Helton Brewing Consulting (HBC) was created by Brian Helton, owner of Helton Brewing Co., responding to increased demand for brewery startup direction and leadership. Brian has substantial roots in the brewing industry with extensive veteran knowledge and developmental resources that work to facilitate and streamline your vision. He understands the challenges that coincide with brewery ownership startup. He can offer support to enable a smooth transition through brewery ownership through a solid knowledge of process and development by utilizing industry policies and politics.

Many unpredictable challenges accompany startup, and Brian’s consultive support offers an experienced-based understanding of navigating the intricacies and multifaceted trials. Better development strategies alleviate stresses and setbacks associated with obstruction and derailment of brewery progress. Brian’s consulting incorporates knowledge obtained from 23 years of regional and local brewing, corporate oversight, experience as an environmental engineer, and managing large chain breweries with 4-6 million annual gross earnings.

Helton Brewing Co. success has been demonstrated through cash positivity from startup. With 25-30% bottom-line results established from cost of goods control. and positive broker and vendor relationships.

Brian has brewed over 60 different beer styles, and through experience and a strong understanding of industry procedure, future brewery owners can best navigate barriers and challenges. Brian’s veteran knowledge and dedication to craft perfection, coupled with a revered palette, reputation, and community respect for contribution to the brewing and culinary community. Brian is a certified Cicerone and Brewmaster with multiple World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival Awards. He is involved with local culinary events, from judging at prominent chef competitions to hosting multiple brewer dinners.

His passion for culinary and brewing expertise has propelled strong community support and local followings. Brian has enabled growth and facilitated skill development in future brewers through education, workshops and aspires to educate the public on the art of brewing to improve appreciation and knowledge. Brian’s passion for the craft and refining the art of brewing through education, mentoring, and consulting is at the heart of his work.