Sideward Brewing Co.

What Sideward Brewing Co. does

Sideward Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery, taproom, and kitchen founded in 2017 by three Orlando-native co-founders (Garrett, Mandy, and Austin), operating from a single renovated 100-year-old warehouse at 210 N Bumby Ave, Suite C, in downtown Orlando's Milk District neighborhood. The company produces a diverse range of beer styles — including house lager, IPA, porter, NEIPA, sours, mead, seltzer, and cider — and serves them via 20 rotating taps inside the taproom, alongside an in-house kitchen producing house-made sandwiches (e.g., Muffuletta, Banh-mi, Tempeh Reuben, BLT, Turkey & Pesto), shareables, sides, and rotating daily specials such as Brekky Burrito (Sundays), Hot Dogs (Tuesdays), and Italian Beefs (Wednesdays). To-go formats include 4-packs of 16oz cans, crowlers, and growlers; beer cannot be shipped direct-to-consumer due to legal restrictions.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market anchored on foot traffic to the single taproom, community-driven recurring events (Bike Night, Milk District Run Club, Sideward Sabbath, Sidetoberfest), an email newsletter, and presence on Instagram, Facebook, Untappd, Beer Advocate, and Yelp. Pricing at the venue centers on a $15 meal deal (sandwich, chips, pint) plus standard à la carte taps and food; the e-commerce channel at shop.sidewardbrewing.com sells branded apparel (tees $30, hoodies $50, cycling jersey $100) and accessories (stickers $1–$10, koozies $5, patches $7, beach towels $45), with weekly Tuesday fulfillment. Checkout supports credit/debit cards via Stripe plus Klarna and Affirm buy-now-pay-later options. Sideward has been named Best Local Brewery in Orlando by Orlando Weekly in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and received eight 2025 Best of Orlando nominations spanning brewery, taproom, bar food, and specific menu categories.

The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or external funding rounds; ownership rests with the three co-founders. The e-commerce storefront is powered by Arryved. Sideward explicitly markets staff welfare (true living wages, healthcare benefits) as part of its identity and is currently hiring for Front of House and Kitchen roles. The company self-attests to WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility compliance. Financial scale is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Sideward Brewing Co.

Legal name

Sideward Brewing Co.

Website

https://sidewardbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sideward Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery and taproom operating since 2017 in Orlando's Milk District. It produces diverse craft beers served through 20 rotating taps, runs an in-house kitchen, and sells branded apparel and accessories online to local consumers and beer enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery

NAICS

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

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), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Taproom and kitchen
• Craft beer production
• Branded merchandise
• Brewery events

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Draft Beer Sales: Sale of draft beer for on-site consumption at the taproom with 20 rotating taps featuring a variety of beer styles.
2. To-Go Beer Sales: Sale of 4-packs of 16oz cans, crowlers, and growlers for off-site consumption.
3. Food Service: Full kitchen serving house-made food including sandwiches, shareables, sides, and specials.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, hats, cycling jerseys), accessories (koozies, patches, stickers), and specialty items through the online shop.
5. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards available at the taproom at any amount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sideward Brewing Co. brews and serves craft beer (IPA, Lager, Porter, NEIPA, Sours, Mead, Seltzer, and Cider) through a 20-tap taproom in Orlando's Milk District, with to-go options packaged as 4-packs of 16oz cans, crowlers, and growlers. The taproom also operates a full house-made kitchen serving sandwiches, shareables, sides, and weekly specials, and sells branded merchandise (apparel, accessories, patches) through its online shop alongside gift cards.

Product overview

Sideward Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery and taproom operation in Orlando, Florida, offering a unified experience across three core offerings: (1) Craft Beer production and service through a 20-tap taproom system with on-site consumption and to-go options including 4-packs of 16oz cans and crowler fills, featuring beers such as Punks in the Waiting Room (house lager), Moon Boots (flagship IPA), Work Friends (porter), Space Wizard (NEIPA), and seasonal specialties; (2) Full kitchen serving house-made food including sandwiches, shareables, and daily specials; and (3) An online merchandise shop selling branded apparel (Logo Tee, Fermented in Florida Hoodie, Logo Hat, 5 Panel Hat, Anglerfish Hat, Cycling Jersey, Recycle Dude Tee, Punks in the Waiting Room Shirt, Moon Boots Shirt, Neon Creature Longsleeve) and merchandise items (7th Anniversary Koozie, Fermented in Florida Koozie, Sticker Pack, Logo Sticker, Mystery Pack of Labels, Sideward Sabbath Patch, Peeper Keepers, Sideward Racecar Beach Towel) plus gift cards. The business operates from a 100-year-old warehouse in the Milk District and also hosts recurring events including Sidetoberfest, Black Mass beer releases, and Sideward Sabbath.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Beer (On Tap & To Go) Sideward Brewing produces and serves a variety of craft beers, including IPA, Lager, Porter, NEIPA, Sours, Mead, Seltzer, and Cider, available for on-site consumption via 20 rotating taps and for off-site consumption via 4-packs of 16oz cans, crowler fills, and growlers. Targeted at adult craft beer drinkers in Orlando, Florida.
• Taproom & Kitchen Family-owned brewery taproom and full kitchen located in downtown Orlando's Milk District neighborhood, housed in a renovated 100-year-old warehouse with 20 taps, a covered outdoor seating area, parking, and pet-friendly patio. Open Tuesday-Sunday and serves adults of legal drinking age.
• On-Site Food Menu Full kitchen serving house-made food for on-site consumption, including sandwiches (Muffuletta, Roast Beef, BLT, Turkey & Pesto, Banh-mi, Tempeh Reuben), shareables, sides, and weekly specials such as Brekky Burrito (Sundays), Hot Dogs (Tuesdays), and Italian Beefs (Wednesdays). Includes a Meal Deal bundling any sandwich, chips, and a pint of select beer for $15.
• Online Shop (Merchandise) E-commerce storefront selling Sideward Brewing branded apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, longsleeves, hats, cycling jerseys) and merchandise items (koozies, stickers, patches, beach towels). Accepts Stripe, Klarna, and Affirm payment methods at checkout.
• Gift Cards Variable-amount gift cards redeemable at the Orlando taproom for beer, food, and merchandise, with no expiration disclosed. Available for purchase on-site only.
• Logo Tee Black t-shirt featuring the white Sideward Brewing demon cow logo, priced at $30 in the online shop.
• Fermented in Florida Hoodie Hoodie with front logo pocket print and large back 'Fermented in Florida' print featuring a bog creature in a vat of beer. Cotton/poly blend on Belle & Canvas, priced at $50.
• Logo Hat Pinch front custom trucker hat with foam and mesh, featuring the Sideward logo demon cow skull, with snapback closure, priced at $35.
• 5 Panel Hat Quad-color five panel hat with clasp for adjustable sizing. Green lid with red face, white accents and black bill, priced at $35.
• Anglerfish Hat Snapback hat with creepy anglerfish embroidery, available in Black Hat or Navy Hat colorways. 100% cotton, priced at $35.
• Cycling Jersey Fully custom zippered cycling jersey by Cadence Collection featuring race-inspired fit, breathable open cell mesh microfiber with moisture wicking, UV protection UPF 30, YKK full length zipper, three rear pockets. Made in U.S.A. with Italian fabric. 85% Nylon / 15% Spandex.
• Recycle Dude Tee T-shirt featuring Recycle Dude back print with third eye and wordmark on front left chest, priced at $30.
• Punks in the Waiting Room Shirt T-shirt featuring the Punks in the Waiting Room design, priced at $30.
• Moon Boots Shirt T-shirt printed on Comfort Colors 1717, featuring the Sideward Brewing logo and wordmark between shoulders on back, priced at $30.
• Neon Creature Longsleeve Safety green Gildan Ultra Cotton long sleeve with neon creature print; high visibility; 100% cotton, priced at $30 (sale from $40).
• 7th Anniversary Koozie Collapsible can koozie featuring artwork from Sideward Brewing's seventh anniversary celebration, priced at $5.
• Fermented in Florida Koozie Collapsible can koozie with 'Fermented in Florida' branding, priced at $5.
• Sticker Pack Five unique 3-4 inch die cut sticker designs made of 3mil vinyl with UV matte finish. Current pack includes Anglerfish, round skull, Punks mug, reaper, and neon creature designs, priced at $10.
• Logo Sticker Die cut 3mil vinyl sticker with UV matte finish featuring the Sideward Brewing demon cow skull logo, priced at $1.
• Mystery Pack of Labels Pack of five random beer labels usable for beer fridge decoration or personal belongings, priced at $2.
• Sideward Sabbath Patch 3.5 inch embroidered patch with iron-on backing featuring a yellow grim reaper holding peace signs with 'Sideward' text, designed for denim jackets, priced at $7.
• Peeper Keepers Neoprene sunglasses holder/necklace, available in two styles (one with eye design, one without), priced at $4 (sale from $6).
• Sideward Racecar Beach Towel Full color beach towel featuring the 210 race car driven by Chech C. Cow, measuring 30 by 60 inches, made with cotton and polyester, priced at $45.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ArryvedcoreTechnology or IntegrationArryved provides the commerce platform powering Sideward Brewing's online shop (shop.sidewardbrewing.com). Their payment processing and web solutions enable e-commerce functionality for merchandise sales.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tactical Brewing Company: Orlando craft brewery and taproom offering a range of styles with on-site service. Directly comparable as a small local craft brewery with a taproom focus.
• Dead Lizard Brewing Company: Orlando craft brewery with taproom and rotating taps, located near the Milk District / downtown Orlando area. Direct local competitor for craft beer patrons and events.
• Crooked Can Brewing Company: Central Florida craft brewery (Winter Garden) with a taproom, food menu, and community programming. Comparable Central Florida brewpub model with similar size and GTM.
• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company: Orlando-based craft brewery operating a taproom and kitchen with rotating house beers and community events. Most direct comparable as a local Orlando craft brewery + taproom competing in the same neighborhood and customer base.
• Red Cypress Brewery: Orlando-area craft brewery operating a taproom with rotating taps and food service. Competes for the same Central Florida craft beer consumer base.
• Orlando Brewing: Long-running Orlando craft brewery with taproom, on-site brewing, and weekly events. Directly competes for the same craft beer enthusiasts and local patrons within Orlando.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams): One of the largest U.S. craft brewers, with diverse beer styles and broad distribution. Comparable product category (craft/malt beverages) but operates at national incumbent scale rather than a single taproom.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Large established national craft brewery with taprooms and broad distribution. Comparable in core product (craft beer across styles) and taproom experience, but at vastly larger scale with regional/national distribution.

Peers

• New Belgium Brewing Company:

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sidewardbrewing
• Instagraminstagram.com/sidewardbrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sideward-brewing-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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