Boomtown Brewery

What Boomtown Brewery does

Boomtown Brewery is a craft brewery and hospitality operator headquartered in Los Angeles's DTLA Arts District at 700 Jackson Street, with public-facing operations dating to 2017. The company operates a 9,000 square foot brewing facility housing a 23-barrel combination mash tun/lauter tun and direct-fire kettle, with a projected annual production capacity of 8,000+ barrels. Its portfolio comprises five flagship beers (Bad Hombre Mexican-style Lager, Chavez Ravine Hazy IPA, Las Palmas West Coast Pale Ale, Mic Czech Pilsner, and Nose Job IPA) plus a rotating Artist Series of limited-release Hazy DIPAs featuring collaborative label artwork from local and international artists, released on a 6-8 week cadence with 31+ editions since 2017.

The business model spans four revenue streams: on-site taproom consumption across two bars, canned beer to-go, rental of an adjacent 4,000 square foot private event space (300-person capacity) for corporate events, weddings, and community gatherings, and wholesale distribution to retailers throughout Los Angeles. Distribution notably includes a former exclusive relationship with Dodger Stadium for the Chavez Ravine Hazy IPA, now expanded to citywide availability. A sub-brand, Bad Hombre, has been launched with its own dedicated website (badhombrelager.com). Brand differentiation rests on integration with the DTLA Arts District creative community, manifested through artist collaborations, custom murals throughout the taproom, rotating food vendor partnerships, and a recurring events calendar (Monday Open Mic, Tuesday Trivia, Friday Karaoke, plus special event programming such as World Cup watch parties).

Boomtown Brewery is privately held with no disclosed outside funding, parent company, or institutional investors in the available data. Headcount is reported at 14 employees. Marketing relies on organic social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), an email newsletter, an on-site events calendar, and earned press coverage across outlets including the Los Angeles Times, The Infatuation, LA Downtown News, Modern Luxury, and BrewBound. The company carries no proprietary technology or AI/ML components beyond standard WordPress e-commerce, with operations centered on traditional brewing methods and experiential hospitality.

Name

Boomtown Brewery

Legal name

Boomtown Brewery

Website

https://boomtownbrew.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boomtown Brewery operates a craft brewery and taproom in LA's DTLA Arts District, producing five flagship beers plus an Artist Series of limited-release Hazy DIPAs with artist labels. Revenue comes from taproom sales, beer to-go, private events, and wholesale distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom experience
• Artist collaborations
• Private event venue
• Beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Taproom On-site Sales: Direct beer sales for on-site consumption in the taproom. Customers pay per drink at one of two bars (main taproom or event space bar).
2. Beer To-Go (Cans): Retail sales of canned beer for off-site consumption. Flagship beers include Bad Hombre Lager, Chavez Ravine Hazy IPA, Las Palmas Pale Ale, Mic Czech Pils, and Nose Job IPA. Artist Series releases sold in 4-packs.
3. Private Event Space Rental: Rental of 4,000 square foot private event space with 300 person capacity, private bar, A/V equipment, and games. Wine and beer packages available with rentals.
4. Wholesale/Retail Distribution: Distribution to retailers and wholesalers throughout Los Angeles. Beer available at select retailers around Los Angeles, including formerly exclusive Dodger Stadium distribution for Chavez Ravine.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boomtown Brewery is a craft brewery in the DTLA Arts District of Los Angeles that produces old world, unfiltered, full-flavored beers using a 23-barrel combination mash tun/lauter tun and direct fire kettle. The brewery operates a taproom with two bars, sells five flagship canned beers (Bad Hombre Lager, Chavez Ravine Hazy IPA, Las Palmas Pale Ale, Mic Czech Pils, Nose Job IPA) plus a rotating Artist Series of limited-release Hazy DIPAs featuring collaborative label art from local and international artists released every 6-8 weeks. Revenue is generated through on-site taproom sales, canned beer to-go, private event space rental, and wholesale distribution to retailers throughout Los Angeles.

Product overview

Boomtown Brewery is a craft beer manufacturer and taproom located in DTLA Arts District, producing old world, unfiltered, full-flavored beers with integrity. The core product portfolio consists of five flagship beers: Bad Hombre (Mexican-style Lager), Chavez Ravine (Hazy IPA), Las Palmas (West Coast Pale Ale), Mic Czech (Czech Pilsner), and Nose Job IPA (flagship West Coast IPA). Adjacent to the flagship offerings is the Artist Series sub-brand—a rotating limited-release line of Hazy DIPAs featuring collaborative label art by local and international artists, released every 6-8 weeks in 4-packs. The company also operates a taproom experience with food trucks, bar games, and live music, plus a 4,000 sq ft private event space for corporate events, weddings, and community gatherings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Bad Hombre: Mexican-style Lager brand with its own dedicated website (badhombrelager.com), brewed by Boomtown Brewery. Features a 4.8% ABV lager made with Pilsner malts, corn, rice, and Hallertau hops.

Products and services

• Bad Hombre Lager Mexican-style Lager brewed with Pilsner malts, corn, rice, and Hallertau hops adding gentle spice and floral notes. 4.8% ABV, 12 IBU. Sold in 12oz cans and on tap at the Boomtown taproom.
• Chavez Ravine Hazy IPA Hazy IPA featuring Centennial, Sultana and Mosaic hops with citrus, stone fruit, and melon flavor while remaining light and refreshing. 6.5% ABV. Sold in 19.2oz cans. Originally exclusive to Dodger Stadium, now distributed throughout Los Angeles.
• Las Palmas Pale Ale West Coast Pale Ale celebrating California lifestyle. Crystal, Pilsen and Vienna malts provide backbone with Zeus, Hallertau blanc and Amarillo hops delivering grapefruit, fresh pine and white grape aromas. 5.8% ABV, 32 IBU. Sold in 16oz cans.
• Mic Czech Pilsner Bohemian Style Czech Pilsner representing Angelenos' hustle and tenacity. German-style meets Czech flavor with subtle floral aromas and nuanced spices in a flavorful blend of malt and hops. 5.6% ABV, 35 IBU. Sold in 16oz cans.
• Nose Job IPA Flagship West Coast IPA named for vibrant aromatics with playful nod to Beverly Hills surgeons. Bold, hop-forward with Amarillo, Citra, Galena and Nugget hops delivering tropical fruits, citrus and lychee. 7% ABV, 65 IBU. Sold in 16oz cans.
• Artist Series Hazy DIPA Limited-release series of Hazy DIPAs featuring collaborative label art by local and international artists, released every 6-8 weeks. Celebrates unique art and beer made from scratch. Available in 4-packs of 16oz cans.
• Boomtown Taproom Taproom experience in DTLA Arts District featuring two bars serving handcrafted Boomtown beers with bar games, food trucks, live music, and weekly community events. Custom furniture, murals, and a lounge-like setting.
• Private Event Space Rental 4,000 square foot dynamic and adaptable private event space adjacent to the taproom and brewery with 300-person capacity, private bar, A/V equipment, and games. Suitable for corporate parties, wedding receptions, dinners, film screenings, and community events. Wine and beer packages available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31+ Artist Series releases since 2017 featuring various local and international artists

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sevan Selvadjian (Immerse Hazy DIPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2021Artist Series collaboration with French cartoonist and storyboard artist Sevan Selvadjian for Immerse Hazy Double IPA release.
• Keenan Shur (Devil's Delight)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2020Artist Series collaboration with artist Keenan Shur featuring his devil holding beer design on Devil's Delight Hazy DIPA can.
• DJ Neff (Graffiti Double IPA 2020)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2020Artist Series collaboration with graffiti artist DJ Neff for Graffiti Double IPA 2020 release.
• Kid Dangerous (Brand)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2019Collaboration with local Los Angeles brand Kid Dangerous for can artwork on Kid Dangerous Hazy DIPA release with limited edition merchandise.
• Nate Frizzell (Head of the Pack DIPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2019Artist Series collaboration with Los Angeles-based artist Nate Frizzell whose work has been shown worldwide including London, Spain, and Philippines.
• Richard Arthur (Medusa Hazy DIPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2018Artist Series collaboration with artist Richard Arthur who created the Bowie and Roxy Music murals greeting visitors at the taproom entrance.
• Lucia Gaia Pohlman (Mo2 Double IPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2017Collaboration with graffiti artist Fuzi and later Lucia Gaia Pohlman for Artist Series can releases featuring original artwork on limited-edition hazy DIPAs.
• Fuzi (Graffiti artist)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2017Artist Series collaboration featuring artwork from French graffiti artist Fuzi. Fuzi's mural also decorates the exterior of the brewery.
• Los Angeles TimesminorOthers · 12 July 2017Featured in LA Times article on new brewery tasting rooms to visit in Los Angeles and Orange County.
• The InfatuationminorOthers · 21 February 2017Featured in The Infatuation's guide to Best Places to Drink Craft Beer in Los Angeles.
• Rotating Food VendorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaily rotating food vendors including The Wingman's Kitchen, Here Here Pizza, Amory Limon, Bombadelicacy, Califas BBQ, Lupita's Taco Truck, Dorian's Sabor, and Piruchi LA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Other Half Brewing: NYC-based craft brewery renowned for hazy DIPAs, frequent limited-release drops, and brewery-only can releases that drive collector demand. Closest comparable by release cadence and drop-driven consumer behavior, though East Coast-based.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing: One of the largest US independent craft brewers (now partly owned by Sapporo), with broad IPA portfolio and taproom venues. Comparable as a craft beer manufacturer with venue operations, though at materially larger scale.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. One of the largest US independent craft brewers, broad portfolio including IPAs, pales, and lagers, with taproom operations in CA and NC. Useful comparable for craft brewing scale and category-level dynamics.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Major US craft brewer founded in Petaluma, CA with national distribution and taproom operations. Comparable IPA-forward portfolio and taproom model; acquired majority stake by Heineken in 2015.

Direct peers

• Highland Park Brewery: LA-based independent craft brewery with multiple taproom locations, hazy IPA-forward portfolio, and strong artist/community branding. Comparable by product mix (hazy DIPAs), venue-led GTM, and LA craft positioning.
• Angel City Brewery: DTLA-based craft brewery operating a large taproom in the Arts District with on-site food trucks, events programming, and wholesale distribution throughout Los Angeles. Most directly comparable by geography, venue model, and customer base.
• Mikkeller: Danish craft brewery renowned for artist collaborations on labels, limited-release hazy DIPAs and IPAs, and bar/taproom venues in multiple cities. Closest comparable by Artist Series model and limited-edition drop mechanics.
• Golden Road Brewing: LA-based craft brewery founded 2011 with large pub-style taproom, broad year-round lineup including IPAs and lagers, and extensive Southern California wholesale distribution. Acquired by AB InBev in 2015; serves as a useful comp for scale and exit trajectory.
• Tope Ahoy (Tony's Darts Away / Tope Ahoy): LA craft beer bar and bottle shop with vegan food program in Burbank and Thousand Oaks, focused on California craft and hazy IPAs. Comparable community-driven venue model and product focus, though more bar than brewery.

Regional players

• Smog City Brewing Co. Independent LA-area craft brewery with taproom in Torrance, broad year-round lineup including IPAs, and SoCal wholesale distribution. Comparable LA craft peer at similar independent scale, though not Arts District-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/boomtown.brewery
• Instagraminstagram.com/boomtownbrewery
• TikToktiktok.com/@boomtown.brewery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boomtown-brewery

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