Beer & Brewing

10 worker owned options

Note: Most worker owned breweries are local taprooms — beer shipping laws vary by state. These cooperatives are listed so you can visit if you're nearby, or support their merch and memberships online.

Democracy Brewingworker co-op

100% worker-owned brewery and pub in Boston MA since 2018. 'Fermenting rebellion.' Craft beer, scratch-made food. Has online shop — check site for current offerings.

Ships: taproom — Boston MA (possible online merch)

Drifa Brewing Companyworker co-op

One of nine cooperative breweries in the US, the only one in Michigan. Taproom and beer garden in Marquette MI. Worker co-op since founding.

Ships: taproom only — Marquette MI

The Grain Shedworker co-op

Worker and farmer-owned cooperative brewery and bakery in Spokane WA. Uses regionally grown grain. Taproom open Wed–Sun.

Ships: Local (Spokane WA)

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-opmulti-stakeholder co-op

Cooperative brewery in Los Alamos NM with both worker and consumer members. Named for historic Manhattan Project bathtubs repurposed as brewing tanks.

Ships: Local (Los Alamos NM)

Broken Clock Brewing Cooperativemulti-stakeholder co-op

Minneapolis brewery where workers and community members can become owner-members. Taproom in NE Minneapolis with rotating craft beers.

Ships: Local (Minneapolis MN)

Left Hand Brewing Companyemployee-owned

100% employee-owned (ESOP) since 2020. Longmont, CO. Known for Milk Stout Nitro. Online shop sells hats, shirts, glassware, and accessories.

Odell Brewing Companyemployee-owned

100% employee-owned (ESOP) since 2020. Founded 1989 in Fort Collins, CO. Known for 90 Shilling, IPA, and Rupture Flex IPA. Online shop sells hats, apparel, and accessories.

Deschutes Breweryemployee-owned

100% employee-owned (ESOP). Founded 1988 in Bend, OR. Known for Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale. Sells beer and branded merch online.

Harpoon Breweryemployee-owned

100% employee-owned (ESOP). Started 48% ESOP in 2014, completed full employee ownership in 2024. Founded 1986 in Boston, MA. Also brews in Windsor, VT. Known for UFO White and Leviathan Imperial Stout.

Barrio Brewing Co.employee-owned

100% employee-owned (ESOP) since 2020. Based in Tucson, AZ. Founded 1991 by Dennis Arnold; one of Arizona's oldest craft breweries. Online shop sells branded merch — hats, glassware, shirts, anniversary items. WooCommerce store.

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