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Microbreweries in America

In the early twentieth century, Prohibition drove many breweries into bankruptcy because they could not rely on selling "sacramental wine" as wineries of that era did. ~ After several decades of consolidation of breweries, most American commercial beer was produced by a few very large corporations, resulting in a very uniform mild-tasting lager of which Budweiser is a well-known example. ~ Consequently, some beer drinkers craving variety turned to homebrewing and eventually a few started doing so on a slightly larger scale. ~ For inspiration, they turned to Britain, Germany, and Belgium, where a centuries-old tradition of artisan beer and cask ale production had never died out. ~

The popularity of these products was such that the trend quickly spread, and hundreds of small breweries sprang up, often attached to a bar (known as a "brewpub") where the product could be enjoyed. ~ As microbrews proliferated, some became more than microbrews, necessitating the definition of the broader category of craft beer - high quality, generally all-malt, beer. ~

American microbreweries typically distribute through a wholesaler in a traditional three-tier system, act as their own distributor and sell to retailers and/or directly to the consumer through a tap room, attached restaurant, or off-premise sales. ~

July 2003 estimates published by the Association of Brewers show there are 366 microbreweries in the United States. ~

There are more breweries (mostly micro-breweries) per capita in the Portland, Oregon area, than any other city in the world, and many of them have won nationwide and international acclaim. ~ In contrast, there are more micro-breweries per capita in Colorado than any other state in America. ~ Some of them are considered the best beers in the world. ~ They include: New Belgium Brewery, Boulder Brewing Company, Breckenridge Brewery, Flying Dog Brewery, and Wynkoop Brewery, among others. ~

The last decade of the 20th century saw the emergence of microdistilling and microdistilleries out of the microbrewing phenomenon with California and Oregon again leading the way in this new development. ~ Microdistilleries have also opened in the Southeast and Northeastern United States. ~

• Microbreweries in America

Reply #1 tanisha (63.176.159.66) -

how would i get some infor on opening up my own microbrewery?

Reply #2 bill (63.176.159.132) -

I myself own my own business, and if you want to open up your own microbrewery make sure you have a good amount of money to invest and start the business and make sure you do not give up or get mad at first. Its going to take a lot of work and dedication to start and open your business so good luck and make sure you have the time and qualifications you need to get up and running.

Reply #3 Tim (63.176.159.75) -

Tanisha start with the liquor control board in your State and City to see what regulations you need to follow... from there develop a business plan... and maybe some alcoholic investors!

Reply #4 Kira (63.176.159.111) -

Hi there Tanisha, there are lots of things to consider when it comes to starting up any kinds of business, like microbrewery. First thing is to make sure you have sufficient funds for the business. Make sure to have a best location possible. Have a target clientele. Make sure that the location and client fits together harmoniously. Have your business plan and business permit secured. And no matter what happens its the owners determination and drive that moves a business.

Reply #5 cwemoy (63.176.159.215) -

And make sure that when you have your business in operation, are raking in enough profit and you are paying your tax in the right matter, remember it is never all said and done until you let people know that too much consumption of alcohol is abusive and harmful to there health. Drink Responsibly! I once saw one sticker going like.'Do Not Drive and Drive. Call a Cab.' Of course it was in a cab

Reply #6 cwemoy (63.176.159.241) -

Sorry, I was supposed to quote, 'Do not drink and drive. Call a cab.' Interesting reading some history on the brewery industry. To start your own microbrewery, I suppose you need to identify the sort of people you are targeting besides having enough capital to sustain it.

How about sealing all loopholes to avoid getting into a tussle with the authorities? A secure location is also key

Reply #7 pale_o (63.176.159.183) -

Tanisha, handle everything else first so that your only trouble will be finding a location. You are seeking to enter into a very demanding and equally competitive field.

All the best and when you are done, lemme have a taste!

Reply #8 Juno (63.176.159.22) -

I think to be able to start a business you must have the passion for it, for if you are just aiming for the money then it would be hard for you. I suggest that you figure out you mind on where your interest really is, if it is with beer then so be it. As we all knew it, experience is the best teacher, but what if you are in the business for the first time? Then you have to listen to other person experiences and learn from them...

Reply #9 Ernie (63.176.159.89) -

Whew, i have to agree with Juno there. I think and believe that experience is the best way to learn things.

I would also want to add that when we are to put up a business i think it is much better to consider the latest trend, what do people would much likely prefer in your place, consider that in your business planning. Who are your target? Prepare and plan intelligently.

Reply #10 Mark (63.176.159.116) -

During this time of economic difficulties i think you should be very awae of where to invest your money, especially if it is a large amount. If you are to put up any kind of business, make sure that you the whole process wholeheartedly. You know all the means where you can profit from the business.

I hate the kind of mentally where you just have to wait, for a long period of time to make profit, that is a no no for me.

Reply #11 Chie (63.176.159.88) -

Even if we are not in difficult economic we still must be very careful on where we put on our money. It is the fruit of our labor so we should very cautious on spending, or where we invest them as for business.

Make sure that you are investing in a legitimate business. Back ground checking is always a good idea, as well as profile checks.

Best of luck on all of us.

Reply #12 Nicky (63.176.159.76) -

Since we are talking about microbreweries here in this forum, i would like to share some tid bits about the subject matter..

Here is a list of the top twenty (according to the site that i read) microbrewery in America

Kettlehouse Brewing Company, Missoula, Montana

Barrio Brewing, Tucson, Arizona

Full Sail Brewing Company, Hood River, Oregon

Second Street Brewery, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Clipper City Brewing Company, Baltimore, Maryland

Free State Brewing Company, Lawrence, Kansas

Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que Smokehouse & Brewery, Austin, Texas

Refer on the link below for the whole list

• matadortrips.com/the-top-20-microbreweries-in-america/

Reply #13 Minnie (63.176.159.210) -

I think i have to agree that Kettlehouse is one of the top microbrewery. i have tasted one of its wine last Christmas.

Anyway, just keep us updated here with the latest on the microbrewery industry. I would love to heat lots of news regarding this matter.

And i will also post something new the next time i drop by in this very user friendly forum.

Thanks a lot. smile..

Reply #14 Miso (63.176.159.227) -

Here is a brief must know about microbreweries..

A brewery is a dedicated building for the making of beer, though beer can be made in the home, and has been for much of beer's history. A company which makes beer is called either a brewery or a brewing company....

which produces a limited amount of beer. The maximum amount of beer a brewery can produce and still be classed as a microbrewery varies by region and by authority, though is usually around 15, 000 barrels (18, 000 hectolitres/ 475, 000 US gallons) a year.

• www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Microbrewery

Reply #15 Carl (63.176.159.117) -

The Origins of Microbreweries

A microbrew is usually defined as a beer brewed commercially by a small brewery (a microbrewery) using craft brewing methods. Often the brewery makes up part of a brewpub, a brewery attached to a bar or restaurant.

In order to survive, microbreweries have tended to look for niche markets not being supplied by the mega brewers such as Anheuser-Busch and Coors. For example, German-style lagers, Belgian-style fruit flavored beers and Irish-style stout are currently being produced by North American microbreweries.

Read more here:

• microbrewery origins

Reply #16 Eve (63.176.159.159) -

Microbreweries seem interesting. I wonder what are the stipulations and guidelines for when opening one somewhere in the Caribbean. I doubt it would be the same procedure as in the United States.

Reply #17 Eve (63.176.159.252) - 11/29/09 09:48

Can anyone inform me of this information of which I spoke? I woud certainly love to know.

Reply #18 Oliver (63.176.159.105) - 12/05/09 22:33

Ha ha ha. I think you are getting a wrong notion over the matter Eve. I think you better make up your mind and know what you are dealing with first before you do something. But anyway, what are you talking about anyway?

Reply #19 Eve (63.176.159.143) - 12/12/09 15:45

That's what I am talking about... Maybe I am getting the wrong notion Oliver, please enlighten me on exactly what a microbrewery is, if so, and in a nutshell, if I may.

Reply #20 Hiro (63.176.159.60) - 12/25/09 22:45

Hi there Eve, I suggest that you go try the link that Miso had posted. There you can be oriented onthe must know about Microbreweries. Good luck and hope that you will be enlighten over the matter.

Reply #21 Eve (63.176.159.185) - 12/28/09 09:36

Thanks so much Hiro, I read through the posts in such a haste that I did not even notice that there was such a link. I guess I need to read a bit slower in the future. Thanks again.

Reply #22 smithy (63.176.159.163) - 01/15/10 22:36

Reading slowly in order to know that you see everything that there is to see, is just the right thing to do. A person would need to understand this if trying to be successful in anything that he or she may be interested in.

Reply #23 Lisa (63.176.159.79) - 02/10/10 16:04

Just as the name says. A microbrewery, or craft brewery, is a brewery which produces a limited amount of beer. The maximum amount of beer a brewery can produce and still be classed as a microbrewery varies by region and by authority, though is usually around 15, 000 US beer barrels a year.

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