CLAREMONT CRAFT ALES

What CLAREMONT CRAFT ALES does

Claremont Craft Ales, LLC is a family-owned craft brewery founded in 2012 by a group of cousins and headquartered at 1420 N Claremont Blvd, Ste 204C, in Claremont, California. The company produces a portfolio of 13+ craft beers spanning pilsners, blondes, multiple IPA variants (Claremont IPA, Grapefruit IPA, Triple IPA), sour styles (Raspberry Gose), and regionally named specialty offerings (Baldy, City of Trees, Pepper & Peaches, 35 Miles NE). Its core technology is traditional craft beer brewing production; no proprietary software or AI components are disclosed.

The business operates a dual-channel model. Direct-to-consumer revenue is generated through the company's taproom in Claremont, which offers on-tap servings, daily food truck programming, and weekly community events such as trivia, yoga on tap, and Doodle Day. Wholesale distribution of packaged and draft beer across Southern California and Arizona retail partners forms the secondary revenue stream, supplemented by merchandise sales through an online Square storefront. Customer segments are craft beer enthusiasts and local community members in the Inland Empire and broader Southern California/Arizona markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; taproom transactions are point-of-purchase and wholesale pricing is negotiated with retail partners.

Claremont Craft Ales has accumulated over 65 industry awards across 14 years, including 10 wins at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup. The company is privately held with concentrated ownership among the founding family, has not raised institutional capital, and operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees. There are no disclosed patents, trademarks filings, partnerships, acquisitions, or regulatory actions in the input data.

Name

CLAREMONT CRAFT ALES

Legal name

Claremont Craft Ales, LLC

Website

https://claremontcraftales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Claremont Craft Ales is a family-owned craft brewery founded in 2012 in Claremont, California, producing 13+ craft beers and operating a taproom with community events, distributed across Southern California and Arizona retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Craft brewery operations
• Beer distribution services
• Taproom hospitality
• Packaged craft beer

Headquarters

HQ city

Claremont

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales at Taproom: Direct sales of craft beers to consumers through the company's taproom in Claremont, California. The taproom offers on-tap servings and operates specific hours Tuesday through Sunday with daily food trucks and weekly events like trivia.
2. Distribution Sales: Wholesale distribution of packaged and draft beer throughout Southern California and Arizona retail locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Claremont Craft Ales is a craft brewery that produces a rotating lineup of named craft beers and operates an on-site taproom in Claremont, California. The brewery manufactures beers including IPAs, goses, and seasonal/specialty styles, selling them directly to consumers at its taproom and through wholesale distribution across Southern California and Arizona.

Product overview

Claremont Craft Ales is a family-owned craft brewery founded in 2012 by a group of cousins. The company offers a diverse portfolio of 13+ craft beers including pilsners, blondes, multiple IPA variations (Claremont IPA, Grapefruit IPA, Triple IPA), sour styles (Raspberry Gose), and unique specialty offerings (Pepper & Peaches, 35 Miles NE, Baldy, City of Trees). Their products are distributed throughout Southern California and Arizona. In addition to packaged beers, the company operates a taproom providing on-site beer service combined with food trucks and weekly events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Claremont IPA

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 65 industry awards earned over 14 years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Ballast Point Brewing Company: San Diego craft brewery (now Constellation Brands-owned) with a portfolio led by IPAs and sours and broad US distribution. Comparable as a Southern California craft competitor but operates at substantially larger scale.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Company: Large California craft brewery with national distribution, a flagship IPA-led portfolio, and a strong taproom/tour experience in Chico and Mills River. Comparable as a craft category leader but at meaningfully larger scale than Claremont Craft Ales.
• Stone Brewing: One of the largest independent craft brewers historically based in Southern California (now owned by Sapporo), with national distribution and a strong IPA-focused portfolio. Comparable category and geography but vastly larger scale and capital base.
• Firestone Walker Brewing Company: California craft brewery with multiple taproom locations, a wide portfolio spanning IPAs, lagers, and barrel-aged beers, and broad Western US distribution. Comparable craft focus but materially larger scale and capital structure.
• Lagunitas Brewing Company: Northern California craft brewery (Heineken-owned) with national distribution and a portfolio centered on IPAs and approachable craft styles. Comparable as a craft-focused peer but with national reach versus Claremont's regional footprint.
• Golden Road Brewing: Large Los Angeles craft brewery (now AB InBev-owned) with broad SoCal distribution, multiple taproom locations, and mainstream craft positioning. Comparable product category and geography but operates at substantially larger scale than Claremont Craft Ales.

Direct peers

• Russian River Brewing Company: California craft brewery renowned for Pliny the Elder and a portfolio of award-winning IPAs, sours, and Belgian-style beers. Highly comparable to Claremont Craft Ales in terms of craft focus, award-driven reputation, and regional California distribution.
• Hangar 24 Craft Brewery: Inland Empire craft brewery with a flagship taproom, regional distribution, and a portfolio emphasizing IPAs and locally-themed beers. Direct peer for Claremont Craft Ales given proximity, similar size, and shared on-premise-plus-wholesale go-to-market approach.
• The Bruery: Orange County craft brewery specializing in experimental, barrel-aged, and sour beers with a strong on-premise tasting room and limited geographic release strategy. Comparable to Claremont Craft Ales as a Southern California craft producer with a taproom-led, award-focused model.
• Smog City Brewing: Torrance-based craft brewery operating a tasting room and distributing throughout Southern California with a diverse lineup including IPAs, sours, and coffee beers. Comparable scale and channel mix to Claremont Craft Ales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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