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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
Do they not sell through the same distribution networks? I don't know a whole lot about the local distribution systems, so I'm just speculating, but I would expect the lion's share of the business for most independent breweries is still through distribution rather than on-site sales.
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The margin for on-site sales is going to be much higher, as they are charging full price but not selling to the middle man first.
As far as on-site vs. distribution, that's going to depend on the individual brewery. Some have tons of presence in retail stores, but others have almost none. Almost all the breweries are going to be pretty packed during peak times, at this time of year.
There's also a lot of independent liquor stores in BC.