Category Archives: Business

Climbing the Mountain

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Brian

Two weeks ago, June 6, marked the three-year anniversary of the date that I created the business plan for our brewery in Google Docs. In an inadvertent metaphor, Nicole and I also hiked up to the summit of Mt. Mitchell … Continue reading →

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Is the craft beer market saturated?

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Brian

Not from where I’m sitting. The Brewer’s Association recently released the 2015 craft beer sales data, which showed continued growth of the industry. Craft beer sales increased 12.8% by volume and 16% by dollar, marking the sixth straight year of … Continue reading →

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Planning a Business

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Brian

In a little over a week, June 6 will mark the two-year anniversary of my opening Google Docs and creating the file that would become the Fireforge Crafted Beer business plan. It began as Croxbone Brewing Company. I was in … Continue reading →

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