450 North Brewery & Brix Haus Restaurant

What 450 North Brewery & Brix Haus Restaurant does

450 North Brewery & Brix Haus Restaurant, operating as 450 North Brewing Company, is a privately held craft brewery and restaurant founded in 2012 and headquartered at 8111 East 450 North, Columbus, Indiana. The company operates a single physical location comprising a 30-tap taproom, a brick-oven-fired pizza restaurant, and event space, with adjacent sub-brands Simmons Winery and 450 North Spirits. Core products are draft beer (tapped at the on-site bar), canned beer (distributed wholesale), and a full restaurant menu of pizza, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pasta, and starters. The proprietary specialty beer portfolio includes differentiated styles such as a Vietnamese Stout, yuzu rice IPA, and fruited XL/XL/XXXL sour series.

The business operates across five revenue streams: on-site food and beverage service, draft beer sales at the taproom, wholesale canned beer distribution through a network of 30+ regional distributors across 25+ US states and 5 international export partners (Australia, China, Europe, Mexico, UK), branded merchandise sold through a standalone e-commerce shop, and ticketing for the biennial Corn Maze Beer Fest festival that draws 5,000+ attendees. Pricing is pay-as-you-go at the taproom with daily specials (e.g., $1.50 off pints Wednesdays, 50% off during Friday 3-5PM happy hour). Online food ordering is enabled via the Toast tab platform.

The company is materially a small, family-scale operation with 9 employees, no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no public listing. The single-location, rural Indiana footprint limits addressable market for on-premise sales, but the breadth of wholesale distribution and the brand status of the Corn Maze Beer Fest point to a fan-driven, distribution-led craft beverage business rather than a traditional restaurant.

Name

450 North Brewery & Brix Haus Restaurant

Legal name

450 North Brewing Company

Website

https://450northbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

450 North Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery and brick-oven pizza restaurant in Columbus, Indiana, founded 2012, distributing its canned beer across 25+ US states and internationally to Australia, China, Europe, Mexico, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery & Restaurant

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Wineries (312130)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Brick oven pizza
• Taproom dining
• Craft beer distribution
• Beer festival

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site food service: Restaurant and taproom sales of brick oven-fired pizza, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pasta, and starters. Customers dine in or order online for pickup. The restaurant has been a lunchtime staple in Columbus since opening in 2012.
2. Draft beer sales: Sale of craft beers by the pint, glass, or growler at the taproom. The brewery offers 30 rotating taps including house beers, IPAs, fruited sours, and ciders. Special promotions include discounted pints on Wednesday and 50% off during Friday Happy Hour.
3. Canned beer retail: Sale of canned craft beers through the brewery's own shop and through distribution partners nationwide. Products include core strains and seasonal/limited releases in cans.
4. Merchandise sales: Branded merchandise including apparel and accessories sold through the online shop (shop.450northbrewing.com).
5. Event tickets and participation: Revenue from the annual Corn Maze Beer Fest, a 5,000+ person festival featuring beer tastings, food vendors, and entertainment in a 12-acre corn maze setting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

450 North Brewing operates a craft brewery, taproom, and brick oven-fired pizza restaurant (Brix Haus) from a single location in Columbus, Indiana. It produces a rotating portfolio of craft beers across 30 taps and cans for wholesale distribution, pairs them with full restaurant fare, and runs a biennial Corn Maze Beer Fest on its 12-acre property. Adjacent offerings include Simmons Winery wines, 450 North Spirits distilled products, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

450 North Brewing operates as a craft brewery, restaurant, and taproom offering a portfolio of products and experiences. The core offerings include Draft Beer (rotating selection across 30+ taps) and Canned Beer (core strains and seasonal specialties sold for off-premise). The on-premise Restaurant & Taproom provides brick oven-fired pizza, sandwiches, and other fare paired with the beer selection. Additional offerings include the Corn Maze Beer Fest (large biennial festival), Live Music Events (Friday evenings), Simmons Winery (wine products), and 450 North Spirits (distilled spirits). The brewery opened in 2012 and is located in Columbus, Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 450 North Spirits: Spirits and liquor brand operated by 450 North Brewing Company.
• Corn Maze Beer Fest

Products and services

• Draft Beer Fresh craft beer served on tap at the Columbus, Indiana taproom, featuring a rotating selection of house beers, IPAs, fruited sours, and ciders across 30 taps for on-premise consumption.
• Canned Beer Canned craft beer products sold for off-premise consumption through the brewery's own shop and a distributor network, featuring core strains and seasonal specialty flavors in IPAs, sours, and fruit-infused styles.
• Restaurant & Taproom (Brix Haus) On-premise dining experience featuring brick oven-fired pizza, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and pasta, paired with 30 taps of fresh beer, cider, and wines. Operates Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner.
• Corn Maze Beer Fest Biennial beer festival held in a 12-acre corn maze, attracting 5,000+ attendees for beer tastings, food vendors, and entertainment tied to a changing theme.
• Simmons Winery Winery operation on the same Columbus, Indiana property as 450 North Brewing, offering wine products alongside the brewery's beer selection.
• 450 North Spirits Spirits brand offering distilled spirits products as an extension of the 450 North Brewing business.
• Branded Merchandise Branded 450 North apparel and accessories sold through the online merchandise shop.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Simmons WineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity operating on the same property as 450 North Brewing. Simmons Winery shares the same location and is referenced as part of the 450 North brewing complex. Both operations are associated with the Simmons family property.
• Manuel BrothersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Arizona market.
• Guardian Dist.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Southern California.
• MussetterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Sacramento and surrounding California areas.
• Artisan DistributingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for California Bay Area.
• CSA Dist.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Colorado.
• Greenlight DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Florida.
• Modern HopsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Georgia.
• Ohana Beverage CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Hawaii (supplies one store location).
• AJ MakaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Illinois.
• MahaskaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Iowa.
• Beer HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Kentucky.
• Vacationland Dist.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Maine.
• Otherside DistributionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Maryland.
• Craft CollectiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
• M4 CICminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Michigan.
• Mega BeerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
• LakeshoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Nevada.
• Remarkable LiquidsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for New Jersey and New York.
• Artisan Beverage GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for North Carolina.
• Day One Dist.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Oregon.
• Sixth City Dist.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Ohio.
• Proof Wine and SpiritsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for South Carolina.
• ReverieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Virginia.
• TavourminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Washington.
• OtherSide Dist.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distribution partner for Washington D.C. and Delaware.
• Forward HopsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner for Australia.
• Ouici InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner for China.
• InterbeerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner for Europe.
• CervetecaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner for Mexico.
• Brew ExportminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partner for United Kingdom.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bell's Brewery: Large established midwest craft brewer with broad national distribution and a portfolio of well-known specialty brands. Comparable as a higher-tier regional craft brewer that defines the shelf and tap competition 450 North faces in wholesale.

Direct peers

• Daredevil Brewing Co. Indiana craft brewery with a taproom and distribution across multiple states. Similar product mix of IPAs and specialty beers packaged for wholesale.
• Sun King Brewery: Indiana-based craft brewery founded in 2009 with a flagship taproom, packaged distribution across multiple states, and a similar combination of on-premise experience and wholesale growth. Most direct regional competitor to 450 North Brewing in the Indiana craft beer market.
• Taxman Brewing Company: Indiana-based craft brewery with a restaurant concept and packaged distribution. Comparable in combining a destination dining experience with packaged beer sales in regional markets.
• Upland Brewing Company: Indiana craft brewery with a sizeable taproom/restaurant concept and regional distribution footprint. Closely comparable to 450 North in pairing a food-oriented brewpub with multi-state canned distribution.
• Flat12 Bierwerks: Indianapolis-based craft brewery with a taproom and regional distribution. Comparable craft brewery and taproom model operating in the same Indiana geography.
• Three Floyds Brewing: Indiana craft brewery known for IPAs and specialty hop-forward beers with broad distribution and a destination brewpub. Comparable to 450 North in its emphasis on bold, style-defining SKUs and midwest craft identity.
• Oaken Barrel Brewing: Indiana craft brewery and pub founded in 1994, with on-site food service and distribution. Mirrors 450 North's brewpub-plus-cans model in the same Indiana market.

Regional players

• Bier Brewery: Indiana craft brewery with taproom presence and packaged distribution. Comparable in scale and operations to 450 North's brewpub-and-cans model within the Indiana craft segment.
• Tin Man Brewing: Indiana craft brewery and taproom operating in the same midwest craft market. Comparable brewpub model with distribution primarily in Indiana and adjacent states.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/450northbrewing
• Facebookfacebook.com/450northbrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/450-north-brewery-&-brix-haus-restaurant

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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