ANOTHER Basement Brewery Build

[highland_brewer]

More progress this weekend. Got the bar top coated with glaze coat.. (2 coats) and I think it came out nice. That is a big step in completion getting the top done. Every time I set something on the raw bar top I was scared it was going to get messed up.

 

[k-os]

More progress this weekend. Got the bar top coated with glaze coat.. (2 coats) and I think it came out nice. That is a big step in completion getting the top done. Every time I set something on the raw bar top I was scared it was going to get messed up.View attachment 644525 View attachment 644526

Is that a pour on epoxy?

 

[highland_brewer]

Is that a pour on epoxy?

Yes it is a 2-part epoxy called Famowood. Available at most home improvement stores. Best price I found was on amazon.

 

[k-os]

Yes it is a 2-part epoxy called Famowood. Available at most home improvement stores. Best price I found was on amazon.

Thanks. Now that I have the keezer done my next project is to get a small bar built in the basement before we have to host Christmas with my family. Need to brew some more to get the keezer filled too!

 

[highland_brewer]

Thanks. Now that I have the keezer done my next project is to get a small bar built in the basement before we have to host Christmas with my family. Need to brew some more to get the keezer filled too!

I would recommend that if the bar is small go with the Qt size amount. It actually goes a long way. I am going to be making a video on the process FYI.

 

[k-os]

I would recommend that if the bar is small go with the Qt size amount. It actually goes a long way. I am going to be making a video on the process FYI.

It'll be about 5 feet by 2 feet. Looking forward to the video.

 

[highland_brewer]

A little video update on the basement progress..

 

[nursedude]

Brian, your work is impeccable. really like how your bar came out.

 

[Wreck99]

A little video update on the basement progress..

Dude...

That's AMAZING!!!

 

[highland_brewer]

Dude...

That's AMAZING!!!

Thanks Matt!!

 

[NCBeerMedic]

Brian, I'm just gonna say what we are all thinking, but no one will say. You suck, had a nice brewery, moved to a new house, now have a nicer brewery and bar now, make me sick......

j/k, man it's awesome. Keep us posted when you get to brew....

 

[highland_brewer]

Brian, I'm just gonna say what we are all thinking, but no one will say. You suck, had a nice brewery, moved to a new house, now have a nicer brewery and bar now, make me sick......

j/k, man it's awesome. Keep us posted when you get to brew....

Haha! Thanks man I appreciate it! I am very lucky in that my wife was behind the project the entire way! I am ready to be done with our and enjoy the fruits of my labor! Im also tired of buying beer! ! Lol

 

[ZmannR2]

A little video update on the basement progress..

So cozy down there!! Bet you can't wait to have some buddies over to hang n watch football!

 

[highland_brewer]

One more addition to the bar. I wanted to have a solid foot rest for the bar and something that kept with the rest of the theme. Not installed, yet but assembled to see if tall enough and long enough. I like the way it looks! (2" Black pipe)

 

[k-os]

Started construction on my bar frame this past weekend and was curious what the finished height of your bartop and countertop behind are.

 

[CodeSection]

One more addition to the bar. I wanted to have a solid foot rest for the bar and something that kept with the rest of the theme. Not installed, yet but assembled to see if tall enough and long enough. I like the way it looks! (2" Black pipe)

I like it too! I realize you maybe concerned about a tripping hazard, but I wonder how it would look if it was moved 1-2" further out from the wood. That way it might keep off the scuff marks on the wood that could come from peoples shoes (toe area especially).

 

[highland_brewer]

I like it too! I realize you maybe concerned about a tripping hazard, but I wonder how it would look if it was moved 1-2" further out from the wood. That way it might keep off the scuff marks on the wood that could come from peoples shoes (toe area especially).

Yes I am going to be mounting it so that the pipe is 6 inches on center, away from the face of the bar. Where I have it now is just so that I could see what it looked like. That's not the permanent location of it. Recommendation for foot rest like this are anywhere from 6 to 7 inches away from the face of the bar.

 

[highland_brewer]

Started construction on my bar frame this past weekend and was curious what the finished height of your bartop and countertop behind are.

The flat surface of the bar is about 43 inches high, somewhere between 40 and 42, is recommended. The back bar counter tops are 36 inches, give or take a little bit in height. A piece of advice on the back bar counter tops mine are very narrow and there is not a lot of usable space, which I was ok with. However, I might have made the bar top a little narrower so that I could have had more back bar counter showing and usable. I used the dimensions by searching on Google bar dimensions, there are a lot of good illustrations out there that give you dimensions. I pretty much followed those exactly.

 

[highland_brewer]

Got my bar stools purchased (6 of them). Here is a tip for you. IF you have a restaurant store anywhere within driving distance it would pay off to check them out for your bar stools. I got mine for $42.99 each. They are commercial bar grade. 16 gauge welded frames rated for 300 lbs. AND the vinyl seat bottoms are easily replaceable should the ever get damaged, at a cost of $8.99.. I think that is an awesome deal. Most bar stools you find are in the $80+ dollar range and are screw/bolted together, flimsy and wobbly. These are the real deal.. really sturdy and nice. I got mine from restaurantequippers.com in Ohio but there are other vendors out there online.

I had someone ask bout dimensions so I thought I would make a diagram. You can also google "bar dimensions" and get great into there.
The pipe footrest wound up being perfectly spaced at 6-1/2" away from the bar face. the height of the pipe footrest came out to be 8-1/2" in height, using the floor flanges, 6" pipe nipples and the elbow/tees. It is definitely coming together!!

 

[highland_brewer]

Got the rest of the chairs unwrapped and cushions installed. Looking like a proper bar now.. Progress is good!!

 

[dwhite60]

I look at the home breweries some people build and realize I could have, should have, made better education and career choices, or married better.

All the Best,
D. White

 

[eric19312]

Just Wow...I’ll be subscribing to your channel.

 

[highland_brewer]

I look at the home breweries some people build and realize I could have, should have, made better education and career choices, or married better.

All the Best,
D. White

It's all a lot of work and effort. Cheers!

 

[highland_brewer]

Just Wow...I’ll be subscribing to your channel.

Thanks man!! It's been a journey that thankfully is almost over!! Then I just get to brew and try to keep 6 taps full!

 

[NCBeerMedic]

Thanks man!! It's been a journey that thankfully is almost over!! Then I just get to brew and try to keep 6 taps full!

Do you even remember HOW to brew??

 

[highland_brewer]

Do you even remember HOW to brew??

Like riding a bike.. or falling up a tree.. I have 160 lbs of grain waiting to be brewed with right now.. lol I better remember!

 

[sicktght311]

With all the different brew systems you have on hand, i'm surprised you didnt dedicate an entire basement to multiple brew houses lol

 

[SEndorf]

LOL... He beat me to it...
That's the nicest build I've ever seen. BUT...

Can he brew beer ?? (j/k)

 

[highland_brewer]

With all the different brew systems you have on hand, i'm surprised you didnt dedicate an entire basement to multiple brew houses lol

HAHA!! Well my brew table does not have casters on it YET... it will.. an I plan on a AIO brew table with casters so I can swap out the systems depending on what I am using.

 

[highland_brewer]

LOL... He beat me to it...
That's the nicest build I've ever seen. BUT...

Can he brew beer ?? (j/k)

BREW BEER!!!???? All that equipment is just for show.. like when you go to a brew pub and they have dummy equipment in the window that you know they don't use..

I am beginning to wonder if I ever will brew again.. lol Might have to hire a brewer!!