WARNING to newbie homebrewers!

[nbolmer]

WARNING:
Homebrewing may cause you to rethink your career choice. In the past 5 years, I've gone from Lawyer, to pub owner, to brewer.

We just visited our 10bbl system at the welder.

Don't get frustrated: That beat up stock pot is where dreams are made.

 

[akervin]

Your a sexy man you!!!

 

[dbreienrk1]

+1

 

[passedpawn]

Woot!

 

[nbolmer]

+1

Must be a thing with us Noah's.... Noahs... Noahii? hmm.

-Noah

 

[Merleti]

Nice. We are customers. Couldn't find the salivating happy face to tag. Keep us updated.

 

[NineMilBill]

All in 5 years? That's impressive! Good job!

 

[Just-a-Guy]

As a lawyer trying to learn to home brew a bit, out here in NY...all I can say is... Respect!

 

[nbolmer]

All in 5 years? That's impressive! Good job!

Yep, about 4 actually since leaving the practice. It's been a crazy ride. Thanks a lot My wife and I have really given up a lot, but our dream is about to come true.

I've never ceased to be humbled by the ingenuity, creativity, and plain awesomeness of the homebrew community - I plan on continuing to homebrew, and to help give back what has given me so much. Newbie brewers, you are in for such a trip

 

[ElKabong]

Cool! I hope some day to grow up and get a real profession such as yours

 

[idahobrew]

Ya gotta love an ex-laywer!

 

[MrSpiffy]

*stares in awe* So... shiny...! *drools* Can't....stop.....staring...

 

[nbolmer]

*stares in awe* So... shiny...! *drools* Can't....stop.....staring...

Here's a few more for ya Don't get caught looking at these... you may go blind... (Clear your browser history- nobody will know)

 

[Screech]

Cool shop. Me and one of my friends are always joking how if we don't like our jobs 5 or 10 years down the road that we'll open up a brewery by the beach. haha.

Kevin

 

[2PintsLow]

Rock on man! That is awesome! Im getting thirsty just looking at the pic...

 

[AdamPag]

omg dude I want a micro brew, im so jealous

 

[nbolmer]

Cool shop. Me and one of my friends are always joking how if we don't like our jobs 5 or 10 years down the road that we'll open up a brewery by the beach. haha.

Kevin

Yah, the welder is Dan Schulte, who basically makes custom breweries for a living. His shop is WAY up in the mountains in Cazadero (you have to ford a river in a 4x4... seriously... to get there). He says he likes working without distraction - has a second home there and everything. All solar / generator. My brewhouse was made in a very green facility I could have hung out there all day and talked beer, but my homebrew won't bottle itself... until I get that bottling line I'm eyeing.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

You sir, are an inspiration... If only I could get my wife on board with that kind of business plan. I would seriously not get anything done because I would be too busy staring at the equipment all day.

 

[Franknferter]

Congratulations on achieving what so many people aspire to. I myself was just talking about this with someone not two hours ago.

 

[Stardust]

.... but my homebrew won't bottle itself...

Care to share a recipe with us? Call it A Posteriori Pale Ale or something

 

[ScoRas]

Awesome, congrats. In my previous job I did 100 L fermentations for pilot scale protein expression, and it never even crossed my mind to brew.

I can see how this is a slippery slope!

 

[HopHeadGrady]

Looks wicked, but I have no clue what it is... Haha. Stock pots, carboys, and 6.5 gal pails are all I know. Congrats. It's very special and rewarding to do something you love for a living. No fear.

 

[Saturday]

What a brilliant little story to be able to tell

 

[opengun]

I wish I lived closer so you could take me under your wing. This is my goal someday too.

 

[hiphops]

Congratulations brother, though I'm still a practicing lawyer.

 

[mcarb]

I'll have to come by and check you out sometime. I've heard your tavern is pretty cool.

 

[USMCMatt]

How difficult would you say the journey was to enter into commercial serving of your beer, now that you're a commercial brewery?

 

[brewski08]

Wow! Looks awesome man!

I'm a premedical student getting ready to enter medical school in 2013, and I cannot tell you how close I was to pushing aside the doctor dream and pursuing a career in brewing.

Hopefully when I'm making a big boy doctor salary I can open up a brew pub of my own!

Oh how I dream.

Best of luck. Keep the dream of all is home brewers alive!

 

[kosmokramer]

Where is your brewpub. Im not to far away and would love to support your endeavors

 

[NuclearBrewer]

Congratulations on making the jump, the new career, and new equipment!

I'm hoping to transition over from home to professional brewing, but it will be years down the road when I can provide most of my own financial backing. Until then I'll keep practicing. You are a true inspiration!