SYC Brewing Co.

What SYC Brewing Co. does

SYC Brewing Co. is a privately held craft brewery founded in 2018 and headquartered at 11239 180th Street NW in Edmonton, Alberta. The company operates a single integrated site that combines brewing operations, an Edmonton westend taproom (the only craft beer taproom in that submarket), and a Shopify-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront that ships across Canada. The taproom runs limited weekly hours (approximately 24 hours across Wed-Sun) and also hosts small private events, providing a local experiential channel alongside packaged sales.

The product portfolio spans roughly 14+ active SKUs across diverse beer styles, including lagers (Clock Out, BUDMO), IPAs (First Timer IPA, Fjord NEIPA, Purple City Triple IPA), sours (Griselda, Pineapple FOMO), a Baltic porter (Moon Juice), an Irish Red Ale (GLØW), an Italian pilsner (Pontificato), session ales (Ziggy Starburst, Afternoon Hoot), a lemon hard iced tea (High Tea), and a barrel-fermented Riesling Wild Ale (Bombacio). Ciders and a non-alcoholic Phantom Buzz line extend the portfolio beyond beer. Products are sold as singles, 4-packs, 6-packs, and 24-can flats, plus kegs for draft service.

SYC Brewing generates revenue through four streams: direct packaged beer sales (transactional), a "Subscribe and Save" monthly beer subscription (recurring), cider and non-alcoholic product sales, and digital gift cards redeemable online or at the taproom. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer via the Shopify storefront, in-store pickup, and the Edmonton taproom, with no disclosed wholesale or distributor partnerships. The stated customer segment is Edmonton-area craft beer enthusiasts seeking crushable, sessionable local beer, with broader Canadian reach via e-commerce shipping.

Name

SYC Brewing Co.

Legal name

SYC Brewing

Website

https://sycbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SYC Brewing Co. is a privately held Edmonton craft brewery operating a single westend taproom, on-site brewing, and a Shopify-based DTC e-commerce storefront shipping 14+ canned beer, cider, and non-alcoholic SKUs across Canada via single, flat, and subscription purchases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft beer sales
• Craft cider production
• Brewery taproom
• Craft beer subscription

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Beer Sales: SYC Brewing generates revenue primarily through direct sales of craft beers including singles, flats (24 beers), and kegs via their e-commerce storefront and Edmonton taproom.
2. Beer Subscriptions: The company offers subscription services allowing customers to subscribe and save on their favourite SYC drinks, providing recurring revenue from repeat customers.
3. Cider and Non-Alcoholic Products: Revenue from cider products (Phantom Buzz brand) and non-alcoholic offerings to diversify their product portfolio.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold online and redeemable at the taproom, driving upfront revenue that is realized upon redemption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SYC Brewing Co. manufactures and sells craft beers and ciders, offering a diverse portfolio of crushable craft beer styles (lagers, sours, IPAs, NEIPAs, porters, pilsners, session ales, wild ales, and hard iced tea) sold as singles, flats (24-packs), and kegs. The company sells directly to consumers through its Shopify-based online store shipping across Canada and its Edmonton taproom. Complementary offerings include beer subscriptions, gift cards, cider (Phantom Buzz), and non-alcoholic beverages.

Product overview

SYC Brewing Co. is Edmonton's craft brewery offering crushable craft beers delivered across Canada. The product portfolio consists primarily of canned and bottled beers across diverse styles including Lagers (Clock Out, BUDMO), Sours (GRISELDA, PINEAPPLE FOMO), Session Beers (ZIGGY STARBURST, AFTERNOON HOOT), IPAs (FIRST TIMER IPA, FJORD NEIPA, PURPLE CITY Triple IPA), Porters (MOON JUICE), Ales (GLØW Red Ale), Pilsners (PONTIFICATO), Hard Tea (HIGH TEA), and Wild Ales (BOMBACIO). Products are sold individually, in 4-packs, 6-packs, and full flats of 24 cans. Additional offerings include kegs for draft service, beer subscription/recurring delivery programs, gift cards, and an on-site taproom experience.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• CLOCK OUT A 4.4% alc./vol. lager that serves as the brewery's flagship crushable craft beer, sold individually and in flats of 24 with recurring Friday promotional pricing. Targeted at craft beer consumers seeking easy-drinking lagers.
• CLOCK OUT - KFA Edition A special edition 4.4% alc./vol. lager in collaboration with Kurtis From Alberta (KFA), available in 4-pack or flat (12 blue cans and 12 white cans). Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts and fans of the collaborator.
• GRISELDA A 4.4% alc./vol. sour beer with notes of lemon, white wine, and a dry finish. Targeted at craft beer drinkers seeking approachable sour styles.
• BUDMO A Ukrainian-inspired 5.0% alc./vol. lager with generous wheat giving a rich, bready character and subtle floral notes from European hops. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts interested in European-style lagers.
• GLØW A 5.0% alc./vol. Irish Red Ale with smooth, malty character, deep amber red color, caramel sweetness, and roasted malt notes. Targeted at craft beer drinkers seeking easy-drinking ales.
• ZIGGY STARBURST A 3.6% alc./vol. Session IPA featuring bright citrus with a smooth, easy-drinking body. Targeted at consumers seeking low-ABV flavorful IPAs.
• MOON JUICE An 8.3% alc./vol. Baltic Porter with rich notes of roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee, subtle caramel sweetness, and a clean lager finish. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking high-ABV dark beers.
• FJORD A 6.0% alc./vol. New England IPA using Norwegian farmhouse yeast strain with Mosaic, Bru-1, and Vic Secret hops. Features mango, orange, peach flavors with hints of pine and spice. Targeted at NEIPA enthusiasts.
• AFTERNOON HOOT A 4.5% alc./vol. full-bodied Session Ale with aromas and flavors of peeled orange, tangerine, and cedar, crafted with locally sourced Alberta barley malt and the first patented hop from the Rocky Mountains. Targeted at craft beer drinkers seeking local-ingredient stories.
• PINEAPPLE FOMO A 5.2% alc./vol. Dry Hopped Sour — a tart kettle sour with abundance of citrus and tropical fruit flavor. Targeted at consumers seeking fruit-forward sour beers.
• PONTIFICATO A 4.9% alc./vol. Italian Pilsner inspired by pilsners from south of Lake Como, with zesty, floral, and citrusy character from noble hops and assertive bitterness. Targeted at pilsner enthusiasts.
• PURPLE CITY A 10.0% alc./vol. Triple IPA with triple dry hop loaded with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops, featuring bright citrus, grapefruit, pine, and stone fruit. Targeted at high-ABV hop-forward beer enthusiasts.
• FIRST TIMER IPA A 6.0% alc./vol. IPA brewed with Mosaic, Columbus, and Centennial hops, a blend of fruity and dank hops with 100% Alberta malt. Targeted at IPA drinkers who value local ingredients.
• HIGH TEA A 6.0% alc./vol. Lemon Hard Iced Tea — a crisp and refreshing blend with bright lemon flavor, smooth boozy finish, lightly tangy with less sugar and sweetness. Targeted at consumers seeking non-beer alcoholic options.
• BOMBACIO A 7.1% alc./vol. Riesling Wild Ale — barrel fermented beer made with Riesling grape must, tart, juicy with notes of grape, apple and oak, with effervescent carbonation. Targeted at wild ale and wine-beer hybrid enthusiasts.
• SYB Brewing Kegs Draft beer available in keg format for events and retail customers. Targeted at event hosts and consumers seeking draft beer at home.
• Beer Subscription Service A subscription service allowing customers to subscribe and save on favorite SYC Brewing drinks with recurring delivery. Targeted at repeat craft beer consumers seeking convenience and discounts.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available for online use or at the Edmonton taproom, allowing recipients to purchase any SYC Brewing products. Targeted at gift purchasers seeking craft beer gifting options.
• Edmonton Taproom Experience Physical taproom at 11239 180th Street NW Edmonton — the only craft beer taproom in Edmonton's westend where all craft beers are brewed. Hosts small private events. Targeted at Edmonton-area consumers and small private event hosts.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Collective Arts Brewing: Ontario craft brewery known for rotating limited releases, art-can branding, and strong DTC/distribution footprint. Comparable in flavor innovation and packaged craft focus.
• Alley Kat Brewing Company: Long-established Edmonton craft brewery producing diverse styles (lagers, IPAs, sours) for retail and taproom. Comparable on craft range and Edmonton roots.
• Village Brewery: Calgary-based craft brewery producing sessionable lagers and ales for taproom and retail. Comparable Alberta craft operator with diversified beer portfolio.
• Brewsters Brewing Company: Alberta craft brewery with multiple taproom locations and packaged retail distribution. Comparable Alberta peer with brewpub-style taproom plus wholesale business.
• Troubled Monk Brewery: Alberta craft brewery (Red Deer) with brewpub taproom and packaged distribution. Comparable craft producer serving Alberta with on-site experience and retail SKUs.
• Blind Enthusiasm Brewing: Edmonton-based craft brewery with taproom and packaged beer sales. Closely comparable to SYC on geography, scale, and taproom-plus-DTC model.
• Tool Shed Brewing Company: Calgary craft brewery with taproom and Alberta distribution. Comparable Alberta peer operating brewhouse, taproom, and packaged retail channels.
• Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. BC craft brewery with broad packaged beer lineup and taproom experience. Comparable Canadian craft peer with diverse styles and direct-to-consumer sales.
• Situation Brewing: Edmonton craft brewery with on-site taproom and packaged beer distribution. Directly comparable Edmonton operator at similar craft scale.

Regional players

• Half Hours on Earth: Edmonton-area craft brewery operating taproom and packaged beer. Comparable Edmonton geography with similar small-batch craft positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sycbrewingco
• Instagraminstagram.com/sycbrewingco
• TikToktiktok.com/@sycbrewing
• Xx.com/syc_brewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/syc-brewing-co

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Investors

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Investments

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