Built & Brewed

During this episode we chat with the team at CHARC Design Architectual Firm in Santa Clarita, California about how to build a brewery. If you have never worked with an architect before this episode will be packed with information on what you can expect to happen.
Carolina and Ximena have been practicing architecture for 20 years. Both have extensive experience in restaurants, large commercial chains and now a brewery. As a team CHARC offers deep value and experience. The team was able to compliment our project from both the design and construction side.
This step in the process of opening your brewery is going to impact the project and ultimately decide what direction construction will take place. Everything from layout, working with local agencies and completing the CUP (conditional use permit) process will be talked about. Having a strong team who can explain and communicate each step is important. Listen as the process is explained so you can be better prepared for when you get there.
If you would like to contact the team for any questions you can email them at [email protected]
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This Episode we talk all things SBA with Scott Birkner from Dogwood State Bank in Charolette North Carolina. Scott has been working specifically with Craft Beverage customers for the last 15 years and is a wealth of knowledge on the subject.
This Episode covers what is required to be financed with a SBA loan, some red flags for the bank, timeline considerations and more. If you haven't yet made the financing step in your process listen in on what Scott has to say.
During this episode we break down the steps to getting financed and moving your project one step closer to reality. Information is king, we hope that after this episode you reach out and start the conversation with someone who can assist you in the process.
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Beer school! Is that even a thing ? It actually is. We take a deep dive into a professional brewing education with Lead Instructor Steve Parkes of the American Brewers Guild in Middlebury Vermont. The standards in the industry are the highest beer has ever seen. Products are getting better and the consumer is becoming ever more detailed with their palette. This has pushed people to take the art of making beer and the science of making beer more serious.
This episode we talk about all the topics covered in the program, along with other perks of being an alumni. Having an education can be a more stable platform to jump off of. Hear about some of our experiences as former graduates of the program and its application to our project.
If you having any questions about the program please check out the website:
www.abgbrew.com

Before we dive into the details I wanted to say thanks and celebrate with everyone following along. This week marks our 10th episode! To celebrate our guest today is Todd Parker. Todd is a Mindset and Communication coach. Todd is actually who we consulted to develop a podcast in the first place and has also had a big influence on our project in its entirety.
This episode is going to be focused on the mental challenges anyone may go through on their way to achieving a new goal. I believe that a majority of your success or failure is due to your perspective. With professional help you can become more accountable, proficient, and effectively communicate with team members. These skills will need to be sharpened during your journey as you bring more people into a project.
To reach Todd go to www.themindsetstudio.com
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Opening a beverage company comes with plenty of forms, applications and contracts. Today we speak with Lucas Noble the principal attorney at Crafted Legal. Lucas and his partner Maddie are located in Central California and represent breweries and wineries throughout the state.
Today we talk about formation of a company, licensing, trademark, contracts, and distribution as it pertains to breweries. Each one of these steps has several options or paths you can go down depending on your end goal. Speaking with an attorney early can help you make these decisions and get you headed in the correct direction. Lucas shares information on each of these topics and uses some real life examples to help us understand.
In our experience approachability was what made this relationship prosper. Lucas makes communicating about these subjects easy. Simple explanations and patience have made it easy to feel confident with our decisions early on when we set up our brewery.
If you would like to reach Lucas or Maddie click the link below to their website.
www.craftedlegal.com
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