April 2, 2025
Now all we need are final Mechanical, Electrical, Building, Health, and Wallet inspections.
February 23, 2025
So, almost 3 weeks ago I brewed batch #1, a dunkel. Next day, I mashed in for a saison, and as the kettle filled, I switched on the burner and… nothing. While keeping an eye on the lautering, I frantically… Continue Reading…
February 16, 2025
Batch #1 has moved from a cylindro-conical fermenter to a horizontal lagering tank. There it shall dwell for some weeks, before being kegged and made ready to serve.
February 16, 2025
Make that PINTsetter? We (Skip) are starting to assemble our taproom furniture.
February 6, 2025
We produced our first batch of wort Saturday before last. As with any first full run on a new brewery, there were some surprises. In our case, though I checked and calibrated 4 FVs, 2 brite tanks, 2 lager tanks,… Continue Reading…
January 24, 2025
This: And this: And also this: Therefore, we shall brew some beer forthwith.
January 18, 2025
Everybody’s favorite, mmmmm. Coming up, full brewhouse CIP/re-passivation, then same for the cellar tanks. Then, brewing. Hope I remember how!
January 14, 2025
Despite being configured and installed by me, the mill and auger seem to be up to the job at hand. (Pro-tip: it’s easier to set the gap on a mill that’s spinning in the right direction.) One concern was that… Continue Reading…
December 8, 2024
Speaking of modifications, (weren’t we?) the keg washer that was included in the purchase of the brewery is of the ‘alibaba.com’ sort, ie junky Chinese-fabricated, and included neither a pressure gauge nor a heater for the detergent tank. Not ideal,… Continue Reading…