Summary
Established premium WA kombucha & Jun tea brand. 10+ years trading, 100+ stockists previously supplied, proprietary recipes, equipment and significant growth potential. Business sale from $50,000.
Location Details
Located in Dunsborough, in WA's sought-after South West region. Established commercial production facility with dedicated warm (fermentation) and cool rooms, specialised water filtration and solar. Potential lease continuation by landlord agreement.
Potential
Significant opportunity to grow an established premium beverage brand with over 10 years of market recognition. Having previously supplied 100+ WA stockists, Alewife offers potential to reactivate wholesale networks, expand distribution into Perth and interstate markets, increase online and subscription sales, and develop new product lines. With proven products, proprietary recipes, established branding and loyal customers, much of the groundwork has already been done. An exciting platform for a motivated new owner to take the business further.
Skills
Ideal for an existing food or beverage producer, hospitality or wellness operator, or motivated entrepreneur seeking an established brand. Experience in production, business management, sales or marketing would be advantageous, but specialised fermentation knowledge is not essential. The founder offers practical training in brewing, production systems, quality control, supplier relationships, customer management and digital operations. Three purchase options provide varying levels of transition support and mentoring.
Hours
Approx. 24 hours per week at current low production levels, increasing to around 48 hours during full production.
Lease
Existing Dunsborough commercial lease with cool and fermentation rooms. Landlord supportive of lease continuation.
Employees
Currently owner-operated with no employees due to reduced production levels. Previously employed one casual part-time staff member during full production. Established production systems and comprehensive founder training support a smooth transition.
Reason for Sale
After more than a decade building Alewife into a recognised Western Australian beverage brand, the founder is ready to step back and pursue other personal and lifestyle priorities. Production has been intentionally scaled back due to the owner's capacity, rather than a decline in demand. The business is now seeking a motivated new owner with the energy and vision to build on its established reputation, loyal customer base and significant growth opportunities.
About the Business
Alewife Kombucha is an established premium Western Australian beverage brand, founded in Dunsborough in 2014. With more than a decade of trading history, Alewife has built a loyal customer following, strong brand recognition and a reputation for quality, authenticity and traditional fermentation.
Specialising in premium kombucha and authentic Jun tea, Alewife stands apart through its founder-developed recipes, traditional secondary fermentation techniques, whole natural ingredients and distinctive premium branding.
At its peak, Alewife supplied more than 100 stockists across Western Australia and attracted interest from interstate markets. Distribution was intentionally reduced in recent years due to the owner's capacity, presenting an opportunity for a new owner to reactivate established wholesale relationships and expand the brand.
The sale includes:
• Established Alewife brand and goodwill
• Proprietary kombucha and Jun tea recipes
• Production methods, systems and intellectual property
• Commercial fermentation and bottling equipment
• Existing packaging and ingredient inventory
• Website with e-commerce and subscription functionality
• Social media accounts and extensive content library
• Customer database and wholesale relationships
• Established supplier and grower networks
• Founder training and transition support
The business currently operates from a commercial production facility in Dunsborough featuring dedicated fermentation and cold-storage rooms, rainwater harvesting and specialised filtration systems, and solar infrastructure. Potential lease continuation is available subject to agreement with the landlord.
Alewife offers substantial opportunity to reactivate previous stockists, expand into new markets, develop online and subscription sales, and introduce additional product lines.
Three acquisition packages are available, starting from $50,000, with optional extended founder mentoring and growth support.
This opportunity may suit an existing food or beverage producer, hospitality or wellness operator, or motivated entrepreneur seeking an established brand with a strong foundation for future growth.
Genuine expressions of interest are invited. A confidential Business Sale Information Memorandum is available upon request.
History
Founded in Dunsborough in 2014 by Camille Reid, Alewife began as a small home-based venture inspired by wholefood nutrition and traditional fermentation. Over the following decade, it developed into a recognised WA premium beverage brand, supplying more than 100 stockists statewide and building a loyal South West following. Through a commitment to authentic brewing methods, premium local ingredients and sustainability, Alewife has established a reputation for quality and innovation.
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