How Much Profit Can I Make From Home Brewing Beer?
Every brewer plying their trade is trying to make a profit. Knowing how much to charge is based on several factors. The most important of these is covering your operating expenses. You cannot continue to make beer if you are spending more than you are making. Brewing a 16 ounce glass of beer costs roughly $0.20 and usually they are sold for up to $5.00 per bottle. This shows a huge profit margin, but other expenses must be taken into consideration. Beer will be spilled, product will be wasted, rent has to be paid and any other overhead expenses must be taken care of as well. There are also shortages in product, namely hops at the moment, that cause brewers to have to raise the price of their beers. Taxes and licensing also take a huge chunk out of brewers profit margin. Also, in accordance with federal regulations, if you get a brewing license, you are only allowed to sell what you make on site. You cannot sell liquor, wines, or other beers. So, even though it may seem like beer is liq
