-production messaging as the principal narrative. All revenue is B2C across a single national market (Cayman Islands), and no enterprise customers, parent entities, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

The Cayman Islands Brewery

Legal name

The Cayman Islands Brewery Ltd

Website

https://cib.ky

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cayman Islands Brewery Ltd is a privately-held craft brewery in Grand Cayman producing the Caybrew lineup of locally-brewed pilsners, IPAs, lagers, and seasonal beers. Operating since 2007, it sells through an on-site taproom, local retail partnerships, and a US-only e-commerce apparel store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Premium lager production
• Local brewery taproom
• Sustainable beer packaging
• Bottle return program

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Cayman

HQ country

Cayman Islands

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales: Sale of locally brewed beer through tap room, direct purchases, and distribution. Products include core brands (Caybrew, Caybrew Light, Freestyle) and seasonal offerings (Oktoberfest, Lagerhead).
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded apparel including T-shirts ($22.50), trucker caps ($25.00), and other merchandise through e-commerce platform.
3. Bottle Return Program: Bottle reuse program offering $4 reimbursement per case returned to encourage recycling and repeat purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Cayman Islands Brewery is a craft brewery that locally produces and sells the Caybrew line of premium beers, including year-round offerings (Caybrew, Caybrew Light, Freestyle, White Tip), extended core styles (Hopnosis, Island Hopper, 345), and seasonal releases (Ironshore Bock, Mango Tango, Lagerhead, Oktoberfest). The company operates an on-site Tap Room with 9 draft taps offering samples, flights, and growler fills, and sells branded merchandise through an e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

The Cayman Islands Brewery operates a portfolio of locally-brewed alcoholic beverages centered around the Caybrew brand. The core beer lineup consists of four year-round offerings: Caybrew (European-style pilsner), Caybrew Light (premium light lager), Freestyle (low-calorie lager), and White Tip (golden lager supporting shark conservation). Extended core offerings include Hopnosis (West Coast IPA), Island Hopper (Cold IPA), and 345 (session lager). Seasonal and limited releases include Ironshore Bock (German-style bock), Mango Tango (mango infused lager), Lagerhead (amber lager supporting turtle conservation), and Oktoberfest (amber festbier). Beyond beverages, the company operates a tap room at the brewery and sells branded merchandise including apparel and headwear. Sustainability initiatives include plastic-free packaging with biodegradable six-pack rings, bottle return programs, and solar power generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caybrew Flagship European-style pilsner, a premium golden beer with complex malty aroma, refreshing finish, and herbaceous character from Czech hops; positioned as the premium beer of the Cayman Islands.
• Caybrew Light Premium light lager brewed with Munich and caramel malts for sweetness and fuller body, featuring herbal and citrus character from German noble hop Perle.
• Freestyle Low-calorie lager generously hopped with Citra for a fruity kick, offering guilt-free consumption with low calorie, carbohydrate, and gluten content.
• Ironshore Bock German-style bock with malty sweetness and notes of caramel and toffee, balancing depth and drinkability.
• Hopnosis Modern West Coast IPA featuring burst of citrus aroma and piney bitterness balanced with a robust malty backbone.
• Island Hopper Island-style Cold IPA, generously dry-hopped and fermented with lager yeast for an aromatic, refreshing, easy-drinking experience.
• Mango Tango Mango infused lager, refreshingly light-bodied with a tropical twist, capturing the flavour of the Cayman Islands.
• Lagerhead Smooth amber lager with toasted malt notes and a crisp finish. A portion of proceeds supports Cayman turtle protection in partnership with the Cayman Islands Department of Environment.
• Oktoberfest Traditional amber festbier with rich maltiness, balanced hops, and crisp finish featuring toasty caramel notes.
• White Tip Full-bodied golden lager supporting ocean conservation. Partners with Guy Harvey Foundation and Cayman Islands Department of Environment, donating $1.20 per case sold for shark conservation and marine ecosystem preservation.
• 345 Pale golden session lager with sweet malty aroma, light-bodied with low bitterness for a clean, crisp, refreshing finish.
• Caybrew Premium Apparel Branded apparel line featuring t-shirts and merchandise bearing the Caybrew brand, sold through the e-commerce storefront with US shipping only.
• Tap Room On-site brewery taproom offering 9 draft taps with core and seasonal beers, samples, flights, and growler filling. Features Burger Shack food truck, shuffleboard, foosball, and merchandise sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.20 donated per case sold of White Tip Lager to shark conservation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guy Harvey Ocean FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for White Tip Lager, a golden lager supporting ocean conservation. Donations support the Guy Harvey Foundation and Cayman Islands Department of Environment efforts to preserve oceans and safeguard sharks. The partnership exemplifies commitment to marine ecosystem sustainability.
• Cayman Islands Department of EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative conservation partner for shark research and marine ecosystem protection. Receives donations from White Tip Lager sales ($1.20 per case) and supports turtle conservation through Lagerhead beer proceeds. Partnership supports long-term marine sustainability goals.
• Burger Shack Food TruckminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site food vendor at the Tap Room, providing burger and casual food options for customers enjoying beers. Located within the brewery Tap Room premises.
• Local Cayman FarmersminorOthersLocal livestock farmers receive spent grains from the brewing process. Grains have high protein and fiber content valuable as livestock feed, reducing waste from the brewing operation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Cayman Spirits Co. Grand Cayman-based craft distillery producing spirits and cocktail mixers. Comparable as a Cayman Islands craft beverage producer targeting local consumers and tourism/hospitality channels, though focused on spirits rather than beer.

Broad incumbents

• Diageo: Global beverage alcohol major with broad beer, spirits, and ready-to-drink portfolio. Comparable as an incumbent competitor for total alcohol beverage share-of-throat in Cayman hospitality and retail.
• HEINEKEN: Global brewing giant with deep Caribbean presence (including Red Stripe). Comparable as the broad incumbent against which CIB competes for tap handles and shelf space across the region.
• AB InBev: World's largest brewer (Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona). Comparable as the dominant global incumbent whose import brands compete with Caybrew in Cayman Islands on-premise and off-premise channels.
• Constellation Brands: Major multinational beverage alcohol company with beer (Corona, Modelo) and spirits portfolios. Comparable as a global incumbent whose imported brands compete with Caybrew across Caribbean on-premise accounts.

Direct peers

• Antilliaanse Brouwerij (Curacao): Curacao-based brewery producing Amstel Bright and local brands. Comparable as a small Caribbean island brewery serving a tourism-driven economy with locally-brewed flagship offerings.
• Carib Brewery (Trinidad & Tobago): Mass-market Caribbean brewery producing Carib and Stag lagers. Comparable as a regional Caribbean brewery with multi-SKU portfolio and on-premise/off-premise distribution across island markets.
• Banks Beer (Barbados): National brewery of Barbados producing a portfolio of beers including Banks and Premium beers. Directly comparable as a Caribbean island-market brewing brand with national/flagship positioning and on-premise presence.
• Red Stripe (Jamaica): Iconic Jamaican lager brand, now part of HEINEKEN. Comparable as a Caribbean-market premium lager with strong national identity, hospitality partnerships, and taproom/brewery tourism experiences.

Emerging players

• BrewDog: Global craft brewer with sustainability positioning (carbon negative claims, eco packaging) and broad experiential Tap Room concept. Comparable as a craft peer that scaled sustainability-led branding and multi-tap taprooms into a multinational brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CaymanIslandsBrewery
• Instagraminstagram.com/caybrew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-cayman-islands-brewery

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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