Announcing a new Brewery – Torrent Brewing Co

[Nickeldeposit]

That floor layout makes too much sense. Change it please.

I’ll get right on the deconstruction and mudding of the plan, LOL. My partner is big into process flow at his job and I’m a designer in mine. We’re also looking to keep the factory feel so that’s where the chain link and low 8’ walls come into play. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Exciting stuff! :rockin:

 

[Renoun]

No windows into the brewery unless it's in the door. Are you going to show off your barrel racks?

 

[Tutsbrew]

Hats off to you guys. Best of luck and yeast to you!

 

[Nickeldeposit]

No windows into the brewery unless it's in the door. Are you going to show off your barrel racks?

We'll have two windows into the barrel room and you'll be able to see the brewing area through chain link near the restrooms

 

[Nickeldeposit]

As of yesterday we have finally submitted our paperwork online to the TTB! Now with the building permit in hand (got it Tues) we’ll begin building some walls while the floor and plumbing work gets a little further down the road. Also as of today we’ve launched our KICKSTARTER project. So lots of stuff really starting to happen!

 

[Weezy]

Got enough room in there for a clay bocce ball court? That'd be awesome

 

[Nickeldeposit]

Yeah our taproom is over 2,100sf, so we got plenty of space. Still thinking about some games we want to put in. The first lumber order is going in this week and construction of the cold room, office, meeting and small storage room are first up. I'll make sure I get some good pics.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Appreciate the updates (on multiple fronts). Keep up the good work!

 

[Nickeldeposit]

We’ve started construction as of today and the plumber should continue their work through next week. We are also into step 2 of 3 in the fed licensing process. Heading over to an old factory later today on a salvage mission, should be fun to see what we can find!

 

[NickTheGreat]

Old factory eh . . . sounds like fun

 

[Nickeldeposit]

After the factory salvage run I think we’re going to be able to get a few nice things from it. The plumber is at the brewery right now installing the first area of plumbing. Over the weekend we broke out the rest of the concrete that needed to go with a jackhammer and our hands (lots of work). We have ordered our kegs and they should be showing up soon. Also an update on the Kickstarter, we've passed 25% of our goal and would love for you all to donate a pint ($5 more if you like) to our campaign, and keep sharing our Facebook posts. More updates and photos coming soon I promise.

 

[Nickeldeposit]

So I was on a local radio show Thursday morning talking beer and hops. I start at about the 22 min mark.
http://www.kxno.com/media/podcast-themorningrush-TheMorningRush/morning-rush-612-7am-24891486/

 

[Braufessor]

Just listened to the interview (nice job)..... as I am getting ready to head out for the Iowa Craft Beer Festival in Des Moines. Don't suppose you are quite to the point of pouring there today are you? Sounds like the IPA was well-received.

 

[Nickeldeposit]

The Des Moines Register has a write-up in today's paper.
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/things-to-do/food-and-dining
Brewery update: The concrete has been poured, I repeat the.... I never thought getting the concrete poured and right (still working on it) would be such a task. Any way the cooler is finally in place and the rest of the walls are going up. I've got a short video tour on the Facebook page of where we are at a few days ago if you'd like to see.

 

[NickTheGreat]

That's a good writeup. I like the updates, and I'm glad you hit your Kickstarter goal!

 

[cyfan964]

I don't know how I have missed this thread up until this point. Saw some work being done on the building today as my wife and I walked away from the farmers market. Almost **** a brick when I saw it was going to be a brewery. I wanted to walk up and talk to whoever was in there, but my wife pulled me away. Me and my co-workers will become regulars. Hope you're ready for us!

Any info on types of beers you're planning?

 

[leeroy7919]

Just heard about the new brewery and found this thread, my guess is 3 months without a post is a bad sign? Hope all is well and hope to drink some Torrent soon!

 

[NickTheGreat]

They're giving updates through the Kickstarter and I think their facebook page. Not sure why not on here, yet

 

[Nickeldeposit]

Sorry I’ve been gone for so long but as you can imagine starting a brewery takes a ton of time. As mentioned we’ve been up dating through our Facebook and Kickstarter pages but I’ll try to do a better job here on HBT. So what’s a brewery update without pictures? We’re getting very close with the build out and basically all the paperwork is done, all but final inspection and city council approval. The pics below in order are 1. Taproom at entrance 2. Taproom looking back at entrance 3. The floor coating behind the bar 4. Ladies Restroom 5. Brewhouse getting hooked up 6. Eight of our 10 temp controlled fermenters 7. Bright tanks in cooler 8. Empty kegs waiting 9. Our barrel aging/ banquet room I took these photos last Thursday so in that amount of time progress has been made. I'll try to get some new photos this weekend.

 

[Hello]

Looking real nice there.

 

[NickTheGreat]

Busy? I somehow doubt that . . .

 

[Nickeldeposit]

Worked until midnight lastnight installing valves on fermenter cooling system. Now just to get them wired to Rancos this weekend and the FV will be up and running, installation pics to come!