Digital Marketing for Breweries & Taprooms

Your brewery makes great beer. But great beer doesn’t sell itself. In a market with over 9,700 craft breweries in the US and 1,300+ in Canada, the ones that thrive are the ones people can actually find - on Google, in AI search results, across social media, and in the directories craft beer drinkers use every day.

BeerSoft is the marketing partner built for breweries, taprooms, brewpubs, and beverage brands. We handle everything from SEO and website design to paid ads, content, and reputation management - so you can focus on brewing while we make sure customers find their way to your taproom.
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Key Facts about digital marketing for breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs

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81% of consumers use Google Search and Maps to find local businesses, with nearly 90% choosing from the first page of results (Google/Untappd 2025)
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72% of consumers research restaurants and taprooms on social media before visiting (Cropink 2025)
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9.9% average B2C revenue increase reported by restaurants from social media in 2024, with 90% calling it very or extremely important to their digital marketing
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4,400
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ROI from email marketing — the highest-ROI digital channel for hospitality businesses  (99Firms/Menutiger 2024)
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Why Breweries Choose BeerSoft

BeerSoft is the marketing division of Drupfan, a 60-person software development company. That means you get marketing expertise backed by real technical capability - designers, developers, strategists, and specialists who all work in-house.

We’re not a generic agency that treats breweries like any other client. Many of our staff have worked in the beer and beverage industry. We understand the culture of craft beer, taproom economics, and what actually gets brewery customers excited

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BeerSoft is a brewery marketing agency serving taprooms and beverage brands across Canada. Our brewery marketing services cover digital marketing for breweries, hospitality digital marketing, SEO, paid ads, content, branding, and software development — all delivered in-house with no outsourcing. We serve brewery clients in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax.

What sets us apart:

Brewery-focused - we only work with breweries, taprooms, brewpubs, and beverage brands
Full in-house team - no freelancers, no outsourcing
Technical foundation - software development roots mean we build things that actually work
US and Canada coverage - serving craft beer markets across North America

Our Digital Marketing Services

SEO & AI Optimization

Get found when craft beer drinkers search “breweries near me” on Google - or ask ChatGPT where to grab a beer. We optimize your brewery for traditional search and the new wave of AI-powered discovery.

Content Marketing

Keep your brand alive between visits. Blog posts, social content, email newsletters, event promotion - stories that connect with craft beer drinkers and keep your taproom top of mind.

Strategy & Brand Positioning

a crowded market, “we make good beer” isn’t enough. We help breweries define what makes them different - and why that difference matters to the customers they want to attract.

Website Design

Your website is your digital taproom. We build fast, mobile-friendly sites that show up on Google, work with AI search, and give visitors what they need - your hours, your beer menu, and a reason to visit.

Google Ads & PPC Advertising

These Ads allow you to reach craft beer drinkers the moment they are searching. We create Google Ads campaigns that bring people into your taprooms, advertise events, and provide real, trackable results without wasting budget.

Meta Advertising & Paid Social Media

Put your brewery in front of locals on Facebook and Instagram. Event promotion, new customer acquisition, retargeting - full-funnel campaigns that fill seats and build community.

Graphic Design & Branding 

From tap handles to can labels to taproom menus. We build a visual identity that captures your brewery’s personality and gets noticed on shelves, in feeds, and across your taproom.

Photography & Videography

Professional visuals that show off your beer, your space, and your people. One shoot can deliver a full year of marketing-ready content for your website, social media, and ads.

Email Marketing & Automation

Your email list is your audience. We help breweries build email lists, send newsletters that customers want to open, and set up automation that turns visitors into regulars.

Digital Audits

Not sure where you stand online? Our audits evaluate your website, search visibility, reviews, directory listings, and competitive position - then tell you exactly what to fix first.
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How We Approach Digital Marketing for Breweries

Before we run a single ad or publish a single post, we need to understand your brewery, your customers, and what growth actually means for your operation — whether that's filling your taproom on slow Tuesdays, selling out seasonal releases, or building a mug club that drives year-round revenue.

Discovery & Audit:

First Round Check - evaluating your website, search visibility, Google Business Profile, and social presence
Competitive analysis - understanding how you stack up against other breweries in your market
Gap identification - pinpointing what's missing and where customers are failing to find you
Quick win mapping - prioritizing fixes that deliver results before long-term strategy kicks in

Strategy & Planning:

Goal alignment - defining what growth looks like for your specific operation and budget
Service prioritization - recommending what to focus on first based on your biggest gaps
Channel selection -choosing the right mix of SEO, paid ads, content, email, and social for your brewery
Roadmap creation - building a phased plan with clear timelines and expected outcomes

Implementation & Optimization:

Brewery-specific configuration - SEO, ads, and content built for craft beverage businesses, not generic templates
Seasonal execution - campaigns timed around releases, events, and taproom traffic patterns
Performance tracking - monitoring taproom traffic, ad results, search rankings, and email open rates
Ongoing refinement - doubling down on what works and adjusting what doesn't as results come in
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The Craft Beer Market Needs Smarter Marketing

The industry is more competitive than ever. According to the Brewers Association, 2024 marked the first net decline in US breweries since 2005 - 529 closures against 430 openings. In Canada, 1,300+ breweries compete in a market one-tenth the size.

The breweries that survive aren’t just making great beer. They’re making sure people can find them, trust them, and choose them over the place down the street. That takes strategy, visibility, and consistent execution.

BeerSoft helps breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs across the US and Canada build the digital presence they need to compete - and grow.

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Brewery-First AI Solutions

BeerSoft combines deep AI and development expertise with real brewery know-how — from TTB compliance and three-tier distribution to taproom tools, craft beer language, and workflows that actually work.

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What You Get:

AI implementations designed for brewery operations - not generic business templates
Human oversight processes that catch hallucinations and errors before they reach customers
Integration with brewery-specific tools - Square, Toast, Arryved, Ekos, Breww, Untappd
Ongoing support as AI technology evolves and your operations grow

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BeerSoft only work with breweries?

Yes. We specialize exclusively in breweries, taprooms, brewpubs, and beverage brands across the US and Canada. Having a dedicated focus on this area means we are familiar with the craft beer culture and know what brewery marketing strategies actually yield results.

What’s the difference between BeerSoft and a regular marketing agency?

Most agencies take a one-size-fits-all approach and apply the same strategies to all their clients. BeerSoft is a brewery-specific platform. We know the ins and outs of Untappd, taproom traffic patterns, seasonal releases, and how craft beer lovers find where to drink. Plus, we are backed by Drupfan, a 60-person software development company, so our technical work is solid.

Do I need all of these services?

No. It’s quite common for breweries to begin with one or two services based on their biggest needs - a website, SEO, or paid advertising. We help you decide where to focus first.

How do I know which services my brewery needs?

Start with a free First Round Check - our quick digital audit that shows where you stand online. Or schedule a discovery call and we’ll talk through your situation and recommend priorities.

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Does BeerSoft work with breweries across the US and Canada?

Yes. We work with breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs across the US and Canada - urban, suburban, and rural. Lots of our clients are destination breweries or neighborhood taprooms located just outside major metro areas.

Can BeerSoft handle multiple services at once?

Yes. A lot of breweries bundle services - like a website redesign coupled with SEO, or paid ads combined with content marketing. We coordinate everything in-house so your marketing complements one another rather than be isolated efforts.

How long does it take to see results?

It depends on the service. Paid ads can get traffic coming in within days. SEO and content marketing normally need 3-6 months to start building momentum. We set and communicate clear expectations and monitor our progress as we go.

What size breweries do you work with?

We work with customers of all sizes. From local taprooms to regional brewpubs to production breweries with distribution. We scale our approach based on your goals and budget.

Do you require long-term contracts?

It depends on the service. Projects such as websites and audits are one-time engagements. Services that are continuous like SEO, content, and advertising are most efficient with monthly retainers, but we won’t bind you into a long-term contract that you can’t get out of.

How do I get started with BeerSoft?

Get in touch with us for a discovery call. We will learn about your brewery, your goals, and your current marketing situation. From there we will suggest services and create a proposal for your taproom or brewpub.

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