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Breweries

Industry Code: 14500

Compulsory

This industry describes breweries and includes the warehousing, distribution, and marketing activities.

Operation Details:

Beer is manufactured through a process known as fermentation. A batch of hops, malt, water and additives are mixed together and a bacterial culture added to start the process. After a period of time the liquid is strained off, tested for alcoholic content and quality, then bottled and marketed. Beer cannot be made chemically; all beer is made by a natural bacterial action. Beer is manufactured most often through a highly-automated process.

The equipment used includes vats for fermentation, strainers, bottling works and material handling equipment, warehouses and trucks. Staffing requirements can include a brew master, warehouse workers, drivers, sales and marketing reps, and administrative staff.

Underwriting Considerations:

This industry includes extensive warehouse, distribution and marketing activities. Bottle return operations conducted by the brewing companies, form an integral component of this industry.

On-site breweries, or micro-breweries, which also feature sit-down food and restaurant service, are classified in Restaurants, industry 87501.

Premium Rate History:

Activities:

Beer - Mfg
Breweries, Including distribution

Rate Group History:

This rate group was established in 1995 to acknowledge the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages.

This industry describes breweries and includes the warehousing, distribution, and marketing activities.

Premium Rate History:

Activities:

Beer - Mfg
Breweries, Including distribution

Operation Details:

Beer is manufactured through a process known as fermentation. A batch of hops, malt, water and additives are mixed together and a bacterial culture added to start the process. After a period of time the liquid is strained off, tested for alcoholic content and quality, then bottled and marketed. Beer cannot be made chemically; all beer is made by a natural bacterial action. Beer is manufactured most often through a highly-automated process.

The equipment used includes vats for fermentation, strainers, bottling works and material handling equipment, warehouses and trucks. Staffing requirements can include a brew master, warehouse workers, drivers, sales and marketing reps, and administrative staff.

Underwriting Considerations:

This industry includes extensive warehouse, distribution and marketing activities. Bottle return operations conducted by the brewing companies, form an integral component of this industry.

On-site breweries, or micro-breweries, which also feature sit-down food and restaurant service, are classified in Restaurants, industry 87501.

Rate Group History:

This rate group was established in 1995 to acknowledge the manufacturing of alcoholic beverages.