Announcing My Brewery - Hailstorm Brewing Co

[Jcbrown360]

Good luck, I always love when a new brewery opens.

 

[joncro55]

Everything looks great - look forward to tasting. Congrats,

 

[burningtreebrewing]

Any chance you will be looking for some part time help? I am incredibly interested in pretty much whatever you have to offer and/or whatever help you may need in the future.

 

[PintoBean]

Any chance you will be looking for some part time help? I am incredibly interested in pretty much whatever you have to offer and/or whatever help you may need in the future.

We will in the future, but I'm quitting my job to do this, so after we can afford to pay ourselves we'll be looking for help.

 

[PintoBean]

Picture?

I'll snap one on my way home, wasn't there when it was delivered, my partner was. I can tell you it's completely disassembled, so it won't look like much luckily the whole thing "snaps" together like tongue and grove flooring and you just lock it together by turning a latch with an Allen wrench.

 

[PintoBean]

Cooler

 

[Jipper]

Congrats! Sounds like you guys are looking to do things right, which is always reassuring to see Good luck with everything and keep us posted on the construction / operation of your new business - cheers!

 

[PintoBean]

Congrats! Sounds like you guys are looking to do things right, which is always reassuring to see Good luck with everything and keep us posted on the construction / operation of your new business - cheers!

Thanks buddy. We're definitely not going to half-ass this thing. With the amount of craft beer out there these days, quality is of utmost importance.

 

[PintoBean]

Beer delivery van...will be getting new logos for it obviously

 

[Hello]

Is it true that every time a brewery opens a pallet of Budwiser loses it's carbonation?

 

[finsfan]

Is it true that every time a brewery opens a pallet of Budwiser loses it's carbonation?

id like to think it loses its home

congrats on the brewery tho, you are making a lot of us jealous and happy at the same time!

 

[PintoBean]

id like to think it loses its home

congrats on the brewery tho, you are making a lot of us jealous and happy at the same time!

Thanks!

I think we all supported BMC enough in our college and younger years

 

[PintoBean]

There's also a little nano opening up down the road from us around the same time...looks like Tinley Park will be a nice little beer island in the south suburbs soon.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...ley-park-350-brewing-20130821,0,2701138.story

 

[Grossy]

Congratulations,

Next time up I am up visting relatives in Aurora, Il. I would love to come over and check out your brewery.

 

[PintoBean]

Congratulations,

Next time up I am up visting relatives in Aurora, Il. I would love to come over and check out your brewery.

For sure...it's not much yet, but we'll start receiving the major equipment towards the end of next month.

 

[PintoBean]

Ordered (120) 1/6 BBL and (72) 1/2 BBL kegs to start out with.

 

[finsfan]

Ordered (120) 1/6 BBL and (72) 1/2 BBL kegs to start out with.

That doesnt seem like a lot but im sure it was close to $50k!!!! :cross: Damn kegs are so expensive

 

[Renegades_Brew]

I live out in the area of Oswego, IL. Good to see another brewery up and coming in the area!

 

[PintoBean]

That doesnt seem like a lot but im sure it was close to $50k!!!! :cross: Damn kegs are so expensive

Not that bad...$68 for 1/6 BBL and $109 for 1/2 BBL. $350 one time setup few for engraving, and free striping. Stout Tanks is having a summer keg sale right now.

 

[PintoBean]

I live out in the area of Oswego, IL. Good to see another brewery up and coming in the area!

I grew up in Oswego...class of 2003.

 

[Renegades_Brew]

I grew up in Oswego...class of 2003.

Glenbard West '03 in Glen Ellyn

Worked at OHS for 5 years and just got a new job elsewhere. Eventually hope to go pro.

If you want some free labor I am more than willing to help with whatever you need. All I ask for is experience in return.

 

[PintoBean]

Glenbard West '03 in Glen Ellyn

Worked at OHS for 5 years and just got a new job elsewhere. Eventually hope to go pro.

If you want some free labor I am more than willing to help with whatever you need. All I ask for is experience in return.

10-4...when we get up and running we'll probably need some volunteers. When Finches started up, I did a volunteer day on their canning line, even used a vacation day to do it. It's amazing what craft beer enthusiasts will do for free beer and the opportunity to work in a brewery (if only for a day).

 

[jessej122]

Awesome I live in Joliet ill have to come check it out,keep the progress posted! Cheers

 

[PintoBean]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...ey-park-microbrewery-20130831,0,4315547.story

 

[PintoBean]

Some pictures from our visit to the brewhouse manufacturer yesterday. Coming along nicely...

 

[PintoBean]

We also officially submitted our TTB app this morning.

 

[TomRep]

Watching you guys on Facebook and want to be subscribed in this thread. Very awesome and something I hope to do someday. Good luck man!

 

[erockdoc]

I like the name! I'll be sure to send people I know in the area your way once the doors open!

 

[PintoBean]

Thanks guys!

 

[PintoBean]

Progress being made on TTB App. It was offically accepted as a complete application and has moved to Step 2 of 3.

 

[PintoBean]

Also check out our new website, it is not yet complete (the links across the top lead back to the index page, for now).

www.hailstormbrewing.com

 

[LandoLincoln]

Nice! I'd like our brew club to be one of the first to take a tour of your place once it's running!

 

[PintoBean]

Nice! I'd like our brew club to be one of the first to take a tour of your place once it's running!

What club are you in?

 

[LandoLincoln]

What club are you in?

The BEST one - the Joliet Brewers Guild!

 

[pluchar]

I live in Tinley Park! Where is the brewery going to be at?

 

[PintoBean]

I live in Tinley Park! Where is the brewery going to be at?

8060 W 186th St.

 

[pluchar]

I live just off of 80th ave. about a half mile down the road from there. I'll be sure to stop in when you guys open up!

 

[jessej122]

Where's the Joliet brewers guild? I live in Joliet would love to check it out

 

[LandoLincoln]

Where's the Joliet brewers guild? I live in Joliet would love to check it out

I sent you a private mail about it. But you can check out our website via the link in my signature.

 

[PintoBean]

I live just off of 80th ave. about a half mile down the road from there. I'll be sure to stop in when you guys open up!

Awesome, you're within stumbling distance