Westbound & Down

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Westbound & Down combines award-winning beer with top-tier hospitality to meet shifting consumer tastes. 27% of beer drinkers prefer high-end brands, and demand for upscale dining is rising 24%2. With 1,835% growth since 2019 and 20+ prestigious awards, we’re already Colorado’s most-awarded brewery since 2019. With distribution partnerships in place at retailers like Whole Foods, our footprint continues to expand. ‍Join us before we scale production 4X—growing from Colorado’s favorite to a nationally recognized name. Opportunity The $282B Shift Toward Craft Beer Modelo usurping Bud Light isn’t the only change in the beer industry. Today, 27%2 of beer drinkers opt for upscale brands. That’s echoed by the craft industry’s expected growth from $114.1B in 2023 to $282.6B by 2032.3 Meanwhile, 24% of consumers are seeking out high-end dining experiences. Westbound & Down is uniquely positioned to capitalize on these opportunities with award-winning beer and exceptional hospitality. Business Plan How Westbound & Down Taps In The brewpub-retail beer model is proven to drive demand and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. But it depends on the quality of beer and hospitality provided. Here’s why Westbound & Down stands apart: Award-Winning Quality: 20+ prestigious awards for our brewpubs and beers, including the World Beer Cup and being second-most awarded at the Great American Beer Festival since 2019. Hospitality-Driven Engagement: Our brewpubs and hospitality foster customer loyalty while driving demand for retail beer sales – and vice versa. With plans to quadruple brewing capacity by 2028 and expand into new markets, we’re ready to meet surging demand while maintaining the exceptional quality that defines our brand. Traction 1,835% Distribution Growth, 3X Brewery Growth Close-up of an automated canning line with empty aluminum cans moving through the production process in a brewery. 1,835% distribution sales growth since 2019. 212% brewery growth in the last 2 years across four locations, with another in development. Sold in 298 bars/restaurants and 329 retail locations across Colorado. Partnered with Whole Foods, selling in every Colorado location. Our brewpubs are so popular that they have waitlists every weekend, further showing the need for expansion to meet the demand we’ve created. Expansion Our Plan to 4X Production by 2028 Our plan to quadruple production and enter major markets is guided by careful planning and execution. By aligning production capacity expansion with new brewpub launches and market entry strategies, we’ll capture unmet demand while scaling profitably. We already have requests for distribution in six additional states, so we’ve laid out a detailed roadmap to meet surging demand. 2024 - Brewery capacity expands to 5,000 barrels (31 gallons per barrel). 2025 - Denver brewpub location identified, with plans to expand production to 8,000 barrels. 2026 - Entry into AZ, IL, and OR; capacity increases to 11,500 barrels. 2027 - Entry into CA, TX, and NY; scale up to 14,500 barrels. 2028 - 19,000 barrels; achieve $3M in annual brewery profits. Awards and Endorsements A Legacy of Excellence, Backed by a Loyal Community We’ve earned 20-plus awards for our craft beer and brewpubs, including multiple medals from the prestigious Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup. This recognition is matched by the loyalty and enthusiasm of our growing community: Over 7,100 followers on Facebook and 11,700+ followers on Instagram engaging with events, updates, and new releases. Recognized on Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine's lists of Top 20 Small Regional Breweries and Top Beers of the Year 2024 Brew Masters, Industry Experts, and Proven Leaders Our team of industry leaders offers invaluable expertise across brewing, hospitality, culinary arts, and business, perfectly positioning us to scale while maintaining our award-winning reputation.

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