Brews clues

Executive Summary
Industry. Independent breweries Trend. Three breweries are coming to Manatee County with a variety of strategies. Key. Executives balance making quality beers while trying to limit expenses.

It's more than likely the beer shelves in your grocery store are a strong reflection of the rapidly growing local craft beer market. A common thread among the burgeoning industry is a lively taproom atmosphere and quality beer. But in terms of business operations, three breweries set to open in Manatee County this fall have diverse plans to reach success. Here are some of the strategies behind the breweries.