Building a Field Quality Program
In a hyper-competitive marketplace, protecting the quality of your beer is more important than ever. As craft brewers distribute their products farther from their brewery, concerns with post-brewery product quality increase. A panel of field quality managers from breweries representing …Read More
What to Expect from a Mobile Packaging Company
This panel discussion with Iron Heart Canning, Craft Canning +Bottling, and brewers will explore best practices for mobile packaging. Read More
Distribution Models for Start-up Breweries
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
Contract Details for Purchasing Equipment in the Brewing Industry
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
Production Management from 5,000-15,000 bbls: A Fact-Based Approach
Grow and scale your production capabilities from 5,000 to 15,000 bbls through equipment, inventory, and personnel management. Utilize new technologies, key performance indicators, and data metrics to achieve scalable production growth and expand people, product, and plant for the future. …Read More
Sustainable Construction and Design
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
The Price is Right: Elevating Your Price and Promotion Strategy Game
Price is a key component of a consumer’s decision to purchase your product. The right market price and its relationship to others can greatly impact a craft brewer’s overall financials. Nielsen will provide a glimpse into the current beer pricing …Read More
What I Wish I Knew Before Opening a Brewery: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to open and operate a craft brewery in a saturated environment. Come discover tips and tricks breweries in planning and new breweries use to save time, money, and headaches. This seminar illuminates lessons learned over the …Read More
Brewing Cycle Improvements to Increase Output
Brewers strive to reduce brewing cycle time and increase the number of quality brews per day. Graham will demonstrate how to identify pinch points in your brewing process and address them with process adjustments, equipment and process designs, automation, and …Read More