A Pint Above
As total breweries surpassed 4,100 in the United States, both existing and in-planning craft beer entities will be forced to find new ways to keep themselves relevant.
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There are several distinct business models among craft breweries, including taproom and brewpub models, production breweries on both small and regional scales, as well as those breweries that are just getting started. Each one of these models comes with its own unique challenges and opportunities. Dive into these resources to learn best practices for your particular model.
As total breweries surpassed 4,100 in the United States, both existing and in-planning craft beer entities will be forced to find new ways to keep themselves relevant.
Brewpubs compete with restaurants, gastropubs, and virtually any venue that offers food and drink. In 2015, the 1,645 brewpubs in operation posted 9-percent growth.
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