July 17, 2024
The kettle, mashtun/HLT, and brew platform are in their final position, bolted together, and leveled. That feels like progress. Just finished reconnecting all of the conduit and wiring, and working out where all the pipes go, including a bunch of… Continue Reading…
June 28, 2024
The mechanical contractor had a 48″ brake on site, and some leftover 26 ga. sheet, so I took advantage. I don’t expect to win Tin Knocker of the Year, but it should do the job.
June 21, 2024
Brewery floor is done, and we’ve moved the gear in so we can work on the taproom floor & stuff.
June 3, 2024
Cooler box is assembled in kitchen, followed by separating wall and cook line exhaust hood. Brewery floor is cleared and in the midst of being prepped for epoxy. Dudes be getting our ducts in a row. Not shown: bathroom plumbing… Continue Reading…
May 26, 2024
For real: We had 2 rooftop HVAC units, 2 exhaust fans, the beer cooler condenser, and the glycol chiller to go up on the roof, so we had to block the street for about 20 minutes. This is not unusual… Continue Reading…
May 24, 2024
OK, not exactly, but I finally constructed a throne of brick for our grant-fountain. Behold: There will be access doors in the two openings, and all of the ‘works’ need to be installed before final enclosure and trimming. While not… Continue Reading…
May 17, 2024
Things are happening fast hereabouts: We have a floor, complete with ramps and curbs and things. In about two weeks, it will be cured enough to grind and seal/tile/epoxy, depending on the area. Walls are 80% framed, and electrical and… Continue Reading…
May 1, 2024
We’re maybe not quite to the “hair on fire” stage, but it *is* hot in here. First was this: That meant we could do this: And this: The first pour covered most of the brewery floor, and the taproom/bar area.… Continue Reading…
March 20, 2024
This trench as a trench in it. Trench drain, that is. Secured in a concrete bed and plumbed into the sanitary sewer, it awaits the final slab pour, which will be done by professionals, not two dopes who don’t seem… Continue Reading…