Beer festivals are frequent (and welcome) occurrences throughout the year. So much so, in fact, that breweries might be forgiven for thinking they must be simple to organize.
But if you’ve participated in—or put together—a beer festival, you already know that such an event is far from simple. And event planning is both a science and an art (and that luck really helps make things run smoothly!). Read More…
Does your craft brewery play the radio for the enjoyment of your customers? Do you ever have an opportunity to invite local bands to perform live in your tasting room?
A lawsuit may help brewery owners realize that these seemingly innocuous acts could be cause for concern. Read More…
It’s not news that brewery workers face risk when working in confined spaces—but this horrifying story out of California may be news to you: a worker lowered into a 50-foot drainage shaft fell to his death.
Why?
The general contractor and the subcontractor on the job did not follow permit-required procedures for working in confined spaces.
A liquor liability claim is one of the most severe claims a craft brewery can face, Beall Brewery Insurance reports. But there’s a silver lining: there are many steps a craft brewery can take to prevent liquor liability claims. One of the most important is empowering staff to make smart decisions.
Combining man’s best friend with man’s favorite brew might seem like a natural step, but the fact is that having a pet-friendly brewery is a complex issue that requires much careful consideration, Beall Brewery Insurance reports.
Forget the gym. Why not work out at your favorite craft brewery? Read More…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has more than 12,000 beer brands registered. No wonder up-and-coming craft breweries struggle to trademark beer names that have not yet been taken!
According to data from The Hanover Group, Beall Brewery Insurance reports, liquor liability ranks in the three most severe craft brewery losses.
There are many good reasons for a craft brewery to consider launching a barrel-aging program. While barrel-aged beers may provide great business opportunities for a brewery, Beall Brewery Insurance points out that they may also provide additional risk exposure. Read More…
It’s the time of year when craft breweries look back on what they’ve accomplished–and look ahead to new goals set for the new year. Read More…
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