We Made Hot Water Today

Everybody’s favorite, mmmmm. Coming up, full brewhouse CIP/re-passivation, then same for the cellar tanks. Then, brewing. Hope I remember how!

Flying Colors

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…

Saving My Button Finger

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…

The Fountain

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:

Not Actually As Roomy As It Looks

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…

Secret Ingredient?

The bottles are the perfect size & shape to serve as reservoirs for my water treatments. Should I de-label them? Leaning that way, currently.

Progress: Another Facet

(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…

This Seems Like a Significant Milestone

Lots happening here, finishing & painting walls, floors, etc, but this is pretty visible: That’s pretty official. Sh*t’s getting real….

A Tale of Two Partners

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…

Fire Department Connection

With personality!