Brewpubs
Brewpubs produced 7.2% more beer in 2012 than in 2011, the fourth straight year of increases—and the largest.
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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.
Brewpubs produced 7.2% more beer in 2012 than in 2011, the fourth straight year of increases—and the largest.
Chief Economist Bart Watson and Jeff Schaefer demonstrate the importance of draught quality and it's relation to your bottom line.Read More
There are many business models for a modern farmhouse brewery. Some stress traditional brewing methods; others emphasize the use of local ingredients.
Your bartenders and servers are on the front lines of communication and interaction with customers. They need the tools, information, and education to be your “beer liaisons.”
Craft brewpubs turned out 768,536 barrels of beer in 2011, a 5.6% increase over the 727,547 barrels produced in 2010.
Packaging beers for off-premise sales is clearly an attractive option for brewpubs that want or need to create an additional revenue flow in today’s economy.
So many choices from glass to stainless steel growlers. Jack Curtain interviews several brewers who have chosen different paths when it comes to packaging.Read More
Tony Simmons, founder and head brewer of Pagosa Springs Brewing Company and Grill, discusses the importance of educating brewpub and tap room servers on topics like beer styles, beer and food pairings, and glassware.Read More
For the January/February 2012 The New Brewer, we present our Brewpubs issue. In this issue, we take a look at topics such as beer server education, quality assurance, packaging options, and cooking with beer. Read More
Over the past couple of years, the economy has resulted in an extraordinarily difficult retail environment, with brewpubs on the front lines and several salary classes declining.