Why?

Long-time personal dream to open a brewery

Timing is right personally and professionally

Craft beer growing rapidly across the country

Louisiana ranks second-to-last in breweries per capita

Louisiana is 13th in beer consumption per capita

How?

Laws in Louisiana present high barriers to entry

Cost to start at scale to be profitable within 2-3 years: $1M-$1.5M

No significant personal wealth Traditional venture capitalists aren’t

interested

Strategic Considerations

Personal contribution Traditional venture capitalists Friends and family General public/passionate craft beer fans SBA financing

Final Strategy

Round 1: Equity Offering ($500,000) $10,000 minimum SBA Financing: $900,000 loan

Round 2: Direct Public Offering – Bond Offering + Founder’s Club Membership ($200,000-$400,000) $1,000-$2,000 minimum Founders Club Memberships: $250 annually