CONSULTING

Is your brewery hemorrhaging money every month and you don’t know how to fix it? In fact, your team can save between $50,000 and $125,000 each year by optimizing its operations.

 A sampling of questions that need immediate answers include:

  • Do you know how much it costs to produce each case of your amazing IPA’s?
  • What is the ideal amount of product you should yield from a 15 barrel brewing cycle?
  • What impact does running small batches of seasonal specialties have on your bottom line?

It could be that you are having difficulty matching the changing tastes of your fans with production quantities.   Most breweries offer three to four “core” selections and then add in other seasonal or small batch style to provide a full range of offerings.  Yet, this can lead to tremendous inefficiency in running a variety of small production runs that can be $2.00/case or higher in cost.  Truly understanding your pain points and cost structure will help ensure you can successfully adjust your operation and strategic approach for growth.

We have uncovered that a reduction in the cost of brewing your finest ales and stouts directly falls to the bottom line. The cash generated can be reinvested into new equipment and processes. This small tweak can have dramatic results in your operation!

Our Craft Beer Insights team can provide invaluable direction on the various strategies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and maximize profitability.  We provide consulting services that assess your brewery in a thoughtful and inclusive manner.

  • Performance Assessments – We can do a one-day evaluation of your current operational approach and provide a clear strategy for moving forward.Our advisors work closely with all key departments to ensure everyone is “rowing” in the same direction.
  • OperationalImprovements – We can help your team assess exactly where and how to most efficiently produce your beer line-up. We assess the most critical changes needed to drive down your cost of goods through more efficient purchasing and brewing cycles.
  • Demand Forecasting – We can assist your team in matching marketplace demand with your seasonal brewing schedule. Our advisors can identify whether having multiple seasonal beers really is beneficial to your bottom line.
  • Cost Management – We identify the optimal way to acquire critical components that can use innovative payment structures.