Studies have shown that there is almost 6000 small brewery business only inside the US. That easily shows how lucrative the business is. So, it is quite a competitive market.

But if you are looking for a way to start your beer brewery, it is still possible. There is still room in this industry.

So, to start this business with a chance to succussed, you need to have a clear vision of what you are going to do. Keeping that in mind, today we have come up with the ultimate guide to starting your beer brewery. So, without any further ado, let us dive right in.

The first thing you must ensure is that you have what it takes to start a crat-brewing business. Some of the challenges that you might face are,

1. Having to clean all day long
2. Work in the business more than 45 hours a week
3. Solid marketing and sales skillset
4. Compact and accurate record-keeping
5. First few years of work without profit
6. Good funding

So, you realize that starting a brewery is so much more than just brewing and drinking. You must ensure good funding and a full-time crew that can take care of all the cleaning, maintaining, managing, and work. You also need to work on your sales, customers, and vendors.

Costs to consider

Starting any business need s good funding. But most of them have unique costs that must be considered. Unless you have a solid business, plan and map out all the costs that may pop up at any moment, you can thrive in the industry.

The amount of cost can differ according to the size of the operation. SO let us take a look at some of the general costs that you should consider while starting your brewery.

• The first thing you must consider is the cost of equipment. You will need various equipment like kettles, kegs, storage tanks, fermentation tanks, filters and so much more.
• You also need to invest in a building that offers a reinforced floor and accommodates all the equipment and transportation.
• The next cost is for the supply. You have to buy the hops, yeast, malts, bottle, and other packaging materials.
• You need to spend some one-time money for permits and the license to brew and sell beer.

Finding your distributor

If you want to make revenue, you need to find a good distributor for your products. In all states, various distributors can take the control of all the distribution processes.

Be careful about this decision. Make sure you consider a company that goes well with your business model and has a very good reputation.

Many local brewing groups can help you choose the perfect distributor for your business. So make sure to talk to them and get help during this planning session.