Harlan County Beer Company

Harlan County Beer Company

Brewery & restaurant in Harlan County, Kentucky the historic heart of Appalachia

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Security Type
Revenue Sharing
Categories
Alcohol
Min Investment
$100
Location
Harlan, KY
Offering Date
February 11, 2021
Expected Close Date
April 30, 2022
Target Raise
$50.00K-$1.07M
Deal Notes

10%  of revenues 2.0X payback multiple

Company Description

Brewing high-quality beer and serving quality food in a 100-year old building on the Courthouse Square in Harlan County, Kentucky, the historic heart of Appalachia

Key Deal Facts

High-margin – Taproom beer sales have approximately 92% gross margins
High-growth – “Taproom first” breweries have double-digit growth
No competition – there are no bars, only two restaurants in the surrounding area serve alcohol, and the nearest breweries are more than 2 hours away
Diversified revenue streams – combine high-margin beer sales with food, events, and merchandise, to build a diversified revenue
Founders own the building– the founders and management team own the building and will lease it at $1/year for five years
Perfect location and timing – in the middle of downtown Harlan across the street from the courthouse
Transform Appalachia – the decline of the coal industry has decimated Eastern Kentucky, now is the time to quickly diversify Appalachia's economy. Say thank you to the coal miners who helped build America by drinking a beer
Experienced team with a winning track record – The founders are experienced investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners owning restaurants, coffee shops, film and recording studios, technology companies, and multiple real estate ventures

Use of Proceeds

$50,000

  • 50% towards brewery equipment, 20% towards taproom equipment, 12% towards restaurant equipment, 11.5% operating capital, 6.5% Wefunder fee

$1,070,000

  • 15% towards brewery equipment, 10% towards taproom equipment, 11.5% towards restaurant equipment, 5% towards professional services, 12% towards marketing, 40% towards operating capital, 6.5% Wefunder fee

Management Team / Advisory Board Bios

Gill Holland Founder
Developer, film and music executive, and entrepreneur. Community builder. Father born in Harlan.
Geoff Marietta Founder
Serial entrepreneur, author, real estate investor, small business owner in Harlan. Harvard MBA/PhD

Deal Notes

10%  of revenues 2.0X payback multiple

Amount Raised : $0
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