Breweries
We help breweries uncover old insurance policies to cover the costs of environmental cleanup at contaminated sites.
Why More Breweries Are Turning to Insurance Archaeology
The craft beer industry has experienced explosive growth in recent years, with breweries evolving into more than just production sites. They’re now community hubs, event spaces, and social destinations. From taprooms and beer gardens to food trucks and live music, today’s breweries play an important role in local economies and neighborhoods.
To keep costs low and create a unique atmosphere, many brewers are drawn to existing buildings with character and space. That’s why it’s common to find breweries in older industrial and manufacturing facilities. These properties often offer high ceilings, floor drains, heavy-duty utilities, and enough square footage for brewing equipment and public tasting areas. Some breweries even set up shop in former gas stations, drawn in by the visibility, parking, and distinctive architecture.
But while the buildings may be ideal for craft beer, the land beneath them often carries a legacy of environmental contamination. Beneath the surface, past uses like fueling stations, industrial and manufacturing facilities, dry cleaners, or auto repair shops may have left behind petroleum, solvents, or heavy metals in the soil and groundwater.
Many brewers acquire these problems without realizing it, until a Phase I or Phase II environmental report uncovers them. These discoveries can bring unexpected costs, regulatory pressure, or financing delays. Even if the pollution wasn’t your fault, it can still become your responsibility.
How We Can Help
Our services are designed to support brewery owners and developers who’ve taken over properties with unknown or complicated environmental pasts. Whether your site used to be a gas station, machine shop, or sits in an industrial zone, we help you uncover and leverage old insurance policies to fund cleanup and protect your investment.
Find Your Policy1.
We locate historic insurance policies that may offer coverage for petroleum releases, chemical contamination, or other site-specific pollution, especially on properties previously used for fuel or industrial purposes.
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We break down complex policy language to determine whether past coverage applies to your current environmental issues, including contamination discovered during due diligence, refinancing, or expansion planning.
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We support you through the insurance claims process, helping you navigate insurer pushback and build a strong case for recovery, so you don’t have to pay for cleanup out of pocket.
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Whether you’re expanding your operation or selling the property, we help you maximize value by resolving environmental liabilities and unlocking insurance-backed cleanup funding.
