it finally happened. we're legally a brewery!!!!!

[IrregularPulse]

Good to hear Jason. Looking forward to visiting the brewery sometime!

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Congratulations! I hope it all works out well for you. And like Yoop said.......We need pics!

 

[Stevesmirk]

Is it safe to assume that Indiana is easier to open a brewery than Ohio? I realize Richmond is closer than Ft Wayne, but not by much. What made you choose the smaller Richmond market?

 

[Mirilis]

From what I understand it is more difficult for Indiana. They required a $10,000 bond. Fed only required $1000. My brewing partner lives close to there and he took care of all the paperwork. I just tried to support where I could.

 

[Mirilis]

Is it safe to assume that Indiana is easier to open a brewery than Ohio? I realize Richmond is closer than Ft Wayne, but not by much. What made you choose the smaller Richmond market?

Richmond actually had the first brewery in the state. The town was formed in 1816ish and the town clerk Ezra Boswell owned a brewery and gingerbread shop. That's who we named ourselves after. We had to be in Indiana for certain reasons and it was either there or muncie. Richmond's was just.more convienient for me as its under two hours and all interstate. We will distribute to surrounding areas as well.

 

[conpewter]

Congrats!! If I ever make it back down to my college town (Bloomington) I'll have to see about making a side trip on over to you guys. Good luck!

 

[Mirilis]

Were not as big as Upland or BBC but we will do the best we can with what we have. ;p

 

[Prime]

Congrats! That is awesome. I just left that general area last year. If I am ever back I will definitely be looking for your brew!

 

[passedpawn]

<== jealous.

 

[chromados]

Congrats Mirilis, you are living many of our dreams and we all wish you the best of luck and be sure to keep us posted how everything goes.

Chromados

 

[Grimster]

If you ever hear of your brew being anywhere near N Alabama area let me know and I'll go out of my way to sample it!

 

[android]

godspeed little doodle! way to go!

 

[ChuckM]

Congratulations! Would you mind sharing your plans on distribution? Do you have a bottling line or are you selling kegs only? Are you going to sell to local establishments, and if so, do they already want to buy your beer?

I don't mean to be nosy...I'm trying to head down this path myself and would just like to hear your thoughts...

Thanks,
Chuck.

 

[DrawTap88]

Congrats! I look forward to checking out your brews one of these days.

 

[ohiobrewtus]

Congrats, Mirilis!

 

[Mirilis]

Told swmbo about Saturday and she's less than thrilled. Instead of being happy for me able to realize a dream she is hateful because now she will have to stay home and watch the dogs.

 

[KYB]

Be sure to post on your website where your beer is being distributed. If it's close to Louisville I'm sure I'll get some at some point. Dunno if this has been answered, but are you bottling or just doing kegs for now?

 

[lady_brewer]

Congratulations! I hope that all of the waiting and hard work pays off. I bet it will be a great feeling to see your beer for sale commercially for the first time!


As to this:

Told swmbo about Saturday and she's less than thrilled. Instead of being happy for me able to realize a dream she is hateful because now she will have to stay home and watch the dogs.

My dad jokes about my Aunt and uncle who just bought a horse farm (in Newfoundland)... he figures my uncle said yes to the farm, just because he figured it would win him points being supportive of my Aunt, even though it was on something that was never going to happen. Now he mucks out stables.

Not saying the situation is exactly the same... but it is what popped into my mind

and good luck!

 

[Displaced MassHole]

Told swmbo about Saturday and she's less than thrilled. Instead of being happy for me able to realize a dream she is hateful because now she will have to stay home and watch the dogs.

SWMBO didn't know what she was in for? That doesn't sound good.

Many congrats though, I wish I had the time/money for something like that.

 

[Mirilis]

Initially we will be distributing to local bars in the Richmond / Muncie area. A bottling line is too much of an investment for us at this point. (give us a year or so).

 

[Chuck_Swillery]

ROCK ON! Congrats and best wishes!

 

[IrregularPulse]

How much to get a corny filled? I'd be happy to drop one off in cbus for you to hang onto until fill time First paying customer of New Boswell Brewing Co. would be an honor.

 

[Mirilis]

Tomorrow's almost here I'm ready to brew. Ill post pics probably Sunday. I'm starting to work on a custom tap handle that's cheap,looks cool, and easy to build. Ill post.pics of it too.

 

[Mirilis]

How much to get a corny filled? I'd be happy to drop one off in cbus for you to hang onto until fill time First paying customer of New Boswell Brewing Co. would be an honor.

Ill have to look into how that works. My partner takes care of the business stuff

 

[Mirilis]

Congratulations! Would you mind sharing your plans on distribution? Do you have a bottling line or are you selling kegs only? Are you going to sell to local establishments, and if so, do they already want to buy your beer?

I don't mean to be nosy...I'm trying to head down this path myself and would just like to hear your thoughts...

Thanks,
Chuck.

Bottling lines are too expensive for a start up unless you have a lot of funds. We plan to distribute to bars.within 50 miles or so to start. We have established relationships with the owners and they will be purchasing from us initially. If we clear any profit then we will use it to pay off.our current equipment,the save for upgrades.

 

[Boar Beer]

Sounds great and good luck

 

[Mirilis]

I snapped some shots of my DIY Taphandle for the brewery. All together i have around $12 bucks in it.

This thing was like $2.50 at Lowes.

This is what it should look like when its assembled. I havnt got the label applied to the top block but I will. I still need to finish it and give it a nice polyurethane coat.

I stained the handle part of it and went to get the high gloss coating. I will be applying it tonight. Still not sure what to paint or stain the top part.

 

[Mirilis]

Just got home from my brewday. Up at 5..left at 6... got there at 8... brewed till 7:30..got home at 9:30... ill post pics tomorrow if I get time.

 

[The Pol]

Cant wait to see the pics... my wife wants to come on out sometime... with me of course

 

[Mirilis]

Here are some of the photos i took yesterday.

We did a half batch for the first one so we could work out any bugs and process issues. We want to get familiar with it so we dont mess up. Heres the 88 lb grain bill.

Heres a shot of the wall mounted pumps and the mash tun, its supposed to have 80 gallon capacity.

Heres the dough in