What Goat Patch Brewing Co. does

Goat Patch Brewing Company is a privately held, founder-owned craft brewery founded in July 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, by a group of friends including co-owners Justin Grant, Cate Baze, and head brewer Darren Baze. The company operates three company-owned taprooms: the flagship Lincoln Center location (2727 N. Cascade Ave., opened 2017), the Northgate location (12245 Voyager Pkwy., opened March 2025 with on-site Grazing Goat Kitchen), and the Monument location (1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr., acquired from Pikes Peak Brewing Company in December 2024 and rebranded to Goat Patch - Monument on January 1, 2026). Goat Patch produces a balanced portfolio of craft beers across styles including Red Ale, Hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, and seasonal releases, with signature products including the award-winning It Takes a Tribe Red Ale (which donates 25 cents per pint to local nonprofits) and Tiger Tail Blonde Ale (a Colorado College partnership).

Production capacity combines the 3,000 BBL Lincoln Center brewhouse with a 10,000 BBL facility inherited from the Pikes Peak acquisition, giving Goat Patch roughly 13,000 BBL of total capacity. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through taproom draft sales, packaged to-go formats (64oz growlers, 34oz crowlers, 4-packs, 6-packs, and now canned West Coast IPA), and wholesale keg delivery to roughly 60+ bars and restaurants across the Colorado Springs area. Revenue streams are diversified across on-site taproom transactions, packaged retail, wholesale keg distribution, private event space rentals, and a newly launched subscription membership program (The Patch Collective, $275/year GOAT Annual and a monthly KID tier) delivered through a Tapwyse-powered mobile app. Customer acquisition relies on community-driven marketing: weekly Bleating Heart Nights donating $1/pint to featured nonprofits, sponsorships of events such as the MeadowGrass Music Festival, exclusive partnerships with Colorado College, and earned media via the Brewers Association and regional best-of awards (GABF medals in 2018 and 2020; World Beer Cup Silver in 2022 and Bronze in 2024).

Name

Goat Patch Brewing Co.

Legal name

GPB, INC.

Website

https://goatpatchbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Goat Patch Brewing Company is a privately held, founder-owned craft brewery operating three company-owned taprooms (Lincoln Center, Northgate, Monument) in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area, producing balanced craft beers and selling directly to consumers through on-site draft service, packaged to-go formats, wholesale keg distribution, event rentals, and a membership subscription program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom operations
• Craft brewery
• Wholesale beer distribution
• Brewery membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Taproom Sales: Draft beer sales directly to consumers at three taproom locations. Revenue from pints and flights consumed on premises.
2. Packaged Beer Retail: To-go sales including 64oz growlers, 34oz crowlers, 4-packs, and 6-packs from taproom locations.
3. Keg Sales (Wholesale): Wholesale keg sales to bars, restaurants, and events across Colorado Springs area. The company has a delivery driver position listed for wholesale operations.
4. Event Space Rental: Private event space rentals at all three locations for corporate events, parties, and community gatherings.
5. Patch Collective Membership: Annual ($275) and monthly membership programs offering exclusive perks, discounts, and free items to drive customer loyalty across all locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Goat Patch Brewing Company is a craft brewery producing balanced craft beers across multiple styles including Red Ale, Hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, and seasonal offerings. The company operates three taproom locations (Lincoln Center, Northgate, Monument) across Colorado Springs and Monument, Colorado, serving draft beer on-site, packaged beer to-go (growlers, crowlers, 4-packs, 6-packs), and providing wholesale keg distribution to local bars and restaurants. The business is built around community-focused brewing with charity programs such as Bleating Heart Nights and the Patch Collective membership program.

Product overview

Goat Patch Brewing Company operates a multi-location craft brewery with three taprooms across the Colorado Springs area: Lincoln Center (flagship, opened 2017), Northgate (opened 2025), and Monument (formerly Pikes Peak Brewing, acquired 2024). The company produces balanced craft beers across styles including Red Ale, Hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, and seasonal offerings. Key offerings include the community-focused It Takes a Tribe Red Ale with nonprofit donations, The Patch Collective membership program (launched 2026), private event rentals, and the Bleating Heart Night community initiative. Food services include daily food trucks at Lincoln Center and the on-site Grazing Goat Kitchen at Northgate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Goat Patch Brewing – Lincoln Center Flagship taproom offering on-site draft beer service, outdoor beer garden, and private event space. Hosts community events, Bleating Heart Nights, and live music for adults 21+ in Colorado Springs.
• Goat Patch Brewing – Northgate Second taproom with 16 taps, on-site Grazing Goat Kitchen with pizza, semi-private event space, and banquette seating with mountain views, serving adults 21+ in north Colorado Springs.
• Goat Patch Brewing – Monument Third taproom location at 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument, CO, acquired from Pikes Peak Brewing Company. Features indoor event space with barrel room ambiance, ADA-compliant facilities, and preserves legacy beers Elephant Rock IPA and Gold Rush Belgian Golden Ale.
• The Patch Collective Membership Program Subscription-based membership program unifying perks across all three taproom locations with mobile app integration for BOGO pints and exclusive deals. Includes GOAT Annual ($275/year) and KID Monthly tiers offering discounted pours, free birthday beer, to-go beer discounts, and merchandise savings.
• Private Event Space Rental Private event rental spaces available at all three locations for corporate events, parties, and community gatherings. Lincoln Center offers indoor event space with 1/2 beer garden option; Northgate provides semi-private banquette seating; Monument features indoor event space with barrel room ambiance.
• It Takes a Tribe Red Ale Flagship community-focused Red Ale where 25 cents per pint is donated to featured local nonprofits that rotate annually. Awarded Silver at 2022 World Beer Cup and GABF medals in 2018 and 2020. Available at taprooms and across 60+ wholesale establishments.
• Canned West Coast IPA First canned West Coast IPA released in March 2026, expanding Goat Patch's packaged beer offerings into retail canned IPA format.
• Tiger Tail Blonde Ale Branded blonde ale created through the official Colorado College Tiger Beer Partnership for CC's 150th anniversary, available at Ed Robson Arena and campus events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 cents donated per pint of It Takes a Tribe Red Ale to featured nonprofits annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pikes Peak Brewing CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Goat Patch acquired the assets of Pikes Peak Brewing Company in December 2024. The acquisition brought a 10,000 BBL production facility and preserved a cornerstone of the Monument community. The Monument taproom will officially transition to Goat Patch Brewing - Monument on 1/1/2026, maintaining legacy beers Elephant Rock IPA and Gold Rush Belgian Golden Ale.
• Small Batch StandardminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 November 2024Chris Farmand of Small Batch Standard served as industry-leading consulting firm to guide the Pikes Peak Brewing acquisition and ensure smooth transition.
• Rocky Mountain Highway Music CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Official exclusive beer sponsor of MeadowGrass Music Festival for consecutive years. Goat Patch hosts pre-festival parties at taproom and Bleating Heart Nights benefiting the nonprofit. Partnership includes event sponsorship, exclusive pouring rights at festival, and joint community events.
• Billy Goat Hop FarmcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2024Local hop supplier featured on Beer Sessions Radio podcast (Goats on Goats episode). Partnership represents local sourcing and farm-to-brewery connection for hop ingredients.
• Colorado CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Official Tiger Beer Partnership celebrating CC's 150th anniversary. Goat Patch became exclusive beer provider at Ed Robson Arena (since 2022) and created branded Tiger Tail Blonde Ale. Partnership supports local community building through high-quality, value-driven brands. Includes marketing rights and venue pouring rights.
• Rocky Mountain Goat YogaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2023Partner for goat yoga events during anniversary celebrations, offering yoga classes at taproom during 5th anniversary party.
• Holidaily Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Participated in Denver Metro breweries collaboration to brew gluten-free Mexican Lager (Mexidaily) for Celiac Awareness Month. Brewed at Holidaily facility with certified gluten-free millet and local corn.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bristol Brewing Company: Long-established Colorado Springs craft brewery with taproom and distribution. Directly comparable as a Colorado Springs-based independent craft brewer with community-focused brand and wholesale presence.
• Trinity Brewing: Colorado Springs craft brewery with on-site taproom and award-winning beers. Similar regional craft positioning, multi-style portfolio, and direct-to-consumer taproom model in the same metro.
• Black Forest Brewing Co. Local Colorado Springs-area craft brewery. Comparable as a small-batch independent brewer competing in the same regional market and customer base.
• Colorado Mountain Brewery: Colorado Springs-based brewpub with on-site food service. Comparable brewpub format with multiple locations in the same metro area, competing for similar on-premise craft beer traffic.

Emerging players

• Holidaily Brewing Company: Colorado gluten-free craft brewery and explicit collaboration partner on the Mexidaily Mexican Lager. Comparable regional craft brewer with shared collaboration history and similar Colorado craft positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Odell Brewing Company: Independent regional craft brewery in Fort Collins with multiple taprooms and broad Colorado distribution. Comparable as a multi-location, founder-aligned craft producer with similar product mix.
• Great Divide Brewing Company: Denver-based regional craft brewery with taproom and distribution. Comparable as a Colorado-rooted independent craft brewery with award-winning product portfolio.
• Breckenridge Brewery: Colorado-rooted craft brewery (owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev's craft division) with multiple taprooms and broad distribution. Comparable multi-location craft brewery model at higher scale.
• New Belgium Brewing: Fort Collins-based craft brewery acquired by Kirin/Lion. Broad incumbent in Colorado craft with extensive taproom, distribution, and subscription program — useful valuation and operating benchmark for Goat Patch's growth trajectory.

Regional players

• Paradox Brewing Company: Colorado-based craft brewery with taproom presence. Comparable regional craft brewer with similar product style diversity and direct-to-consumer distribution in Colorado.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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