Systems for Breweries

Hospitality and Taproom Automation for Modern Craft Brewers

Breweries generate revenue through high-volume taproom sales, distribution accounts, and private event rentals. Revenue tends to slip when wholesale inquiries go unanswered or when taproom guests visit once but are never invited back through structured loyalty communication.

Restaurants & Food

  • Event Booking Automation
  • New Release SMS Alerts
  • Wholesale Lead Capture
  • QR Code Loyalty Opt-ins
  • Automated Review Generation

How the business actually works

How the work flows, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Brand Discovery

    A potential customer finds the brewery through social media, local listings, or word of mouth.

  2. 02

    Taproom Visit

    The guest visits the taproom, interacts with staff, and joins the digital loyalty program.

  3. 03

    Loyalty Retention

    Automated messaging sends updates on new releases, food truck schedules, and special events.

  4. 04

    Wholesale Inquiry

    A local bottle shop or restaurant reaches out to carry a flagship brew or seasonal tap.

  5. 05

    Private Booking

    Event planners inquire about using the production space or mezzanine for private gatherings.

  6. 06

    Advocacy

    Regulars provide feedback and reviews that drive new traffic to the tasting room.

Where it leaks

Common problems for breweries.

01

Unresponsive Inquiries

Private event requests often sit in a general inbox while the staff is busy with a shift. This leads to lost revenue as planners book other venues that respond faster.

02

Static Taproom Lists

Collecting emails at the point of sale is useless if that data is never utilized. Most breweries fail to segment their list based on beer style preferences or visit frequency.

03

Wholesale Friction

Retail accounts often have to chase down sales reps for current inventory or seasonal availability. Manual order taking via text message creates room for delivery errors and billing disputes.

04

Low Return Rates

Casual tourists often visit once and forget the brand among a sea of competitors. Without a structured re-engagement flow, the brewery relies entirely on new foot traffic.

05

Feedback Gaps

Owners rarely hear about a poor taproom experience until it appears as a public negative review. There is no internal channel for guests to provide direct, private feedback.

What LATTICE can build

Systems built around how you work.

Event Booking Automation

Instantly respond to venue rental inquiries with pricing, floor plans, and available dates.

New Release SMS Alerts

Notify your most loyal customers the moment a limited barrel-aged stout or seasonal IPA is tapped.

Wholesale Lead Capture

A dedicated portal for bars and restaurants to request information on draft accounts and distribution.

QR Code Loyalty Opt-ins

Strategic signage at tables allows guests to join the inner circle and receive an immediate welcome offer.

Automated Review Generation

Follow up with guests after they visit to encourage positive feedback on major mapping and travel sites.

Private Feedback Loops

Survey guests through a private channel to catch service issues before they become public complaints.

Mug Club Management

Track memberships and send automated reminders for renewals or special member-only pour days.

Example systems

What it looks like in practice.

Private Event Inquiry

  1. 1Planner fills out the venue rental form on the brewery website
  2. 2AI receptionist sends an immediate text with the event brochure
  3. 3The system notifies the taproom manager to follow up for a site tour
  4. 4Automated reminder sent 24 hours before the scheduled walkthrough

Can Release Reactivation

  1. 1Brewery tags customers who previously purchased a specific style
  2. 2Automated SMS sent to that segment 24 hours before the new release
  3. 3Customer clicks a link to view the taproom menu and hours
  4. 4Post-visit thank you note sent automatically the following day

Wholesale Account Onboarding

  1. 1Bar manager submits a wholesale inquiry via the brewery portal
  2. 2System sends a digital kit with the current brand list and core beer specs
  3. 3Sales rep is assigned a task to deliver samples and verify the liquor license
  4. 4Account status updated in the dashboard for ongoing order tracking

Have a different problem?

Tell us what's slowing the business down. LATTICE can build around the way your business operates.

Questions from breweries

How can automation help with private event bookings?

Most event inquiries come in during evening hours when managers are supervising the taproom. Automation ensures these prospects get an immediate response with your capacity and pricing, preventing them from calling the brewery down the street.

Can we target customers based on what they like to drink?

Yes. By segmenting your list, you can send IPA news to hop-heads and sour releases to those who prefer tart beers. This increases engagement and prevents customers from opting out of irrelevant updates.

How does this help with our wholesale distribution?

We build workflows that capture new wholesale leads and provide them with the necessary technical specs and brand assets immediately. This professionalizes your outreach and helps your sales team close more tap handles.

Will this replace our existing point of sale?

No. Our systems are designed to work alongside your existing taproom hardware to handle the communication, marketing, and lead management that standard POS systems often lack.

Can we use this to manage a Mug Club or membership program?

Absolutely. You can track member details, automate birthday rewards, and send exclusive notifications for member-only bottle pours or early access to festivals.