Starting your own brewery can be a long process, requiring a lot of time and investment. But the sweat and tears are definitely worth it!
With the right resources, skills and the support of people who have been there, your journey will not only be successful, but well worth it.
The key to figuring out how to start a successful brewery is to have a solid plan in place before you start, and give yourself enough flexibility to modify or adjust it at any time.
The main components of planning a new brewery are: determining the start-up costs of opening a brewery; determining the layout of the brewery; developing a business plan; purchasing all the equipment you need to operate; legal requirements; and developing financial projections.
How much does it cost to open a brewery?
In general, most breweries have start-up costs of between US$100,000 and US$1 million. However, the cost of starting a brewery may depend on the size, production level and location of the brewery you are planning.
If you are a first-time brewer and are unsure if you can get enough funding for the project, starting a small brewery may be a good option.
For beginners starting out in the craft beer industry, starting a small brewery may have its advantages, as small breweries do not have the overheads that larger breweries require.
While small breweries can still be costly, they are often easier to achieve than larger production craft breweries.
Whether you are just starting to research how to write a business plan or are about to launch, we provide you with the basics you need to know when opening a brewery.
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