CRB 205 - Craft Brewery Taproom Business Operations and Management

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 5

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: CRB 110 (C or Higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: In this course, students integrate the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses with proper beer and foodservice protocol and etiquette in the planning, organization, operation, promotion, and management of GRCC’s Fountain Hill Brewery. Additional topics include point of sale (POS) system operations and report generation, knowledge of social media marketing concepts, menu sales techniques, menu knowledge, and proper suggestive selling to increase traffic and sales in a taproom/brewpub. Laws that govern the sale of alcoholic beverages and proper procedures for managing alcoholic beverages are covered, including storage, service, purchasing, and cash handling. Students demonstrate the appropriate methods for pairing craft brewed beverages with food and integrate proper beer and food service protocol and etiquette.

Course Fee: $70.00

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None