Beall Brewery Insurance reports that beer spoilage and contamination are among the top three craft brewery losses based on severity, according to data from The Hanover Insurance Group. The unintentional use of contaminated materials and the spoilage of a batch of beer present a huge exposure to the financial well-being—and the reputation—of any brewery. Read More…
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Brewery Growth: Give Your Brewery a Happy New Year
It’s that time of year: across the country, craft brewers are looking back on the successes and challenges of 2022, and looking ahead to better beers (and better business) in 2023. Beall Brewery Insurance would like to suggest a few points to consider as US craft brewers make their plans for the coming 12 months. Read More…
Your Brewery’s Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday Celebration
Tis the season. What does your brewery have planned to capitalize on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday? Read More…
Quiet Down!
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that about 30 million workers are exposed to hazardous sound levels on the job, according to data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Read More…
Focus on the Forklift
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that, according to OSHA, forklifts cause an estimated 85 fatal accidents per year. That’s in addition to 34,900 accidents that result in serious injury and 61,800 that are non-serious. Read More…
Prevent Employee Theft
During this Crime Prevention Month, Beall Brewery Insurance would like to remind craft brewery owners and operators to take steps to protect their businesses from employee theft. Read More…
Brew Beer, Don’t Waste Water: Reducing Water Used in Brewing
Beer is 95% water, but the amount of water needed in the brewing process adds up to much more than that. According to the Brewers Association, brewers need about seven barrels of water to make one gallon of beer.
Of course, not all that water goes into the actual brewing. But the brewing process is responsible for 25% of a typical brewery’s water usage. Read More…
Total (Craft Beer) Recall
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that beer spoilage and contamination are among the top three craft brewery losses based on severity, according to data from The Hanover Insurance Group. That being the case, it is vital for a brewery to develop a recall plan in the event that contaminated beer gets out on the market. Read More…
Coronavirus Taproom Closure: What Craft Breweries Need to Know
Across the country, many breweries have been forced to close their taprooms to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. As they focus on new ways of serving consumers and new sources of revenue, it’s important not to lose focus on the taproom itself. Read More…
Craft Beer Industry Changes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Operating a craft brewery means you have to be agile. You have to adjust to a changing marketplace, shifts in your customer base, and emergency situations.
So it’s no surprise that the craft beer industry has demonstrated considerable agility in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More…
