Clearwater Brewing Company

What Clearwater Brewing Company does

Clearwater Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery operating a single taproom, restaurant, and brewhouse at 1700 N. Fort Harrison Ave in Clearwater, Florida. Its core product is small-batch craft beer produced with artisanal techniques and quality ingredients, spanning a 13-SKU portfolio that includes IPAs (Thunder Snap IPA, Crazy Turtle Hazy IPA), stouts (Hang Out Stout), wheat beers (Swell Yeah Strawberry & Orange), lagers (Beach Mode, Osprey American Lager, Clearwater Light), sour ales (Blackberry Mojito Florida Weisse), shandies (Sand Castle), a hard seltzer (The Clean Canvas Seltzer), specialty ales (Common Bandit, Vanilla Star Spice Voyage), and a house-made draft root beer. The beverage program is complemented by craft cocktails using fresh juices and a full food menu, with branded merchandise (t-shirts, performance hats, koozies) sold both on-site and through an owned e-commerce storefront.

The company operates as a direct-to-consumer business with no disclosed wholesale distribution, franchise, or external institutional investment. Revenue is generated through on-site beverage and food sales, private event bookings (weddings, corporate, birthdays, showers, celebrations of life), and merchandise transactions. Its go-to-market centers on a programmed community events calendar (live music, open mic, karaoke, yoga, fitness, kids activities, charity tie-ins) designed to drive recurring foot traffic and position the venue as a neighborhood gathering space for Clearwater residents and tourists.

Ownership is concentrated among five named partners, including operators with hospitality backgrounds (Hannah Menard, Rob Menard), an entrepreneur with construction and real estate experience (Brian Thompson), a real estate investor (Shane Seagle), and Head Brewer Wayne Dalton, a recognized figure in the Florida brewing community. The company is privately held, family-operated, and serves a single local market with no documented expansion beyond the Clearwater location.

Name

Clearwater Brewing Company

Legal name

Clearwater Brewing Company

Website

https://clearwaterbrewingcompany.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clearwater Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery and taproom in Clearwater, Florida, serving small-batch craft beer, cocktails, food, and merchandise to local residents and visitors via a single on-site location, e-commerce store, and private event bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Taproom and brewpub
• Craft cocktails
• Brewery merchandise
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Beverage Sales: Revenue from selling craft beer, craft cocktails, wine, kombucha, and house-made draft root beer to customers at the taproom.
2. Food Sales: Revenue from prepared food menu items sold at the restaurant/taproom location.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, and koozies through e-commerce and on-site retail.
4. Event Bookings: Revenue from hosting private events including weddings, corporate gatherings, birthdays, showers, and celebrations of life.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clearwater Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery that brews small-batch craft beer in styles ranging from IPAs to stouts, and sells those beers alongside craft cocktails, wine, kombucha, house-made draft root beer, and a food menu at its on-site taproom in Clearwater, FL. The company also retails branded merchandise (t-shirts, hats, koozies) through its own e-commerce shop and hosts private events such as weddings and corporate gatherings.

Product overview

Clearwater Brewing Company is a family-owned craft brewery offering a diverse portfolio of beverages and merchandise. The core product is craft beer brewed in small batches, featuring 13 distinct beer varieties including IPAs (Thunder Snap IPA, Crazy Turtle Hazy IPA), stouts (Hang Out Stout), wheat beers (Swell Yeah Strawberry & Orange), lagers (Beach Mode, Osprey American Lager, Clearwater Light), sour beers (Blackberry Mojito Florida Weisse), shandies (Sand Castle), hard seltzer (The Clean Canvas Seltzer), and specialty ales (Common Bandit, Vanilla Star Spice Voyage). The company also offers non-alcoholic house-made draft root beer. Complementary offerings include craft cocktails with fresh juices, a food menu, and branded merchandise (t-shirts, hats, and koozies). The product ecosystem centers on the brewery experience at their Clearwater, FL location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Swell Yeah Strawberry & Orange A bright, golden wheat beer with a soft, bready body balanced by sweet tartness of fresh strawberry and sunny zing of orange, brewed on premises at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Thunder Snap IPA An India Pale Ale delivering striking hop character bursting with citrus and resinous pine aromas, with a medium body and assertive bitterness that finishes clean and sharp, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Hang Out Stout A dark stout offering a smooth and creamy mouthfeel with whispers of roasted coffee, rich chocolate, and comforting sweetness, brewed and served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Crazy Turtle Hazy IPA A hazy IPA loaded with juicy tropical and vibrant citrus hop flavors, featuring a creamy body with notes of pineapple, pear, passion fruit, and apricot, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Blackberry Mojito Florida Weisse A tart and fruity Florida Weisse brewed with fresh blackberries, zesty lime, and a hint of cool mint, complemented by crisp acidity, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Beach Mode A light lager brewed for maximum drinkability with a natural twist of fresh lime, described as crisp, bright, and endlessly refreshing, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Osprey American Lager A reddish-amber American lager with medium body delivering balanced clean, toasted malt notes and a crisp, dry finish, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Clearwater Light A crisp, light lager inspired by the Gulf Coast offering a clean and refreshing taste and marketed as ideal for Florida days, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Throw Back Draft Root Beer A house-made draft root beer crafted on premises with traditional spices for rich, creamy flavor, balanced and smooth, served as a non-alcoholic option at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Sand Castle A Lemon Shandy combining a smooth beer base with vibrant, zesty fresh-squeezed lemon flavor, described as crisp and easy-drinking, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• The Clean Canvas Seltzer A light, refreshing hard seltzer with low calories and carbs, flavored with real fruit juice and free from artificial flavors, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Common Bandit A common ale referencing American brewing history, positioned as a working-class beer and a nod to Prohibition-era brewing, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Vanilla Star Spice Voyage A nuanced ale balancing warmth of vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice with exotic sweetness of star anise, built on a highly drinkable common ale foundation, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Cocktails Handcrafted cocktails curated with fresh juices and ingredients, designed to be visually eye-catching with bold, balanced flavors, served at the Clearwater, FL taproom.
• Food Menu A freshly prepared food menu featuring a variety of dishes available at the on-site brewery location in Clearwater, FL.
• Private Event Bookings Bookings for private events hosted at the brewery, including weddings, corporate gatherings, birthdays, showers, and celebrations of life; contact via phone or email to request availability and pricing.
• CBC Black Shirt Clearwater Brewing Company branded black t-shirt with double-needle stitching at collar, cuffs, and hem, sold at $20.00 per unit through the company's e-commerce shop.
• CBC Blue Shirt Clearwater Brewing Company soft-style blue t-shirt with double-needle stitching at the collar, cuffs, and hem, sold at $20.00 per unit through the company's e-commerce shop.
• Premium Performance Black Hat Lightweight, laser-perforated Clearwater Brewing Company hat with water-repellent, quick-drying, and antimicrobial performance, made from Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified recycled fabric, sold through the company's e-commerce shop.
• Premium Performance Gray Hat Premium performance gray hat that is lightweight and laser-perforated for breathability, sold at $40.00 per unit through the company's e-commerce shop.
• CBC Koozie Premium Clearwater Brewing Company koozie designed to fit beer cans, sold at $5.00 per unit through the company's e-commerce shop.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pair O' Dice Brewing Company: Independent craft brewery and taproom also located in Clearwater, FL. Directly comparable in geography, scale, and on-site taproom-plus-small-batch brewing model, competing for the same local customer base.
• Florida Avenue Brewing: Independent craft brewery and taproom in Tampa, FL producing small-batch beer with on-premise service. Comparable in size, model, and regional footprint to Clearwater Brewing.
• St. Pete Brewing Company: Independent craft brewery and taproom in St. Petersburg, FL. Similar small-scale brewery-and-taproom model targeting the same Tampa Bay craft consumer.
• Coppertail Brewing Co. Tampa-based craft brewery with a taproom and on-site food service producing IPAs, lagers, and specialty beers. Same Florida independent brewery + taproom format serving the same Tampa Bay region.
• Cage Brewing: Small independent craft brewery and taproom in St. Petersburg, FL with on-site beer and food service. Closely mirrors CBC's small-batch + taproom format at a comparable scale.
• 3 Daughters Brewing: Independently owned craft brewery and large beer hall in St. Petersburg, FL. Directly comparable family/independently-owned Florida craft brewery with taproom, food, events, and merchandise.
• Dunedin Brewery: One of Florida's oldest craft breweries, operating a brewery taproom and restaurant in nearby Dunedin. Same small-batch brewing + on-premise taproom format targeting the same Tampa Bay / Clearwater consumer base.
• Brew Bus Brewing: Tampa Bay craft brewery with a taproom and on-site food. Comparable independent Florida brewery model with a focus on small-batch production and on-premise consumption.

Broad incumbents

• Yard House: National casual dining chain with a large rotating craft beer list. Competes for the same craft beer + food on-premise occasions in Florida markets but at much broader scale.
• BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: National chain restaurant and in-house brewery serving craft-style beer with food on-premise. A broader incumbent offering overlapping on-site beer + food service at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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