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GET A PIECE OF HARDSCOOP INC.

Distillery & Winery

Hardscoop is a federally permitted distillery and winery that creates desserts for adults. Using ultra-premium ingredients and infusing our proprietary wine blend, we create deliciously unique, artisan style ice creams and sorbets that range from 8 - 10% alcohol by volume! Our revolutionary and federally authorized ice cream making technique permits us to ship our product directly to consumers door step! Additionally, Hardscoop is sold at over 100 retail stores throughout North and South Carolina. With over 11 exciting flavors, we have something for all connoisseur’s of ultra-premium ice cream...but with a kick!

This Reg CF offering is made available through StartEngine Capital, LLC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment.

$157,500.12 Raised

REASONS TO INVEST

Hardscoop's revenue growth has doubled year over year for the past 3 years.

We believe the two things that make people the happiest are ice cream and alcohol. So we handcraft every single Hardscoop to be downright divine.

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping of wine grew to $3.7 billion in 2020 which was the largest year-over-year increase ever 27%.

Overview


Fruit. Dairy. Alcohol.

That's it. And our mission is just as simple as our ingredients - to make people happy. 


We believe the two things that make people the happiest are ice cream and alcohol. So we handcraft every single Hardscoop to be downright divine. 


From using simple, delectable ingredients, to sourcing our milk from the finest farms - the result is high-quality, mouth-watering boozy ice cream.

The Problem


Consumers Are Looking for a New Way to Enjoy Alcohol

Changing consumer demands have made the reach of traditional alcohol distribution antiquated and inefficient - even for the most creative and innovative brands in the alcohol industry. 


Not to mention, there is no easy way to distribute or purchase frozen alcohol products.

The Solution


Hello Hardscoop

Hardscoop has developed a line of alcohol-infused ice cream and sorbet products that can be shipped nationwide.


We use direct-to-customer shipping and the power of e-commerce to reach an unprecedented amount of customers that traditional alcohol distribution simply cannot.

Hardscoop is a product that will bring…


  • New industry category

  • Distribution solution

  • Enhanced purchasing convenience

The Market


Frozen is Getting Hot

The frozen novelties subcategory has been ironically heating up -  with dollar sales soaring $5.7B, and unit sales jumping 9.1% to $1.6B.


This means the direct-to-consumer space represents a huge opportunity.


With consumers spending less time shopping the aisles, easy-to-navigate and functional direct-to-consumer models will unlock much opportunity in the category.

Here’s more on our specs in the fast-growing market:

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Our Traction


Making Moves

We currently have a multi-state distribution, and here’s where that has led us...


  • Sold to date over 110,000 pints 

  • Sales increased 108% in 2020 over 2019.

  • Created a line of alcohol products that meet regulatory criteria for legal, online distribution nationwide.

Permits registered and approved:

  • Federal Distilled Spirits Permit 

  • Federal Winery Permit 

  • Federal Industrial Alcohol Manufacturing Permit

Registered Trademarks:

  • Hardscoop

  • Skinnyscoop

What We Do


We are Alcohol Ice Cream

Hardscoop ice cream and sorbets are 8-10.5% ABV alcohol products. 


Each serving of Hardscoop is the alcohol equivalent to a glass of wine or beer - and sold by the pint.


And, just like every great recipe out there… Hardscoop is a trade secret process. But, we can give you a little sneak peek on why our ice cream is so good. 

To flavor our sorbets, we puree real fruit, freshly picked from local farms. Strawberries from North Carolina. Peaches from South Carolina. We’re committed to every step of the process — from grinding our own coffee beans to blending our own proprietary alcohol base.

We source our dairy from the finest local farms to create our decadent ice cream base. In fact, the quality of our dairy base places us in the “ultra-premium” category of ice cream — making for smoother, creamier spoonfuls.


Is your mouth watering yet? 

The Business Model


The Scoop on Sales

When it comes to our sales in retail locations, our current partners include Lowes Foods, Harris Teeter, Cost Plus World Market, and Total Wine.


And here’s where we are headed: 


  • Expansion with sales online throughout the US.

  • Growth in retail sales.

  • Quickly and efficiently reach our market with ecommerce. 

  • Cost Effective growth by eliminating burdensome overhead costs associated with traditional alcohol distribution.

How We Are Different


More Than a Brand

Hardscoop is in the non-traditional alcohol category - which is growing exponentially. 


And with our obsessive eye on quality-control, we produce, pack, and ship all of our own products in-house. 

We are different because…


  • Competitors are either ice creams with no alcohol, a tiny amount of alcohol, or use spirits that you can't ship.  We believe that we are the only alcohol ice cream with federal distillery and wine permits, allowing our registered flavors to be legally shipped to 40 plus states. 

  • Our broad intellectual property portfolio makes for a strong competitive advantage. Thanks to our IP portfolio, we believe that our position is largely defensible, and as we continue to build our brand through increased marketing and branding campaigns — including our iconic packaging — we believe our control of this market is likely to hold firm.

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The Vision


The Scoop on the Future

Our products are new to the space - and we aim to keep taking our products to the next level. 


We will soon be expanding our line of products powered by our unique alcohol manufacturing process - all to be available nationwide.


This means going beyond our brick & mortar customer service at our flagship store in Charleston SC, and moving into major sports venues and theaters. We will then continue to grow and cultivate existing and new wholesale and retail accounts.


Future products include Skinnyscoop, a low calorie ice cream and sorbet, along with some unique Ready-to-Drink products.  

OUR LEADERSHIP


Lead Confectioners

Meet the team that powers Hardscoop:

Why Invest


We are Passionate Innovators 

We are a dedicated and forward-thinking team focused on building the future of the frozen alcohol market.


Between our doubling revenue growth, continued demand, and unique position in the market - we are in the right place at the right time. 


So come get the scoop.

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ABOUT

HEADQUARTERS
2030 Wambaw Creek Rd. #101 & 102
Charleston, SC 29492

Hardscoop is a federally permitted distillery and winery that creates desserts for adults. Using ultra-premium ingredients and infusing our proprietary wine blend, we create deliciously unique, artisan style ice creams and sorbets that range from 8 - 10% alcohol by volume! Our revolutionary and federally authorized ice cream making technique permits us to ship our product directly to consumers door step! Additionally, Hardscoop is sold at over 100 retail stores throughout North and South Carolina. With over 11 exciting flavors, we have something for all connoisseur’s of ultra-premium ice cream...but with a kick!

TERMS

Hardscoop Inc.
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$1.60
DEADLINE
Nov 18, 2021
VALUATION
$13.07M
FUNDING GOAL
$10k - $1.07M
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$280
MAX INVESTMENT
$107,000
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
6,250
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
668,750
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
ASSET TYPE
Common Stock
SHARES OFFERED
Common Stock

Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares

*Maximum Number of Shares offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.

Voting Rights of Securities Sold in this Offering

Each Subscriber shall appoint the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”), or his or her successor, as the Subscriber’s true and lawful proxy and attorney, with the power to act alone and with full power of substitution, to, consistent with this instrument and on behalf of the Subscriber, (i) vote all Securities, (ii) give and receive notices and communications, (iii) execute any instrument or document that the CEO determines is necessary or appropriate in the exercise of its authority under this instrument, and (iv) take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the CEO for the accomplishment of the foregoing. The proxy and power granted by the Subscriber pursuant to this Section are coupled with an interest. Such proxy and power will be irrevocable. The proxy and power, so long as the Subscriber is an individual, will survive the death, incompetency and disability of the Subscriber and, so long as the Subscriber is an entity, will survive the merger or reorganization of the Subscriber or any other entity holding the Securities. However, the Proxy will terminate upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 covering the offer and sale of Common Stock or the effectiveness of a registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 covering the Common Stock.

Investment Incentives

Time-Based

Friends and Family Early Birds

Invest within the first 48 hours and receive an additional 15% bonus shares.

Super Early Bird Bonus

Invest within the first week and receive an additional 10% bonus shares.

 

Amount-Based

Tier 1 - $280 

Exclusive Hardscoop Sticker

Ownership certificate

Tier 2 - $500 

1 Exclusive Hardscoop Sticker  

5% off for 1 year in Hardscoop Online Store

Ownership certificate

 

Tier 3 - $1,000 

1 Exclusive Hardscoop Sticker  

10% off for 1 year in Hardscoop Online Store

Ownership certificate

 

Tier 4 - $5,000

Private Tour Invitation for 4 Plus 4 pints to go of Hardscoop Ice Cream

1 Exclusive Hardscoop Sticker  

10% off for 1 year in Hardscoop Online Store

Ownership certificate 

 

Tier 5 - $10,000 

3% Bonus Shares

Opening/Launch Gala Invitation for 2 (Invitation-only Party, Press will Attend) ~Q4 2021/Q1 2022

1 Ice Cream Canteen

1 Exclusive Hardscoop Stickers 

10% off for 1 year in Hardscoop Online Store

Ownership certificate

 

Tier 6 - $25,000 

5% Bonus Shares

Opening/Launch Gala Invitation for 2 (Invitation-only Party, Press will Attend) ~Q4 2021/Q1 2022

Limited Edition Signed Print by Local Charleston Artist

1 Ice Cream Canteen

1 Exclusive Hardscoop Sticker 

10% off for 1 year in Hardscoop Online Store

Ownership certificate

 

Tier 7 - $50,000

10% Bonus Shares

Opening/Launch Gala Invitation for 2 (Invitation-only Party, Press will Attend) ~Q4 2021/Q1 2022

Founders Private Stock collaboration for 6 pints of your own flavor creation!

1 Ice Cream Canteen

1 Exclusive Hardscoop Sticker  

10% off for 1 year in Hardscoop Online Store

Ownership certificate

 

*All perks occur when the offering is completed.

 

The 10% StartEngine Owners' Bonus

Hardscoop, Inc. will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.

This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Common Stock at $1.60 / share, you will receive 110 Common Stock, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $160. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.

This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investor’s eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are cancelled or fail.

Investors will only receive a single bonus, which will be the highest bonus rate they are eligible for.

Irregular Use of Proceeds

Example - The Company might incur Irregular Use of Proceeds that may include but are not limited to the following over $10,000: Vendor payments and salary made to one's self, a friend or relative; Any expense labeled "Administration Expenses" that is not strictly for administrative purposes; Any expense labeled "Travel and Entertainment"; Any expense that is for the purposes of inter-company debt or back payments.

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JOIN THE DISCUSSION

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Robert Morley

a month ago

Once Invested, does anything ever happen as far as a return? Does anything ever get returned to an investor?

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Kevin Speis

2 years ago

This offering closed on 11/18 and I still don't show funds invested. Reason?

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Caleb Naysmith

2 years ago

Just saw your product in a gas station on the TN/NC Border! Pretty awesome! Do you guys have an update on 2021 numbers by chance? Unaudited first half 2021 revenue for example?

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Matthew Dunning

2 years ago

Any plans to uplist or do you have a copy of the timeline for future plans? Where will the shares be held (in escrow or via paper certificate?)

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Joseph Lizyness

2 years ago

Thanks for the extremely fast shipping!!! Excited to share this with family and friends and then I'll invest. Please add a peanut butter and mint flavors.

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Robert W Neill Jr

2 years ago

What are the future expansion plans, which states? Does this have to be sold in liquor stores?

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David Jaggi

2 years ago

Product sounds great! I’m interested in investing and went to the website to buy some product to try but couldn’t find any nutritional labels. Can you share them, or because you are following alcohol labeling requirements you don’t need to comply with the typical ice cream or frozen desert requirements?

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Michael Kessler

2 years ago

I signed up for the newsletter, but did not get a discount code to take 10% of my first order. I completed my order anyway, because I definitely would like to sample what I have invested in. If possible I would like to receive the discount on a subsequent order. Am I the only person having this problem? If not, please correct the error on the website.

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Chatrapati Tammineedi

2 years ago

Hello. My understanding is that the ABV is for the Ice cream volume including air. That means you have twice as much in the ice cream mix (if you are targeting 100% overrun). Please correct me if I am wrong. Thank you. I placed my first order yesterday. Can't wait to try it!!!!!!!!!!

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Roxlyn Washington

2 years ago

Hello. I am interested in investing but would like to sample first. It appears there is a 6 pint minimum purchase shipping order. Do you have any samples available to order online?

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