Getting Started: Ask the Big Questions

In this lesson, we explain why we wanted to open a brewery, what kind of brewery we wanted to create, and where we thought the best location would be. These are the big questions you’ll need to answer for yourself before getting started. Among the things to consider: whether you want to open a neighborhood brewery, a distribution brewery, or some combination of both; reaching out to other brewers for advice without wasting their time; local laws and zoning ordinances and how they affect your location; convenience, walkability, and parking issues; buying or leasing, and understanding the fine print on your lease agreement; choosing a building; and more.