Starting your independent microbrewery

You don’t need a commercial brewery license

You don’t need a commercial brewery license to start your microbrewery. You can get started with just a few barrels of beer at first, and then sell your beer at farmers’ markets, festivals, and other events. You might also be able to find distributors who will take it on consignment so that they don’t have to pay for warehouse space or refrigeration.

You can get started with just a few barrels of beer at first

You don’t need to be a huge brewery to get started. The first step is figuring out how much beer you want to make, and then how many barrels of that beer you can produce per year.

There are two main ways of doing this:

• Calculate the number of barrels based on the size of your facility and what type of operation it will be (i.e., small brewery vs large brewery).
• Look at similar breweries in your area or others who have similar products and determine their annual production numbers.

Decide on the name of your brewery and logo.

You need to decide on the name of your brewery and logo. The name should be simple, memorable and easy for people to pronounce. You also want it to represent what your brand is all about. Your logo can help people identify with your product or service (for example, if you’re selling wine from California).

You must also consider how easily reproducible it will be when put into print by an offset printer or other means on products such as T-shirts and posters.

Start with a location that’s close to your customers.

When you’re starting out, it’s important to choose a location that’s close to your customers. This will help avoid the need for a lot of distribution, which can be costly and time-consuming. You could also consider having an actual storefront or brewery in your home if you want to keep things simple (and don’t mind getting up early). Your customers should be able to visit and see the brewing process firsthand–and if they like what they see, they might buy some beer!

Pick a license for sales of beer.

• Pick a license for sales of beer.
• Get your brewery set up and ready to start selling beer, then apply for a license from your state’s alcohol regulatory agency.

Conclusion

There is no question that opening a microbrewery can be a difficult and expensive endeavor. But there are also many rewards for those with the courage to take the plunge. If you’re considering starting your own brewery, we hope these tips will help make your decision easier!

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