Hello all,
I'm looking for any info/comments on how to predict the amount of kegs to purchase during production increases. Fully realizing there are several factors in determining cooperage needs, such as packaging keg/case ratio, distance of distribution, distributor rate of return and the occassional fallen soldier, does anyone have a general rule of thumb for determining keg needs?
I've heard you need at least 5 kegs for every single draught account as one guideline.
To go from a production standpoint though, how many kegs would one look for after a 1000 bbl. a year increase?
Is it more effective to chase kegs down and incentivize/punish distributors for returns? OR To accept return rates and buy more kegs as soon as the last empties in house are being filled?
Looking forward to your comments. Cheers!
Caleb Staton
Head Brewer
Upland Brewing Co.
I'm looking for any info/comments on how to predict the amount of kegs to purchase during production increases. Fully realizing there are several factors in determining cooperage needs, such as packaging keg/case ratio, distance of distribution, distributor rate of return and the occassional fallen soldier, does anyone have a general rule of thumb for determining keg needs?
I've heard you need at least 5 kegs for every single draught account as one guideline.
To go from a production standpoint though, how many kegs would one look for after a 1000 bbl. a year increase?
Is it more effective to chase kegs down and incentivize/punish distributors for returns? OR To accept return rates and buy more kegs as soon as the last empties in house are being filled?
Looking forward to your comments. Cheers!
Caleb Staton
Head Brewer
Upland Brewing Co.
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