Master Brewers Podcast
Episode 305: COGS
Apr 8, 2024
Teddy Gowan discusses implementing a unit economic process for brewery transformation by analyzing costs for flagship beer. Topics include optimizing brewing processes, reducing costs, and empowering brewers through data-driven decision-making.
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Quick takeaways
- Implementing a unit economic process revealed the cost of flagship beers, aiding informed decision-making for sustainable growth.
- Transitioning to high gravity brewing and reducing dry hops improved cost efficiency without sacrificing flavor or quality.
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Challenging Traditional Brewery Practices for Cost Efficiency
Implementing a unit economic process transformed a brewery's operations by focusing on understanding the cost of making flagship beers. By meticulously analyzing the cost of goods sold, the company gained a clearer picture of their expenses from raw materials to labor, leading to more informed decision-making. This process empowered the production team to provide valuable feedback to the company's operations, highlighting the importance of tracking costs for sustainable business growth.
