Middle of Maine barn brewery build
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John Paul Stoddard
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Cheaper than installing Radiant flooring later on...
And far more efficent also..
Sadly Merchants are keeping prices to high...
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Yup! I saw the business card and knew I had to share the pictures!
Sorry for the lack of updates. Fall is a busy time and I wanted to get all my outdoor projects finished before the snow hits!
I got some metal roofing panels and installed them on the bottom half of the walls of the brewery which will see the most wear.
I finished the top portion with the same ship lap used throughout.
I just have one more wall to build to close in the room and I can then begin installing the sinks and other fixtures.
I want to put a window in this wall, which will separate the brewery from the farm store so I just need to source the right size.
I should have more updates in the coming days/weeks.
I got some metal roofing panels and installed them on the bottom half of the walls of the brewery which will see the most wear.
I finished the top portion with the same ship lap used throughout.
I just have one more wall to build to close in the room and I can then begin installing the sinks and other fixtures.
I want to put a window in this wall, which will separate the brewery from the farm store so I just need to source the right size.
I should have more updates in the coming days/weeks.
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Walls are all buttoned up with only a bit of trim work to do.
Plumbing the main sink and the hand wash sink will happen this coming week.
Now that all the construction debris is gone I am realizing what a huge space this is!
I think I will need to build a couple work stations for the brewing and cheese making gear...
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Fantastic brew space! Soooo jealous right now. 
Installed the hand wash sink and added an extra spigot to the hot supply so that I can attach a hose for cleaning the floor.
All the supply lines are in and I pieced together the drain assemblies.
I'm ready for a trial run brew day tomorrow and then I'll finish all the gluing.
I will run a few more electrical circuits for misc. appliances and the boil kettle control and I still need to figure out a permanent heating system but can easily drain the system after each use to prevent freezing for now.
All the supply lines are in and I pieced together the drain assemblies.
I'm ready for a trial run brew day tomorrow and then I'll finish all the gluing.
I will run a few more electrical circuits for misc. appliances and the boil kettle control and I still need to figure out a permanent heating system but can easily drain the system after each use to prevent freezing for now.
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Thanks Rairdog. I wondered if that would be a no-no.
I have the floor drains so little leaks are no problem. I planned on leaving everything unglued until I have a plumber look it over and give me tips just like yours.
I have the floor drains so little leaks are no problem. I planned on leaving everything unglued until I have a plumber look it over and give me tips just like yours.
Baja_Brewer
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Updates?
I've been out of town working the past few weeks but am now back and ready to get at it!
I still need to procure (or build) a few worktables for the brewery but I did score a huge commercial fridge and I big household upright freezer. Not sure how I will use them but the deal was too good to pass up!
I got a port welded onto my BK to install a heating element. I just need to finish the wiring in the brewery to get it up and running. Meanwhile I have an induction cook top that works well enough.
I still haven't installed a heating system in the brewery so only brew when the weather is mild.
I will get some photos up this week on the progress.
I still need to procure (or build) a few worktables for the brewery but I did score a huge commercial fridge and I big household upright freezer. Not sure how I will use them but the deal was too good to pass up!
I got a port welded onto my BK to install a heating element. I just need to finish the wiring in the brewery to get it up and running. Meanwhile I have an induction cook top that works well enough.
I still haven't installed a heating system in the brewery so only brew when the weather is mild.
I will get some photos up this week on the progress.
Well, I managed to wire the 240 outlet for my induction cooker. I put the wire in but need to buy another 240 outlet for my bk controller. I also installed a gfci near the sink and a further 120 outlet where the fridges are. Speaking of fridges, I found the two pictured (one is actually a freezer) on Craigslist. $300 for both. My buddy paid another $300 for the oven you see pictured as well as a 6 burner Vulcan stove. All bought from a guy who is developing an old synagogue.
I still need to figure out an exhaust hood setup so am starting to scour the forum for ideas!
I also need to either buy or build a new brewing table. I may wait to see what SWMBO finds for her cheese making and see if I can use that.
On a side note, I have decided to add beer to my farms value add products! I have received approval from the Feds and have submitted my paperwork to the State of Maine. If I actually succeed in getting my brewery license I will have to come up with a new category as I don't think "nano"quite fits. Attobrewery? Yoctobrewery?
I still need to figure out an exhaust hood setup so am starting to scour the forum for ideas!
I also need to either buy or build a new brewing table. I may wait to see what SWMBO finds for her cheese making and see if I can use that.
On a side note, I have decided to add beer to my farms value add products! I have received approval from the Feds and have submitted my paperwork to the State of Maine. If I actually succeed in getting my brewery license I will have to come up with a new category as I don't think "nano"quite fits. Attobrewery? Yoctobrewery?
FloppyKnockers
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As far as your plumbing goes, it looks like it would be a no-no because of the lack of venting. As it stands, water would be pulled out of one or more traps as the drains are used. An easy fix would be to install an AAV where the drains meet if your state allows.
Otherwise, looks great. Can't wait to see more.
Otherwise, looks great. Can't wait to see more.
I have my fermentation cabinet set up with an inkbird and a warming mat. It's still pretty cold up here in Maine so I have not had to plug the cooling side in yet.
Finished the wiring on the BK control and then put an extra long cord on the element as I haven't quite figured out my final layout yet.
I'm just waiting for the gfci breaker to arrive so that I can test it out.
I expect the 4500 watt camco to be a tad faster than the induction cooker.
Finished the wiring on the BK control and then put an extra long cord on the element as I haven't quite figured out my final layout yet.
I'm just waiting for the gfci breaker to arrive so that I can test it out.
I expect the 4500 watt camco to be a tad faster than the induction cooker.
