Southern Hops Brewing Company

What Southern Hops Brewing Company does

Southern Hops Brewing Company is a privately held, locally owned craft brewery and restaurant operator based in South Carolina. Founded in 2022 in Murrells Inlet and operating a second location in Florence, the company runs two brewpub locations with a combined 15 employees, serving locally brewed craft beer (including signature offerings such as Leeroy Brown Ale, 5 Points IPA, and Rooster Red) alongside a Southern-inspired food menu that features Lowcountry specialties, hand-crafted burgers, and artisan pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients.

The core product is on-premise food and beverage service, augmented by four adjacent revenue streams: (1) online ordering and takeout through the ToastTab platform at both locations, (2) catering services for off-site events, (3) private event hosting (birthdays, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings), and (4) wholesale distribution of packaged beer through Advantaged Distributing across South Carolina. The company's customer base is the general public — local residents and visitors — with no enterprise or institutional accounts identified in the source material.

The technology stack is standard hospitality tooling: ToastTab for online ordering and payments, SpotHopper for website and email marketing, and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) for top-of-funnel engagement. Distribution is regional, confined to South Carolina, and pricing is transaction-based on a pay-as-you-go cadence with menu items ranging from $8 appetizers to $38 wine bottles. Marketing emphasizes live music programming (the Inlet Sessions series, trivia nights, music bingo) and Southern hospitality as community-engagement differentiators.

Name

Southern Hops Brewing Company

Legal name

Southern Hops Brewing Company

Website

https://southernhops.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southern Hops Brewing Company is a privately held, locally owned craft brewery operating two brewpub locations in South Carolina (Murrells Inlet and Florence), serving on-site craft beer and Southern-inspired food to local residents and tourists alongside catering, private events, and wholesale distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery and Brewpub Restaurant

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Craft beer production
• Brewpub restaurant
• Restaurant catering
• Beer distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Murrells Inlet

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. On-premise food and beverage sales: Revenue from dine-in customers at two restaurant/brewery locations serving craft beer and hand-crafted food with Southern-inspired menu items.
2. Online ordering and takeout: Revenue from online food and beverage orders placed through ToastTab platform for pickup at either Murrells Inlet or Florence locations.
3. Catering services: Revenue from catering services for private events, corporate gatherings, and parties offered from both locations.
4. Private event bookings: Revenue from hosting private parties, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events at either brewery location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southern Hops Brewing Company is a locally owned craft brewery and restaurant that brews and serves its own craft beer alongside a full food menu, including specialty pizzas. The company operates two brewpub locations in South Carolina (Murrells Inlet and Florence), offers catering and private events, supports online ordering through ToastTab, and distributes its packaged beer via Advantaged Distributing.

Product overview

Southern Hops Brewing Company is a locally owned and operated craft brewery with two locations (Murrells Inlet and Florence, SC) specializing in craft-brewed beer and hand-crafted Southern food served with Southern hospitality. The core offerings include signature craft beers brewed on-site (such as Leeroy Brown Ale, 5 Points IPA, and Rooster Red), a full food menu featuring Southern specialties (Lowcountry Shrimp & Sausage, Carolina Pork Bowl, specialty pizzas), wine and cocktails, online ordering via Toast Tab, private party and event hosting, catering services, and live music events through their Inlet Sessions series. The company focuses on using local products and promoting local bands in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Southern Hops Craft Beer In-house brewed craft beer made by Southern Hops Brewing Company, served on draft at both brewpub locations and sold in packaged form to retailers through Advantaged Distributing across South Carolina. Aimed at adult craft beer drinkers and South Carolina retail customers.
• Specialty Pizzas Specialty pizzas served on the food menu at both brewpub locations, targeted at dine-in brewpub customers seeking a combined beer and food experience.
• Restaurant and Brewpub Dining Full-service restaurant and brewpub dining at the Murrells Inlet and Florence, South Carolina locations, offering craft beer alongside a full food menu. Aimed at local craft beer diners and casual visitors.
• Catering Services Catering services offered by Southern Hops Brewing Company for off-site events, leveraging its craft beer and food menu. Targeted at local groups and event organizers in South Carolina.
• Private Events Hosting Private event hosting at the brewpub locations, available for groups reserving space for private gatherings. Targeted at local residents, families, and organizations in the Murrells Inlet and Florence areas.
• Online Ordering Online ordering service operated through the ToastTab platform, enabling customers to place pickup or delivery orders from Southern Hops Brewing Company. Aimed at brewpub customers who prefer to order remotely.

Quantifiable outcome

• Positive customer reviews highlighting quality of beer, food portions, and Southern hospitality

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ToastTabcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ordering and payment platform partner enabling online food and beverage orders for pickup from both Murrells Inlet and Florence locations.
• SpotHoppercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWebsite design, social media marketing, and email marketing services provider for Southern Hops Brewing Company.
• Advantaged DistributingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Carolina distribution partner handling beer distribution for Southern Hops Brewing Company products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/101304949269305
• Instagraminstagram.com/southernhopsmurrellsinlet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-hops-brewing-company

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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