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Dr. Jones said:
I will state, publicly.. if you, GF, will dive in hard core (snicker), I will bankroll a partnership that sees your dream come to fruition.
If you flinch that it is a dream, if you flinch that your beer is not the best, I withdraw.
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I'd be happy to talk about my vision for forming what would be the best microbrewery in the state of Utah and possibly the Western U.S.. I'd also be happy to discuss what I would need to do to become the person who could run the brewing side of that operation and what I would need out of a business partner (a lot).

Someone else calling the shots is not necessarily a bad thing. I would want to focus on how to make world class beer and how to setup an efficient brewing operation. I'd want a seat at the table for marketing decisions, but would want a partner who could negotiate business deals and organize the business side of the operation. Someone who could understand my desire to create a platinum level brewery but reign that in without compromising quality or functionality.

It's an extremely challenging market, but it's still a growing market. In Utah I think there are a few very good players but no great players. I think there is an opportunity to redefine what a Utah microbrewery is.
 
I will pitch in 50 bucks
 
Gameface said:
I'd be happy to talk about my vision for forming what would be the best microbrewery in the state of Utah and possibly the Western U.S.. I'd also be happy to discuss what I would need to do to become the person who could run the brewing side of that operation and what I would need out of a business partner (a lot).

Someone else calling the shots is not necessarily a bad thing. I would want to focus on how to make world class beer and how to setup an efficient brewing operation. I'd want a seat at the table for marketing decisions, but would want a partner who could negotiate business deals and organize the business side of the operation. Someone who could understand my desire to create a platinum level brewery but reign that in without compromising quality or functionality.

It's an extremely challenging market, but it's still a growing market. In Utah I think there are a few very good players but no great players. I think there is an opportunity to redefine what a Utah microbrewery is.
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DO IT!!
DO IT!!
DO IT!!
 
Oh, and I got dibs on the electrical installation for the brewery, office, warehouse, etc.
 
bigb said:
What percentage would $1000 give me?
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I would be willing to give you 10% of my 50 bucks in exchange for your 1000
 
First I want to focus on entering and placing in the first annual Lagerpooloza sponsored by Salt City Brew Supply and the Bohemian Brewery. I haven't brewed a lager before so this should be a good challenge. I have a recipe worked up for a Classic American Lager (aka pre-prohibition lager). Wish me luck.
 
Gameface said:
First I want to focus on entering and placing in the first annual Lagerpooloza sponsored by Salt City Brew Supply and the Bohemian Brewery. I haven't brewed a lager before so this should be a good challenge. I have a recipe worked up for a Classic American Lager (aka pre-prohibition lager). Wish me luck.
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Luck
 
Gameface said:
I'd be happy to talk about my vision for forming what would be the best microbrewery in the state of Utah and possibly the Western U.S.. I'd also be happy to discuss what I would need to do to become the person who could run the brewing side of that operation and what I would need out of a business partner (a lot).

Someone else calling the shots is not necessarily a bad thing. I would want to focus on how to make world class beer and how to setup an efficient brewing operation. I'd want a seat at the table for marketing decisions, but would want a partner who could negotiate business deals and organize the business side of the operation. Someone who could understand my desire to create a platinum level brewery but reign that in without compromising quality or functionality.

It's an extremely challenging market, but it's still a growing market. In Utah I think there are a few very good players but no great players. I think there is an opportunity to redefine what a Utah microbrewery is.
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You sold me.
 
If you ever make it big, yall need to jokingly make an alcohol-free beer, and call it the "Dalamon".


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dalamon said:
If you ever make it big, yall need to jokingly make an alcohol-free beer, and call it the "Dalamon".


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An alcohol-free beer is a guaranteed loser, but a way to honor such a good friend would certainly be a worthy cause.

Let's talk, GF.
 
Alcohol free beer makes no sense to me at all. None. Can't say I ever even tasted any.

Alcohol is a significant flavor component in beer. That's one of the things that frustrates me the most about Utah's arbitrary 4%abv limit on draft beer and beer available outside the liquor stores. You're favoring a very narrow range of beers that fit in exactly at that 4%abv mark. Nobody wants less than that because the artificial limit makes them feel like they're already been ripped off compared to "normal" beer available outside the state. Beers that ought to have a higher abv but are reduced to 4% don't taste the way they should, so it's hard for a variety of styles to provide a quality representation at that limit.

Making good beer is about balancing the alcohol, hops bitterness (and hops flavor), grain maltiness and residual sugar. You set one of those to a constant number and everything else has to be adjusted to fit and you end up with a whole bunch of the same kind of beer.
 
Chris-L said:
you selling your old brewing setup?
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I will be selling parts of my old brew set-up but a lot of what I have will work perfectly in my new set-up with a little modification. Honestly, none of what I'd be selling would make for a good starter system. I'd be more than happy to discuss what would make for a good starter setup, but it's heavily based on what you'd want out of it. Any homebrew store (online or brick and mortar) sales an inexpensive starter kit. I could run down the pros and cons of such a system and the places I would first look to make such a system better.

One of the great things about brewing as a hobby is that there are a lot of different ways to go with it. A lot of ways to make really good beer. I've gone one way, but you might find a different direction a lot more fascinating.
 
I have been acquiring parts and have been getting work done to make the brewery I've dreamed about for several years a reality. As I get things rolling I'll either update here or start a new thread, but jazzfanz has been a big part of my brewing journey.

I consider what I'm going to build to be essentially the no compromises gold standard in home brewing.

For the geeks... I'm building a HERMS brewery. HERMS stands for Heat Exchange Recirculating Mash System. There is another approach, called RIMS. Recirculating Infusion Mash System. They each have advantages and drawbacks, but I've decided to go with HERMS.

I'm a home brewer. A proud home brewer who has seldom allowed myself to imagine making a living off brewing. It seems others want to project a desire on me to "go pro" and I'll just be clear right now and say I have no desire to run a commercial brewery. If I was going to make money related to brewing I'd much rather make money patenting home brewing innovations...and continue to make what I drink at home. Running a brewpub or micro brewery sounds like **** to me. If someone wanted a 9-5 clock punching head brewer with no commercial brewing experience, hit me up. Otherwise, I'm not interested.

Anyway, I'm pumped but also very sad. My current system has served me well and I'm going to hate to see it go. It was a beautiful thing and I was very comfortable brewing with it. It's my first love and I'll never forget it.
 
Gameface said:
I'd be more than happy to discuss what would make for a good starter setup, but it's heavily based on what you'd want out of it.
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What direction would you suggest for someone starting out? I would like to do some basic brewing. Mostly I want to something thats relatively inexpensive and easy but I can still try new stuff and have some fun making different kinds of beers and flavors.
 
Broncster said:
What direction would you suggest for someone starting out? I would like to do some basic brewing. Mostly I want to something thats relatively inexpensive and easy but I can still try new stuff and have some fun making different kinds of beers and flavors.
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I'd head down to the salt city brew supply shop and ask them about their starter being kits. They're pretty good and generally give good advice.

Making a recipe kit is pretty straight forward. Now is a great time to get into it because you can probably find a room in your house that will stay in the low sixties.

I'd pass on the glass carboy they might try to upset you and if you do buy a recipe kit post the instructions. I've never seen the ones in their kits but sometimes they lead you the wrong way.
 
Gameface said:
I'd head down to the salt city brew supply shop and ask them about their starter being kits. They're pretty good and generally give good advice.

Making a recipe kit is pretty straight forward. Now is a great time to get into it because you can probably find a room in your house that will stay in the low sixties.

I'd pass on the glass carboy they might try to upset you and if you do buy a recipe kit post the instructions. I've never seen the ones in their kits but sometimes they lead you the wrong way.
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Thanks, Ill look into that!
 
It has begun!

Rough layout check.

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