Premier Stainless to be in the House

Scrap Metal Pickup and Brewhouse Decision
Scrap metal being picked up from the warehouse. Jay (pictured) is possibly the greatest recycler in the State of Missouri. Notice the care at which he places a red flag on the back of his haul after strapping  down the large galvanized metal air vent. Fits nicely, Jay. Keep up the good work. See photo: below. Whoa: Dios Mio! Ever been clothes lined by a truck? Jay (driving not seen) leaving with another load of scrap metal.

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We moved forward this past week with the biggest decision of all.   After some deliberation and lots of research we chose to purchase our 20 Barrel brewhouse from Premier Stainless from the Great debt ridden state of California.  Unfortunately, our purchase will do little to turn the economy around in California.  But it will, do the most important thing for the Civil Life project by becoming the vessel that brings Civil Life to the earth, in particular to a very small part of the earth located at 3714 Holt. A place that is currently over-run by large tractors that have ripped up concrete and by humans that are carefully laying the sewer lines, bathroom plumbing and of course the all important staple in any brewery, the trench drain.  

Deciding on a brewhouse was the second most important decision thus far.  It goes without saying that the first decision was to keep the “No Guns or Weapons Allowed” signs that were posted on the brewery entrance doors upon building purchase. Quite honestly, I am leaving that sign up in case we are ever robbed at gun point.  Can’t you just imagine the robbers disappointment after learning he (or she) must leave and come back without their gun.  Foiled I say, foiled by a sign.  

We, by we, I mean my brewer (to be disclosed at a much later date) spent the last few weeks checking references on our final two candidates and that process alone seemed to cement in our minds the decision to proceed with Premier Stainless.  Please note:  References taken in confidence can quickly unveil many things about companies.  Our emails produced responses: “Everything has worked extremely well”. “For a couple of very minor issues, I have found the guys at Premier to be very helpful.”  “They are my vendor of choice for new.”  But what really swayed us to Premier was this quote copied from somewhere on the net by me that captures my concerns.  “Purchasing from Company named removed is like winning a tiger in a raffle.” (Just kidding on that last one there is no Brewing Manufacturer by the name Company name removed.)

Moving on. Other updates, the new sewer line is set to be finished by this coming weekend and I am proud to announce that we have decided to go with indoor plumbing in our tasting room. Despite my traditionalist approach and attempts to save some money whenever possible (which so far has been deemed not possible) during this project we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to offer to our tasting room guests standard amenities.  We are also kicking around the idea of both heating and cooling the place.  Coming up:  the beer garden (next week) and I have been persuaded by my carpenter’s advice and have taken his recommendation to put walls up in the tasting room.  (Week after next)  

On another note,  I locked my keys in my car yesterday...with it running and had to have my dad bring my spare set from home.  First time ever on the running part and first time in 20+ years on the locked in my car part.  Prompting me to ask the question, “Should I be in charge?”  To which I answered, “No one else even works here.”  After which, I realized I was both questioning and answering myself thus causing me to repeat, “Should I be in charge?”  Continue then repeat. 

Stay tuned and buckle up... the ride is about to start.  Please keep your hands and feet inside of the brewery at all times.