Questions Invitation
I just couldn’t think of what to write about this week, so I thought I would invite your question - if you have any - on any brewing topic you can think of. Maybe I might have an answer or perspective that could help you on your brewing project.
I’ll post the questions and answers next week, if there are any, and if not, well maybe it will spur a different topic of discussion. So please, if there is something I’ve covered in the past that you want clarification on, or a question of something else, please submit them below!
I looked Dan but couldn't see it. There are web sites that that do a cursory comparison, but better to just check with an existing brewery or state guild in the state you are interested in.
Rick sorry to get back so late to you. The TTB is very easy. Just go online, set up an account (TTB.gov), click on beer, and there is a tutorial to get you through. There are a lot of forms to be filled out and you can do them one at a time and save them. Don't hit submit until you are completely done. You can't submit until you actually have a space. It explains it all. For your other question, if you set up an LLC or a corporation, it protects you if someone sues the brewery. That said, if you are leasing your space or borrow money from a bank, you will most likely have to sign a personal guarantee, so if it fails the lender or landlord can still go after your assets. To me that's a great motivator to succeed! To form you company get a business attorney. I always do corporations with a Sub S election. Many do an LLC. An attorney will explain. It should cost about $1,000. You are smart going brewpub. I never recommend a packaging brewery!