Update

Everything is starting to move a lot faster and this is me doing my best not to ignore the blog.  I mentioned in the last post that I got some new fermenters, they work great so far and I will put up some pictures next week after I get some more gear for the pilot system.  I hope to brew a batch or two next week, but I injured myself the other day playing soccer and to say I "hobble" around would be generous.  The next batch is going to be the first run at my Star Garnet Black IPA, but I'll save the details for the brew day post.

The brewing system is on order, I signed the contract and sent the deposit today.  The expected delivery is at the end of September, so a month or six after that I will be up and running.  I ended up ordering a brand new 15 barrels brewing system with 15 and 30 barrel fermenters, it is awesome.  My guess is that the feeling I have right now is similar to anyone who has purchased a house, stoked and scared because it is going to be awesome, but I also just spent a crap-ton of money.  I'll let you know if the analogy is correct if I ever have money to buy a house.

Another big meeting I had was with Central District Health Department.  They do the initial plan review before you can go submit for permits.  Besides the fact the meeting took forever (my architect said it was over twice as long as his normal plan reviews) it went great and once I bring back more information on Monday I should be good to go.  A building permit to start construction should follow, but I'm not holding my breath for that to be done in a timely manner.  For the record, I don't hate dealing with all the bureaucracy, it's just that...I'm not going to finish my sentence since this blog is public.

I am actually really busy right now, but when I take a step back, I think everything I did this week is a big exercise in "hurry up and wait."

Projected Brewery Opening: I'll let you know the week before it happens

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