Business owners already know the importance of having an emergency action plan to help them respond quickly in the event of a natural disaster, work-related injury, or other incident. But Beall Brewery Insurance would like to suggest that brewery owners and operators also have in place a brewery Emergency Response Plan that offers workers a framework to help them respond swiftly and successfully to an emergency. Read More…
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Brew Beer, Don’t Waste Water: Reducing Water Used in Brewing
Beer is 95% water, but the amount of water needed in the brewing process adds up to much more than that. According to the Brewers Association, brewers need about seven barrels of water to make one gallon of beer.
Of course, not all that water goes into the actual brewing. But the brewing process is responsible for 25% of a typical brewery’s water usage. Read More…
Digital Solutions—and Challenges—for Your Brewery
When the going gets tough, the tough… pivot. And that’s exactly what craft breweries across the country have been doing. The pandemic has prevented thousands of them from conducting business the way that they, and their customer base, are accustomed to: on-premise. Read More…
Total (Craft Beer) Recall
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that beer spoilage and contamination are among the top three craft brewery losses based on severity, according to data from The Hanover Insurance Group. That being the case, it is vital for a brewery to develop a recall plan in the event that contaminated beer gets out on the market. Read More…
Manage Brewery Machinery Hazards
Did you know that incidents involving machinery or tools rank in the three most frequent craft brewery workers’ compensation losses? Read More…
Brewery New Year’s Checklist Amid the Pandemic
With 2020 at last in our rear-view, brewers can look ahead to a brand new year. While we hope for a return to normalcy, we also know that many lessons learned during the pandemic will remain important for months to come. Read More…
End-of-Year Brewery Insurance Review
As the year draws to a close and the new year looms closer, Beall Brewery Insurance recommends that craft breweries take this time to review their craft brewery insurance coverage and ensure that they have the coverages they need to protect their workers, their beer, and the future of their business. It’s an important step to take on an annual basis… but in this unusual year, it takes on particular importance. Read More…
Earthquake, Tornado, or Flood—Oh My
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that weather claims are one of the top three craft brewery losses based on frequency, according to data from The Hanover Insurance Group. A craft brewery natural disaster—whether from a lightning storms, earthquake, flood, or tornado—can turn into a business disaster if proper steps aren’t taken beforehand. Read More…
Protect Your Brewery Staff from High Pressure Systems
Beall Brewery Insurance reports that the production and use of carbon dioxide is among the most frequent causes of anecdotal injury notifications in breweries.
Most people wouldn’t think of pressure in connection with the craft brewery industry—except for the pressure of producing outstanding beer. But pressure plays an important role in an operating brewery, and is one of the many dangers facing the staff who work there. Read More…
Now’s a Great Time to Review Your Brewery Insurance
When’s the last time you took a look at your brewery insurance package? Read More…
