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What is the optimal mix of guest taps, spirits, wine, cider, or other for a neighborhood taproom to thrive?
POSTED BY Sam Holloway ON Sun, 06/09/2019 - 16:46

I remember when Fathead's entered Portland with about 50 taps. At least half were reserved for Portland craft breweries and the other half for Fathead's own beers. I was struck by how strategic this was and also how genuine it was. They wanted to be part of the community even though the were from far away. Closer to home, several CAS members are opening new taprooms in new cities and neighborhoods and the mix of taps seems to have no correlation from one brewery to another. What are the best practices? Should you add in spirits along with wine and cider? What is working? What didn't work?