The Brewery Profit Workshop 2026 – Part 3: Profitable Distribution Disciplines

Craft Brewers Conference 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Speakers: Chris Farmand

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​Distribution has quickly become the most difficult (and dangerous) aspect of running a profitable brewery. This session, sponsored by Small Batch Standard, breaks down the key margin, pricing, labor, and volume numbers that matter most so you see clearly what’s working, what’s not, and what to change to make profit on every SKU you sell.

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About the Speaker

Chris Farmand

Chris Farmand, Founder

Small Batch Standard

It all started in 2010 when Chris Farmand was fortunate enough to assist a start-up brewery with establishing back-office processes. This gave him a firsthand glimpse into the complications of running a brewery. Shortly thereafter, he founded Small Batch Standard (SBS). Small Batch Standard helps breweries uncover profit through outsourced accounting, tax compliance, and benchmark consulting. Chris has worked with over 200 breweries and is driven by building long-lasting deep relationships. Chris graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance in 2002. Then in 2006, he received his Master of Business Administration from the University of North Florida. He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants._x000D_ _x000D_  

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