Ep 07 - Contract Brewing - Francesco Lo Bue

Why do breweries contract brew? What should you look for in a contract brewery partner? What is a service level agreement and should you have one?Is it harder to be a contract brewer or have your beers made for you? This episode's guest is Francesco Lo Bue an experienced brewer who has been on both sides of the contract brewer experience. Chapters02:18 - Intros02:47 - Francesco's experience being the contract brewer06:15 - What are the most important aspects to look for in a contract brewery partner08:37 - How should you manage the customer/brewery relationship? 10:35 - How to successfully make your beer at another brewery24:51 - How to have your beer brewed in another country28:53 - How you can improve your own beers by contract brewing33:11 - What are the reasons people contract brew?35:48 - What are reasons people brew for other people? 37:45 - What are the difficulties in brewing other peoples beers?38:59 - Is it harder to brew other brewers beer or have your beer brewed at other breweries43:29 - Round-up and goodbyesEpisode sponsor is Zevero, they help breweries like DEYA, Gipsy Hill & Tiny Rebel measure, report and reduce their breweries carbon emissions. Check them out at www.zevero.earth