Custom craft beer: Can you be a craft brewer without brewing yourself?
Yes, as long as you work with a skilled and rigorous contract brewery!
In a tightening beer market, investing in your own brewing facility can be risky. The good news? You can still launch your own craft beer brand without owning a brewery.
How? With tailored contract brewing.
What is a contract brewery?
A contract brewery is a brewing facility that produces beer on behalf of third parties. It provides the equipment, technical expertise, and brewing team needed to bring your unique recipes to life.
Simply put: you create the vision, we handle the brewing — with flexibility, quality, and precision.
Craft doesn’t always mean “homemade”
The term craft beer typically applies to breweries producing under 200,000 hL per year — so you’ve got plenty of room to qualify!
It doesn’t necessarily mean that every step is done by hand, or that the founder is stirring the mash themselves.
What truly defines a craft beer project is:
We can brew batches from 12hL to 500hL — and beyond if needed.
To succeed, choose the right contract brewery
Not all contract brewers are created equal.
To genuinely claim the craft label, your brewery partner should:
We are certified organic and offer gluten-free production options.
Why contract brewing might be your best move:
- No major equipment investment = less financial risk
- Save time on production and logistics
- Focus on what you do best: branding, marketing, and sales
- Flexible batch sizes
- Access to a team with professional brewing know-how
Summary :
Yes, you can build an authentic craft beer brand without brewing it yourself — as long as you stay involved in the creative process, work with a trustworthy partner, and maintain a transparent, quality-driven approach.
That makes you a true craft brewer.
Interested in launching your own craft beer — alcoholic, non-alcoholic, or even a soft drink?
Reach out to us to learn more about our tailored contract brewing solutions.