Chad Wiltz (Garagiste Meadery)

[moc5131]

So disappointed I couldn't meet up with you chad in the short time I was down for Huna day.

 

[Gatorwalt]

Chad, was great seeing you again at many of the TBBW events. Really enjoyed the Whiskey BA mead, damn good! Happy I contributed and looking forward to the great meads you put out!

 

[Gonzoillini1]

Tried more Garagiste these past few days than I had tried previously, and it only reaffirmed my thoughts to invest in what wiltznucs has going on (Lady in Red was one of the best things I tried all weekend).

I know it was a rollercoaster weekend but really enjoyed sharing beers / meads / conversation and can't wait to see what the future brings.

Cheers!

 

[Beer4B]

Not a big mead guy but your Double Black was awesome at Cycle BA day. Thanks for sharing and I hope to swing by whenever you open up! Cheers

 

[wiltznucs]

It's been a big week for Garagiste. Most importantly we've partnered with a law firm to represent us and get the ball rolling. They've worked with two local upstart breweries and I feel really good about them.

We've submitted for our LLC and are establishing a Federal Tax ID. So within the next week or so Garagiste will exist as a company. We're also in the finishing steps of our Trademarks so things are progressing nicely.

We've also began looking at potential sites for the Meadery. We've found a few that will make good candidates so I'm optimistic that we'll find a good home in due time.

As of today our Indiegogo campaign is at $53,000 with some two weeks left. We cannot thank you enough! You are amazing!

Have a great weekend!

 

[moc5131]

Congrats wiltznucs !

 

[trickytunadicky]

Garagiste is bae.

 

[BoatsAndHoes]

Not a big mead guy but your Double Black was awesome at Cycle BA day.

i love seeing comments like this!

congrats on reaching your goal wiltznucs ! my buddy scored a bottle of Double Black from you last weekend. looking forward to trying my first Florida mead

 

[lb304854]

Tried Goober Grape and Fraise last night and signed up minutes later. Better late than never.

 

[wiltznucs]

Tried Goober Grape and Fraise last night and signed up minutes later. Better late than never.

Glad to have you on the team. The Goober series is emerging as a crowd favorite for sure.

 

[cultclassic89]

Damn it, why am I just now finding this. Your meads sound amazing.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

What's the latest news with Garagiste?

 

[wiltznucs]

What's the latest news with Garagiste?

So what's the latest...

So we've secured a building in the Tampa Heights area. Immediately adjacent to Hidden Springs Ale Works who just won best new brewery in Tampa Bay. Pretty exciting times in the neighborhood.

We've completed the demolition and the build out started last week. Tanks are secured and ready for delivery as soon as the build is completed.

We've applied to the TTB and State. Based on current estimates we think our permits will come through in November or December. This would hopefully have us open sometime around the New Year. We've also began conversations with potential distributors.

In the meantime, we continue to make mead. We've picked up some awards at some respected mead competitions including Meadllennium and recently at the Texas Mead Cup. Feels good to get some validation that our efforts are working.

Cheers...

 

[jivex5k1]

So what's the latest...

So we've secured a building in the Tampa Heights area. Immediately adjacent to Hidden Springs Ale Works who just won best new brewery in Tampa Bay. Pretty exciting times in the neighborhood.

We've completed the demolition and the build out started last week. Tanks are secured and ready for delivery as soon as the build is completed.

We've applied to the TTB and State. Based on current estimates we think our permits will come through in November or December. This would hopefully have us open sometime around the New Year. We've also began conversations with potential distributors.

In the meantime, we continue to make mead. We've picked up some awards at some respected mead competitions including Meadllennium and recently at the Texas Mead Cup. Feels good to get some validation that our efforts are working.

Cheers...

Meadllennium reminds me of Flipadelphia.

 

[blckout201]

So what's the latest...

In the meantime, we continue to make mead. We've picked up some awards at some respected mead competitions including Meadllennium and recently at the Texas Mead Cup. Feels good to get some validation that our efforts are working.

Cheers...

Sounds amazing. Is there any feasible way to try said mead in the meantime?

 

[trickytunadicky]

Sounds amazing. Is there any feasible way to try said mead in the meantime?

Beer festivals around Florida, mostly.

 

[wiltznucs]

Beer festivals around Florida, mostly.

This ^^^^^, we poured over 60 bottles at events over the course of the past two weekends.

Right now our batches are focused on our membership and fine tuning for competitions in the New Year.

With a little luck we'll be open in the first quarter of next year.

 

[shelf_turd_ferguson]

This ^^^^^, we poured over 60 bottles at events over the course of the past two weekends.

Right now our batches are focused on our membership and fine tuning for competitions in the New Year.

With a little luck we'll be open in the first quarter of next year.

Went from messaging you about the Mead X label one weekend to trying Goober Fraise the next (thanks Steve!). It was damn good. Cheers!

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Any fun updates? Looking forward to some Garagiste meads this year!

 

[trickytunadicky]

Any fun updates? Looking forward to some Garagiste meads this year!

I think wiltznucs is busy at RateBeer fest this week. Not sure if all of the licenses and permits have been received, but they have been coming in and the taproom has been coming along. So. . .

SOON

 

[wiltznucs]

Any fun updates? Looking forward to some Garagiste meads this year!

Things are coming along. We ran into some major issues with the City of Tampa and wet zoning; but, I think we've got most of them behind us now. This set us back a solid 3-4 months.

Our TTB has been approved. We'll have our State licenses this week. Construction will be starting back up in the coming weeks.

Our tanks are purchased and sitting in a warehouse awaiting delivery. It's my hope to have them on-site by April. With a little luck we'll be able to open sometime in the Spring.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Hey Chad - Any hints as to member bottles?

 

[wiltznucs]

Hey Chad - Any hints as to member bottles?

Bottle number one was released today...

A Magnum bottle of Reboog Vitis to each of our crowdfunding supporters.

Bottles 2-6 remain to be seen but we have some fun stuff planned.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Bottle number one was released today...

A Magnum bottle of Reboog Vitis to each of our crowdfunding supporters.

Bottles 2-6 remain to be seen but we have some fun stuff planned.

Talk about timing! Awesome man. Can't wait for 2-6!

 

[Jb123]

Goober razz vs regoob razz? Any diff in recipe? Goober razz was much sweeter and more balanced and regoob was not nearly as sweet and MUCH more tart, both good but goober we all Enjoyed much more.

 

[MordorMongo]

 

[Jb123]

Go on

 

[MordorMongo]

Go on

Hard pass.

 

[MordorMongo]

So the latest release was a 6 pack purchase requirement.

Last round members who didn’t buy enough were not invited back.

But people don’t “have” to buy the 6 pack.



So how do you foresee this business model working for you both short and long term?


Pls advise

 

[RyanMcFly1985]

So the latest release was a 6 pack purchase requirement.

Last round members who didn’t buy enough were not invited back.

But people don’t “have” to buy the 6 pack.



So how do you foresee this business model working for you both short and long term?


Pls advise

Can you confirm people weren’t asked back for not spending enough? There really wasn’t an ask back process. There was a window to renew. If you did, you did. If you didn’t you didn’t. They did say that because there were people that joined and didn’t buy a single bottle, they wanted members that would buy bottles. Not sure why someone who didn’t buy any bottles would want in anyway.

I don’t think they kicked out people who “didn’t buy enough.” I could be wrong, so that’s why I’m asking. Lot of info getting spread out there these days in this hobby and I’m just trying to see what’s accurate.