The Beginner's Blueprint: What Is Microbrewery and Step-by-Step Guide to Opening Your Own!

A microbrewery is a type of craft brewery. It can produce 15,000 barrels or less of beer each year. Although some microbrewery has small tasting rooms or brewpub. But they must sell 75% or more of their beer in different places. But, this name is not clear to many people. People often use microbrewery to refer to any enterprise that makes craft beer. The only difference between a craft brewery and a microbrewery is capacity. Although many microbreweries are brewing craft beer. But, craft breweries do not represent microbrewery. Of course, a microbrewery needs to meet a craft brewery’s standards to become a craft brewery. If you know the brewing equipment’s output, you can know whether this brewery is a microbrewery.

The microbrewery completes sales in three ways

Direct sales: Microbrewery sells beer to consumers through small tasting rooms or bars.
Secondary sales: Microbreweries act as wholesalers and sell beer to retailers. Retailers sell beer to consumers.
Three-level sales: microbrewery sells beer to wholesalers, and wholesalers sell to retailers. Finally, the retailer sells it to consumers.

How much does it cost to start a microbrewery project?

Compared with many other small businesses, the start-up cost of microbrewery is high. You need to have large buildings and beer brewing equipment for brewing. Of course, raw materials such as hops, barley, and malt are also needed. These all mean you need to invest a lot of money in the beginning. If you still want to own a tavern, the cost will be even higher.

Cost guide for starting a brewery

Brewing equipment cost

The cost of brewing equipment is between US$100,000 and US$1,000,000. It depends on the size of your production. You can contact our engineer and he will recommend the most suitable beer equipment for you.

Rent

Generally speaking, the rent for the first 3 months is about US$50,000. The amount of rent is related to your city and location. The detailed price needs to consult the local owner.

Operating costs

You also need to prepare the operating costs for the first three months, which is approximately $60,000.

Legal documentation costs

This includes obtaining a permit for beer production, hiring consultants, and purchasing required insurance. This cost is about 7500 US dollars.

Decoration cost

If you want to own a tavern, then you also need to rent more shops. Of course, you still need to renovate. This part of the need may reach 26,000 US dollars or even higher.

In total, starting a microbrewery may cost you US$500,000 to US$2.5 million. It depends on how big a brewery you want to open. If you want to know how to start a brewery, you can check out our other blog “How to start a brewery“.

How to build a brewery

The craft brewery has developed into a very successful commercial industry. Because the craft brewery attracts a lot of sales and visitors every year. So it is becoming more and more popular now. With the vigorous development of the craft beer world, you have the opportunity to start your own craft beer business. But, you

How to build a brewery

List of brewery equipment

The Micet Craft team can provide you with these types of equipment. You just need to tell us the size and budget of the microbrewery you want. Our engineers will recommend the most suitable beer equipment for you.

How much money can you make by running your microbrewery?

How much money you can make depends on how much beer you can brew. Of course, it also includes your sales channels. Remember, the profit margin of beer is not very high. So, if you want to make a lot of money in this business in a short time, it is almost impossible.

Brewing skills

Brewing is very time-consuming and demanding, you need to be prepared and give up a lot of free time
Need to have a unique brand and beer. This is because competition in the craft beer industry is very fierce.
The brewing process needs to be studied to improve the taste of beer.
Determine the price of beer, the price you set for beer must appeal to the target market.

Working in the microbrewery brewing industry is not a means of making money. This is more like an attitude to life. If you have established a strong brand image, then you can make money by selling beer and beer-related products. Organizing or participating in some wine tasting activities can help you get high-quality customer resources.
Establishing a perfect sales channel not only requires a unique beer taste but also requires a suitable price. You need to study the pricing methods of other brands of beer. Only in this way can you determine your beer pricing method.

What is the ongoing cost of the microbrewery?

Many of this business’s ongoing costs will vary depending on the region, the size of the business, and the fluctuating market. The cost you pay is used to buy the materials needed for brewing, and utility costs (such as electricity, gas, sewage). Of course, it also includes the cost of cleaning and repairing the equipment. Also, you have to pay the company’s monthly rent and employees’ salaries.

If you want to learn more about microbrewery. You can contact us at any time. Our engineers will explain it more to you. Of course, if you want to start your microbrewery project. We will also provide you with a turnkey solution.

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If you plan to open or expand the brewery, you can contact Micet Craft directly. Our engineers will design and manufacture brewery equipment according to your brewing process. Of course, we will also provide you with a complete turnkey solution. Also, if you plan to expand the brewery, we will provide you with customized solutions.

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