DAY BLOCK BREWING COMPANY LLC

What DAY BLOCK BREWING COMPANY LLC does

Day Block Brewing Company LLC is a privately held, single-location brewpub and restaurant operating at 1105 South Washington Ave. in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded by brothers Jeff and Chris Hahn on January 27, 2014 in the historic 1883 Day Block building. The company combines on-site craft beer production (a 10-barrel brewing system with a small-batch pilot system, yielding approximately 750 barrels annually) with a scratch kitchen producing house-made pizzas, Wagyu burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, and bread using locally sourced and organic ingredients. It serves a primarily consumer customer base across five segments: downtown Minneapolis residents and professionals (including a Tuesday Neighborhood Night loyalty program for ZIP codes 55401, 55454, 55415), US Bank Stadium event attendees, live music enthusiasts, corporate and private event planners (parties of 40-250), and families using a dog-friendly patio and non-alcoholic offerings.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and event-driven. Primary revenue comes from on-premise dining and full-bar sales (16 taps, cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic), supplemented by private event venue rental with food and beverage minimums, catering for 50-250 guests, ticketed live music events ($10-$15), off-premise growler (64oz, $15) and crowler (32oz, $7) sales, recurring programming (Happy Hour Tue-Fri 4-6pm, Wednesday Date Night $40 couples package, weekend brunch with Bloody Mary flights), and merchandise bundles. Distribution is taproom-only — beer is not sold externally. Marketing is conducted through owned social channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Foursquare, Untappd), third-party review platforms (Yelp, Google), and earned media features (Meet Minneapolis, Discover the Cities, TripSavvy, CityPages, CraftBeer.com), with calendar integrations (Google, Apple, Outlook) for event listings and Toast Tab for takeout and delivery. The company is privately held with no institutional investment, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds; key personnel include Head Brewer Adam Weis (Siebel Institute/Doemans-trained, ex-Lift Bridge), Kitchen Manager Joe Williams (ex-Punch Pizza), and Front of House Manager Stephanie Smith. Operating geographies are limited to Minneapolis, USA, with no global footprint claim.

Name

DAY BLOCK BREWING COMPANY LLC

Legal name

Day Block Brewing Company LLC

Website

https://dayblockbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Day Block Brewing Company LLC is a privately held, single-location Minneapolis brewpub founded in 2014 by brothers Jeff and Chris Hahn in a historic 1883 building, producing ~750 barrels of craft beer annually on a 10-barrel system and serving a scratch-made pizza and bar food menu to downtown residents, US Bank Stadium event attendees, and private event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brewpub Restaurant

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Brewpub restaurant
• Craft beer production
• Scratch-made pizza
• Live music venue

Headquarters

HQ city

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from on-site dining, bar sales, and takeout orders through ToastTab platform. Revenue generated from pizzas, burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads, and full bar including craft beers, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
2. Private Events and Catering: Revenue from private party bookings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and catering services for groups of 50-250. Room rental fees plus food and beverage minimums required.
3. Beer Retail (Growlers and Crowlers): Off-premise beer sales in 64oz growlers and 32oz crowlers. Crowlers priced at $7, growlers at $15 with Tuesday promotions offering $3 off.
4. Event Tickets and Merchandise: Ticketed live music events priced at $10-15 per person. Merchandise sales including t-shirts at $20 during happy hour bundled with beer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Day Block Brewing Company operates a downtown Minneapolis brewpub that brews craft beer on a 10-barrel brewing system producing approximately 750 barrels annually, paired with a scratch kitchen serving hand-tossed pizzas, burgers, wings, and sandwiches made from locally sourced organic ingredients. The company also operates a full bar with cocktails, weekend brunch service, private event hosting for 50-250 guests, and a live music venue featuring the Bands That Brew collaborative brewing program.

Product overview

Day Block Brewing Company is a downtown Minneapolis brewpub offering a unified dining and entertainment experience centered around house-brewed craft beer and scratch-made pizza. The core offering combines craft beer production (flagship styles and seasonal rotations), a full food menu (pizzas, burgers, wings, sandwiches), and full bar service with cocktails and non-alcoholic options including house-made kombucha. Additional revenue streams include weekend brunch, growler/crowler sales for off-site consumption, private event venue rental and catering services (50-250 guests), and weekly live music events featuring local bands with collaborative 'Bands That Brew' programming. The business operates a 10-barrel brewing system producing approximately 750 barrels annually, with a scratch kitchen sourcing local and organic ingredients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer House-brewed craft beers including flagship styles (Hoppy, Malty, Dark, Light) and seasonal offerings such as Berliner Weiss, Lagers, Pilsners, Kolsch, and Stouts. Produced on a 10-barrel brewing system producing approximately 750 barrels annually, with monthly small batch releases on the first Wednesday.
• Pizza Hand-tossed, scratch-made pizzas with house-crafted sauces. Offers specialty pies highlighting local produce and bold toppings, including unique globally-inspired varieties such as Bahn Mizza, Kimchi-licious, and Crab Rangoon Pizza.
• Lunch & Dinner Menu Full food menu featuring scratch-made pizzas, Wagyu burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches, and shareable plates. Kitchen uses local and organic ingredients with items made from scratch including breads, pickles, kimchi, and sauces.
• Weekend Brunch

Quantifiable outcome

• Named one of 'The 8 best brewpubs and tap rooms in Minneapolis' by Thrillist
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Meet MinneapolisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism organization that features Day Block Brewing on their website as a recommended brewery, craft beer bar, family-pet-friendly venue, and live music location. Part of Minneapolis marketing ecosystem.
• Local Twin Cities Bands (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBands That Brew program partners with local bands every other month to create unique collaborative beers. Band influences beer style and recipe, participates in brew day, and hosts release show. Examples include The Back 40s Session IPA, Lighter Co Berliner Weisse.
• NOR and Coffee Break EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint promotion of songwriter showcase events featuring multiple local artists. NOR and Coffee Break Entertainment organize lineup while Day Block provides venue and beverages.
• FEW SpiritsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative brewing partnership to produce Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout. FEW provided barrel aging facilities for the 4th Anniversary beer release.
• Local Farmers and ProducersminorOthersSourcing partnerships with local farmers and producers for organic, locally sourced ingredients in both food and beer. Supports local agriculture and ensures fresh, quality ingredients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fulton Brewing: Minneapolis craft brewery with a taproom in the North Loop neighborhood. Overlaps directly with Day Block on local craft beer, taproom experience, and Minneapolis downtown-area customer base.
• Lift Bridge Brewing Company: Minnesota craft brewery where Day Block's Head Brewer Adam Weis previously worked. Competes in the same Minnesota craft beer category with broader distribution than Day Block.
• Bauhaus Brew Labs: Minneapolis taproom-focused craft brewery with a strong food and events program. Highly comparable business model combining house-brewed beer, scratch food, and a destination taproom atmosphere.
• Modist Brewing: Minneapolis craft brewery and taproom with experimental and small-batch focus. Comparable to Day Block on experimental brewing, small-batch releases, and Minneapolis craft beer audience.
• Inbound BrewCo: Minneapolis craft brewery and taproom operating in the North Loop area. Closely comparable to Day Block on taproom experience, craft beer portfolio, and proximity to downtown Minneapolis consumer traffic.
• 56 Brewing: Minneapolis craft brewery with a taproom that pairs beer with food. Directly comparable to Day Block on Minneapolis craft beer taproom model, small-batch experimentation, and food offerings.
• Pryes Brewing: Minneapolis taproom and craft brewery near the Mississippi river. Competes for the same downtown Minneapolis craft beer occasions with a similar small-batch, taproom-centric model.
• Insight Brewing: Minneapolis craft brewery operating a taproom and distributing locally. Directly comparable on product (craft beer) and target customer (Minneapolis craft beer drinkers), though larger production footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Surly Brewing Co. Iconic Minneapolis craft brewery operating a destination brewpub, taproom, and event space. Much larger scale than Day Block but the most directly comparable Minneapolis brewpub-and-events model, competing for the same downtown/regional craft beer occasions.

Others

• Punch Pizza: Minneapolis-based Neapolitan pizzeria chain where Day Block's Kitchen Manager Joe Williams previously worked. Adjacent in the Minneapolis scratch-food/restaurant talent ecosystem and a partial peer on pizza quality positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/dayblockbrewing
• Facebookfacebook.com/dayblockbrewing
• Instagraminstagram.com/dayblockbrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/day-block-brewing-company-llc

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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