When the tides are high and the sales are flowing, it’s easy to forget about the forthcoming lulls. As with any business, there are seasonal ebbs and flows that impact sales and cash flow. Some breweries use strategies like working capital loans to help navigate the peaks and valleys of seasonal sales or to handle […]
Are you a craft brewing industry professional attending the Great American Beer Festival in Denver this September? Please join us for a free industry luncheon on Friday, September 22nd from 11am-2pm at Bierstadt Lagerhaus. No RSVP is needed, but you must present a GABF badge for entry. The lunch buffet will include two beer tickets. […]
Running a successful brewery in today’s competitive market requires more than just a passion for brewing exceptional beer. It demands strategic financial management and efficient operations. In this blog, we will explore how the combination of Brewery Finance (BF) and Ohanafy, a comprehensive brewery management solution, can revolutionize your brewery’s financial health and overall efficiency. […]
If you’re dreaming of opening your own craft brewery you’re probably wondering how much it costs to open a brewery. Will you be able to fund the project with your own capital or will you need financing or investors? The cost of opening a brewery depends greatly on the type of operation you want to […]
April 18th @2pm MST Register here. Join Rick Wehner of Brewery Finance in a conversation with Tom Hennessy of Colorado Boy Brewing about the costs of starting a brewery. Find out how much it costs to bootstrap a brewery startup compared to a fully-financed operation. Tom is the founder of Colorado Boy Brewing, a consulting […]
It’s 2022 and the word of the year seems to be “inflation”! Everyone is talking about the impacts of inflation and increasing interest rates on American families and businesses. If you’re wondering how all of this is going to affect your ability to get financing as a craft brewer, we’re here to make the matter […]
Is your brewery in need of capital—quick—to fund an upcoming purchase? Brewery Finance is thrilled to now offer short-term working capital loans for breweries. Short-term working capital loans are issued for durations of 3-18 months and are most commonly used for expansion projects, bulk purchases of merchandise and ingredients, or to pay unexpected utility bills. […]
Sipping on freshly poured craft brew on a barstool with your coworkers craft brewing can feel like the best job in the world, but come the end of the month, pouring over the financial paperwork in the back office, things can start to look a lot less shiny. Being a CFO of a craft brewing […]
When evaluating your brewery’s finances one of the first questions you might find yourself asking is should we lease, rent, or purchase outright our kegs? The cost of purchasing kegs outright can be a daunting line item in the grand scheme of launching or expanding a brewery, but the liability of using rented kegs can […]
The craft brewing scene continues to grow in popularity among daily drinkers and beer enthusiasts. Every brewery must be proactive to keep valued customers coming back for more. Developing your signature brews, branding, packaging, and taproom atmosphere is essential for keeping pace in the craft beer industry today. All of these upgrades require an investment […]
