Grand Strand Brewing Company

What Grand Strand Brewing Company does

Grand Strand Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery and full-service restaurant that opened on March 26, 2021 in Downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, operating from a restored 13,000-square-foot historic building (originally the 1952 Edwards Five & Dime Store) in the city's Arts and Innovation District. The company was founded by three co-founders — John, Jamie, and Clayton — and operates with a total team of six. Its product offering comprises five flagship house-brewed beers (Beach Easy Belgian Wheat, Airbrush Hazy IPA, Sandy Cheeks West Coast IPA, Jolene Red Ale, and Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde), a rotating slate of limited and seasonal canned releases, a full bar program (cocktails, wine, spirits, ciders), and a food menu spanning starters, sandwiches, and a kids' selection.

The business makes money through four primary streams: (1) on-premise taproom sales of beer, food, and full-bar beverages; (2) off-premise package sales of 6pk 12oz cans ($13) and 4pk 16oz limited cans ($13-$20), plus 1/6 keg sales ($110 with $50 deposit); (3) private event hosting for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events; and (4) the Brewer's Lofts vacation rentals above the brewery, distributed via Beachtrips.com. Distribution is entirely single-site and direct-to-consumer — there is no wholesale or multi-location footprint. Go-to-market relies on organic social (Facebook, Instagram), Google Business Profile, an email newsletter, and a weekly programming calendar (Music Bingo Mondays, Trivia Wednesdays, Sundays on the Plaza live music, and seasonal holiday tie-ins) delivered in partnership with All Play Events LLC and Chamber Law Firm. Customer segments are dual: tourists and vacationers visiting Myrtle Beach, and local residents seeking craft beer, food, and community gathering space, with families and private-event hosts as secondary segments.

Name

Grand Strand Brewing Company

Legal name

Grand Strand Brewing Company

Website

https://grandstrandbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grand Strand Brewing Company is a privately held craft brewery and full-service restaurant in Downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, founded in 2021. It brews and sells flagship and limited craft beers alongside food, cocktails, private events, and upstairs vacation rentals from a single restored 1952 building.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (312120)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Craft beer
• Brewpub restaurant
• Vacation rentals
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Myrtle Beach

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. Taproom Sales: On-site beer, food, cocktails, wine, spirits, and soft drink sales at the Myrtle Beach taproom location.
2. Package Sales: Canned beer (6pk and 4pk formats) and keg sales (1/6 kegs) for off-premise consumption.
3. Private Events: Birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other private celebrations with personalized menu options and craft beer service.
4. Vacation Rentals: The Brewer's Lofts - vacation rentals located above the brewery offering fully equipped kitchens and proximity to the beach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grand Strand Brewing Company is a craft brewery and brewpub that brews and serves its own craft beers on-site in Downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The company operates a full-service taproom and restaurant offering house-brewed beers, cocktails, wine, spirits, and a food menu, complemented by private event hosting and vacation rental accommodations (Brewer's Lofts) located above the brewery.

Product overview

Grand Strand Brewing Company is a craft brewery and full-service restaurant located in downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The company operates as a single unified establishment offering: (1) Five flagship craft beers brewed on-site—Beach Easy Belgian Wheat, Airbrush Hazy IPA, Sandy Cheeks West Coast IPA, Jolene Red Ale, and Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde; (2) A rotating selection of seasonal and limited taproom-exclusive beers including Golden Ale, First Rodeo, St Jimmy's Gate, Wingtip, Pete's ESB, and others; (3) A full bar program featuring cocktails, wine, spirits, ciders, and soft drinks; (4) A food menu with starters, sandwiches, and kid's options; (5) Private event hosting services for parties of various sizes; (6) Brewer's Lofts—vacation rental apartments located above the brewery; (7) Online ordering for quick pickup. The brewery opened March 26, 2021 in a restored 1952 historic building and serves as a community hub hosting regular events including live music, trivia nights, and music bingo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beach Easy Belgian Wheat Flagship easy-drinking American Wheat beer brewed on-site, 5.2% ABV, available on tap, in 6pk 12oz cans, and on the retail cooler.
• Airbrush Hazy IPA Flagship smooth, easy-drinking hazy IPA with hints of stone fruit and citrus, 6.5% ABV, available on tap, in 6pk 12oz cans, and as a fruited seasonal variant.
• Sandy Cheeks West Coast IPA Flagship West Coast IPA at 6.9% ABV, bone dry and crisp, available on tap and in 6pk 12oz cans.
• Jolene Red Ale Flagship malty red ale with subtle hop presence and roasty caramel notes, 6.0% ABV, available on tap, in 6pk 12oz cans, and as 1/6 kegs.
• Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde Flagship refreshing blonde ale with subtle notes of pineapple, 4.2% ABV, available on tap, in 6pk 12oz cans, and as 1/6 kegs.
• Limited Release & Seasonal Craft Beers Rotating lineup of limited taproom-exclusive and seasonal craft beers available on draft, in 4pk 16oz cans, and select 1/6 kegs; offerings include Golden Ale, First Rodeo Smoothie Sour, Lovely Bunch, Haystack Rock, No Bananas on the Boat, Cielo Claro, St Jimmy's Gate Nitro Dry Stout, Small Wave Session IPA, Wingtip Pilsner, Pete's ESB, Fertile Myrtle Double IPA, Riptide West Coast IPA, Jobtown Red Ale, and Fruited Airbrush.
• Brewery Taproom & Restaurant Full-service on-premise brewpub in Downtown Myrtle Beach offering house-brewed craft beers on tap, cocktails, wine, spirits, ciders, soft drinks, and a complete food menu (starters, plates with fries, sandwiches, wraps, and a kids' menu) for dine-in service. Open Sun-Thu 12-8pm and Fri-Sat 12-9pm.
• Private Parties & Events Private event hosting service offering personalized menu options, local craft beers on tap, and attentive service for birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and milestone celebrations held at the brewery venue.
• Brewer's Lofts Vacation Rentals Vacation rental lofts located above the brewery offering fully equipped kitchens, spacious living quarters, and proximity to the beach; intended for tourists visiting the Myrtle Beach area who want a unique stay paired with on-site craft beer and dining access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully opened March 26, 2021 as part of Downtown Myrtle Beach Arts and Innovation District revitalization

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mashburn ConstructionminorOthers · 26 March 2021Construction company responsible for the redevelopment of the historic 1952 Edwards Five & Dime Store building into the Grand Strand Brewing Company facility. Made the brewery's launch possible through their renovation work.
• All Play Events LLCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts weekly Music Bingo on Mondays at 6 PM and Trivia Night every Wednesday at Grand Strand Brewing Company. All Play Events LLC provides the entertainment programming that drives mid-week traffic to the venue.
• Chamber Law FirmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of 'Sundays on the Plaza' event series held every third Sunday of the month at Grand Strand Brewing Company, featuring live performances from local and regional musical acts in a family-friendly atmosphere.
• All About Animals Rescue and Transport IncminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner for dog adoption and fundraising events held at the brewery, combining community events with charitable causes.
• SpotHopperminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides website design, social media marketing, and email marketing services for Grand Strand Brewing Company through their restaurant marketing platform.
• Beachtrips.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacation rental booking platform for the Brewer's Lofts located above the brewery. External booking channel for the brewery's vacation rental accommodations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Yard House: National upscale casual restaurant chain built around an extensive tap beer program and elevated American food menu. Competes for the same beer-forward dining occasion and tourist dining dollar as Grand Strand.
• Stone Brewing: Large independent craft brewery with brewpub-style hospitality venues. Provides scaled analog for craft brewery hospitality programming and limited-release product strategy that Grand Strand employs at a much smaller scale.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Large craft brewery pioneer with broad national distribution plus taproom operations. Compares as a much larger craft brewer competing for the same craft beer consumer and against which Grand Strand measures its product positioning.
• SweetWater Brewing Company: Mid-to-large craft brewery with strong regional brand and taproom/experience-center operations. Comparable broader craft brewing incumbent that competes for craft consumer share and demonstrates scaled craft operating benchmarks.

Direct peers

• Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery: Multi-unit brewpub concept combining in-house brewing with full-service restaurant operations. Operates the same craft-beer-plus-casual-dining model that Grand Strand executes at a single Myrtle Beach location.
• BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: National chain of brewpub-style restaurants brewing craft beer on-site paired with a broader American food menu. Closest scaled analog to Grand Strand's brewery-meets-full-restaurant direct-to-consumer model.
• Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: National brewpub chain operating brewery-restaurants combining in-house brewed German-style beers with full food service. Same integrated brewery-and-restaurant direct-to-consumer business model as Grand Strand.
• Crooked Hammock Brewery: Coastal-themed brewpub with restaurants in Delaware and other beach markets, combining craft brewing, full bar, and casual dining. Highly comparable operating model to Grand Strand's brewery-plus-restaurant-plus-events concept in a tourism location.
• New South Brewing: Established craft brewery operating in the Myrtle Beach area with taproom and packaged distribution. Directly competes with Grand Strand for both local residents and tourist craft beer dollars in the same regional market.
• World of Beer: Bar and restaurant franchise focused on an extensive rotating craft beer selection with full food service. Closest national analog to Grand Strand's beer-centric hospitality experience in markets with significant tourist traffic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/102016685111705
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandstrandbrewco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-strand-brewing-company

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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