Audrey’s Shaping Up

By fits and starts, in between all the demolition work, I’ve smoothed Audrey’s operation to a fairly functional state. I’m sure that once we’ve done a couple of brews together there will be some tweaks, but she should be helpful… Continue Reading…

How I Got To Work Today

Today’s mayhem

We’ve finally gotten all of the refrigeration systems decommissioned, clearing the way for more destruction. This wall enclosed the compressor for our beer cooler, which will be relocated off of the main floor. This wall was in my way. I… Continue Reading…

Tuned For Maximum Smoke

So we used to say, back in the day, before starting up a new piece of electronic/electrical gear. If we actually did get smoke, we’d say, ‘Aww, you went and let the smoke out!’ which was an extension of the… Continue Reading…

De Construction

Before we can build our brewery & distillery & foodery, we need to un-build the sausage factory that preceded us. So: The entry vestibule, with its massive sliding door and air curtains, is right in the middle of my planned… Continue Reading…

Audrey the Auto-Doser

My brewery gadgets typically end up with names, for convenience. The carb-bot became Carl. The peristaltic yeast pump became Perry. This way, in an actual work situation one can say, “Hey, throw Perry on FV4 and see if you can… Continue Reading…

An Egg?

Mike here. This post is going to be of limited interest to those who are not fascinated by gadgets and gizmos. I was describing a project I’m working on to my buddy Pat, and he said, “I’d love to look… Continue Reading…

Full Measure Has a Delivery Truck

…For certain values of ‘truck’. We spotted this three-wheeled pickup truck in a post on Jalopnik.com, and knew immediately where it could find a good home. What the hell is it? Glad you asked! Let’s go with the official data… Continue Reading…