August 10, 2021
We have acquired a piece of brewing equipment that we have no use for in the brewery, as it is from a much larger system than ours. It is, however, a beautiful object in its own right, and will become… Continue Reading…
July 19, 2021
When I was brewing at Kickstand BC in Commerce Township, I had a sweet brewery bike, donated by Detroit Bikes. Sometimes when I was waiting on a CIP cycle to finish, or a tank to blow down, or when I… 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 7, 2021
We added a couple of Womens’ shirt items in the Spreadshop, as requested, a “roll cuff tee,” and a “flowy tank top.”
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…
December 11, 2021
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…
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…
December 11, 2021
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…
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…