Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Inc.

What Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Inc. does

Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Inc. is a privately held craft brewery and brewpub operator headquartered in Winthrop, Washington, with three on-premise locations across the Methow Valley: the Riverside Pub in Winthrop (the original brewpub with riverside patio on the Chewuch River), the Taproom at the TwispWorks campus in Twisp (attached to the South Campus Production Facility), and the Mazama Public House at the Mazama Trailhead. The brewery produces a portfolio of approximately six core beers (including the signature Ruud Awakening Double IPA, Hooligan Stout, Rendezvous Porter, Big Valley Brown, Epiphany Pale, and Methow Blonde), a Brewer's Reserve series of higher-ABV wax-sealed aging beers (Imperial Stout, Imperial IPA, Barley Wine Style Ale), and a rotating seasonal lineup of hop-forward IPAs and fresh/wet hop beers brewed annually within hours of Yakima Valley hop harvest using ~500 lbs of fresh hops per 15 BBL batch. Brewing uses chlorine-free North Cascades mountain water and local inputs.

The business generates revenue through four streams: on-site food and beverage sales at the three locations, wholesale draft and packaged beer distribution across Washington State (exclusively via Orcas Distributing across Western Washington plus direct relationships at 100+ retail and restaurant accounts including Haggen, Whole Foods, BevMo, Total Wine, PCC, and Zeeks Pizza), branded merchandise sold at taproom locations, and event revenue from a year-round live music program featuring the Log Jam summer stage and intimate winter indoor performances. Mobile ordering is enabled through the ChowNow app. The company pursues community-positioned partnerships (Methow Trails, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, North Cascades Heli Skiing, Skookum Brewery, Yakima Chief Hops) producing co-branded beers such as Trail Breaker IPA, Rotor Wash Winter IPA, and K'POWW DIPA. Target customers are outdoor recreation enthusiasts, Methow Valley locals and seasonal visitors, craft beer enthusiasts, and local-food-seeking diners. The company is independent and founder/owner-operated with no disclosed institutional ownership.

Name

Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Inc.

Legal name

Old Schoolhouse Brewery

Website

https://oldschoolhousebrewery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Old Schoolhouse Brewery is a privately held craft brewery and brewpub operator in Washington State's Methow Valley, running three on-premise locations (Winthrop, Twisp, Mazama) and distributing award-winning beers statewide via Orcas Distributing to 100-plus retail and restaurant accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer Brewing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Microbreweries & Craft Breweries (THAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Brewpub operations
• Fresh hop beer
• Craft beer distribution
• Brewery hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Winthrop

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 Food & Beverage Sales: Direct sales of brewed beer and food at three owned locations: Riverside Pub (Winthrop), Taproom (Twisp), and Mazama Public House. The Pub serves scratch-made food including hand-tossed pizzas and Bavarian pub pretzels. Kid-friendly offerings also available.
2. Wholesale Beer Distribution: Draft and packaged beer sold through Orcas Distributing across Western Washington, and through direct relationships with retailers, restaurants, and bottle shops throughout Washington State. Available in over 100+ retail and restaurant locations statewide.
3. Retail Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including pub shirts and hats available at taproom locations.
4. Event & Private Functions: Events program featuring live music with cover charges or minimums. Seasonal events including the Log Jam summer music series and winter intimate performances.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Old Schoolhouse Brewery is a craft brewery and brewpub that manufactures and sells award-winning craft beer across a portfolio of core, Brewer's Reserve, and seasonal/fresh hop styles, using chlorine-free North Cascades mountain water and Yakima Valley hops. Beer is sold on-premise at three owned hospitality locations (Riverside Pub, Taproom, Mazama Public House) and distributed wholesale across Washington State via Orcas Distributing and direct retail/restaurant accounts. The brewpub locations pair in-house brewed beer with scratch-made food and a year-round live music program.

Product overview

Old Schoolhouse Brewery is a craft brewery and brewpub in the Methow Valley, Washington, offering a portfolio of award-winning beers. Their core lineup includes six flagship beers: Hooligan Stout, Rendezvous Porter, Big Valley Brown, Ruud Awakening Double IPA (their signature beer), Epiphany Pale, and Methow Blonde. The Brewer's Reserve Series features high-alcohol specialty beers including Barley Wine Style Ale, Imperial IPA, and Imperial Stout, sealed in wax for aging. Seasonal and experimental offerings include rotating IPAs like Easy Runaway, Rotor Wash, Betty Mopper, Stowaway, Trail Breaker, Kief Box, Eddy Hopper, and Renegade. Fresh hop beers are produced annually within hours of hop picking in Yakima Valley. The company operates three physical locations: the Riverside Pub in Winthrop with riverside patio dining, the Taproom at TwispWorks, and the Mazama Public House at the trailhead. Beer is distributed throughout Washington State via Orcas Distributing, and branded merchandise is available exclusively at taproom locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ruud Awakening Double IPA A big, bold American IPA with plenty of piney, citrusy, and floral Pacific Northwest hops that completely overwhelm its medium malt body; signature 'destination' beer and National Grand Champion at the US Beer Tasting Championships.
• Hooligan Stout A creamy, dark, full-bodied American Style Stout with a robust roasted malt flavor and a smooth, oaty finish, named after a friend's great horned owl.
• Rendezvous Porter A robust American Porter with plenty of caramel and chocolate layers to balance the smooth hop finish.
• Big Valley Brown (Uncle Big's Brown) A medium to dark brown ale with hints of chocolate and caramel, slight malt flavor, mildly hopped, and very smooth.
• Epiphany Pale A medium-bodied pale ale with moderate bitterness, slight caramel malt flavor, and citrusy hop aroma. A good introductory beer for those building up to stronger offerings.
• Methow Blonde A blonde ale engineered for domestic beer drinkers, featuring mild bitterness and soft floral aroma.
• Imperial Stout (Brewer's Reserve) A deep, dark and complex Imperial Stout with layers of caramel, chocolate and roasted malts, sealed in wax and designed for long-term aging.
• Imperial IPA (Brewer's Reserve) A bigger and more balanced Imperial IPA compared to Ruud Awakening, with stronger malt presence and increased hopping rate; part of the Brewer's Reserve Series.
• Barley Wine Style Ale (Brewer's Reserve) A rich barley wine with layers of caramel and toffee, designed for long-term storage to allow in-bottle seasoning.
• Fresh Hop IPA A once-a-year fresh (wet) hop beer brewed within hours of being picked in the Yakima Valley, featuring Simcoe, Citra, and Amarillo hops with a complex spectrum of hop aromas.
• K'POWW DIPA A fresh hop double IPA collaboration with Skookum Brewery, delivering a powerful hop experience.
• Trail Breaker IPA A beer that builds trails, partnering with Methow Trails and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to support sustainability and outdoor activities.
• Rotor Wash IPA A Winter IPA collaboration with North Cascades Heli Skiing, featuring rich malt flavor perfect for washing down powder runs.
• Easy Runaway IPA An Unfiltered West Coast IPA with smooth mouthfeel and flavors of pineapple and citrus.
• Riverside Pub (Winthrop) The main brewpub location in Winthrop with riverside seating along the Chewuch River, featuring scratch-made pizzas, Bavarian pub pretzels, and in-house dressings and sauces; hosts the Log Jam summer music series and indoor winter music.
• Taproom (TwispWorks) The local's hangout at TwispWorks campus, attached to the South Campus Production Facility, offering a selection of brews, wine, cider, and hand-made scratch pizzas from the Winthrop Pub.
• Mazama Public House A pre/post-adventuring gathering space at the Mazama Trailhead with outdoor fire pit, covered patio, and views of Goat Peak, offering brewery brews, local cider, wine, and diverse food including sushi, rice bowls, and smoked tri-tip.
• Pub Shirts and Hats (Branded Merchandise) Exclusive taproom merchandise including branded shirts and hats available only at the taproom locations.
• Draft Beer (On-Premise and Wholesale) Draft beer available for on-tap consumption at pub and taproom locations, including core beers and seasonal releases, with draft distribution to 100+ retail and restaurant accounts.
• Washington State Wholesale Distribution Wholesale draft and packaged beer sold through Orcas Distributing across Western Washington, and through direct relationships with over 100 retailers, restaurants, and bottle shops throughout Washington State.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best of Show, Fresh Hop Festival, 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Orcas DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrcas Distributing is the exclusive Washington State distributor for Old Schoolhouse Brewery, covering all Western Washington locations. The brewery works directly with Orcas to supply retailers and restaurants in the region.
• Methow TrailscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Trail Breaker IPA, which directly supports sustainability and outdoor activities. Methow Trails' latest project will connect the brewpub in Winthrop with the brewery in Twisp. A portion of Trail Breaker IPA sales supports this trail-building initiative.
• Evergreen Mountain Bike AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Trail Breaker IPA supporting sustainability and outdoor mountain biking activities in the Methow Valley region.
• North Cascades Heli SkiingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the Rotor Wash Winter IPA, designed to complement heli skiing experiences in the North Cascades. Rich malt flavor is described as perfect for 'washing down face-fulls of pow.'
• Yakima Chief HopscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic collaboration for the EXP Series, experimenting with new hop varietals and brewing methods. Featured in beers like Spring Runoff IPA (HBC 586 hops), Early Winters IPA, and Hop Massager IPA (fresh Citra hops). Annual Fresh Hop beers use hops from the Yakima Valley.
• Skookum BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration brewing partnership for K'POWW DIPA, a Fresh Hop Double IPA. Both breweries contribute to this collaborative fresh hop release.
• BCS LivestockminorOthersLocal lamb supplier providing organic lamb for the Greek Lamb Burger, sourced from approximately one mile from the Winthrop Pub. Represents OSB's commitment to local sourcing.
• Blue Star RoastersminorOthersCoffee roaster providing cold brew coffee for the Melipona Stout and Snow Cause for Alarm Stout. Blue Star cold brew coffee defines the coffee character in these specialty stouts.
• Zeeks PizzaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration for the Moon Booter IPA celebrating mountain biking culture. Zeeks Pizza serves as a distribution outlet for OSB draft beer in the Seattle area, and OSB has collaborated on a named pizza-and-beer pairing beer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Large US craft brewer with broad national distribution and an active fresh hop and IPA program. Useful as a scaled comparable for the hop-forward portfolio and seasonal fresh hop releases.
• Russian River Brewing Company: California craft brewery famous for award-winning limited releases and brewery-only experiences. Comparable in building a premium, high-demand brand around hop-forward and barrel-aged beers.
• Deschutes Brewery: Oregon-based regional craft brewery with broad Pacific Northwest distribution and a multi-location footprint, providing a scaled comparable for the wholesale-plus-taproom model OSB operates.

Emerging players

• Tree House Brewing Company: Massachusetts craft brewery known for limited-release, award-winning IPAs and stouts, with a destination taproom model. Comparable in leveraging award-winning hop-forward beers and experiential taproom settings to drive demand.
• Mazama Brewing Co. Small craft brewery in the Methow Valley area; directly comparable in geography, scale, and craft beer focus to Old Schoolhouse Brewery's local market.

Regional players

• Georgetown Brewing Company: Seattle-based craft brewery distributed across Western Washington, including many of the same retail and restaurant accounts as Old Schoolhouse. Comparable craft beer portfolio with broad Washington distribution.
• Fremont Brewing: Seattle craft brewery with strong Washington State distribution and a beer portfolio (including IPAs) that competes for the same craft consumer and on-premise placements.
• Pike Brewing Company: Historic Seattle craft brewery with multiple on-premise locations and broad distribution across Washington, comparable in its combination of brewpub experience and packaged wholesale.

Direct peers

• Bale Breaker Brewing Company: Yakima Valley craft brewery with direct access to fresh hop growers and a strong hop-forward beer program. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest craft brewer leveraging local hop sourcing and on-premise taproom experience.
• Skookum Brewery: Arlington, WA-based craft brewery and direct collaboration partner on K'POWW DIPA Fresh Hop Double IPA. Comparable scale, Pacific Northwest distribution focus, and craft beer program with a taproom presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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