Spike Brewing Is For Sale! (Kinda)

From Spike Brewing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

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Spike Is For Sale! (kinda)

Hey all! Ben, Owner of Spike here. (This photo is and always will be my favorite picture we’ve ever taken at Spike)
After 15 incredible years of Spike, I’ve started thinking about what the future holds for the company. I’m excited to begin some early succession planning to ensure Spike continues to grow and thrive. To me, the perfect person to carry on the Spike legacy isn’t necessarily a family member or friend, but rather a fellow brewer—someone who truly understands and loves what Spike stands for. And what better place to find that passion than in the brewing community that helped shape us.

What many of you may not know is that I started another business about 2.5 years ago—and over the past year, it’s really taken off in a big way. As that momentum builds, I’ve found myself at an exciting crossroads. It’s become clear that in order to give each business the attention it deserves, I need to focus my energy where it’s needed most.

This decision hasn’t come out of nowhere—I’ve been thinking about what it might look like to one day hand off Spike for quite some time. And recently, the right timing has started to come into focus.

This new venture is still in its early stages and demands a lot of hands-on time, while on the other hand, Spike has grown into a more mature, well-oiled machine—thanks in large part to the incredible team we have in place. It practically runs itself…

So, what am I looking for? I’m not exactly sure to be honest. Handing your baby off is extremely difficult, but I can unequivocally say that I do not plan to sell to a private equity firm or anyone who will put profits ahead of our brand, our quality and our brewing community.

What I’m really looking for is someone (or a company) with true skin in the game. Someone who will treat Spike and our customers with the same care and commitment I have over the past 15 years. Through experience, I’ve learned that this kind of dedication doesn’t come from a typical salaried role. It has to come from ownership—from someone who’s fully invested and genuinely believes in what Spike stands for.

My goal is to sell a meaningful stake in Spike to someone who’s ready to invest in its future. To be transparent, this will be a multi-seven-figure buy-in, and I’m sharing that upfront so serious candidates can determine if this is the right opportunity for them. And yes, our financials support it—even with conservative SBA financing guidelines.

At this point, I’m sure a lot of you are asking yourselves, “So how does this affect Spike in the short term?” Frankly, it doesn’t. We’ve got a solid team running day-to-day operations, and we’ve tackled long-standing quality and inventory challenges head-on over the last 6 months. Today, our quality metrics are at an all-time high, and out of stock issues that plagued us for years are a thing of the past. As I said before, Spike practically runs itself.

If you—or someone you know—might be the right fit to take the reins, let’s talk. I’m committed to finding the perfect person to carry on the Spike legacy and lead us into the next chapter of Spike 2.0 be it 2 months from now or 2 years from now!

Ben Caya
Founder | SPIKE
[email protected]

About Spike Brewing:

Spike Brewing, founded in 2011 by Ben Caya in Milwaukee, aims to help brewers have fun and provide the best “Brew Day” experience.

Spike Brewing is a company specializing in high-quality, stainless steel brewing equipment for both homebrewers and professional breweries. They are known for their durable, sanitary, and innovative designs, often featuring tri-clamp fittings and sanitary welding. Their products range from individual kettles and conical fermenters to complete electric brewing systems. Spike Brewing is also known for its commitment to local manufacturing, with all of their products designed, engineered, and welded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.