Grains of Wrath

What Grains of Wrath does

Grains of Wrath (GOW) Brewery & Restaurant is a privately held craft brewery and gastropub founded in 2018 in Camas, Washington. The company operates a flagship gastropub at 230 NE 5th Avenue — a converted 1930s-era auto-shop where original timber was salvaged for furniture and bar construction — supplemented by two satellite taprooms branded as Local Boys in Bremerton and Purdy, Washington. The core production asset is a ten-barrel pub brewing system producing a portfolio of 70+ beer styles with a domain specialization in West Coast IPAs (Overkill IPA, Built for Speed IPA, Panopticon IPA, Destination Funeral) alongside lagers (a 2-time GABF Medal-winning Vienna Lager, Cantina Especial, Frost Hammer Helles), stouts, wheat beers, and seasonal/collaboration releases. The company has accumulated 111+ awards across major competitions including GABF, World Beer Cup, and regional circuits.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining on-premise food and beverage service with wholesale beer distribution. On-site revenue is generated through full gastropub service (brunch, burgers, salads, dietary-accommodated menus) plus spirits and wine at the Camas location, with to-go 4-pack beer retail priced $11–$24 depending on style. Wholesale distribution flows through six regional partners — Day One Distro (Oregon), Maletis, Orcas, and Fort George (Washington regions), CSA Distributing (Denver), and Delta Pacific Beverage (SF Bay) — extending the geographic footprint beyond the Pacific Northwest. Marketing is primarily organic: Instagram, the company website, the annual Legends of the West Beer Fest (600-attendee cap), the Fuel Member Access loyalty program, and earned media through awards rather than paid advertising. Customer segments split between craft beer enthusiasts and food/dining consumers on the DTC side, and regional restaurants, pubs, and bottle shops on the wholesale side.

Name

Grains of Wrath

Legal name

Grains of Wrath (GOW) Brewery & Restaurant

Website

https://gowbeer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grains of Wrath is a privately held craft brewery and gastropub founded in 2018 in Camas, Washington, operating a flagship gastropub and two Local Boys taprooms. It produces a 70+ beer portfolio focused on award-winning West Coast IPAs and distributes wholesale across Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and the SF Bay Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewery & Gastropub

NAICS

Breweries (31212)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & National Breweries (THAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• West Coast IPA
• Gastropub dining
• Craft brewery operations
• Brewpub restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Camas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. On-site Food & Beverage Sales: Gastropub and taproom operations generating revenue from prepared food items, craft beers, spirits, wine, and cocktails sold directly to dine-in customers. Operating hours Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm.
2. Wholesale Beer Distribution: Sale of packaged beer (4-packs, cans, bottles) through regional distribution partners to retail accounts including restaurants, bars, and bottle shops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grains of Wrath is a craft brewery and gastropub that brews and serves a rotating portfolio of 70+ craft beer styles on a ten-barrel pub brewing system at its Camas, WA flagship location, alongside a full gastropub food menu, spirits, and wine. The company distributes packaged beer through six regional wholesale partners across Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Northern California, and operates additional taproom locations in Bremerton and Purdy, WA. Its core specialty is West Coast-style IPAs brewed with diverse hop varieties, complemented by award-winning lagers and seasonal collaboration releases.

Product overview

Grains of Wrath (GOW) is a craft brewery and gastropub based in Camas, WA, founded in 2018. The company operates its flagship Camas Gastropub location and two Local Boys Taproom locations in Bremerton and Purdy. The product portfolio centers on craft beers, primarily West Coast IPAs including flagship offerings like Overkill IPA, Built for Speed IPA, and Panopticon IPA, alongside lagers (Vienna Lager, Cantina Especial, Frost Hammer Helles), stouts, and seasonal offerings. The gastropub also offers a full food menu featuring gastropub fare, as well as a curated selection of spirits and wine. The brewery has won multiple awards including 2-time GABF Medal for Vienna Lager, and was named Vancouver Business Journal's Best in Business 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camas Gastropub Flagship restaurant and taproom at 230 NE 5th Avenue, Camas, WA offering a full gastropub food menu paired with the brewery's craft beers, spirits, and wine. Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm.
• Local Boys Taproom @ Bremerton

Quantifiable outcome

• 111+ awards and counting across major competitions
• +4 more outcomes

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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Formula BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026Collaboration on Recipe for Disaster West Coast IPA with Formula Brewing of Issaquah, WA. Notes of peach, juicy fruit, papaya, and gummy bears.
• Holy Mountain Brewing CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2025Collaboration on Blessings of the Highest Order West Coast IPA - brewed in pursuit of clarity, balance, and unrelenting hop expression. Notes of dank pine, zesty citrus, tropical fruit, and lupulin nectar.
• Ruse Brewing & Day One DistributionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2024Collaboration on Robby West Coast IPA - tribute to Robby Roda, distribution leader. Notes of ripe berries, citrus, resin, and ruby red grapefruit.
• Craft Coast Beer & TacosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2023Collaboration on Wastelandia West Coast IPA with Craft Coast Beer & Tacos in Oceanside, CA. Bright flavors of grapefruit, strawberries, cherries and peaches.
• Brewed CafeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2023Collaboration on Cafe Mysterio Breakfast Stout with Brewed Cafe in downtown Vancouver. Features specialty malts, oats, multiple coffee roasts, and chocolate.
• Grasslands BBQminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023Collaboration on Wrathlands India Red Lager with Grasslands BBQ. Light and refreshing with notes of strawberry, resin, tropical fruit and toasty caramel.
• Revision BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2022Collaboration on Druncle Dunkel Lager with Revision Brewing out of Reno, NV. Dark ruby hue with flavors and aromas of toffee, biscuit and dark chocolate.
• Slice Beer CominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2022Collaboration on Lupulin Shredder IPA - co-brewed beer featuring flavors and aromas of tangerine, pine, stone fruit & mystery berry.
• Portland WinterhawksminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2021Collaboration on Bar Down Canadian Lager - brewed in collaboration with the Portland Winterhawks hockey team, made with prairie barley and mountain fresh water.
• Day One DistrocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOregon distribution partner responsible for wholesale distribution of Grains of Wrath beer products to restaurants, pubs, and taverns throughout Oregon.
• Maletis DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSW Washington distribution partner responsible for wholesale distribution of Grains of Wrath beer products to restaurants, pubs, and taverns throughout southwestern Washington.
• Orcas DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth & Eastern Washington distribution partner responsible for wholesale distribution of Grains of Wrath beer products throughout northern and eastern Washington regions.
• Fort George DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoastal Washington distribution partner responsible for wholesale distribution of Grains of Wrath beer products along the Washington coast.
• CSA DistributingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDenver, Colorado distribution partner expanding Grains of Wrath distribution to the Colorado market.
• Delta Pacific BeveragecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSF Bay Region distribution partner expanding Grains of Wrath distribution to the San Francisco Bay Area market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holy Mountain Brewing Company: Seattle craft brewery specializing in IPAs and mixed-culture fermentation. Highly awarded in regional and national competitions. Direct competitor in the Washington market and an existing GOW collaboration partner, indicating peer-level standing.
• Boneyard Beer: Bend, OR craft brewery known for hop-forward IPAs including flagship RPM IPA. Distributes across the PNW and beyond. Competes for the same IPA-focused craft consumer and shares the West Coast IPA heritage.
• Bale Breaker Brewing Company: Yakima, WA craft brewery located in a hop-growing region with deep hop expertise. Multi-generation brewing family operation with taproom and regional distribution. Direct Washington peer with similar IPA focus and hop-forward brand positioning.
• Reuben's Brews: Seattle-based craft brewery of similar scale and distribution model, with a taproom and regional distribution. Award-winning IPA portfolio and similar brewpub plus wholesale revenue mix. Direct peer in the Washington craft beer market.
• Hopworks Urban Brewery: Portland craft brewery focused on sustainability and organic beers with multiple locations and regional distribution. Comparable in scale, distribution footprint, and Pacific Northwest market positioning.
• Wayfinder Beer: Portland craft brewery known for lager specialization and creative seasonal releases. Operates a taproom and distributes regionally. Comparable in size, distribution reach, and award recognition in the PNW market.
• pFriem Family Brewers: Hood River, OR craft brewery widely recognized as one of the most awarded breweries in the US. Operates a brewpub and distributes regionally across the PNW. Direct competitor in the premium craft and lager segments with comparable award profiles.
• Breakside Brewery: Portland-based craft brewery with a similar West Coast IPA focus, multiple taproom locations, and strong regional distribution. Among the most decorated PNW craft breweries and a direct competitor for awards and shelf space in Oregon and Washington.
• Ecliptic Brewing: Portland craft brewery with a brewpub and regional distribution. Broad portfolio of IPAs, lagers, and seasonal offerings. Comparable scale and multi-channel revenue model in the same Pacific Northwest market.
• Fort George Brewery: Astoria, OR craft brewery with a large public taproom and strong regional distribution in the PNW. Long-established and widely awarded. Direct competitor for Oregon and Washington shelf space and tap handles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/grainsofwrath
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grains-of-wrath

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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