Brewing Start-ups, Craft Beer Entrepreneurs, and Breweries-In-Planning

Looking to start a brewery? Not sure what brewing equipment you'll need? Maybe you're wondering how you'll finance your cidery, brewpub, or nanobrewery? Perhaps you need help figuring out beer production schedules and cost or sales estimates, or you're looking for ideas on how to build an excited following that can't wait for your brewery's opening day? Maybe you doubt you have what it takes to get your microbrewery off the ground? This forum was created as a convenient and free resource to answer all of those questions and instill in you the confidence to make it happen! It's time to cast off the bowlines, leave the safe harbor, and dive head first into the wonderful world of craft brewing!

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The Planning Phase: The Feasibility Study and The Business Plan

It all starts with a great plan, and a great plan starts with a great feasibility study. Provide proof of concept, follow it up with a solid business plan, and investors will be thirsting for more!

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Business Entities, Government Regulations, and Getting Your Brewery Licenced

The pros and cons of various legal business entities such as LLCs, LPs, LLPs, LLLPs, S Corp, C Corp and more. We also discuss various state licensing requirements; planning and zoning license, permits, and fees; federal oversight by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (aka the 'TTB'); and the various timelines involved in becoming a legal brewery.

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Brewery Self-Distribution Laws for the State of Texas

By Jeff, 2 years ago

Finance: How to forecast, fund, and maintain your brewery's finances

Learn how to source capital to fund your brewery; get professional guidance on forecasting costs, sales, and operational items; examine the pros and cons of the various financing techniques available to jump start your brewery; learn how to setup your brewery's books to manage your bookkeeping and accounting; and much more.

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Marketing: Tips To Get Your Community Excited About Your Brewery

After months of planning and preparation, it's finally time to open your doors to an eagerly awaiting public. Making a great first impression is paramount when it comes to developing your customer base. Make sure your ducks and beers are in a row.

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