As has been said previously, there are few pricing details in this book. Not that they would help me in 2004, since this book is getting on in years. Other than that, it's an excellent reference for things you probably aren't thinking about. It takes a realistic approach to the problems a brewer will face and helps the reader to understand the many layers there are in opening their own brewery. It's not just a matter of deciding to do it and start brewing. I think some readers want their hand held through the whole thing, which obviously can't be done. Great book for anyone else.

Vague, vague and vague. Did I mention there's few specifics in this book? Certainly not worth $80.

That first review, dont worry about it. This book is helpful your not going to find any prices in this book on purpose, because prices on things change so much. If thats all your concerned about than this book isnt for you. This book is extreamly helpful and lots of information on how other breweries did it. It also includes a sample business plan. This is well worth the money!

This book lacked specific details on opening a small brewery. Now that I rexamine the title it states it is only a guide, and I found it to be a cursory overview at best. I wanted a book with start-up costs, equipiment costs and the like. Also costs for bulk malt and yeasts would be helful. I wanted to get a feel for costs I was not thinking about. Better coverage of state specific wholeseller/retail laws would be important. Coverage of state alcohol laws and the process of obtaining permits would be benificial. ...