The San Diego area thread

[chemman141]

Man, $250k for all that equipment is a steal.

Is it really for used equipment though? New stuff wouldn't be much more than that would it?
Edit: NVM didn't click the link to see it included 5 30 bbl fermenters.

 

[nanobrew1]

Is it really for used equipment though? New stuff wouldn't be much more than that would it?
Edit: NVM didn't click the link to see it included 5 30 bbl fermenters.

Depends what it includes. If they own their kegs, that alone is a good chunk of change. Plus add in keg cleaners, glycol, grain mill, water treatment, bottling line, etc.

What i find funny is when they include the "brand". The brand doesn't have much value if you are going under, obviously you are not a renowned establishment.

 

[chemman141]

Depends what it includes. If they own their kegs, that alone is a good chunk of change. Plus add in keg cleaners, glycol, grain mill, water treatment, bottling line, etc.

What i find funny is when they include the "brand". The brand doesn't have much value if you are going under, obviously you are not a renowned establishment.

I too found the mention of including the brand to be laughable.

This is what it includes:
Glacier Equipment
1 - 7 BBL Brewhouse
2 - 15BBL Fermenters

Premier Stainless
1 - 30BBL HLT
1 - 30BBL CLT
1 - 7 BBL Whirlpool
5 - 30 BBL Fermenters

Unknown Manufacturer
1 - 7 BBL Brite

Premier Stainless
1 - Model 75 auger
1 - Grist Case 865L
1 - Robix 600 Mill

2 - Transfer Pump

Valves
Carb stones

9 - Hoses 1.5
4 - Hoses 1

1 - G&D Chiller
1 - Chillertron
1 - Cold Box 10X20
1 - Cold Box 8X10

Pallet Racking
3 - upright 48
6 - upright 34
18 - Crossbars

1 - 4 head bottle filler
1 - Label machine 1
1 - Air Compressor 1

1 unit - Tasting Room Furniture
1 - 3 compartment sink
1 - Scullery Sink
1 - Stainless steel deli case

 

[rcubed1]

Hopefully it gets snatched up by someone that will put it to good use.

The brewery closures are certainly happening a bit earlier than I thought.

 

[SerenityNow]

Hopefully it gets snatched up by someone that will put it to good use.

The brewery closures are certainly happening a bit earlier than I thought.

Later than I thought!!!

 

[SerenityNow]

Eddie Vedder is from San Diego. Played in a local band before later being recruited to Pearl Jam in Seattle.

 

[Sebowski1]

Iron Butterfly started in San Diego. Do you even In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida honey, bro?

Do I!?
https://untappd.com/b/amplified-ale-works-vienna-gadda-da-vida/2462958

 

[suber]

Man, you guys are stoopid, slightly stoopid as in ob/sd finest.
Reggae scene has always been good in san Diego

 

[SanDiegoJoe2011]

Man, you guys are stoopid, slightly stoopid as in ob/sd finest.
Reggae scene has always been good in san Diego

Tribal Seeds is local.

Rebelution started in Santa Barbara, but I think some of the guys live here now. The keyboardist is/was a MT league member, ha.

 

[rcubed1]

Man, you guys are stoopid, slightly stoopid as in ob/sd finest.
Reggae scene has always been good in san Diego

Longest Barrel Ride was a great record.

 

[riko1]

How have we gotten this far into a musicians-from-San-Diego discussion without anyone mentioning this one?

 

[souredstouts]

Tom Waits, he even wrote San Diego Serenade.

 

[rcubed1]

Tom Waits, he even wrote San Diego Serenade.

Would be tops on my list if he counts. Wasn't born here but spent his formitive years in SD.

 

[SerenityNow]

Don’t want to detract from #TalkMusic, but whats the most economical way to store around 340 bottles at home? Brought back our beers from a 22mile away $600/year wine cellar back home now that we’ve finally have space. Don’t want to spend thousands.

Is a fridge really necessary or would having shelving to store them with my AC set to 70F all the time be fine? Is 55F really be significantly better? If so, what are you all doing for cellaring (at home)?

#TalkCellars

 

[souredstouts]

Would be tops on my list if he counts. Wasn't born here but spent his formitive years in SD.

I thought he may not count.

 

[smithj21541]

Don’t want to detract from #TalkMusic, but whats the most economical way to store around 340 bottles at home? Brought back our beers from a 22mile away $600/year wine cellar back home now that we’ve finally have space. Don’t want to spend thousands.

Is a fridge really necessary or would having shelving to store them with my AC set to 70F all the time be fine? Is 55F really be significantly better? If so, what are you all doing for cellaring (at home)?

#TalkCellars

I liquidated my collection over the past year. I have a small wine fridge (approx 100beer bottles mix of sizes will fit) that splits duty as homebrew fermentation chamber and cellar temp bottle storage. Then I have a small fridge for over flow/ main beer fridge. I've stopped buying bottles to "cellar/age" my pendulum has swung to keep beer cold and drink fresh.

 

[Sebowski1]

Don’t want to detract from #TalkMusic, but whats the most economical way to store around 340 bottles at home? Brought back our beers from a 22mile away $600/year wine cellar back home now that we’ve finally have space. Don’t want to spend thousands.

Is a fridge really necessary or would having shelving to store them with my AC set to 70F all the time be fine? Is 55F really be significantly better? If so, what are you all doing for cellaring (at home)?

#TalkCellars

I saw an empty locker in my offsite last week over by O'Briens. Locker prices vary in there based on location and size. That one is probably like $30 a month? Should hold 20 cases. Place is called Cold Case.

 

[SerenityNow]

I saw an empty locker in my offsite last week over by O'Briens. Locker prices vary in there based on location and size. That one is probably like $30 a month? Should hold 20 cases. Place is called Cold Case.

Thanks, but want my beers at home, even if it means room temp.

 

[davemont]

Thanks, but want my beers at home, even if it means room temp.

There are lots of options for refrigerated home storage but it really depends on appearance. If you're willing to put something in the garage you have cheaper choices (repurposed fridge or chest freezer w temp controller or even a coolbot controlled walk-in or closet) as opposed to more expensive wine cabinets inside.

 

[souredstouts]

There are lots of options for refrigerated home storage but it really depends on appearance. If you're willing to put something in the garage you have cheaper choices (repurposed fridge or chest freezer w temp controller or even a coolbot controlled walk-in or closet) as opposed to more expensive wine cabinets inside.

I have 7.1 cu/ft chest freezer, temp controlled, stuffed into a normal size closet, the hanging doors slide easily, and almost no noise. SerenityNow If you want to cellar keep those at the bottom and the stuff you want to drink on top, this is a great cheap option. Also, leaves plenty of room for IPAs in the fridge. Although, it does not hold 300 bottles.

 

[SerenityNow]

So do you all recommend against 70f then? What if I just did metal shelves? I never turn off my AC. My whole house is a cellar.

 

[souredstouts]

So do you all recommend against 70f then? What if I just did metal shelves? I never turn off my AC. My whole house is a cellar.

If you want to not have to fridge your stouts/lambics cellars are cool because they are at the perfect temp to drink right then and there.

 

[theconductor]

So do you all recommend against 70f then? What if I just did metal shelves? I never turn off my AC. My whole house is a cellar.

We have an 8x12 walk-in in the garage. It cost about $1200 in materials. If you only need room for 300+/- bottles, you could do half that size or less. Easily saving a couple of hundred dollars.

 

[Sebowski1]

So do you all recommend against 70f then? What if I just did metal shelves? I never turn off my AC. My whole house is a cellar.

Wouldn't running your AC all year long be more expensive than a buying and running a fridge? Are you just looking for an excuse to run your AC all year long?

 

[SerenityNow]

Wouldn't running your AC all year long be more expensive than a buying and running a fridge? Are you just looking for an excuse to run your AC all year long?

Except I already run my AC all the time anyway (365 days/year). I love it cold!

 

[SerenityNow]

We have an 8x12 walk-in in the garage. It cost about $1200 in materials. If you only need room for 300+/- bottles, you could do half that size or less. Easily saving a couple of hundred dollars.

Is there a guide about this somewhere online or are you just a handy man? I’m pretty lacking in the do-it-yourself handyman department, but if it’s idiot proof and not going to take a year (for me) to do, I’d try it.

 

[rcubed1]

Just keep them in the closet if you are running A/C all year.

 

[Tyrsis]

My house is perpetually 72. My beers sit in a cupboard. They're fine

 

[theconductor]

Is there a guide about this somewhere online or are you just a handy man? I’m pretty lacking in the do-it-yourself handyman department, but if it’s idiot proof and not going to take a year (for me) to do, I’d try it.

There's lots of good help on the coolbot website. https://www.storeitcold.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DIY-Cooler-Manual-2018.pdf

I agree with others though, years of storage in the hall closet never turned a beer.

 

[davemont]

So do you all recommend against 70f then? What if I just did metal shelves? I never turn off my AC. My whole house is a cellar.

It really depends on how long you're keeping things and what they're worth. Colder is better but obviously money and time are real limits.

If you really have a closet at 72 all the time that's far better than most people in San Diego, who don't run AC all the time or keep beer in the garage, and I agree with everyone saying just roll with that.

(I'd suggest getting one of those cheap digital thermometers that track the highs and lows. About $10 and then you know what you really have.)

Beyond that, if you're more obsessed, a used chest freezer w controller or fridge in the garage is a good cheap way to create some limited storage for older or valuable bottles, and having a limit on your storage space is a good, good thing.

If you really want to do some construction, I'd be happy to run down what I know about building a walk in. But I'd only go down that road if you think you'd really enjoy the process and the results.