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

[FireNightFly]

Go OHIO! Gratz man!

 

[FireNightFly]

Quick question: About how much did it cost to get the proper paperwork in order to brew in OHIO?

 

[Yooper]

Quick question: About how much did it cost to get the proper paperwork in order to brew in OHIO?

Brewery is in Indiana.....................

 

[Mirilis]

Heres the boil

and the fermenter we used.

These other shots are just of the rest of the brewing room.

 

[FireNightFly]

Oh sorry, i assumed cause his bio said marysville ohio ... thanks

 

[Mirilis]

Overall we had a pretty interesting experience with our first batch. There are definately things we learned that we will want to do next time but overall it wasnt a bad day. Just very long. We did have a pressure washer to clean out the everything so it wasnt as bad as cleaning at home.

 

[eanmcnulty]

Congratulations! Looks awesome.

 

[Yooper]

Overall we had a pretty interesting experience with our first batch. There are definately things we learned that we will want to do next time but overall it wasnt a bad day. Just very long. We did have a pressure washer to clean out the everything so it wasnt as bad as cleaning at home.

Like what kind of things to differently next time?

What are you doing with all that spent grain?

 

[Mirilis]

we had issues keeping the burner lit that we fixed. Next time we want to get the grain crushed the day before we brew (were just using basically a maltmill). It was all just minor stuff and efficiency issues with our process. I think we were able to iron most of it out. I want to switch the HLT and MLT positions and whatnot.

The spent grain this time unfortunatly went to the dumpster. We have a local farmer who is willing to start taking it he just wasnt able yesterday. I suggested we make bread and dog biscuits.

 

[IrregularPulse]

This is awesome Mirilis. Congrats again.

 

[magnj]

Get an oven in there and make some dog biscuits, sell them to local shops? Looks like a great setup, good luck!

 

[Boar Beer]

Ok
I just got to ask
How do you make dog biscuit from spent grain?
We use 40 lbs of grain every brew day and it all goes to the compost pit. But making dog bisects is interesting

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Get an oven in there and make some dog biscuits, sell them to local shops?

Wouldn't that suck if dog biscuit sales were better than beer sales!

 

[wredkey]

As soon as you start selling I'll buy. I'm close to Muncie.

 

[BierMuncher]

Ok
I just got to ask
How do you make dog biscuit from spent grain?
We use 40 lbs of grain every brew day and it all goes to the compost pit. But making dog bisects is interesting

Here you go:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/spent-grain-make-your-best-friend-cookies-87097/

 

[Mirilis]

As soon as you start selling I'll buy. I'm close to Muncie.

In a month or two look for it at Savage's, The Herot, or The Fickle Peach. I'm not sure if one or all of them will carry but you should find it there.

 

[JeramyD]

Congrats man!!

 

[DFoster]

Congrats! I'll follow whatever you end up posting and would love to try your brew when/if I'm around Indiana.

 

[Mirilis]

Batch 002 down. . A brown ale

 

[dap325]

Batch 002 down. . A brown ale

Details, Pics? I'd love to hear how the 2nd batch went. Did your adjustments fix the problems/concerns you had during the 1st brew? Hope all went well.. I wish I was local so I could give your brew a try.

 

[Mirilis]

I wasn't there to brew that one. My partner did it and I helped via phone. Some of the issues were fixed. The false bottom is bent up under grain pressure again. So we had sparge issues.

 

[KevinW]

Great place and setup. I hope you grow as fast as you want and as big as you want.
When you get huge, don't forget all of us here on the West Coast! We have a lot brews here but there is always room for more!
Proßt

 

[Mirilis]

We got a cojuple batches fermrnting now and its time to think grand opening party. We were thinkin st pattys but its a wed and bar owners would probably be busy. What do you guys think?

 

[CodeRage]

Sorry I missed this, congratulations!

 

[DrawTap88]

We got a cojuple batches fermrnting now and its time to think grand opening party. We were thinkin st pattys but its a wed and bar owners would probably be busy. What do you guys think?

Biggest drinking day of the year. Maybe wait for St. Patty's Day weekend.

 

[olllllo]

Nice Work!
Congrats!

 

[IXVolt]

Congrats on your progress!

Props to you guys!

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

We got a cojuple batches fermrnting now and its time to think grand opening party. We were thinkin st pattys but its a wed and bar owners would probably be busy. What do you guys think?

Personal opinion: Don't try to compete with Paddy day. You can't compete with a bunch of a-holes that just want drink green beer. Choose a date when you are ready and make it all your own.

 

[Mirilis]

I think its mostly targeted at friends,family,and business owners.

 

[JMO]

Congrats on living the dream and pulling the trigger! cheers!