Topic: Turning Pro
2024 Beer Education
Looking to advance your brewing knowledge? Check out some of the beer education programs to start your journey down the path to a higher education in beer brewing or the business of beer.
Brewery Law 101
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
Pitfalls of Buying and Selling a Brewery
We’re continuing to see consolidation in the craft beer industry, especially among independent breweries. Some people are looking to sell, and some are looking to buy. And, right now, it may be
Branding for Start-Up Breweries
Branding is essentially telling your brewery’s story. But with a start-up, where do you begin? How do you prioritize what you need to do with your brand’s identity before you even pour
Better Craft Brewery Business Plans
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 convert your
Determining Start-Up Brewery System Size
How big or small a brewing system do you want to have in place at your planned brewery? That’s a pretty big question to answer and there are lots of factors to
Scaling Up Homebrew Recipes to Nano Scale
You made great beer as a homebrewer and you’d like to use some of your favorite recipes at your upcoming Nano brewery. As most brewers know it isn’t a matter of just
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
Understanding Brewery Trademarks and Avoiding Legal Headaches
With the number of breweries now in business and all those beers being brewed, the chances are greater than ever your naming ideas are going to overlap with another brewery. We’ve all
Taproom Design Best Practices
Designing your new brewery’s taproom is a huge step in the process of opening your business. The right or wrong design and layout can make or break your brewery business. There are
Brewery Accounting 101
Learn the tools to better understand and manage your upcoming craft brewery’s money needs. You’ll gain a basic understanding of the importance of finance and accounting in craft beer and learn the
The Pros and Perils of Contract Brewing
Many small-scale breweries consider contract brewing when looking to expand without investing in additional equipment or space. But turning over the brewing of your recipes to another, larger brewery comes with some