Big Impact


"It’s taken a lot of hard work on the part of determined small brewers, but local beer is back, and based on the numbers, it’s here to stay."

Dr. Bart Watson, Chief Economist
Brewers' Association

Craft Beer Impact

on the Colorado Economy vs. the Nation

$709.39 impact per capita
ranks 1st

$2,716,000 economic impact
ranks 5th

1,775,831 bbl of craft beer
ranks 3rd

7.3 breweries per capita
ranks 3rd

Company Operations

Gunbarrel Brewing Company is owned and operated by James Fox and his wife Marie.  The Brewery is named for the small, independent-minded, unincorporated Boulder community of Gunbarrel which it calls home.

We produce approachable and intriguing hand-crafted ales for tap room consumption and local distribution. The casual, spacious, and lively tap room will be a place for both local residents and visitors to gather and enjoy the Brewery’s year-round beers, as well as experimental and limited production beers offered only on-site. 


We have built our brand and reputation as brewers of outstanding, intriguing beer. With your investment, we can take our plans for the Brewery to the next level.

Use of Funds

The owners have personally funded the startup for the Brewery. As a result, the Brewery is fully funded to operate. However, we are raising additional capital at this time to bring the initial plans for the Brewery from modest to magnificent!

Additional funds raised from private contributions are to be used for the following:

  1. increase initial production potential
  2. secure raw materials to produce a larger variety of our sought-after beers
  3. equipment and expenses related to creating a superior taproom and event rental space than otherwise planned

We hope you will consider supporting our business and help it to thrive. Your investment is not a gift and will be returned to you in full, with interest, and loads of awesome benefits.
10,500
residents in 2 mile radius
4,247
facebook followers
20,000
square feet of space
19,000
employees in 2 mile radius

Facility

The Brewery has secured 20,000sf with visible frontage to 71st Street featuring a steady flow of traffic between Lookout Road in the heart of Gunbarrel’s commercial and residential districts, and Highway 52.  It is located within city limits at 7088 Winchester Circle Boulder, Colorado.

    • lot Size: 5.5 acres
    • 224 parking spaces
    • the facility is very well suited to heavy industrial use
    • features a 4” natural gas meter and 3” & 2” water lines
    • brand new 6” sewer lines are being installed for brewing & taproom operations
    • generous ceiling height will allow for future tanks of up to 200 BBL in size and is more than enough for the current 10 BBL tanks
    • features floor to ceiling window banks as well as abundant skylights, providing plenty of natural light for a very positive and unique industrial work environment

Area

If Napa is the wine lover’s Nirvana, then the Rocky Mountain Front Range is the beer drinker’s high Olympus. And nowhere is the malted magic that is beer more appreciated and celebrated in its many guises than Boulder, Colorado.  The city offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, and worldly cultural experiences. Boulder is widely recognized throughout the world as a food mecca, a center for creativity and open-mindedness, it’s world-class athletes, academics, tech companies and compelling brands. Boulder boasts a population of 105,115, including 30,265 students at the University of Colorado, with an 11% increase since 2000. 

Within a 2 mile radius of 7088 Winchester Circle:
    • avg. per household spending potential index (SPI) on alcoholic beverages is 163, which is 63 points higher than the average SPI of 100
    • avg. of $907 is spent annually per household and a total of $4,396,642 spent on alcohol
    • median income per household is $86,188 with an average of $115,275
    • 75% of the population is of legal drinking age

Gunbarrel Brewing Company
Timeline

  • 2000 - PresentRecipe Development & Testing
    In 2000 Jamie began his exploration into homebrewing. Since 2014 Jamie has been vigorously testing 110-130 pilot batches per year in an effort to perfect his extensive catalog of recipes. Today Jamie has nearly 60 recipes that have been tested to perfection. In 2014, Jamie obtained a brewing education from the Siebel Institute. He is well versed in a variety of advanced brewing techniques.
  • Spring 2015 - PresentPurchase Equipment
    In 2015 we purchased our 10 bbl brewhouse, custom built by JV Northwest. Around the same time, we also began to secure a substantial amount of other equipment we would need including brite tanks, fermenters, glycol chillers, walk-in coolers and much more.

    We made the commitment to our wild ales program by acquiring a coolship (koelschip) in late 2015. We are of an elite group of about 25 breweries in the United States to employ a coolship.

    In August 2016, we also took possession of a 1 bbl pilot brewhouse. We are very fortunate to have acquired this system as it is uncommon for a new brewery to have a pilot system. We will test new recipes and experiment with new ingredients on this additional brewhouse.

    All of this equipment is currently in storage just waiting to produce beer and support the brewing operations.
  • 2014 - September 2016 Locate Facility & Secure Lease
    It was critical to us that we found just the right home for Gunbarrel Brewing Company. We wanted a facility that would allow us to grow, provide us with ample outdoor space and parking, and fulfill the mechanical, electrical and plumbing needs of our brewery. It wasn't easy. Boulder has one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. But with a little perseverance and a lot of hustling, we secured a property that exceeds our expectations! We can't wait to open our doors at 7088 Winchester Circle in Boulder, Colorado!
  • October 2016 - Present Construction & Opening Planning
    Our facility is currently under construction. We are fortunate to be working with an exceptional contractor and team of sub-contractors, engineers and architect.
  • October 2016 - Present Attain Licenses
    Gunbarrel Brewing Company has been issued licenses to brew beer and self-distribute it in the State of Colorado.  We have been approved for our taproom by the City of Boulder.  The Brewery is a legally licensed business recognized by city, state and federal entities. Our Federal TTB application is currently in the final stages of approval.
  • March / April 2017Opening!!
    We are planning to  open our doors in the spring of 2017! Stay tuned for details on our Grand Opening Celebration!

Every investor receives:

  • high yield return on your investment
  • private access to specialty bottle releases with no standing in line
  • free VIP access for you and one guest to our Grand Opening Celebration
  • access to our exclusive shareholder web dashboard

Under $10,000 investment:

  • $50 bar tab to spend on beer in the taproom every month
  • 20% discount on tons of awesome merch

Over $10,000 Investment

  • high yield return on your investment
  • $75 bar tab to spend on beer in the taproom every month
  • barstool in our taproom with your name on it!
  • one free event space rental annually
  • free VIP access for you and one guest to all educational events, and soon-to-be-legendary beer, music and food festivals & events










Over $20,000 Investment

  • high yield return on your investment
  • $100 bar tab to spend on beer in the taproom every month
  • barstool in our taproom with your name on it!
  • one free event space rental annually
  • free VIP access for you and one guest to all educational events, and soon-to-be-legendary beer, music and food festivals & events
  • taproom concierge service: party planning, reserved taproom seating & private tours for you & your guests
  • brew a beer with Jamie!



Over $50,000 Investment

  • high yield return on your investment
  • $200 bar tab to spend on beer in the taproom every month
  • barstool in our taproom with your name on it!
  • two free event space rentals annually
  • free VIP access for you and one guest to all educational events, and soon-to-be-legendary beer, music and food festivals & events
  • taproom concierge service: party planning, reserved taproom seating & private tours for you & your guests
  • plan and brew a beer with Jamie - enjoy a private party featuring your beer and appetizers for you & 10 guests!

Become an investor in Gunbarrel Brewing Company and secure your contribution to craft beer history. This investment is about connecting us with the people who love our beer. It is about building a strong business connected to our community. It is about taking you on this amazing journey with us. Let's work together to build something we can all be proud of.

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Gunbarrel Brewing Company is using the services of Able Lending to keep this process simple and professional. 

Here are some of the basic things to understand about their role. Able manages all legal documents and payments. With Able, you never feel like a bill collector. We return your money each month via ACH bank transfer until you are paid back in full with interest. You can always check  your repayment status in Able's straightforward dashboard.




Why Able?



Able Start appeals to us because it also provides a pathway to unlock more funding as our business grows. Businesses that generate more than $50,000 in annual revenue over more than six months become eligible to graduate to Able Growth, in which Able would fund up to 75% of a second loan. Learn More>

Jamie


      • education in Brewing Technology from the world-renowned Seibel Institute
      • Post Doctoral work in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology - University of Colorado, Boulder
      • PhD in Neuroscience - University of Vermont
      • Masters degree in Experimental Psychology - University of Massachusetts
      • brewed in many commercial breweries
      • homebrewer for 16 years


    His laudable scientific education and background provides him with a unique strength as a brewer in that he has a more thorough and complete understanding of the scientific and chemical processes of brewing.
      James maintains a catalog of over 60 unique beer recipes that he has developed. He also maintains a coveted yeast strain that he propagates for his unique and popular saison.

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Marie


        • branding & marketing executive
        • former hospitality executive with extensive management experience
        • brewed in many commercial breweries

During her hospitality career, Marie developed a reputation for excellence by effectively managing the fluctuating demands on her department’s sizable part-time staff; and for executing complex, large-scale events with finesse and attention to detail.

Most recently, Marie masterfully executes all manner of marketing, branding and web development and server management for a host of national and international brands.  She is versed in information architecture, is an accomplished full stack web developer, conducts application development, graphic design, print advertisement, direct mail marketing, direct to consumer and business to business marketing, tradeshows, and social media marketing.

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Word on the street

People can't wait to get their hands on Gunbarrel Brewing Company beer!

But don't just take our word for it...

Robert Juszynski

has reviewed 1,011 beers on Untappd

“Apple pie in a beer! Can't wait until their taproom opens.”

- in review of Fresh Baked Stout

Byron Day

has reviewed 1276 beers on Untapped

"Holee Cow, Indeed! Smells of tropical fruit and honeydew. Tastes creamy and tropical w/ honeydew rind. This is absolutely killing it! Damn.

-in review of Holee Cow -  Lactose IPA

Jessica S.

has reviewed 964 beers on Untapped

Smells great, looks fantastic in a glass and is downright drinkable.

-in review of Starkilller- Black Saison

Justin B.

Untapped User

"Cherry is very present. Good dry rye character. Tart and well balanced. "

- in review of Cherrish - Cherry Rye