Barrel-aged beers command top dollar from consumers for good reason. They begin as the most expensive recipes leaving the brewhouse, they’re put to rest in Oak barrels that can cost anywhere from $125 to $600 each, and higher in special circumstances. And then there’s time, as in, the time value of money for these costs which don’t cash flow positive for over 12 months. But that’s where the costs begin, not end.
Beyond the Beer, Barrel, and Time...
Beyond the Beer, Barrel, and Time...
Beyond the Beer, Barrel, and Time...
Barrel-aged beers command top dollar from consumers for good reason. They begin as the most expensive recipes leaving the brewhouse, they’re put to rest in Oak barrels that can cost anywhere from $125 to $600 each, and higher in special circumstances. And then there’s time, as in, the time value of money for these costs which don’t cash flow positive for over 12 months. But that’s where the costs begin, not end.