In my opinion these 5 or 7 barrel systems by Brewha are the best for small operations like mine. Small enough to be easily handled by one person with a harbor freight lift system, but big enough to produce enough beer to supply a small taproom at least. They’re all electric, so you deal with less red tape than you would with gas. And they’re space efficient since you mash, boil, ferment, and condition all in the same tank. Cleaning is easy and you don’t need to deal with harsh caustic cleaners since the boil is done in the tank before you drop yeast in it self sanitizes. They’re a company out of Canada. A little spendy but worth it if space is at a premium where you might wanna brew. They make small homebrew and pilot systems as well. Use code EntrePRObrewer5 if you’re ever in the market and save 5 percent!

Gonna skip the happy hour tonight, had a good friend pass away unexpectedly two nights ago, so going to just drink his favorite beer and be with my family tonight

Good morning! We finally got a little snow up here and I’m brewing up my dry Irish stout just in time for St Patrick’s day. Anyone else do anything special for the upcoming holiday?

IS....bureaucracy! Here is a list of all the licenses and permits we hold to function as a brewery business. Local - Alcohol license with county - Alcohol license with city - Special events: must obtain special permits from jurisdiction event takes place within (city if within city limits, county if outside city limits) State - Retail license - Wholesale license - Optional food: Food Permit for each location  - State dependent: Beer tax bond AND Wine tax bond for beer over 5% - State tax licensing= Seller’s permit, Beer tax permit, Wine tax permit (Idaho), Withholding tax permit - Register Federal - Register as a Federal FDA food processing facility. Must appoint ServSafe Manager to obtain food handlers permit - Obtain EIN - Register with the Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)  Will receive a Brewer’s Notice Hiring Employees - Obtain Worker’s Comp Insurance Policy  - Report new hires to your state

Check out my brew day in this “Extreme” February weather! As someone who basically brews in the conditions because I open the bay door at least for the boiling step, you won’t see me complaining. How’s the weather where you’re at?