Crooked Handle Brewing Co

What Crooked Handle Brewing Co does

Crooked Handle Brewing Co. is a privately held craft brewery operating two taproom locations in Ohio: the original Springboro taproom (opened December 25, 2015, as Springboro's first craft brewery, housed in a 3,600sf space inside the Marketplace at Settlers Walk) and a second Piqua taproom at 123 North Main Street. The company was founded by four individuals — Jason, Kristy, Jeff, and Emily — who began home brewing in 2008, perfected a flagship beer line by 2013, and formalized the business in 2015. The core product is in-house brewed craft beer paired with a full food menu (burgers, pizza, wings, wraps, salads) at both locations, served via dine-in taproom service, online ordering for pickup through the Arryved platform, and delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. The business extends into private event hosting (capacities of 35-50 at Springboro and up to 150 at Piqua), a catering program for corporate and private events, and pre-order box lunches, with a single dedicated Events Coordinator managing bookings.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with revenue generated primarily from food and beverage transactions, event space rentals (priced at $100/hour with weekend minimum-spend tiers of $1,000-$2,000), catering packages, and gift card sales. Distribution is entirely domestic within Ohio, conducted through the company's own physical taprooms, its e-commerce storefront on Arryved, and third-party delivery aggregators. The technology stack is hospitality-standard rather than technology-led: Arryved for POS and ordering, SpotHopper for website and email marketing, and Untappd for beer listings. Notable supplier partnerships include Ohio Craft Beer Association membership and local sourcing from Decker Indoor Farms (hydroponic lettuce), Piqua Pizza Supply, and Philly Pretzel Factory. The company appears to be bootstrapped and founder-owned with no disclosed funding rounds, operating at roughly 10 employees across the two locations.

Name

Crooked Handle Brewing Co

Legal name

Crooked Handle Brewing Co.

Website

https://crookedhandle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crooked Handle Brewing Co. is a privately held craft brewery operating two Ohio taprooms in Piqua and Springboro, serving in-house brewed craft beer alongside a full food menu to local consumers, private event clients, and catering customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Brewpub

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom dining
• Private event hosting
• Catering services
• Craft brewpub

Headquarters

HQ city

Piqua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Dine-in, takeout, and delivery of craft beers and full food menu including burgers, pizza, wings, wraps, and salads.
2. Catering Services: Catering packages for private events including birthdays, weddings, and corporate events.
3. Event Space Rental: Private event space rental at both Piqua (up to 150 people) and Springboro (35-50 capacity) locations with hourly and minimum spend pricing.
4. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards for both Piqua and Springboro locations through Arryved platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Crooked Handle Brewing Co. operates two craft brewery taprooms in Piqua and Springboro, Ohio, where it serves its own in-house brewed craft beer alongside a full food menu including burgers, pizza, wings, salads, and wraps. The company also offers private event space hosting (35–150 guests), catering packages for birthdays, weddings, and corporate events, box lunches with next-day delivery, and gift cards. Online ordering is enabled via Arryved, with off-premise delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.

Product overview

Crooked Handle Brewing Co is a craft brewery with two taproom locations in Ohio—Piqua and Springboro (the latter being Ohio's first craft brewery when opened in 2015). The company operates a unified hospitality model combining in-house brewed craft beers with full food menus at each location. Both taprooms offer private event spaces for hosting parties, corporate events, and catering services. Online ordering and third-party delivery integrations enable off-premise sales. The company's brewing heritage dates to 2008 when founders began home brewing, eventually perfecting their flagship beer line in 2013 before opening their first taproom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Piqua Taproom Full-service craft brewery taproom at 123 N Main St, Piqua, OH 45356, offering craft beer, a full food menu, private event space accommodating up to 150 guests, and catering services. Open Tuesday-Sunday with full kitchen service.
• Springboro Taproom Full-service craft brewery taproom at 760 N. Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066, opened on December 25, 2015, as Springboro Ohio's first craft brewery. Features private event space seating 35-40 and mingle capacity up to 50, plus a connected patio. Open Tuesday-Sunday evenings.
• Craft Beers In-house brewed craft beers available at both Piqua and Springboro taprooms and through third-party delivery services. Brewing began in 2008 and the flagship line was perfected in 2013.
• Piqua Food Menu Full food menu at the Piqua taproom featuring burgers, chicken items, pizza (12-inch and 8-inch thin crust), calzones, soups, salads, shareables, handhelds, and desserts. Includes a $10 lunch menu available Tuesday-Friday 11am-3pm.
• Springboro Food Menu Food menu at the Springboro taproom featuring shareables, burgers, wings, handhelds, soups, salads, sides, and desserts. Includes a discounted happy hour menu available Tuesday-Thursday 4-6pm, Friday-Sunday 1-3pm, and all day Thursday.
• Piqua Private Event Space Private event space at the Piqua taproom accommodating up to 150 people, with seating for 80-100, various table options, black linen tablecloths, padded chairs, centerpieces, private restrooms, background music, cornhole, and audio inputs. Pricing is $100/hour with a $2000 minimum for full-room private events on Friday-Saturday after 4pm.
• Springboro Private Event Space Private event space at the Springboro taproom seating 35-40 and accommodating up to 50 mingling guests. Features full bar service, chef-inspired buffet packages, private restroom, connected patio, two 65-inch TVs with HDMI access, Wi-Fi, and public address equipment. Priced at $100/hour with a $1000 minimum for Friday-Saturday after 4pm.
• Catering Services Catering packages available for all occasions including birthdays, weddings, and corporate events. Features chef-inspired buffet packages and is available for both Piqua and Springboro locations.
• Box Lunches Pre-order box lunches available for pickup or delivery from the Piqua location. Options available for all dietary preferences including vegetarian, with next-day delivery available.
• Online Ordering and Gift Cards Online food ordering and gift card purchasing through the Arryved platform, with pickup available at both Piqua and Springboro locations. Integrated with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub for delivery.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ohio Craft Beer (OCBA)minorOthersMember of Ohio Craft Beer organization, representing craft breweries in Ohio and supporting the local craft beer community.
• Decker Indoor FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal supplier of hydroponic, indoor-farmed lettuce grown in Piqua, Ohio using non-GMO seeds, free of pesticides and herbicides. Used in house salads and menu items.
• Piqua Pizza SupplyminorOthersLocal pizza crust supplier for Piqua location, providing cup-style pepperoni pizza crusts.
• Philly Pretzel FactoryminorOthersPretzel supplier delivering fresh Bavarian pretzels daily to the Springboro location.
• Kelly Ann PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography services credited for event space images on the Springboro private events page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Branch & Bone Brewing: Dayton area craft brewery and taproom. Comparable small Ohio craft brewery operating a taproom with food and events.
• Rhinegeist Brewery: Cincinnati-based craft brewery with taproom, food, and private events. Comparable Ohio-based craft brewery operating a taproom-driven model with event space offerings.
• MadTree Brewing: Cincinnati-area craft brewery with multiple taproom locations, food service, and event hosting. Comparable multi-location Ohio brewpub model with similar full-service hospitality focus.
• Warped Wing Brewing Company: Dayton, Ohio-based craft brewery with a taproom and in-house food menu. Closely comparable as an Ohio craft brewery operating food service and event spaces in the same regional market.
• 13 Below Brewing: Dayton, Ohio craft brewery with taproom and food offerings. Similar small-scale Ohio brewpub with on-site brewing and dine-in service.
• Yellow Springs Brewery: Ohio craft brewery with taproom and food menu. Comparable regional craft brewery model with on-site brewing and food service.
• Toxic Brew Company: Dayton, Ohio craft brewery with taproom and food service. Closely comparable small Ohio craft brewery operating a taproom-first model in the same regional market.
• Heavier Than Air Brewing: Centerville, Ohio craft brewery with taproom service. Comparable small Ohio-based craft brewery operating a local taproom model.

Broad incumbents

• Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Company): Large national craft brewery with taprooms and food service. Comparable as a craft brewery with taproom experiences, but vastly larger scale and broader distribution.
• Stone Brewing (Sapporo USA): Major craft brewery with taprooms and food service. Comparable as a craft brewery with dedicated taproom/food operations, but dramatically larger scale and regional reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/103689255520399
• Instagraminstagram.com/crookedhandlepiqua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crooked-handle-brewing-co

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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