Brewery Startup Project Checklist Template
Launch your dream brewery with confidence! Our Brewery Startup Project Checklist Template ensures every detail - from permits to fermentation - is handled flawlessly. Avoid costly mistakes and streamline your launch. Your recipe for success starts here!
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Business Planning & Funding
Initial business planning, legal formation, securing funding, and defining financial projections.
Executive Summary
Startup Capital Required (USD)
Legal Structure (e.g., LLC, Partnership)
Target Business Launch Date
Projected Revenue (Year 1, USD)
Funding Sources
Business Plan Document
Location & Facility
Identifying, securing, and preparing the brewery location, including building permits and utilities.
Proposed Brewery Location
Square Footage of Facility
Date of Lease Agreement Signed
Description of Facility Condition
Zoning Compliance
Site Plan
Estimated Construction Cost
Equipment Procurement
Researching, purchasing, and installing brewing equipment, including tanks, fermentation vessels, and packaging machinery.
Tank Capacity (Gallons/Liters)
Fermenter Volume (Gallons/Liters)
Boiler Type
Equipment Quotes (PDF/Excel)
Hops Separator Size (inches/cm)
Expected Delivery Date
Packaging Line Speed (bottles/cans per minute)
Recipe Development & Testing
Developing and testing beer recipes, sourcing ingredients, and ensuring quality consistency.
Recipe Name
Recipe Description
Original Gravity (OG)
Final Gravity (FG)
ABV (%)
Primary Yeast Strain
Water Analysis Report
Notes and Adjustments
Regulatory Compliance
Obtaining necessary licenses and permits, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
Business Structure Selection (LLC, S-Corp, etc.)
Federal Brewer's Notice Filing Date
State Brewer’s License Application Date
Federal Brewer's Notice Identification Number
Type of Federal License
Description of Operations (for License Application)
Copy of Federal License Application
Alcohol Sales Permit Type
Sourcing & Supply Chain
Establishing relationships with suppliers for hops, malt, yeast, and other essential ingredients.
Primary Malt Supplier
Hop Variety - Initial Order
Initial Malt Order Quantity (lbs)
Initial Hop Order Quantity (lbs)
Yeast Supplier
Estimated Delivery Date - Initial Malt Order
Notes regarding supplier pricing and terms
Brewery Setup & Commissioning
Preparing the brewing system for operation and verifying its functionality.
Water Pressure (PSI)
Hot Water Temperature (°F)
Refrigeration Unit Temperature Setpoint (°F)
Steam System Test Result
CIP System Test Result
First Brew Date
First Brew Start Time
Commissioning Notes
Staffing & Training
Hiring and training brewery staff, including brewers, packaging personnel, and sales representatives.
Number of Brewers to Hire
Number of Packaging Personnel Needed
Number of Sales/Distribution Staff
Preferred Brewing Certification (if any)
Target Date for First Brewer Hire
Training Program Outline Description
Sample Training Manual
Initial Training Focus Area
Branding & Marketing
Developing branding materials, creating a marketing plan, and establishing a sales strategy.
Brand Story Narrative
Logo Files (Vector & Raster)
Target Audience Segments
Brand Personality (Choose Primary)
Marketing Slogan/Tagline
Estimated Marketing Budget (Initial)
Launch Date Promotion Campaign Start
Launch & Distribution
Planning and executing the brewery launch, establishing distribution channels, and managing initial sales.
Official Launch Date
Launch Event Start Time
Launch Event Location
Initial Beer Production Run (Cases)
Distribution Channels (Select all that apply)
Press Release Draft (Brief Summary)
Marketing Materials (Posters, Flyers)
Launch Event Type
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