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Brewery update
« on: February 02, 2012, 06:51:00 pm »
I thought I'd brag a little and show off how far my little brewery has come in a  little more than a year. We have big plans for growth this year as well. Lotsa fun!!! :D

below is a 15 bbl MT (left) and BK (right). We will only be running half capacity for the time being because our fermenters are 7 bbl



these are our jacketed fermenters, in front are 6 white wine bbls and 2 brandy bbls. I am filling the wine bbls with our summer seasonal saison and the brandy bbls are getting our Miracle Worker Tripel



Two plastic fermenters that we hope to have online soon. Also note the blue cooler and 14 gallon B3 BK in foreground. I used those yesterday.  ;)


Original brew system now pilot/specialty batch system. It's all electric.



Shot of cold room



Another shot of cold room with kegs ready to ship and 10 bbl bright tank in background. We have had the cold room enlarged 2Xs since installation and probably need it again already.



Beer is selling well, in fact there are a couple of places where our Belgian White is the #1 seller. Lots of fun and, of course, lots of hard work. But worth it. I highly recommend it for all ya'll!  :)
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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2012, 06:55:30 pm »
Those are some jealousy-inducing shots for sure. Hopefully I'll make it down to try your stuff before too long.

And you'll let us know when you need an assistant, right? ;)
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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2012, 06:56:59 pm »
Wow...looking great Keith. Keep up the hard work.

Maybe someday I'll be following in your footsteps.  ;)
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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2012, 06:57:54 pm »
Those are some jealousy-inducing shots for sure. Hopefully I'll make it down to try your stuff before too long.

And you'll let us know when you need an assistant, right? ;)

If you come down I'm sure you could teach me a thing or two. Maybe I'll be your assistant!  ;)

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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2012, 07:15:46 pm »
Looking like high times ahead, roll tide ;D

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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2012, 07:19:02 pm »
Fantastic stuff.  Inspiration for the rest of us

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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2012, 07:27:50 pm »
Awesome Keith! I keep telling myself, one day I can have my own brewery. Thanks for keeping the dream alive. Cheers!
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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 07:37:56 pm »
Very nice!  It's great to see that your venture is working out well.
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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2012, 07:41:03 pm »
Just awesome to see.  You worked very hard for it, too.  Keep it up!

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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2012, 07:43:02 pm »
Yellowhammer flyin' high!
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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2012, 08:13:20 pm »
Just Wow    :o
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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2012, 08:37:16 pm »
Looks awesome! Congrats on the success!

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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2012, 08:45:43 pm »
What is the height of your cooler. My partner wants pre fab and I can only find 8 footers.

Oh by the way, looking good, BK gas fired? looks like it.

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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #13 on: February 02, 2012, 08:49:30 pm »
absolutely fantastic! so jelly! wish you all the best, good luck!
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Re: Brewery update
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2012, 09:22:43 pm »
Finally got to post. These pics make me feel all warm and tingly inside. No wait. Is that jealousy? ;D

Quite awesome. Good to see things growing. Soon you will have real employees...
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