From time-to-time we hear stories of fraud occurring in breweries, such as the woman accused of embezzling from a Montana brewery last year. It’s important to remember fraud can happen to anyone, and you need to take steps to protect yourself and your brewery. One of the best things you can do is implement a system of checks and balances. Don’t let one person be in charge of all of the money! Rotate duties if possible. It’s also a good idea to know what behavioral red flags t

How does your beer get from the farm to your customer's glass? If you’re still planning your production process in your head or on scraps of paper, there is a better way. Perhaps it’s time to explore brewery management software. Craft brew software can be customized to meet your individual needs and price point with options, such as: Full purchasing of ingredients Track inventory from start to finish Capacity planning for equipment Complete end of month TTB reports. The BPA k

These days it seems everyone has an Internet ready cell phone, tablet, or laptop. More and more it seems customers expect free wi-fi. If you’re planning to offer free internet access, here are a few things to keep in mind: Be sure to protect your business network. Don’t offer customers free wi-fi on the same signal you use, rather set-up guest access. If at all possible, completely separate your clients' Internet connection from your primary business Internet connection. If y

Want to have your beer and drink it too? Founders is going to help you with that this summer. Marinas, beaches, and golf courses are notorious for prohibiting bottles and thus limiting people who prefer the crisp taste of a quality beer. According to Mlive, Founders will soon be offering its All Day IPA in 12-pack cans, giving craft beer enthusiasts one more option while enjoying their recreational activities. They may release additional brews in cans, but for now, All Day IP

The 2013 Craft Brewers Conference was recently held in Washington D.C. and interesting research was revealed regarding who drinks craft beer. As reported by The Capital, here’s a break down of who’s drinking craft: Millennials consumed 32.9% of craft beer, Gen Xers consumed 23.9%, and Boomers consumed 34.6% Men drink more craft beer than women…Men consumed 71.9%, where as women consumed 28.1% As far as demographics go, Caucasian drinkers consumed 85.6% of craft beer. To learn