Bruz Beers
Bruz Beers is a Denver-based independent craft brewery specializing in traditional Belgian-style and Belgian-inspired beers, operating two taprooms (Midtown and Bruz Off Fax) and selling directly to local craft beer enthusiasts through on-premise pours, to-go packages, education events, and a $95/year membership.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersDenver, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bruz Beers does
Bruz Beers is a Denver, Colorado-based independent craft brewery founded in 2016 by Charlie Gottenkieny (Co-founder and Brewmaster) and Ryan Evans (Co-founder), operating under the legal name Bruz Beers as a privately held entity with 6 employees. The company produces Belgian-style beers and Belgian-inspired brews — including Blonds, Dubbels, Tripels, Quadrupels, Saisons, Sours, foeder-aged wild ales, Belgian IPAs, and adjunct lagers — using traditional Belgian brewing techniques centered on Belgian yeast strains, foeder aging, and spontaneous fermentation. Its product surface extends beyond core beer to include non-alcoholic beverages (in-house root beer, kombucha, Athletic and Best Day NA beers, Guinness 0), curated wines, ciders, and gluten-free options, with a portfolio of more than 150 imported Belgian ales stocked at the taprooms.
The business operates entirely through a direct-to-consumer model across two physical taprooms in Denver: Bruz Midtown (1675 W. 67th Ave) and Bruz Off Fax (1495 York St on Colfax). Revenue is generated through on-premise draft pours (priced $6.75-$10.25 per pour), to-go packaging (crowlers, 4-packs, 24oz chubbies, 500ml bottles priced $12-$22.50), a rotating food program (frozen pizzas, pretzels, tinned fish, plus daily food trucks at Midtown), and a portfolio of paid events including Belgian Brew Fest ($48), beer-and-food pairing events ($24-$35), and Master Series tasting classes ($40) led by Co-founder Charlie. The $95/year Badass Belgian Beer Club provides a recurring subscription layer bundling monthly free draft beer, quarterly bottle allocations, permanent happy-hour pricing, and education-event admission, and the company runs annual multi-day Belgium beer tours as a high-margin experiential product.
Bruz Beers serves a primarily local Denver customer base of craft beer enthusiasts, Belgian-style beer aficionados, and beer education seekers, while building brand credibility through a structured content marketing program (BruzLetter email newsletter, blog, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) and a dense community events calendar (weekly trivia nights, summer concert series, beer pairings, dog-friendly programming, and the annual Belgian Brew Fest now in its ~10th year with 14 participating breweries and ~600 attendees). The company is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or acquisition activity.
Bruz Beers firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bruz Beers
- Legal name
- Bruz Beers
- Website
- https://bruzbeers.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Bruz Beers is a Denver-based independent craft brewery specializing in traditional Belgian-style and Belgian-inspired beers, operating two taprooms (Midtown and Bruz Off Fax) and selling directly to local craft beer enthusiasts through on-premise pours, to-go packages, education events, and a $95/year membership.
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- akta.pro rank
Bruz Beers industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Craft Beer / Belgian-Style Brewery
- NAICS
- Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)
- SIC
- Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)
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Where Bruz Beers is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Denver
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Bruz Beers business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- On-premise Taproom Sales: Draft beer sales for on-site consumption at both Bruz Midtown and Bruz Off Fax locations, with pricing ranging from $6.75 to $10.25 per pour depending on beer style and size
- To-Go Sales: Crowlers (32oz), 4-packs, and bottles available for off-premise consumption
- Wine, Cider, and Non-Alcoholic: Additional beverage offerings including imported wines, ciders, kombucha, and NA beer options
- Badass Belgian Beer Club Membership: $95 annual membership offering free draft beer monthly, two free bottles/crowlers/4-packs quarterly, happy hour pricing year-round, and one admission to World of Belgian Beers Workshop
- Food and Snacks: Frozen pizzas, baked pretzels, tinned fish, chips, popcorn and other snacks available at taprooms
- Event Tickets: Paid ticketed events including Belgian Brew Fest ($48), beer pairing events ($24-$35), and Master Series classes ($40)
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Draft Beer Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | To-Go Packaging |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Non-Alcoholic Beverages |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wine Selection |
| Subscription | Annual | Badass Belgian Beer Club Membership |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Belgian Brew Fest 2026 |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Master Series Tasting Classes |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Beer and Dumpling Pairing |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Girl Scout Cookie & Beer Pairing |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Trivia Night |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels11 records
Bruz Beers product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bruz Beers brews and sells traditional and Belgian-inspired craft beers (Blonds, Dubbels, Tripels, Quadrupels, Saisons, Sours, foeder-aged and wood-aged beers, Belgian IPAs) through two company-operated Denver taprooms — Bruz Midtown (67th & Pecos) and Bruz Off Fax (Colfax & York). Offerings include on-premise draft pours, to-go packaging (crowlers, 4-packs, bottles), wine, cider, kombucha, NA beer, gluten-free beer, and a small food menu, supplemented by ticketed educational classes and the annual Belgian Brew Fest.
Product overview
Bruz Beers is a Denver-based artisanal brewery dedicated to brewing traditional Belgian-style beers and innovative Belgian-inspired brews. Founded in 2016 by Charlie Gottenkieny and Ryan Evans, the company operates two taproom locations (Midtown at 67th & Pecos and Bruz Off Fax at Colfax & York) and offers an extensive portfolio of Belgian-style beers across multiple categories: Sessionable beers (Guava Blond, Dubbel, Les Incompétents, Dawg Daze Belgian IPA, Geen Idee Honey Blond, Westende Belgian IPA, Coffee Table, Blue Corn Lager, Czech Dark Lager, Plum Blond, Goldenberry Blond), Sours (Wit Me Berry One More Lime, Pistachio Peach Sour, Ghost in the Woods, 2023 Da'Vine Revenant, Oak Marionette), and Bigger Belgians (Diablo Colorado, Tripel, Quadrupel). The company also provides non-alcoholic beverages, wine, gluten-free options, ciders, and food service with rotating food trucks. Supplementary offerings include the Badass Belgian Beer Club Membership, annual Belgium beer tours, beer education classes including the World of Belgian Beers Workshop, and event hosting for special occasions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Guava Blond Crisp blond ale kissed with tropical guava sweetness, ABV 5.0%; part of the Sessionable Belgian-style beer portfolio.
- Dubbel Dark Abbey-style ale with flavors of toffee, caramel and dates, ABV 6.8%.
- Tripel Pale Abbey-style ale with flavors of peach, pear and light spice, ABV 9%.
- Quadrupel Dark Abbey-style ale with flavors of plums, cherries, and raisins, ABV 10%.
- Diablo Colorado Devilish Golden Strong ale with flavors of apple, pear and floral honey, ABV 8.5%.
- Westende Belgian IPA Belgian yeast meets American hops with notes of pear, clove, and peppery spice layered with tropical fruit and citrus zest.
- Dawg Daze Belgian IPA Feisty blend of fruity Belgian yeast and bold American hops, ABV 7%.
- Les Incompétents Easy-drinking farmhouse ale with medium strength and well balanced hoppiness with fruity and spicy flavors, ABV 6.7%.
- Geen Idee Honey Blond Belgian style blonde ale brewed with local honey and Belgian Abbey Yeast for slightly sweet flavor and honey aroma, ABV 7.0%.
- Coffee Table Decadent dessert-style beer with ink-dark color, coffee roast notes, velvety dark chocolate, and dried vine fruits, ABV 4.6%.
- Ghost in the Woods Foeder aged saison with tangerine, orange, and strawberry notes, available at the Colfax location.
- Oak Marionette Flanders-style sour with light acidity and a kiss of SweetTARTS, ABV 6.0%, available at the Colfax location.
- Blue Corn Lager Robust lager featuring malted blue corn, floor-malted barley, Vienna malt, and German noble hops with blue corn chip aroma, ABV 5.1%.
- Czech Dark Lager Light bodied, low alcohol dark lager with roasty toasty dark malt, ABV 4.8%, can-only format.
- Taproom Experience Tasting room experience across two Denver locations featuring a wide selection of draft, bottled and canned beers, plus wines, non-alcoholic, and gluten-free options, with spacious dog-friendly patios.
- Food Service In-house snacks (frozen pizzas, baked pretzels, tinned fish, chips, popcorn) plus daily food trucks at Bruz Midtown (Egg Belly, Revolver Kitchen 303) and nearby restaurants near Bruz Off Fax.
- Badass Belgian Beer Club Membership $95 annual subscription offering free draft beer monthly, two free bottles/crowlers/4-pack cans quarterly, year-round happy hour pricing, and admission to the World of Belgian Beers Workshop.
- Belgium Beer Tours Annual 10-day guided beer tours of Belgium visiting breweries, cafés, specialty bars, with boutique hotel accommodations and exploration of Belgium's food scene and attractions.
- Beer Education & Classes (World of Belgian Beers Course, Master Series) Ticketed beer and wine tastings, food pairings, and beer classes including the World of Belgian Beers Course and Master Series tastings (Golden Strong Ales, Flanders Ales) taught by Co-founder/Brewmaster Charlie.
- Non-Alcoholic Beverages NA selection including in-house root beer ($5/14oz, $12.50/32oz crowler), kombucha ($7.50/14oz), NA beers from Best Day Brewing and Athletic Brewing, Guinness 0, and La Trappe Nillis ($6.75–$9.90).
- Wine Selection Red wines (Wish Wine Co. Merlot, Lapis Luna Red Blend), white wines (Greg Norman Sauvignon Blanc, Préambule Picpoul de Pinet), and sparkling options (Chandon Brut, Prosecco) — 6oz pours $10–$12; 750ml bottles $26.
- Cider Selection Ciders including AVAL Blanc French Cider and Blake's Hard Cider Co Tripel Jam fruited cider.
- Gluten-Free Options Gluten-free offerings including Holidaily Favorite Blonde and Green's Belgian Tripel Ale.
- Belgian Brew Fest 2026 Ticketed annual outdoor festival ($48 per person) showcasing Belgian-style beers from regional breweries with unlimited pours.
Quantifiable outcome
- Annual Belgian Brew Fest sells out yearly with entry ticket cap
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Bruz Beers
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Bruz Beers technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Bruz Beers partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BarquentinecoreLocal craft brewery participating in Bruz Beers' annual Belgian Brew Fest, showcasing their Belgian-style offerings alongside other Denver breweries
- Cellar WestcoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- Locavore Beer WorkscoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- Mad Macks BrewingcoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- milieu fermentationcoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- Primitive BeercoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- Purpose BrewingcoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- Our Mutual Friend BrewingcoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- River North BrewerycoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- Wanderment BrewingcoreLocal craft brewery participating in Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- DuvelminorOut-of-state guest brewery featured at Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- ChouffeminorOut-of-state guest brewery featured at Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- OmmegangminorOut-of-state guest brewery featured at Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- BoulevardminorOut-of-state guest brewery featured at Belgian Brew Fest 2026
- Merchant Du VincoreBelgian beer importer represented at Belgian Brew Fest 2026, supplying imported Belgian beers for the festival
- ELEPH Succulent BoutiqueminorLauren from ELEPH Succulent Boutique hosting terrarium class events at Bruz Midtown
- ViDa Eats CateringminorCatering partner for beer and dumpling pairing events featuring 4 dumplings paired with 4 Bruz beers
- Egg BellyminorFood truck vendor at Midtown location serving breakfast burritos and Bahn Mi Tacos during specified hours
- Revolver Kitchen 303minorFood truck vendor at Midtown location
- Golden Retriever Freedom RescueminorDog rescue organization partnering with Bruz for fundraising events; Bruz donates $1 per pint during adoption events
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Bruz Beers competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Odell Brewing Co. Established Colorado regional craft brewery (Fort Collins) with a diverse portfolio including Belgian-inspired ales and a taproom program. Comparable as a Colorado craft peer with multiple taproom touchpoints and similar on-premise experience focus.
- New Belgium Brewing: Large US craft brewery founded in Fort Collins, CO with deep Belgian brewing heritage (Fat Tire amber, Abbey Belgian-style ales) and a strong sustainability brand. Directly comparable to Bruz in style and Colorado craft market, though at vastly larger scale and broader distribution.
- Great Divide Brewing Company: Denver-based regional craft brewery with an established taproom, broad portfolio including Belgian-style ales, and strong local brand recognition. Comparable to Bruz as a Denver craft peer competing for the same on-premise consumer.
Direct peers
- TRVE Brewing Company: Denver craft brewery with a strong taproom culture and eclectic portfolio including Belgian-inspired and sour offerings. Comparable to Bruz as a small-batch Denver brewer with community/event-driven on-premise experience.
- Call to Arms Brewing Company: Denver craft brewery operating a destination taproom with diverse styles including Belgian and sour offerings, strong community events calendar. Comparable to Bruz in Denver taproom model, event programming, and craft enthusiast focus.
- Station 26 Brewing Co. Denver craft brewery operating a community taproom with rotating food trucks, trivia nights, and events. Comparable to Bruz in taproom-driven model, community programming, and Denver local market positioning.
- Joyride Brewing Company: Denver craft taproom brewery with community events, food trucks, and a broad craft lineup. Comparable to Bruz as a Denver-based craft taproom operator competing for the same local on-premise audience.
- Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project: Denver craft brewery specializing in wild, sour, and barrel/foeder-aged Belgian-inspired beers. Closest direct peer to Bruz given shared Belgian/sour portfolio, foeder aging, and Denver taproom focus, though Crooked Stave has broader national distribution.
- Strange Craft Beer Company: Small Denver craft brewery focused on Belgian-inspired and experimental styles with a strong taproom identity. Closely comparable to Bruz given shared Belgian-leaning portfolio and small Denver footprint.
Emerging players
- Prost Brewing Company: Denver craft brewery with a specialty focus (German-style beers) and a destination taproom concept. Comparable to Bruz as a theme-driven Denver taproom operator pursuing authentic European brewing traditions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Bruz Beers leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Bruz Beers funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Bruz Beers 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 Bruz Beers
What does Bruz Beers do?
Bruz Beers brews and sells traditional and Belgian-inspired craft beers (Blonds, Dubbels, Tripels, Quadrupels, Saisons, Sours, foeder-aged and wood-aged beers, Belgian IPAs) through two company-operated Denver taprooms — Bruz Midtown (67th & Pecos) and Bruz Off Fax (Colfax & York). Offerings include on-premise draft pours, to-go packaging (crowlers, 4-packs, bottles), wine, cider, kombucha, NA beer, gluten-free beer, and a small food menu, supplemented by ticketed educational classes and the annual Belgian Brew Fest.
Is Bruz Beers a public or private company?
Bruz Beers is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bruz Beers founded?
Bruz Beers was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Bruz Beers based?
Bruz Beers is headquartered in Denver, United States, in the North America region.
How does Bruz Beers make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. On-premise Taproom Sales are the primary driver. The others are to-Go Sales, wine, Cider, and Non-Alcoholic, badass Belgian Beer Club Membership, food and Snacks and event Tickets.
Who are Bruz Beers's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Odell Brewing Co., New Belgium Brewing and Great Divide Brewing Company. Direct peers are TRVE Brewing Company, Call to Arms Brewing Company, Station 26 Brewing Co., Joyride Brewing Company, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project and Strange Craft Beer Company. Prost Brewing Company is listed as an emerging player.
Does Bruz Beers have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bruz Beers.
What industry is Bruz Beers in?
Bruz Beers's product category is Craft Beer / Belgian-Style Brewery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFALAA, Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service), with a secondary code of THAFALAB, Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service). Its NAICS code is 31212 and its SIC code is 2082.