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The Risk Exposures Every Brewery Needs to Know
Craft breweries have exploded in popularity across Texas, transforming from niche passion projects into thriving small businesses. While the growth of the craft beer industry brings new opportunities, it also introduces a wide range of risks that many brewery owners underestimate. Behind every successful brewery is more than great beer—it’s a strong understanding of safety, compliance, operations, and financial protection. Recognizing these risks early allows you to strengthen your operations, protect your employees, and preserve the future of your brewery. Below are the major risk exposures craft breweries face and why the right insurance coverage is vital for long-term stability. Operational Hazards Inside the Brewery Every brewery, no matter its size, relies on intensive production processes that involve hot liquids, pressurized systems, and heavy machinery. These core components are essential for brewing quality beer, but they also create daily safety challenges. Boiling kettles, fermenters, and canning lines can cause burns, crush injuries, or equipment malfunctions when not properly maintained. Even small leaks or pressure inconsistencies can result in dangerous conditions, especially when employees work in tight spaces. Many new breweries don’t realize how quickly a minor equipment problem can escalate into a major loss—whether it’s property damage, worker injury, or... Read more