Craft brewery
Brew beer and sell it in a taproom and through local distribution.
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01 / Why it can workThe upside
Licensing, brand loyalty and distribution access are hard to copy once in place.
02 / Watch forThe hard part
Equipment, permits and long lead times tie up a lot of money before sales start.
03 / CostsWhat the first budget covers
Brewing system, permits and licences, premises fit-out, kegs and packaging. Expect roughly $50,000–$250,000 for a lean first version, before your own living costs.
04 / First customerYour first paying step
Brew at a contract or shared facility and test recipes at local events.
05 / GrowthHow it grows
Grow taproom traffic and wholesale accounts, then expand capacity.
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Craft brewery scores
Startup difficulty9/10
Operating difficulty8/10
Economic potential6/10
Scalability6/10
Resale potential6/10
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