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Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast

Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast
Financial Planning
Craft Beer
Cash Flow
Inventory Management
Craft Brewery
Profitability
Brewery Management
Financial Management
Craft Breweries
Beer Industry
Cost Management
Beer Business Finance Association
Craft Brewing
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Brewing Industry
Key Performance Indicators
Financial Literacy
Ohanafy
Salesforce
Bookkeeping

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In this episode, Jake Lohse and I break down “The Financial Playbook for Profitable Breweries” - a practical framework for brewery owners who want to move beyond survival mode and build a more profitable, financially disciplined business. 

The conve... more

In this episode, we hear from Devon Hamilton, Director of Operations at Paradox Brewery, to break down the evolving world of contract brewing and why more breweries are using strategic production partnerships to grow without overextending themselves.... more

Benchmarking is one of the most powerful—and underused—tools in a brewery. 

In this episode, we break down how brewery owners and managers can turn complex financial statements into simple, actionable scorecards that drive better decisions.

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In this episode, Sam Calagione shares the journey of building Dogfish Head Craft Brewery from the smallest commercial brewery in America to a nationally recognized brand. 

Sam shares how he started the business with $220,000 in personal loans, navig... more

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Recent Guests

Devon Hamilton
Director of Operations at Paradox Brewery
Paradox Brewery
Episode: Smart Scaling for Breweries: Inside the Contract Brewing Model
Sean Lawson
Lawson's Finest Liquids
Episode: Brewery Benchmarks That Drive Profits: The Numbers Every Brewery Should Track
Sam Calagione
Brewer and founder of Dogfish Head
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Episode: Cash is King: Sam Calagione on Building (and Scaling) Dogfish Head
Jeremy Carney
Founder of Central Coast Analytics
Central Coast Analytics
Episode: From Chaos to Clarity: Smarter Brewery Production Planning with Data & Forecasting
Dru Ernst
President and Founder of Dru Brew
Dru Brew
Episode: From Chaos to Clarity: Smarter Brewery Production Planning with Data & Forecasting
Marc Rice
Accounting professional focused on brewing industry clients
Britos Accounting Services
Episode: Behind Every Profitable Brewery: Solid Bookkeeping
Chris Farmand
Founder of Small Batch Standard
Small Batch Standard
Episode: Unlocking Brewery Profit: Taprooms, Distribution & Smart Growth with Chris Farmand
Maggie Crowley
Works for Leyton, a global financial services company specializing in R&D tax credit consulting.
Leyton
Episode: Brewery R&D Tax Credits, Demystified
Devin Medrick
Consultant at Leyton with expertise in R&D tax credits.
Leyton
Episode: Brewery R&D Tax Credits, Demystified

Host

Kerry Shumway
Host with a focus on brewery financial training and practical financial guidance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • BrewPlan Insights on Sales and Distribution

    Kary has his finger on the pulse. He is organized, well-informed, tested, and innovative in his thoughts, ideas and solutions. His vast experience on both sides of the distribution equation—distributor and brewer-make him uniquely qualified to help your business with its solutions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrewPlan
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome info

    Kart is always the best at breaking down insights into the beer industry. You’ll love this podcast too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Done86
    United States4 years ago
  • Great!

    Always insightful and timely!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jz77346
    United States4 years ago
  • Great I sight for craft brewery owners

    Kary offers a lot of valuable insight to ensure you understand your financials and get the numbers right.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beer banker
    United States4 years ago
  • Kary is super smart

    Love learning from Kary and appreciate his insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marketer guy
    United States4 years ago

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Smart Scaling for Breweries: Inside the Contract Brewing Model
Q: How does forecasting influence contract brewing decisions?
Forecasting drives capacity planning, with a six-month view and a take-or-pay provision; buyers should lock orders 28 days in advance to stabilize production and avoid last-minute bottlenecks.
Smart Scaling for Breweries: Inside the Contract Brewing Model
Q: What are common pitfalls to avoid before entering a contract brewing relationship?
Common pitfalls include underestimating required volume due to self-distribution, not sharing enough product information upfront (brew sheets, lab analyses, samples), and failing to forecast accurately, which can result in misaligned capacity and scheduling.
Smart Scaling for Breweries: Inside the Contract Brewing Model
Q: What does the onboarding process look like for a new contract partner?
Onboarding begins with a mutual NDA, then the client provides recipes and information, which the partner scales and quotes; the client and partner then discuss pricing, align on the artistic and technical aspects, and set the schedule, followed by label approvals and regulatory filings before production.
Smart Scaling for Breweries: Inside the Contract Brewing Model
Q: What exactly is contract brewing and who is it best suited for?
Contract brewing is paying another brewery to produce your products on your behalf, typically where the client isn't involved in the actual brewing process; it's best suited for brands scaling into distribution, needing capacity, or wanting strategic partnerships without expanding their own production.
Brewery Benchmarks That Drive Profits: The Numbers Every Brewery Should Track
Q: What are the must-track metrics breweries should monitor?
Focus on a core set of metrics that move cash flow and NOI, including EBITDA/Net Operating Income, debt service coverage ratio, leverage, and cash flow drivers like inventory days on hand, accounts receivable and payable days, and capital expenditures. Balance leading indicators (process actions) with lagging indicators (outcomes) to guide decisions, and keep the metrics simple enough for weekly tracking.

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What is Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on financial strategy for craft breweries, with a strong emphasis on cash flow, profitability, budgeting, and data-driven decision making. Episodes routinely explore practical tactics—such as cost controls, margins by channel, and debt management—alongside forward-looking topics like data integrations, AI in brewing, and growth playbooks. Guests range from CPA finance experts to brewery operators and consultants, offering actionable guidance tailored to scale, optimize operations, and sustain profitability in a competitive beverage landscape. A standout thread is the practical, numbers-first approach that ties financial discipline to tangible business outcomes, often complemented by real-world case studies and templates th... more

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