Hi everyone- I have a quick question and I know very little about brewing. I own a small bar and was wondering if it would make sense money wise for me to install a small brewing facility. The point basically would be to try and maximize my bottom line rather than trying to become the next hot brewery. I was thinking of replacing our best sellers (IPA and pale) with in house brewed. Making quality beer I would like to leave for a later discussion- I'm mostly just wondering if it would ever really pencil out to spend the $$$ on a 'professional' inspected brew station with only the intent to stay small and perhaps sell 6 kegs a week in house. Rent would not increase because we have the space already. I'm thinking maybe a 3 barrel facility? Could I make it happen for $25k? And if so- am I only saving 50 cents on the pint to brew in house? If that's the case does that mean 50,000 beers sold before I break even not including labor? I like the idea but am not sure it would be worth the effort. Especially when competition is so stiff with so many wonderful breweries in existence already!
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!