Big Ash Brewing Company, LLC

What Big Ash Brewing Company, LLC does

Big Ash Brewing Company, LLC operates a single-location micro-brewery and taproom at 5230 Beechmont Ave in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving local craft beer enthusiasts, casual diners, and event organizers. The business originated in 2011 as a 25-member home-brewing co-op founded by Dave Emery, transitioned to a commercial venue in September 2019, and is structured as a privately-held Ohio LLC with 1-10 employees and no institutional outside investment disclosed.

The company's core technology and product surface centers on a 28-tap self-serve RFID pour-your-own wall — the first of its kind in Cincinnati — through which customers pay by the ounce for craft beer, wine, hard seltzer, and cocktails. Big Ash produces a portfolio of roughly 16 beer styles including award-winning Symphony Vienna Lager (2022 GABF Gold), Porter's Porter (2022 World Beer Cup Silver), Backbeat Coffee Blonde Ale (Cincinnati's Favorite Beer 2020), Vanilla Cream Ale (2020 National Honey Board Bronze), and seasonal releases such as Pumpkin Chuck and Orange Creamsicle. Self-distribution of canned product is expanding beyond the taproom. The venue comprises five bookable spaces (Biergarten, Beer Hall, Party Room, Patio, and Great Hall), a full cocktail bar featuring local craft distillery spirits, and a partnership with LaRosa's Taphouse providing on-site food service.

Revenue is generated primarily through on-site beverage and food transactions (pay-as-you-go per ounce or per item), private event rentals for parties of 15-200+, subscription-based community programming (the Bogey & Brew $220/player 15-week golf league and the annual B&B Charity Golf Outing), and online gift card sales ($10-$100 denominations). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and hyper-local, with marketing concentrated on organic social media, community events, live music, and earned local press. There is no disclosed revenue figure and no SaaS, enterprise, or recurring-contract revenue stream.

Name

Big Ash Brewing Company, LLC

Legal name

Big Ash Brewing Company, LLC

Website

https://bigashbrewing.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Big Ash Brewing Company, LLC is a Cincinnati-based micro-brewery and taproom offering self-serve craft beer, food, and event rentals to local consumers, event planners, and community groups from a single venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery & Taproom

NAICS

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

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), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Craft brewery operations
• Taproom beer service
• Event space rentals
• Self-serve tap systems
• Brewpub food service

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site beverage sales: Direct sales of craft beer, wine, hard seltzer, and cocktails at the taproom through the pour-your-own system and full-service bar
2. Food service revenue: Sales of pizzas, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts through on-site food service partnership with LaRosa's Taphouse
3. Private event rentals: Revenue from renting event spaces including the Biergarten, Beer Hall, Party Room, Patio, and Great Hall for parties, corporate meetings, and weddings
4. Gift cards and merchandise: E-gift cards sold online in denominations of $10, $25, $50, and $100. Merchandise available for purchase on-site at the brewery.
5. Canned beer sales: Canned beer products available for purchase including Pumpkin Chuck and Symphony Vienna Lager in 16oz cans

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Big Ash Brewing Company, LLC operates a micro-brewery and taproom in Cincinnati, Ohio, producing and serving a portfolio of craft beers (including award-winning lagers, porters, ales, and seasonal styles) alongside wine, hard seltzer, craft cocktails, and a full food menu through a partnership with LaRosa's Taphouse. The venue features Cincinnati's first self-serve pour-your-own RFID tap wall with 28 taps, and rents multiple event spaces (Biergarten, Beer Hall, Party Room, Patio, Great Hall) for private parties, corporate meetings, and weddings.

Product overview

Big Ash Brewing Company, LLC operates a micro-brewery and taproom in Cincinnati, Ohio featuring a portfolio of craft beers centered around their core beer offerings (Symphony Vienna Lager, Porter's Porter, Vanilla Cream Ale, Pumpkin Chuck, Orange Creamsicle, Backbeat Coffee Blonde Ale, Pay Joe Pilsner, and seasonal selections totaling 16+ styles). The venue is distinguished by its Pour-Your-Own Tap Wall technology with 28 self-serve taps serving beer, wine, and hard seltzer. Complementing the beverages is a full food program including gourmet pizzas from LaRosa's Taphouse partnership, craft cocktails featuring local distillery spirits, and venue rentals for private events across multiple spaces (Biergarten, Beer Hall, Party Room, Patio, and Great Hall). Additional revenue streams include gift cards and merchandise sold on-site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vanilla Cream Ale A light-bodied cream ale with real honey, honey malt, and vanilla added. Won Bronze Medal in the General Beer Category at the National Honey Board 2020 Honey Beer Competition.
• Symphony Vienna Lager A smooth, medium-bodied, malt-forward amber Vienna Lager at 5% ABV made with a mix of European malts delivering toasted character with lightly roasted notes. Won Gold Medal at the 2022 Great American Beer Festival in the Vienna Style Lager category.
• Porter's Porter A dark porter beer that won a silver medal at the May 2022 World Beer Cup.
• Pumpkin Chuck A light-bodied brown ale with hints of chocolate infused with real pumpkin, a blend of spices, vanilla, and lactose. Available in cans and on tap.
• Orange Creamsicle A light-bodied cream ale with orange, extra vanilla, and lactose added for a refreshing summer beer.
• Backbeat Coffee Blonde Ale A light, malty blonde ale enhanced with a Huehuetenango Guatemalan coffee blend with sweet, fruity notes. Named Cincinnati's Favorite Beer 2020 after receiving 66,586 votes.
• Pay Joe Pilsner A pilsner beer offered on tap at the taproom.
• Craft Cocktails Full cocktail bar featuring bourbons and spirits from local craft distilleries, including Bloody Marys, margaritas, mules, bourbon drinks, and seasonal specials.
• Food Menu Gourmet pizzas, salads, warm Servatii pretzels with beer cheese, subs, wraps, appetizers, handhelds, and desserts offered on-site through the partnership with LaRosa's Taphouse.
• Private Event Space Rentals Rental options include the Biergarten (100 seated/120 standing, 2400sf), Beer Hall (64 seated/150 standing), Party Room (32 seated/75 standing), Patio (40-65 seated), and Great Hall (100 seated/168 standing) for private parties of 15 or more, corporate meetings, and wedding receptions.
• E-Gift Cards E-Gift cards available in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations that can be activated at the brewery or forwarded to friends.
• Bogey & Brew Golf League Annual 15-week community golf league at $220 per player including greens fees, weekly and grand prizes, and a beer weekly, plus a charity golf outing benefiting May We Help.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cincinnati's Favorite Beer 2020 - Backbeat Coffee Blonde won bracket competition with 66,586 total votes
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LaRosa's TaphousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Cross-industry partnership between Tri-State pizza chain LaRosa's and Big Ash Brewery. LaRosa's Taphouse collaboration opened at Big Ash's East Side location offering gourmet pizzas, salads, and appetizers alongside Big Ash's craft beer selection.
• LaRosa's TaphousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site food service partnership providing gourmet pizzas, salads, and warm Servatii pretzels with beer cheese alongside Big Ash's craft beer selection
• Luckman's CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuckman's Coffee collaborated on Backbeat Coffee Blonde Ale, using Guatemalan Huehuetenango coffee blend. Located adjacent to Big Ash Brewery.
• Brain Brew Custom Bourbon and WhiskeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership during COVID-19 to produce hand sanitizer for healthcare workers, small businesses, and the local tri-state community

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rhinegeist Brewery: Cincinnati craft brewery and taproom that produces award-winning beer and operates an on-site bar, directly comparable to Big Ash's brewpub/taproom model in the same metro market.
• MadTree Brewing Company: Cincinnati-based craft brewery with taproom, event space, and packaged distribution. Comparable on geography, product mix, and on-premise retail strategy.
• Taft's Brewing Company: Cincinnati brewpub combining in-house brewing with a full food and bar service in a renovated historic building; directly comparable brewpub format with food integration.
• Listermann Brewing Company: Long-running Cincinnati craft brewery with taproom and homebrew supply store; comparable local craft brewery operating an adjacent on-site taproom in the same city.
• 50 West Brewing Company: Cincinnati-area brewery with brewpubs, food program, and event spaces — directly comparable as a multi-revenue-stream craft operation in the same metro.
• Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. Historic Cincinnati craft brewery reviving local brewing heritage; comparable as a Cincinnati craft beer producer with taproom and on-premise presence.
• Urban Artifact: Cincinnati craft brewery focused on wild ales and fruited sours with on-site taproom; comparable as another Cincinnati-based taproom craft brewery competing for the same local audience.

Regional players

• Braxton Brewing Company: Covington, KY-based craft brewery with taproom and event-space model adjacent to Cincinnati across the river; highly comparable brewpub/event format in the same broader metro.

Broad incumbents

• Stone Brewing Co. Large established craft brewer with brewpubs and broad distribution; comparable as a craft brewery operating taprooms but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Nationally distributed craft brewery with taproom/restaurant locations; comparable craft producer and on-premise operator at scale but with vastly larger distribution footprint than Big Ash.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bigashbrewing
• Facebookfacebook.com/bigashbrewing
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigashbrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-ash-brewing-company-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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