smarks2327
Member
Hi Guys,
I wanted to get some feedback about brew on premises.
Before everyone gets started about killing the idea, please approach this from the standpoint of the general public, not a homebrewer. I know all of us making beer would never consider going to one of these, but let's be honest, we all have a screw loose. When I show one of my friends a brew day, 90% think that's a lot of work/effort/initial $ for a batch of beer. I'm approaching this as a brewer who would love to work in a beer business, engage customers, and convert people to good beer (and maybe even convert them to brewers!).
I know many failed, but the one's that have been successful are WILDLY successful. For instance, the Brew Kettle near Cleveland has a 6 month wait list at their BOP, and it played a major role in financing their brewery expansion. My idea would utilize a nano-brewery that only sold on premises, and the BOP would only be open Fri-Sun. There's private rooms for groups/parties at extra cost. TV's, beer, and appetizers only. From a logistics standpoint, it'd have to be extract beer.
What do you think some good ideas for a BOP/nano are, why do you think some failed and some are still wildly successful, what area do you think one should be in, etc, etc. THANKS! (Also, if anyone has been to one, pros/cons of experience)
I wanted to get some feedback about brew on premises.
Before everyone gets started about killing the idea, please approach this from the standpoint of the general public, not a homebrewer. I know all of us making beer would never consider going to one of these, but let's be honest, we all have a screw loose. When I show one of my friends a brew day, 90% think that's a lot of work/effort/initial $ for a batch of beer. I'm approaching this as a brewer who would love to work in a beer business, engage customers, and convert people to good beer (and maybe even convert them to brewers!).
I know many failed, but the one's that have been successful are WILDLY successful. For instance, the Brew Kettle near Cleveland has a 6 month wait list at their BOP, and it played a major role in financing their brewery expansion. My idea would utilize a nano-brewery that only sold on premises, and the BOP would only be open Fri-Sun. There's private rooms for groups/parties at extra cost. TV's, beer, and appetizers only. From a logistics standpoint, it'd have to be extract beer.
What do you think some good ideas for a BOP/nano are, why do you think some failed and some are still wildly successful, what area do you think one should be in, etc, etc. THANKS! (Also, if anyone has been to one, pros/cons of experience)