Behind Every Profitable Brewery: Solid Bookkeeping

Behind Every Profitable Brewery: Solid Bookkeeping

Author: Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast March 26, 2026 Duration: 36:09
In this episode, I sit down with Marc Rice of Brytos Accounting Services to talk about something that sounds simple, but is often a mess behind the scenes: brewery bookkeeping. Marc shares what he sees when he opens up a new client’s QuickBooks file for the first time - liabilities showing up as revenue, duplicate expenses from bank sync errors, unreconciled accounts, and charts of accounts that make it nearly impossible to understand what’s actually happening in the business. We ...

For brewery owners, operators, and aspiring entrepreneurs, the financial side of the business can feel like a foreign language. The Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast translates that complexity into actionable knowledge. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a practical, episode-by-episode guide to building a financially resilient craft beverage business. You'll hear straightforward discussions on creating realistic budgets, understanding cash flow cycles specific to production, and interpreting key performance indicators that actually matter on the brewhouse floor. We explore the nuances of pricing your beer for both profitability and market appeal, managing inventory costs, and making smart capital investments for growth. Each session is designed to demystify the numbers behind the passion, offering clarity on everything from daily bookkeeping practices to long-term financial planning. Tune in for a direct, no-nonsense approach to the business fundamentals that allow the art of brewing to thrive. The Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast is your ongoing resource for developing the financial acumen essential in today's competitive market, ensuring your focus can remain on crafting great beer while building a sustainable enterprise.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Craft Brewery Financial Training Podcast
Podcast Episodes
The #1 Factor in Negative Taproom Experiences [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:54
Michael Varda from Craft Beer Advisory Services joins the podcast and shares early insights on 2023 taproom data trends. The goal of Michaels data is to show you why customers come to your taproom and what you can do to…
Brewery Data Driven Decisions with Grist Analytics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:32
Today on the podcast we hear from Brynn Keenan from Grist Analytics. Brynn and I talk all about brewery data and key metrics to track to ensure cost effectiveness in production. Key Topics Case studies of how Ninkasi and…
Resolutions, Swim Lanes and Financial Planning with Cape May Brewery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:02
Today on the podcast we hear from Justina Marcial, Director of Operations at Cape May Brewery. Justina shares Cape May's story of selling their distribution rights, how they build a strong culture with their 7 core value…
Portfolio Strategy and Beer Pricing with Dave Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:47
Today on the podcast we hear from Dave Williams, VP of Analytics & Insights at Bump Williams Consulting. Dave shares tips on how to create a portfolio strategy for the new year. He highlights several areas where beer is…
How to Build Your Taproom Financial Plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:56
In today's podcast we share tips and tactics to build your taproom financial plan. The process of financial planning (budgeting) can be long and arduous. Today, we talk about how to make it easier and maybe even enjoyabl…
Brewery SBA Loans Simplified [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:44
Today on the podcast we hear from Scott Birkner from Dogwood State Bank. If you're looking to fund a startup brewery or expand existing operations, you'll want to listen to this podcast. Scott shares all the details you…
2024 Growth Strategies for Breweries, Retailers and Wholesalers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:47
In today's podcast Bump Williams shares an early read on the BWC growth strategy survey. The results are...surprising. The survey is sent to hundreds of retailers, wholesalers and breweries, and asks one simple question:…
Taproom Data: A Powerful Tool to Increase Profits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:06
Today we hear from Andrew Coplon, founder of Secret Hopper, a mystery shopping service for taprooms and brewpubs. Andrew has tons of data to share from over 6,000 unique taproom visits. Examples include adding paper menu…
Financial Planning with Metazoa Brewery VP Lauren Frederick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:17
Today on the podcast we hear from Metazoa Brewing Vice President Lauren Frederick. Lauren's background is in sales and marketing, but she shares her tips and tactics to learn the financial aspects of running a brewery. M…
Use This Tool to Amplify Brewery Cash Flow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:21
Today on the podcast we review a tool you can use to amplify cash flow in your brewery, it's called Melio. Melio is one of the fastest-growing B2B payments companies in the U.S. and is reinventing the way customers and s…