A Practical Guide to Brewery COGS & Margins

In this episode, we break down what really belongs in COGS, how to read gross margin correctly, and how to dig deeper to uncover hidden margin leaks.

If you want stronger cash flow, smarter pricing, and better decisions, this episode will help you master the numbers that matter most.

🎯 5 Actionable Takeaways

Define COGS correctly and clean up misclassifications.

Only direct materials, direct labor, and production overhead live in COGS.

Calculate and monitor gross margin.

Track gross margin % trends and compare draft vs package so you can catch margin decline early.

Break down margins by brand…

The skinny

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