Transforming Brewery Sustainability Through Cost Analysis

The chapter explores how a brewer at Society Brewing Company in San Diego implemented a unit economic process to understand costs associated with their flagship beer, highlighting the importance of cost analysis for brewery sustainability. It discusses the challenges of maintaining accurate cost of goods sold figures over time and the necessity of establishing good relationships with accountants. The chapter also delves into the concept of a bill of materials and the methodology for calculating costs not directly related to cost of goods, aiming to optimize operations and decision-making.