nicholsbrewing
Member
So,
I've considered entering a business venture with a friend of mine. Im an avid homebrewer and ive gathered several great recipes in my time two or three of which are great. I have always wanted to start a brewery, but would rather test my beer on the market first. Thats why i'm looking to possibly contract brew 20-30 bbls or so.
What i was wondering:
1. What am i looking at investment wise for a fairly standard batch of beer (recipe-wise) for 20-30 bbls w/ ALL expenses i would have to pay including packaging, brewing ingredients, brewery space rental, etc.
2. What kind of licensing do i need? Will the contract brewer take care of all that through my expenses?
3. I would like to be there during the brewing process to help and oversee the brewing. Im a brewer, not a business man, i want to do this primarily out of the passion i have for brewing and not to make a ton of money. Is it feasible for the orig brewer to be there?
Any info would be a great help, especially regarding initial investment costs, thanks.
Cheers!
-Zach
I've considered entering a business venture with a friend of mine. Im an avid homebrewer and ive gathered several great recipes in my time two or three of which are great. I have always wanted to start a brewery, but would rather test my beer on the market first. Thats why i'm looking to possibly contract brew 20-30 bbls or so.
What i was wondering:
1. What am i looking at investment wise for a fairly standard batch of beer (recipe-wise) for 20-30 bbls w/ ALL expenses i would have to pay including packaging, brewing ingredients, brewery space rental, etc.
2. What kind of licensing do i need? Will the contract brewer take care of all that through my expenses?
3. I would like to be there during the brewing process to help and oversee the brewing. Im a brewer, not a business man, i want to do this primarily out of the passion i have for brewing and not to make a ton of money. Is it feasible for the orig brewer to be there?
Any info would be a great help, especially regarding initial investment costs, thanks.
Cheers!
-Zach