About Us
We know the power of a good beer.
We may be the new kids on the consulting block, but we have years of boots on brew deck, behind the bar, and project management experience to give you the expert guidance you need to start or grow your craft brewery. We know a good beer brings people together, and we want to help you create the best community watering hole. We work on projects big and small, whether it's still a concept, under construction, or you're already on the map.
Give us a call or send us an email and we’ll schedule your free consultation. We’ll discuss your vision and give you an estimate.
Why Choose Us
The kind of different you need
Award winning beer. Industry changemakers. We don't settle for the status quo.
Women, minority, & family-owned
Yeah, we look different than your other brewery consultants, but we can wear our flannel with the best of them.
Excellent network
We know the right people with the expertise and skills you need to achieve your goals.
All budgets, no judgements
Projects big or small, we can help you produce the best liquid while maximizing your budget.
Who We Are
Lauren Hughes
Principal Consultant, CEO
Lauren Hughes is an award winning brewer from Pittsburgh. She recently designed, executed and developed both a 3.5 and 7bbl brewery from the ground up to meet requirements for load handling, electricity, gas, water, co2, cold storage, grain handling, and two draft systems. Hughes has experience in award winning recipe design, staff management, standard operating procedures for the entire brewery, quality assurance, yeast management and propagation, lab sampling, and production scheduling. During her career she has won awards from World Beer Cup, Great American Beer Festival, and the Indianapolis Brewers Cup. She has received accolades from Hop Culture, Pgh City Paper, Craft Brewers Expo, Beer People, Tribune Review, and the Three Rivers Business Alliance.
Rachel Butler
COO
Rachel Butler is a PhD prepared health services researcher by day with more than a decade of business and project management experience. She thrives on bringing data-driven, creative solutions to complex challenges and completing projects both on time and within budget.
Contact
412-449-9337
lauren@brewingbriteideas.com
Proudly Pittsburgh, Penna.
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