October 4, 2022
The masonry work on the west wall facing Orleans (Native child mural) is done. Rough openings are complete, and all the brick is stable and plumb. As a bonus, the central figure in the mural is in relatively good shape.
September 10, 2022
These are our exterior plans. As of now, there is only one pedestrian door, and one rollup door, on the south wall (Division St.) We’re adding back a lot of windows, where windows there once were. The taproom entrance will… Continue Reading…
July 18, 2022
We received our permit from the building department to start exterior work. DTE is making a plan to protect the utility lines to and around the building. A flow test has confirmed we have sufficient water available for fire suppression.… Continue Reading…
March 5, 2022
Hola, amigos, I know it’s been a while since I rapped at ya… (1 Brownie point for those who recognize the reference) So what the *!@#?!!’s been happening? Well. Lots of wrangling over the final plans for submittal to the… Continue Reading…
July 2, 2021
I’d say this qualifies as a milestone- we moved our brewhouse equipment in. I’ll probably grunt and curse when inevitably I have to move all of it around during construction, but then I’ll remind myself that we’re saving the not-insignificant… Continue Reading…
July 1, 2021
Remember that carnival game? Choose a string end, and get the crappy prize it’s tied to. This is kind of like that: We are slowly getting to the end of major demolition, as I take down the ceiling in what… Continue Reading…
April 12, 2021
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…
March 16, 2021
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…