Workshops
Brewing Water Adjustments Workshop
Water is a critical brewing ingredient and yet is one of the least understood. John Palmer, who wrote the definitive book on the subject, Water: A Comprehensive Guide for Brewers, will take
Financing a Brewery Expansion
Congrats – your small brewery is so successful you are thinking of adding capacity to meet demand! But shiny new tanks or a new location aren’t free and not everyone has enough
Technical Brewing Approaches to Trendy Beer Styles
Just because a new beer style is popular doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be careful brewing techniques and approaches to making it the best it can be for your thirsty customers. From hazy
10 Ways to Boost Taproom Sales in the “New Normal”
Join Andrew Coplon, the Founder of Secret Hopper, to learn how the little things can make a big difference in your tasting room. Merely suggesting a second beer? A 16 percent increase
Nano Tank: Brewery Start-Up Pitches to Expert Craft Brewing Panel
In NanoCon’s nod to Shark Tank, we will have an expert panel consisting of a craft beer financial expert, a brewing educator and brewery owner, and a craft brewery attorney ask questions
Lessons Learned from 12 Years Running a Nano Brewery
When Tim Meyers started up his one-barrel taproom brewery in May 2010 in Denver, Colorado the phrase “Nano Brewery” didn’t even exist. Strange Craft Beer Company was the first taproom brewery in
Keys to a Better Nano Brewery Business Plan
There are plenty of templates out there for creating a business plan. But the brewing business has its own specific needs and specialized considerations to keep in mind when you want to
Top 5 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as a New Brewery
One of the biggest blind spots and areas of concern for new breweries starting up is getting a grasp on all the legal paperwork required for both a small business and especially
Equipment for Small Footprint Craft Breweries
Just because you don’t have a big space for your craft brewery doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice not having the tools you need. You just need to get creative with your
Taproom Event Planning Panel
Find out from your fellow Nanobreweries what’s working in terms of planning and hosting special events at your taproom. From themed parties to special releases to live entertainment, Nanobreweries have gotten very
Choosing Between an Electric, Steam, Oil or Direct-Fired Brewhouse
There are quite a few choices when you take a look at how you will supply heating for your start-up Nano Brewhouse. Learn the Pros and Cons to consider when deciding between
Quality Control Fixes: Troubleshooting Brewery QC Test Results
Running quality control tests on your beer is key to improving your brewery’s products. But what do you do when a QC test comes back with results that point to a problem.
