Epigram Brew Co.

What Epigram Brew Co. does

Epigram Brew Co. (legally Freeboard Brewing Company, LLC) is an independently owned craft brewery operating from a 15,000 sq ft facility at 394 Middlesex Road in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. The company brews and sells a rotating portfolio of craft beers spanning New England IPA, West Coast IPA, Double IPA, Imperial Stout, Milk Stout, Fruited Sour, Witbier, Cream Ale, Kolsch, Mexican Lager, Summer Ale, and Czech-Style Lager, including a 12-month barrel-aged program using Buffalo Trace and Boone County bourbon barrels. Its products are delivered through on-site draft pours and 4-pack cans ($18-$30), a full kitchen featuring bar pizzas, smash burgers, sandwiches, salads, and desserts, an annual Mug Club subscription with personalized 20oz mugs and member-exclusive tap access, structured off-site catering (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum at $15-$30/person), and private event venue rentals (Lounge up to 60 guests, Mezzanine up to 50).

The brewery is led by a small brew team — David Smyth (Head of Brewing and Innovation, 7 years industry experience), Fred Halloran (Head of Production, homebrewer-turned-professional), and Johnny Diaz (Assistant Brewer & Cellar Lead) — with total headcount of 5. Distribution extends across Massachusetts and New Hampshire via 40+ on-tap accounts and 70+ retail locations, supported by a Beer Locator tool on the website and online ordering/gift cards through Toasttab. Marketing is driven by social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), email signup, and a recurring events calendar (Trivia Tuesday, live music, workshops, farmers markets, launch parties, and seasonal celebrations), with BetterBev New England sustainability recognition and a UMass Lowell 'Rowdy's House' collaboration beer providing brand differentiation. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment is disclosed; ownership and growth are funded organically across the on-premise, wholesale, catering, events, and membership channels.

Name

Epigram Brew Co.

Legal name

Freeboard Brewing Company, LLC

Website

https://epigrambrew.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Epigram Brew Co. (dba Freeboard Brewing Company, LLC) is an independent craft brewery in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, brewing rotating draft and canned beers, operating a 15,000 sq ft taproom with full food service, and distributing across Massachusetts and New Hampshire through on-site sales, wholesale accounts, catering, private events, and an annual Mug Club membership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewery taproom
• Draft beer distribution
• Catering services
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Tyngsborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Beer Sales: Draft and canned beer sold directly to consumers at the taproom. Prices range from $3 for 5oz pours to $9 for 16oz pints. Bottle/can 4-packs range from $18-$30.
2. Food Service: Full food menu including bar pizza, handhelds (burgers, sandwiches, wraps), starters, salads, and desserts. Average check covers food and beverages.
3. Mug Club Membership: Annual membership valid January-December providing members with personalized 20oz mug, exclusive shirt, members-only tap access, free pours every 16th beer, and event invitations.
4. Off-site Catering: Four catering packages ranging from $15-$30 per person including various food options. Additional a la carte appetizers, pizzas, and desserts available.
5. Private Events: Event space rentals including Lounge (up to 60 people), Mezzanine (up to 50 people), and custom configurations for events including weddings, corporate functions, and celebrations.
6. Wholesale Distribution: Bulk sales to bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Products sold on tap and as canned 4-packs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Epigram Brew Co. is a craft brewery that brews and sells handcrafted beer on-site at its 15,000 sq ft facility in Tyngsborough, MA, and distributes draft and canned products to 40+ on-tap accounts and 70+ retail locations across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The brewery also operates a taproom with a full food menu, hosts private events, offers off-site catering packages, and runs an annual Mug Club membership program.

Product overview

Epigram Brew Co. is a craft brewery operating as a single-location production facility with multiple revenue channels. The core products are draft and canned craft beers brewed on-site, complemented by a full food menu featuring wood-fired bar pizzas, smash burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers. Additional revenue streams include off-site catering packages (Bronze through Platinum tiers), an annual Mug Club membership with exclusive perks, and private event venue rentals. The venue hosts regular entertainment including trivia nights, live music, seasonal launch parties, and interactive workshops. Beer distribution extends to on-tap and canned formats across retail and restaurant locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Tap Draft Beer
• 4-Pack Canned Beer

Quantifiable outcome

• Distribution across Massachusetts and New Hampshire with 40+ on-tap accounts and 70+ retail locations

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UMass LowellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brewing partnership resulting in 'Rowdy's House' American Light Lager - a clean, crisp lager built for game day and every day. Tribute to River Hawk pride, perfect for rallying the crowd, celebrating a win, or just kicking back with friends.
• BetterBev New EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partnership program recognizing Epigram's commitment to reducing environmental impact, improving efficiency, and brewing responsibly without sacrificing great beer and community experience.
• Various Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 40+ bars, restaurants, golf clubs, and entertainment venues serving Epigram beer on draft, and 70+ liquor stores and convenience stores selling canned products across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Notch Brewing: Massachusetts craft brewery specializing in session beers with taproom locations and regional distribution. Comparable to Epigram as a New England craft producer with on-site hospitality and wholesale accounts.
• Wormtown Brewery: Massachusetts craft brewery with a taproom, regional wholesale distribution, and broad style portfolio. Comparable to Epigram in size, geographic focus on New England, and combination of on-site and off-premise sales channels.
• Tree House Brewing Company: Massachusetts-based craft brewery renowned for New England IPAs and a destination taproom model. Directly comparable as a craft producer with strong wholesale and on-premise presence in the New England region and a similar style portfolio focus.
• Night Shift Brewing: Massachusetts craft brewery with taprooms, broad canned distribution, and rotating styles including IPAs, stouts, and sours. Comparable to Epigram in scale, multi-channel distribution, and event-driven taproom programming.
• Idle Hands Craft Ales: Massachusetts craft brewery with taproom experience, regional distribution, and diverse style portfolio. Comparable to Epigram in scale, multi-channel approach, and New England craft positioning.
• Trillium Brewing Company: Boston-area craft brewery with multiple taprooms, broad distribution, and a focus on IPAs, stouts, and farmhouse ales. Closely aligned with Epigram in brewery-plus-taproom model, beer style breadth, and New England wholesale footprint.

Regional players

• Stoneface Brewing Co. New Hampshire craft brewery with taproom and regional distribution focused on IPAs and stouts. Comparable as a small New England craft producer with on-premise service and similar beer style mix.
• Smuttynose Brewing Company: New Hampshire craft brewery with broad style portfolio, taproom, and East Coast distribution. Comparable to Epigram given overlapping New Hampshire wholesale presence and similar craft-plus-taproom business model.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams): Largest Massachusetts-based craft brewer, offering broad style portfolio and national distribution. Comparable as a New England craft beer producer, though operates at vastly larger scale and serves as the regional incumbent.
• Harpoon Brewery: Established Boston-area craft brewery with on-site taprooms, broad New England distribution, and a wide style portfolio. Overlaps with Epigram on taproom experience, regional wholesale, and event hosting, but operates at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/epigrambrewco
• TikToktiktok.com/@epigrambrewco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epigram-brew-co

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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