So I have been doing quite a bit of research but was looking for help with numerous questions. My situation is I am looking into purchasing an established brewery which has strong imperial stouts, an ok following of it's wild ales and a 15 barrel brewhouse with 5 15 barrel fermenters. From here I would have a strong base as I slowly introduced more consumer friendly beers too as they are stout and wild heavy. As I look into this the following questions come to mind and I am sure more come as I dive down the due diligence stages.
-At 5-15 barrel fermenters what type of annual output is realistic?
-All of this equipment at onetime or another has had wild ales in it, the owners says this is easily sanitized out but I am mildly dubious. They have run different types through their equipment before without seemingly having issues?
-I understand I can either buy the LLC itself and have the TTB and local licenses transferred via application process, or I can buy all assets and have to have my new company set up with IRS, etc and wait for the whole process from scratch. Can someone better explain this to me?
-I would want to bring on a brewmaster with complimentary skillsets, where is the best place to find this talent and is a lower base with a strong emphasis on a percentage of gross margin bonus a reasonable theory for pay?
Thank you for all your help in advance, I am excited to head down this journey but sure love to gather massive amounts of facts prior to leaping.
-At 5-15 barrel fermenters what type of annual output is realistic?
-All of this equipment at onetime or another has had wild ales in it, the owners says this is easily sanitized out but I am mildly dubious. They have run different types through their equipment before without seemingly having issues?
-I understand I can either buy the LLC itself and have the TTB and local licenses transferred via application process, or I can buy all assets and have to have my new company set up with IRS, etc and wait for the whole process from scratch. Can someone better explain this to me?
-I would want to bring on a brewmaster with complimentary skillsets, where is the best place to find this talent and is a lower base with a strong emphasis on a percentage of gross margin bonus a reasonable theory for pay?
Thank you for all your help in advance, I am excited to head down this journey but sure love to gather massive amounts of facts prior to leaping.
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