Beer & Brewing Directory

Barrio Brewing Co.

employee-owned

craft beer / brewery merch

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.

Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op

multi-stakeholder co-op

brewery

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 Cooperative

multi-stakeholder co-op

brewery

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

Ships: Local (Minneapolis MN)

Democracy Brewing

worker co-op

worker-owned brewpub

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)

Deschutes Brewery

employee-owned

craft beer / brewery merch

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.

Drifa Brewing Company

worker co-op

cooperative brewery

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

Harpoon Brewery

employee-owned

brewery merch / apparel

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.

Left Hand Brewing Company

employee-owned

brewery merch

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

Odell Brewing Company

employee-owned

brewery merch / apparel

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.

Switchback Brewing Co.

ESOP

brewery

100% employee-owned (ESOP since 2017). First Vermont brewery with an ESOP. Founded 2002 in Burlington, VT. Brews ales, lagers, and N.A. beer. Also produces spirits. Online store ships beer, spirits, and merchandise.

Ships: US (limited)

The Grain Shed

worker co-op

brewery

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

Ships: Local (Spokane WA)

TWB Co-operative Brewing

worker co-op

craft brewery

Worker cooperative brewery in Kitchener, Ontario. 6 worker-owners. Certified living wage employer, no-tip establishment. Founded 2013, opened 2016. Sells cans online at shop.twbbrewing.com.

Ships: Kitchener ON (taproom + online)