by jayfriday | Feb 11, 2026 | Brewery Financials, Brewery Industry, Brewery Valuation, Sell Brewery
By Jeremy Hovater Tariffs on aluminum, steel, and certain imported goods intensified through 2025, and the financial impact is increasingly visible across the craft brewing sector. While earlier industry estimates (including the Beer Institute’s 2023 analysis citing...
by jayfriday | Feb 3, 2026 | Brewery Financials, Brewery Industry, Brewery Valuation, Sell Brewery
By Jeremy Hovater Market consolidation is no longer a distant trend in the craft beer industry — it’s a reality shaping distribution access, profitability, and exit opportunities for independent brewery owners today. Whether you plan to grow, hold, or eventually sell,...
by jayfriday | Jan 13, 2026 | Brewery Financials, Brewery Industry, Brewery Valuation, Sell Brewery
By Jeremy Hovater Very few people, if any, get excited when they hear the word AUDIT. In this article, we will focus on financial audits as they play a critical role when both selling a business and/or buying one. Craft breweries are unique businesses. Many started...
by jayfriday | Jan 5, 2026 | Brewery Financials, Brewery Industry, Brewery Valuation, Sell Brewery
Understanding EBITDA and Valuations in the Craft Brewery industry By Jeremy Hovater When craft brewery owners consider selling—or when buyers evaluate an acquisition—one financial metric quickly becomes central to the conversation: EBITDA. Understanding how EBITDA is...
by tvaughan | Sep 1, 2025 | Brewery Financials, Brewery Industry, Brewery Valuation, Sell Brewery
If you’re a craft brewery owner, chances are you’ve poured years of hard work, creativity, and passion into your business. Whether you’re just curious about your brewery’s value, preparing for a sale, or considering investors, understanding what your brewery is worth...
