The Vats, Barrels and Kegs

Ever wonder what is the difference between types of breweries, wineries, distilleries & cideries make what ? 

Brewery (Macro Brewery)

Large-scale beer producers distributing nationally or globally, often producing consistent, widely recognized brands.

Status: Strongly survived – dominant in global markets.

Brewpub

A brewery that produces beer primarily for sale on the premises alongside food service.

Status: Strongly survived – common in modern pub culture.

Cider Mill

A traditional facility where apples are pressed and fermented into cider, often using historic methods.

Status: Survived – traditional but less common.

Cidery

A modern facility dedicated to producing cider, ranging from small craft operations to larger producers.

Status: Strongly survived – growing in popularity.

Commercial Cidery

Large-scale cider production facilities focused on wide distribution and consistent products.

Status: Strongly survived – widely available.

Craft Brewery

Smaller, independent breweries focused on quality, flavor, and traditional or innovative brewing methods.

Status: Strongly survived – growing rapidly.

Craft Distillery

A smaller, independent distillery focusing on small-batch spirits with unique flavors and local ingredients.

Status: Strongly survived – rapidly growing.

Distillery

A facility that produces distilled spirits such as whisky, gin, vodka, or rum through fermentation and distillation.

Status: Strongly survived – central to spirits production.

Estate Winery

A winery that grows its own grapes and produces wine on-site, emphasizing terroir and origin.

Status: Strongly survived – highly regarded.

Farmhouse Cidery

A cidery producing cider using traditional methods, often from locally grown apples.

Status: Growing – valued for authenticity.

Microbrewery

Very small-scale brewery producing limited quantities, often serving local areas or on-site customers.

Status: Growing – popular in local communities.

Microdistillery

A very small-scale distillery producing limited quantities, often emphasizing experimentation and locality.

Status: Growing – niche but expanding.

Regional Brewery

Mid-sized brewery distributing within a specific geographic region, often balancing tradition and scale.

Status: Survived – stable and well-established.

Urban Winery

A winery located in a city, often sourcing grapes from elsewhere but producing wine locally.

Status: Growing – popular in urban areas.

Winery

A facility where grapes are fermented and processed into wine, ranging from small estates to large producers. 

Status: Strongly survived – global industry