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…
December 2, 2024
So, in measuring volumes with the mashtun flowmeter, it quickly became apparent that some streamlining was necessary. To reset the total gallons on the the mashtun flowmeter required like 15 keypresses through 3 menus, instead of the more typical ‘push/hold… Continue Reading…
December 1, 2024
I just realized I never posted this video of our beautiful fountain in operation. Since this was taken, a couple of small refinements were made to the installation but this is essentially the finished project:
November 29, 2024
But not too bad, either! Since the water’s been connected, I’ve been testing all the brewhouse piping and making tweaks as I go. I’m finding lots of things to customize as I get it all up and running. I wanted… Continue Reading…
November 5, 2024
The bottles are the perfect size & shape to serve as reservoirs for my water treatments. Should I de-label them? Leaning that way, currently.
September 29, 2024
(Looking forward to posting ‘Progress: Another Faucet.’ Soon….) All the tanks are in final position and leveled. This week, I’ll have filtered hot and cold water supplies completed to the brewhouse, and my utility and hand sinks. Still to be… Continue Reading…
September 26, 2024
Lots happening here, finishing & painting walls, floors, etc, but this is pretty visible: That’s pretty official. Sh*t’s getting real….
August 11, 2024
On a recent Saturday morning, one partner hung drywall in the brewery. Another effed around. OK, it just looks like effing around. I’m starting final assembly on the grant fountain; today I installed the water manifold in its final position.… Continue Reading…