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Starting a craft brewery is a big job. These resources will help you in both the planning process and the early stages of your brewery’s operations. Learn about everything from creating a financial plan and outlining your business goals, to selecting your equipment, designing your taproom, and brewing quality beer.
Selling beer at wholesale requires planning, equipment, personnel, and great beer. Set yourself up for success by building a solid game plan and investing resources in the right areas. Is self-distribution an option? How do you choose a distributor? When …Read More
Your brewery is not just another bar. We will discuss how breweries have been favorable to cities in terms of revitalization, without increasing crime. Stats and resources will be provided to assist you when the resistance starts. Read More
When a brewer decides to purchase production equipment, many factors come into play, including beer styles and cost. The perfect equipment for one brewery may not be right for another. VLB, often asked for input in planning new facilities, will …Read More
In the ever-growing craft brewing world, quality is on everyone’s mind. This seminar will focus on the basics of a lab and quality program for start-up breweries. Learn how to start the journey to quality beer with the right tools …Read More
Craft brewing seems to be in a perpetual state of construction these days as new breweries are established and bottlenecks in existing breweries are eased. Incorporating efficiency and intelligence into the design and construction process will reduce long-term operating expenses …Read More
So you’ve found the perfect place for your brewery. Now what? This session, led by industry vets who’ve each recently started their own breweries, covers next steps including business plan development, equipment considerations, raw material procurement, and more. Read More
Three brewery owners with three very different approaches lay out the costs involved in building a brewery. Sean takes you through his experience and the costs of “boot-strapping” his brewery’s path to operations. Scott provides details of expanding from a …Read More
Craft beer attorney Candace L. Moon covers basic business law, leases/contracts, trademarks, licensing and basic employment law. Read More
There are big differences between making beer for a hobby and making it for public sale. In this seminar, Steve Parkes explores key “going pro” concepts with attendees. Read More
Ready to train your first sales rep but unsure where to start? In this seminar, one of the premier distributor training consultants in the country shows how to educate and and empower your fledgling sales reps with the information and …Read More
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