Ocean Reach Brewing

Name

Ocean Reach Brewing

Legal name

Ocean Reach Brewing Pty Ltd

Website

https://oceanreach.beer

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer & Spirits

NAICS

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

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE), Online Alcohol Retail & Ship-to-Consumer (CRANAAAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft distillery spirits
• Brewery taproom
• Small-batch spirits
• Specialty beer cans

Headquarters

HQ city

Cowes

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Craft Beer Sales: Sale of canned and packaged craft beers through e-commerce and tasting room. Core range includes Pale, Hazy IPA, Pilsner, IPA, and Porter. Limited releases include seasonal and experimental varieties.
2. Spirits Sales: Sale of distilled spirits including Gin Signature Dry ($78) and Vodka Classic ($66), sold in 700ml bottles.
3. Tasting Room Food & Beverage: On-site food service through food van offering American-style dishes including burgers, wings, and small bites. Up to 8 beers on tap plus cocktails and spirits.
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including schooner glasses ($12) and event entries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ocean Reach Brewing is an independent craft brewery and distillery that produces a portfolio of canned craft beers (core range and limited releases), small-batch distilled spirits (gin and vodka), and branded merchandise. The company also operates an on-site tasting room in Cowes, Phillip Island that serves rotating taps, cocktails, and American-style food from a food van, with live music and weekly specials. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via the tasting room and a Shopify e-commerce store with Australia-wide shipping.

Product overview

Ocean Reach Brewing is an independent craft brewery and distillery established in 2016 by the Bismire family in Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria. The company offers a portfolio of products across three main categories: (1) Core Range Beers consisting of Pale, Hazy IPA, Pilsner, IPA, Porter, and Westbound Brown Ale; (2) Limited Release Beers including Frank Moses Red Rye IPA, To B.C Hazy IPA, Terrace West Coast IPA, Moon Mullet West Coast DIPA, Luna Fringe Hazy DIPA, and mixed variety packs; (3) Distilled Spirits featuring Gold Medal-winning Gin Signature Dry and Vodka Classic; (4) Merchandise including branded glassware and event entries; and (5) On-site Tasting Room experience with food, drinks, and entertainment. The brewery operates sustainably with solar panels and sends spent grain to local farmers. Products are available for purchase online with Australia-wide shipping and at the Phillip Island tasting room.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pale Ale Canned pale ale featuring floral, citrus, and pine notes balanced with malty undertones and satisfying bitterness; 375ml at 5% ALC/VOL; aimed at craft beer consumers seeking an approachable session ale.
• Hazy IPA Juicy double-dry hopped hazy IPA bursting with tropical fruit and zesty citrus notes; 375ml at 6% ALC/VOL; aimed at hop-forward craft beer drinkers.
• Pilsner Light, crisp, and refreshing pilsner with subtle floral and spice notes; 375ml at 4.8% ALC/VOL; targeted at consumers seeking a sessionable, easy-drinking lager style.
• IPA IPA packed with citrus hit, offering a balance of smooth and zesty character with punchy bitterness; 375ml at 6.4% ALC/VOL; targeted at consumers seeking a classic West Coast-leaning IPA profile.
• Porter Dark porter with rich malty flavors, robust coffee, nutty notes, and hints of cacao; 375ml at 5.3% ALC/VOL; aimed at craft beer drinkers seeking a full-flavored dark ale.
• Westbound Brown Ale Full-bodied brown ale layered with cacao, coffee, and toasted malt; balanced and easy-drinking for cool nights; 375ml at 5.5% ALC/VOL; targeted at craft beer consumers looking for a winter-style session ale.
• Frank Moses Red Rye IPA Malt-driven red rye IPA inspired by a suave CIA character; complex and bitter with unexpected twists; 500ml at 6.8% ALC/VOL; targeted at craft beer enthusiasts seeking award-winning limited-release styles.
• To B.C Hazy IPA Soft, juicy hazy IPA showcasing Dolcita hops with an Idaho 7 backbone; tropical fruit, stone fruit, and smooth pillowy finish; 500ml at 6.9% ALC/VOL; aimed at hazy IPA enthusiasts seeking modern hop profiles.
• Terrace West Coast IPA Clean, crisp West Coast IPA with a modern edge; Idaho 7 base with Krush dry hop for fresh citrus, pine, and bright aromatics; 500ml at 6% ALC/VOL; targeted at West Coast IPA drinkers.
• Moon Mullet West Coast DIPA Classic West Coast double IPA featuring Galaxy, Idaho 7, and Simcoe hops; tropical, passionfruit, and citrus character over a clean malt base; 500ml at 7.8% ALC/VOL; targeted at high-strength hop-forward beer drinkers.
• Luna Fringe Hazy DIPA Juicy hop-forward hazy double IPA showcasing Australian Luna hops alongside Idaho 7; layered citrus and tropical fruit; 500ml at 7.5% ALC/VOL; targeted at craft beer drinkers seeking locally hopped high-strength styles.
• Mixed Variety Packs Pre-packaged mixed multi-pack SKUs combining different limited-release beers for sampling, including Mixed Terrace & To B.C and Mixed Moon Mullet & Luna Fringe; targeted at consumers wanting variety in a single purchase.
• Gin Signature Dry Small-batch dry gin born from Phillip Island's rugged charm, featuring native citrus and coastal botanicals in a refined, crisp profile; 700ml at 40% ALC/VOL; awarded a Gold Medal; targeted at craft spirits enthusiasts and gift buyers.
• Vodka Classic Small-batch distilled vodka crafted on Phillip Island for smooth, effortless drinking with a calm, polished character; 700ml at 40% ALC/VOL; targeted at craft spirits consumers seeking locally produced vodka.
• Ocean Reach Schooner Glass Branded 425ml Senator glassware with Ocean Reach signature logo in white; durable and sleek; used in the Cowes Tasting Room and sold to customers seeking branded serveware.
• AFL Footy Tipping Competition Entry Paid entry into the Ocean Reach 2026 AFL Footy Tipping Competition offering cash prizes, beer prizes, and bragging rights; targeted at local sports fans and community members.
• Tasting Room Experience On-site hospitality experience at 47 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, offering rotating craft beers on tap (up to 8 beers), spirits, cocktails, American-style food from a food van, live music, and tasting paddles; open Wed-Fri 4-8:30pm, Sat 12-8:30pm, Sun 12-3:30pm; targeted at local residents and Phillip Island visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• $60,448.30 raised for assistive technology charities (Free 3D Hands) across 2022-2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Free 3D HandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to produce fundraiser beers. Ocean Reach Brewing created special collaborative beers (Bionic and Kinetic) with proceeds supporting assistive technology accessibility globally. Raised $60,448.30 across 2022 and 2023.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Global craft brewery operating brewery-taproom hybrid venues and broad e-commerce. Comparable operating concept (brewery + on-site tasting + DTC) but at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Fixation Brewing Co. Australian craft brewery specializing in hop-forward IPAs and limited releases. Comparable product style focus (hop-forward, limited-release driven) and independent craft positioning.
• Modus Operandi Brewing: Australian craft brewery with a strong IPA-focused portfolio, limited releases, and taproom operations. Comparable on product style focus and craft enthusiast go-to-market approach.
• Mornington Peninsula Brewery: Regional Victorian craft brewery operating from the Mornington Peninsula with taproom, core range, and DTC distribution. Closest geographic peer with a similar regional Victorian tourism-anchored operating model.
• Hop Nation Brewing Co. Independent Victorian craft brewery producing hop-forward IPAs and limited releases with on-site taproom. Directly comparable regional Victorian peer with similar product positioning and independent ownership.
• Mountain Culture Beer Co. Australian craft brewery known for limited-release hazy IPAs/DIPAs and consistent award recognition. Highly comparable on limited-release SKU strategy, hop-forward product focus, and direct consumer engagement.
• Stone & Wood Brewing Co. Independent Australian craft brewery with a multi-SKU portfolio (core range plus seasonal releases) and direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Most comparable Australian craft brand at a similar scale, with a similar brand-led marketing approach and regional origin story.
• Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. Melbourne-based independent craft brewery with on-site taproom and food service. Comparable brewery-and-taproom model with food pairing at a similar scale profile.
• Pirate Life Brewing: Australian craft brewery with a broad core range, limited releases, and national distribution through major retailers. Comparable on product portfolio breadth and brand-led positioning, though at materially larger scale.
• Deeds Brewing: Independent Australian craft brewery with taproom and broad craft portfolio. Similar small-batch, brand-led positioning and craft enthusiast targeting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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