I was wondering a few things about the transition into *very* small scale commercial brewing - like a small/medium sized brewpub. I've been entertaining the idea of some day having a small brew pub, only my beer on tap and no distribution or anything fancy like that. I don't care to discuss anything else of that nature at this point just two glaring questions. First, yeast. *Edited out, no longer need to ask that part of the question*
Second, when transitioning to larger scale equipment does one just jump right in with only some advanced research learning then trial and error their way through? I know some breweries started from homebrewer's that never worked in a commercial brewery so I am curious to know how they adjusted to the different equipment involved in brewing on a larger scale. Looking at it I guess most processes are similar and learning new equipment doesn't seem to have such a large learning curve, but I am curious how they did it... or do they just hire someone with experience right off the bat to assist in design/implementation/and instruction?
Anyhow, if anyone has any info, or even if there's a great book you've read that tackles these subjects please do post a link as it would be most helpful. I'm not looking to do anything anytime soon, just really looking at one possible future.
Rev.
Second, when transitioning to larger scale equipment does one just jump right in with only some advanced research learning then trial and error their way through? I know some breweries started from homebrewer's that never worked in a commercial brewery so I am curious to know how they adjusted to the different equipment involved in brewing on a larger scale. Looking at it I guess most processes are similar and learning new equipment doesn't seem to have such a large learning curve, but I am curious how they did it... or do they just hire someone with experience right off the bat to assist in design/implementation/and instruction?
Anyhow, if anyone has any info, or even if there's a great book you've read that tackles these subjects please do post a link as it would be most helpful. I'm not looking to do anything anytime soon, just really looking at one possible future.
Rev.