How do I start a craft beer business?

Craft brewery has developed into a very mature industry, people's life can not be separated from craft beer, the booming development of craft beer industry continues to attract more people to join, if you really want to build a craft beer Factory, you need to understand the various problems of building a brewery first, I believe this article can help you.

Table of Contents

1. How much does it cost to set up a brewery?
2. How to name the brewery?
3. What are the legal requirements for establishing a brewery?

How much does it cost to set up a brewery?

If you want to build a standard brewery, the cost of a brewery is about $50,000 to $1 million, depending of course on how large you want to build, the location of the brewery and the level of production It also affects your costs. The first and most important costs are site rent, equipment purchase costs, raw material costs, employee wages, etc., and some other costs are required.

If you are new to the beer brewing industry and don't have a lot of start-up capital, I suggest you start a microbrewery, it will save you a lot of money, although you may feel micro beer The cost of a brewery is still high, but that's what the beer industry is, and I think you should know that, but the barriers to entry for a microbrewery are already pretty low, and if you're a newbie, we highly recommend you start with a microbrewery .

The cost of equipment in a brewery is a very big expense, and if you choose a local brewery equipment manufacturer, I believe that the price of their equipment will make you wonder: "Why are their prices so high!" I think you There must be such a sigh, if you really want to save a lot of money, I think you should consider choosing beer equipment from China, because the price of Chinese brewery equipment may be half the price of other regions, or even Lower, and the quality of the equipment is also internationally certified, which I believe you should if you want to save money. If you want to get the specific cost of building a brewery, you can contact us and our engineers will provide you with a price within 24 hours.  contact us

How to name a brewery?

First of all, as your beer brand, the brewery name needs to play a role in promoting your beer, and you need to constantly work hard on brand promotion, which can help you hold repeat customers. Therefore, a good brewery name appears Very important, so what are the characteristics of a good brewery name?

1. It has a special brand meaning, and it is best to have a story to tell the source of the brand.
2. It has unique pronunciation and spelling, which can achieve distinctive effects.
3. Be able to adapt to new marketing plans and directions as the brewery continues to develop.
4. Trademarks can be registered and used for brand promotion and publicity.
5. Very suitable for beer packaging equipment design.
6. It should be easy to search online.

What are the laws governing the establishment of a brewery?

Before starting your beer production and sales business, you must obtain the relevant licenses in advance. The following are the licenses you may need:

1. Federal Brewery License: This is a license that authorizes you to produce an unlimited amount of beer.
2. State Liquor License: This license allows you to sell liquor products to customers.
3. Brewers Bond: This ensures that you can pay government and state taxes.
4. Retailer license: This license can allow you to sell other products.
5. Insurance: Property, Casualty, Liability

Both the federal and state have strict requirements for the alcohol industry. You must comply with local laws in order to successfully establish a brewery. Of course, the specific regulations of each state may be different, which requires you to ask before establishing a brewery. Government-related staff, if you know government staff, it will be easy to solve this problem.

Micet is a global manufacturer of brewing technology and equipment in China. Ours are known for their high performance. By purchasing a turnkey brewery, you save money and time. Let you focus on brewing great beer.If you are planning and ready to open a brewery, you can contact us. Micet Craft engineers will provide you with a list of craft brewery equipment and associated prices. Of course, we can also provide you with professional turnkey brewery solutions, allowing you more time to focus on brewing great beer. Micet Craft looks forward to working with you!!

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