Well established turnkey Brewery with day one revenue

Monmouth County, NJ
Asking Price:$300,000
Inventory:$20,000
FF&E:$130,000
Gross Revenue:$190,000
Rent:$4,200/Month
Established Year:2014
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Brewery in retail district with many surrounding neighborhoods

Our business is a microbrewery with taprooms located in business area in Monmouth County town. It has grown to be a successful microbrewery and local gathering spot that provides the local and surrounding communities with quality beer since our doors opened in 2014.

This outstanding fully operating business has the following attributes:
• 200+ barrel per year production and distribution brewery with taprooms.
• Recently recognized by the Asbury Park Press in 2021, 2023 and 2022 as the Winner in Craft Beer and also a Finalist in Brewery/Brewpub categories in their annual Best of the Best reader’s choice awards
• Room for growth! Currently only open hours for 16 hours a week, the business could double in revenue and sales by doubling open hours and brew days. The infrastructure exists to increase brewing capacity to 400 barrel per year production brewery.
• The taproom and patio area are perfect for hosting large events. Customers have the option to cater food to accompany taproom beer and bring in their own wine.
• Located in downtown Monmouth County town with several food locations right across the street and next door. There are many neighborhoods in walking distance to the brewery which makes it an ideal location.

About the Business
Location: Monmouth County, New Jersey
Year Established: 2013
# of Employees: 3
Real Estate: Leased
Building Sq. Ft: 2500
Rent: $4,200.00 Per Month
Facilities: The brewing/taproom is located in the heart of downtown which is surrounded by both retail food establishments and neighborhoods in walking distance. The building is approximately 2,500 square feet divided into several areas. Approximately 1,000 sq. ft. consists of a brewhouse, walk-in and fermentation room/area. Approximately 1,500 sq ft is tasting room space. Each taproom has its own distinctive style, a pub-like taproom and a beer hall-style taproom each able to accommodate approximately 40 guest each. Guests describe the spaces as relaxed and comfortable. The pub taproom has an eight-tap tower serving from the cellar while the beer hall has twelve taps served directly from the walk-in. The spaces have ample bar space, high top tables, six- and eight-foot picnic tables, and barrel tabletops with stools. The production facility has an oversized brew set up that can produce up to 5 barrels in one turn. 2, 3 and 4, barrels are also able to be brewed for smaller batches. Fermentation capacity includes six 5-barrel uni-tanks, three 2-barrel fermenters, one 2-barrel uni-tank and one 2-barrel brite tank. The premises also includes a small cellar used for refrigeration, barrel aging and serving in the smaller tap room. Other brewing includes a grain mill, on demand hot liquor tank, heat exchanger, glycol systems, smaller refrigerator, a walk-in refrigerator, etc.
Other major brewing equipment includes:

- 32 oz or 750 Ml Oscar Blues/Ball Single Head canning line
- 2 Head Semi-automatic Keg Cleaner
-Lab/testing equipment
- Heat Exchanger
- Transfer Pump
- Grain mill
- 4 Glycol chillers
- On demand hot water heater
- Fixed walk-in cold box for beer storage – 8’ X 8’
- 120 Kegs in varying sizes

Sale includes all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other items. Non-brewery equipment includes,

- Taproom & indoor tables, chairs...
- Dispensing equipment
- Glassware
- 2 display refrigerators
- Plenty of shelving

About the Sale: The owners believe the sale of the brewery would be a great opportunity to get into the fast-growing microbrewery industry with a relatively minimal investment and day-one revenue.

Real estate is not included. A new lease will need to be negotiated with the landlord. We will help facilitate discussions. There is also additional basement space for storage and parking for 3-4 cars in the rear parking lot.

Training/Support: The head brewer and owners are committed to provide training necessary to support the transition.


DETAILED INFORMATION
Location
Monmouth County, NJ
Inventory
Included in asking price
Real Estate
Leased
Building SF
2,500
Employees
3
Furnitures, Fixture & Equipment(FF&E)
Included in Asking Price
Facilities
The brewhouse can produce up to 5 barrels in one turn. The premises also includes a small cellar used for refrigeration, barrel aging and serving in the smaller tap room. Other brewing items includes: 6 - 5-barrel uni-tanks 3 - 2-barrel fermenters 1 - 2-barrel uni-tank 1 - 2-barrel brite tank. 32 oz or 750 Ml Single Head canning line 2 Head Semi-automatic Keg Cleaner Heat Exchanger Transfer Pump Grain mill 4 Glycol chillers On demand hot water heater Fixed walk-in cold box for beer storage – 8’ X 8’ 120 Kegs in varying sizes
Competition
Business is in prime location with many neighbors in the surrounding area as well as food retail. Business can be enhanced by increasing number of hours a week open and distributing to local bars and restaurants. Currently only a small potion of revenue but could be much more.
Growth & Expansion
Current number of hours could be increased or doubled as well as distribution. Many bars and restaurants at the Jersey Shore near by. About 10 established relationships with local bars and restaurants with more regularly delivery of product a very likely possibility.
Support & Training
The head brewer and owners are committed to provide training necessary to support the transition to a new owner while at the same time keeping the valued customer base informed and invested in helping the new owners be successful and part of the local community.
Reason for Selling
Owners are ready to retire.
Home-Based
This business is Home-Based
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