I recently posted a thread (on 06-28-2010)to get some clarification on the definition of a "contract brewer."
I got a very acceptable answer from jesskidden: "The term "Contract Brewery" unfortunately refers to BOTH parties. Here's the Brewers Association definition, for example: Contract Brewing Company: A business that hires another brewery to produce its beer. It can also be a brewery that hires another brewery to produce additional beer. "
So after further internet readings, I've need some more clarification.
1.) The Contact Brewer(y) who brews actually brews the beer is a fully licensed brewer with either excess capacity
or does this as a full-time profession. Is this correct?
2.) The company who buys the finish product is a licensed beer distributor and can sell the product to other
distributors or to retail stores. Is this correct?
3.) Can the company who buys the finish product be a licensed brewpub?
4.) Can the company who buys the finish product be a licensed brewery who sells the beer via their taproom
and/or growler sales?
I got a very acceptable answer from jesskidden: "The term "Contract Brewery" unfortunately refers to BOTH parties. Here's the Brewers Association definition, for example: Contract Brewing Company: A business that hires another brewery to produce its beer. It can also be a brewery that hires another brewery to produce additional beer. "
So after further internet readings, I've need some more clarification.
1.) The Contact Brewer(y) who brews actually brews the beer is a fully licensed brewer with either excess capacity
or does this as a full-time profession. Is this correct?
2.) The company who buys the finish product is a licensed beer distributor and can sell the product to other
distributors or to retail stores. Is this correct?
3.) Can the company who buys the finish product be a licensed brewpub?
4.) Can the company who buys the finish product be a licensed brewery who sells the beer via their taproom
and/or growler sales?
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