Starting an Independent Craft-only Distributor...Advice?

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  1. Beerio_cart

    Beerio_cart Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2014 Texas

    I am looking into starting a craft beer distribution company help the rapidly growing craft beer industry. I've done plenty of research, but wanted to ask for advice. I don't want to ask specific questions to allow for things that I haven't thought about (This may not be the right way to do it, let me know if y'all think I should be asking more specific questions). Appreciate any input!

    Cheers!
     
    #1 Beerio_cart, Jun 11, 2014
  2. Harnkus

    Harnkus Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 New York

    Yes, don't look to a beer forum on advice on how to start a business. We drink beer. We don't distribute it. Or maybe some do, but either way, I would guess that you should start by understanding what it takes to become a distributor, what your competition is, and what it is you could offer that a startup would consider you over an established distributor.
     
    #2 Harnkus, Jun 11, 2014
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  3. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    While there are people from aspects of the industry here on BA, you'll probably be better served by asking your questions over at probrewer.com. Good luck, from what I've heard of Texas' alcohol laws, you'll need it.
     
    #3 BBThunderbolt, Jun 11, 2014
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  4. Beerio_cart

    Beerio_cart Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2014 Texas

    Thank you to both of y'all. I understand this forum's for beer drinkers, but I've received a lot of good information on here, so I thought I'd give it a go. I've been on probrewer.com, great site. Appreciate the input
     
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  5. KhakCane

    KhakCane Initiate (0) Apr 15, 2010 North Carolina

    Consult an attorney.
    /end thread
     
    #5 KhakCane, Jun 11, 2014
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  6. bradcochran1234

    bradcochran1234 Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2011 Georgia

    Contract Jester King to GA. K thanks.
     
    #6 bradcochran1234, Jun 11, 2014
  7. slangtruth

    slangtruth Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2012 Kentucky

    Bring money. Huh, you call that money? Bring more.
     
    #7 slangtruth, Jun 12, 2014
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  8. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    I don't think any NJ craft breweries distribute in TX . So come on up and sign a few (or all of them) up.
     
    #8 dennis3951, Jun 12, 2014
  9. BeastLU

    BeastLU Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2012 Virginia

    Don't. Costs are unreal, profit is slim.

    After you pay for the beer, shipping (twice), storage, fuel, trucks, equipment, employees ect ect ect your cashing in well under 5%.
     
    #9 BeastLU, Jun 12, 2014
  10. Dan114

    Dan114 Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    "Insert smug comment"
     
    #10 Dan114, Jun 12, 2014
  11. AlienSwineFlu

    AlienSwineFlu Savant (1,135) Dec 14, 2012 Ohio

    1.) Buy a bottle of whiskey, get a free gun.
     
    #11 AlienSwineFlu, Jun 12, 2014
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