MetroNOME Brewery

What MetroNOME Brewery does

MetroNOME Brewery is a craft brewery and live music venue operating from a single location at 385 Broadway Street in Lowertown St. Paul, MN. Founded in 2015 by Bill Eddins (Music Director Emeritus of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra) and Matt Engstrom (former IBM software sales professional), the company brews and serves a portfolio of craft beers including A-Tonal IPA, Squeeze Play East Coast IPA, Retro West Coast IPA, Can-Can Kölsch, Jam Session Sour, Lowertown Best Bitter, MetroNOME American Pale Ale, Tangerine Queen, and Tiny Bubbles Hard Seltzer, plus rotating MicroNOME small-batch experiments. The brewery integrates two revenue-generating spaces under one roof: a 100-person capacity taproom with high ceilings and views of CHS Field, and Fingal's Cave, an intimate 15-50 person underground performance venue with its own private street entrance.

The business model is event-driven direct-to-consumer commerce, with revenue streams spanning on-premise beer and food sales, ticketed live music performances ($10-$28 per ticket), private event rentals of the taproom and Fingal's Cave, a subscription membership program with a $2 download coupon, and limited off-premise distribution to three Twin Cities venues (CHS Field, Children's Theatre, and The Gnome). Food service is operated primarily through partnerships with Heggie's Pizza, Three Mad Poppers, Lost Fox, and The Bulldog. Pricing is unit-based across all streams, with happy hour pints at $5, personal pizzas at $10-$12, and event tickets ranging from $10 general admission to $28 premium seating for jazz performances.

A distinguishing structural element is the MetroNOME Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that channels a portion of brewery proceeds toward music education for underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities, formalized in 2024. The company markets primarily through its website, Instagram, email newsletter, Google Maps, and a robust events calendar. Total disclosed funding across two rounds in 2021 and 2024 is approximately $227,350. The company is structured as a Minnesota LLC with 1-10 employees and no disclosed institutional investment or parent company.

Name

MetroNOME Brewery

Legal name

MetroNOME Brewery, LLC

Website

https://metronomebrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MetroNOME Brewery is a craft brewery and live music venue in St. Paul, MN, brewing craft beers and operating a 100-person taproom plus a 50-person underground performance space. It serves craft beer enthusiasts, private event hosts, and Twin Cities consumers through on-premise sales, ticketed events, and limited off-premise distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery & Live Music Venue

NAICS

Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft brewery
• Live music venue
• Taproom service
• Craft beer production
• Private event space

Headquarters

HQ city

Broadway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-Premise Taproom Sales: Direct beer sales at the taproom with varying prices for different beer styles and sizes. Happy hour pricing at $5 per pint drives additional sales during off-peak hours.
2. Food Sales: Sale of light food items including Heggie's Pizza (10-inch personal pizzas $10-$12), 'NOME Nosh Boxes (Salsa $7.50, Charcuterie $8), and 'NOME Snacks (popcorn $5 per tub). Also offers local delivery partnerships with Lost Fox and The Bulldog.
3. Private Event Rental: Revenue from renting Fingal's Cave (15-50 person capacity) and the Taproom (100 person capacity) for private events including anniversaries, holiday celebrations, bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate events, birthdays, reunions, and retirement parties.
4. Event Tickets and Performances: Ticketed events featuring live music performances, with prices ranging from $10-$28 per ticket. The brewery hosts jazz performances, album releases, silent discos, and community concerts.
5. Membership Program: MetroNOME Membership offering $2 coupon on download and exclusive benefits for members.
6. Off-Premise Beer Distribution: Distribution of canned and bottled beer to local venues including CHS Field, Children's Theatre, and The Gnome in the Twin Cities area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MetroNOME Brewery brews and sells a portfolio of craft beers (IPAs, Kölsch, sour, bitter, pale ale, and small-batch MicroNOME experiments) plus hard seltzer at its Lowertown St. Paul taproom. The site also operates a 100-person taproom and the underground Fingal's Cave performance venue (15-50 capacity) hosting live music, ticketed events, and private event rentals, accompanied by a light food program (Heggie's pizzas, 'NOME Nosh Boxes, 'NOME Snacks). The MetroNOME Foundation, supported by brewery proceeds, funds music education for underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities.

Product overview

MetroNOME Brewery operates as a craft brewery with an integrated taproom and live music venue in St. Paul, MN. The core product is its portfolio of beers including IPAs (A-Tonal IPA, Squeeze Play East Coast IPA, Retro West Coast IPA), lagers (Can-Can Kölsch), sours (Jam Session Sour), and specialty offerings (MicroNOME small-batch experiments, Tiny Bubbles Hard Seltzer). Supporting the beer is a food program featuring pizzas, nosh boxes, and snacks from local partners. The venue consists of two distinct spaces: the main Taproom (100-person capacity) and Fingal's Cave performance venue (15-50 person capacity). The brewery differentiates through its mission-driven approach, hosting the MetroNOME Foundation which funds music education for underprivileged youth. Regular entertainment includes live music, happy hours, trivia nights, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MicroNOME: Small-batch brand used for recipe development, experimentation, and occasional experimental beers like tequila barrel aged vanilla stout
• Fingal's Cave
• MetroNOME Foundation

Products and services

• Craft Beer Portfolio Diverse lineup of craft beers including A-Tonal IPA (6.5% ABV, juicy East Coast IPA), Can-Can Kölsch (4.9% ABV, traditional Cologne style), Jam Session Sour - Lingonberry (5.6% ABV fruited sour), Lowertown Best Bitter (5.2% ABV, London-inspired), MetroNOME American Pale Ale (6.1% ABV), Retro West Coast IPA (6.1% ABV, Columbus/Simcoe/Centennial/Chinook), Squeeze Play East Coast IPA (7.3% ABV, tropical low-bitter), and Tangerine Queen (4.8% ABV blonde ale). Available for on-site pint and growler sales at the taproom and off-premise distribution to Twin Cities venues.
• Tiny Bubbles Hard Seltzer A 5% ABV hard seltzer with rotating flavors, offered for customers who don't drink beer; available on tap at the MetroNOME taproom.
• MicroNOME Small-Batch Series Small-batch brand used for recipe development and experimentation, including occasional limited releases such as tequila barrel-aged vanilla stout. ABV varies frequently; customers are encouraged to ask servers for current offerings.
• Brewery Food Menu Light on-site food offering including Heggie's Pizza (10-inch personal pizzas in cheese, pepperoni, and sausage at $10-$12), 'NOME Nosh Boxes (Salsa $7.50; Charcuterie $8), and 'NOME Snacks (Three Mad Poppers Chicago-style, Cheddar, or Caramel Corn at $5 per tub). Supplemented by delivery partnerships with Lost Fox and The Bulldog.
• The Taproom Upstairs 100-person capacity venue space at 385 Broadway Street with high ceilings, large windows overlooking CHS Field, table and bench seating, bartender service, WiFi, presentation capabilities, and a small PA system. Available for private rental for events including anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, reunions, and retirement parties.
• Fingal's Cave Performance Venue Intimate 15-50 person capacity underground performance venue located one flight down from the taproom with private street entrance, bartender service, table seating, WiFi, and presentation capabilities. Inspired by the legendary cave in Scotland. Available for private rental and hosts ticketed live music performances including jazz and other genres.
• Live Music & Events Programming Regular event programming at the brewery including jazz performances (e.g., Will Aldrich Quartet, Sam Stauning Quartet, Steve Kenny Quintet), community concerts, trivia nights, magic nights, silent discos, and special events featuring local musicians. Tickets range from $10 general admission to $28 premium seating. Programming runs seven days a week at the taproom and Fingal's Cave.
• MetroNOME Membership Recurring digital membership offering subscribers a $2 coupon on download and exclusive benefits, distributed through the brewery's mailing list sign-up flow.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fingal's Cave has hosted notable performers including Wynton Marsalis

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KAYAKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKAYAK is listed as a sponsor on the MetroNOME Brewery website, appearing as 'Brought to you by KAYAK' in the travel guide context. This is a marketing sponsorship providing brand visibility.
• MetroNOME FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe MetroNOME Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives funding from MetroNOME Brewery proceeds and direct donations to fund music education programs for underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities Metro area. The foundation sponsors local organizations providing musical instruments, lessons, and education to children.
• Lost FoxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal delivery partner offering sandwiches, desserts, and more for delivery to MetroNOME Brewery taproom customers.
• The BulldogminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal delivery partner offering burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers for delivery to MetroNOME Brewery taproom customers.
• Heggie's PizzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Heggie's Pizza to stock 10-inch personal-size pizzas (cheese, pepperoni, sausage) priced at $10-$12 for sale at the MetroNOME taproom.
• Three Mad PoppersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of 'Windy City' Chicago-style popcorn (Cheddar or Caramel Corn) sold at $5 per tub at MetroNOME Brewery.
• CHS FieldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOff-premise distribution location at 360 Broadway St, St Paul, MN 55101 where MetroNOME beer is available for purchase.
• Children's TheatreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOff-premise distribution location at 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 where MetroNOME beer is available for purchase.
• The GnomeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOff-premise distribution location at 498 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102 where MetroNOME beer is available for purchase.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Surly Brewing Co. Minnesota's largest craft brewery with a destination taproom and event space in Minneapolis. Most comparable Twin Cities peer given scale, on-premise venue model, and broad event programming.
• Lift Bridge Brewing Company: Stillwater, MN craft brewery with a taproom and broad regional distribution. Comparable Midwest craft peer with both on-premise and off-premise sales channels.
• Indeed Brewing Company: Minneapolis craft brewery with a taproom that hosts regular events including live music and community programming. Closely matches MetroNOME's brewpub-plus-events model at a slightly larger scale.
• Bell's Brewery (Eccentric Café): Comstock, MI craft brewery whose Eccentric Café combines a brewpub with regular live music programming. Most direct national comp for the brewery-plus-live-music hybrid model.
• Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats: Delaware-based craft brewery with a brewpub offering live music and events. Comparable on the brewpub-plus-entertainment dimension and on building a strong portfolio identity.
• Castle Danger Brewery: Two Harbors, MN craft brewery with a destination taproom and rotating small-batch releases. Comparable as a Minnesota craft brewery blending on-premise experience with broader distribution.
• Fulton Brewing: Minneapolis craft brewery with a taproom in the North Loop neighborhood. Comparable as a Twin Cities craft brewery with both on-premise and packaged distribution.
• Dangerous Man Brewing: Small Northeast Minneapolis craft brewery and taproom known for an eclectic beer portfolio (sours, IPAs, stouts) and tight community following. Highly comparable in size and product breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Large national craft brewery with destination taprooms that host live music and events. Comparable on venue-plus-beer model but at significantly larger scale and broader distribution.
• New Belgium Brewing Company: Large national craft brewery (Fort Collins, CO) with destination taprooms and regular event programming. Relevant as a scaled example of the brewpub-plus-events model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/metronomebrewery
• Xx.com/MetroNOME_Beer
• Facebookfacebook.com/MetronomeBrewery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metronome-brewery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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