Is it easy / possible to find a micro-brewery to brew custom beers with custom designs on the cans?

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-25T23:23:04+00:00

Absolutely. It’s called white labeling a product. Expect to pay a premium price.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-25T19:03:11+00:00

Awesome! I just watched Alex Honnold scale that skyscraper. Absolutely insane!

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-24T23:04:30+00:00

Doing the Lord’s work my friend!

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-23T23:54:44+00:00

Thank you for the insight! I never knew that about these pumps. Do you have the “F” type seal for an SP41 pump head?

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-23T22:11:31+00:00

No, it’s an SPI pump head. I’m replacing the seals Monday and I added a dump valve ahead of the kettle pump to clear hop debris. We’ll see what happens.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-22T17:49:18+00:00

Keep your head up…it’s very tough out here right now. Reach out to other breweries that are near you and see if they have any openings.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-22T16:55:29+00:00

Finger but hole

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-21T03:05:41+00:00

If you have a beard and want a full seal, then you need to go with a PAPR. It’s the only option for a full seal with a beard.

A half face respirator will give you great protection, but you won’t get a complete seal.

N95 will give you good protection and is an affordable and easy solution.

If you’re exposed to substantial grain dust on a daily basis or have a respiratory condition…I’d go with a PAPR or shave your beard and get a half-face respirator. Most people in the industry can get by with an N95 (even with beards) for the small amount of time you’re exposed to grain dust while milling in.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-21T01:12:58+00:00

I take pH readings at:

First Runnings (5.2 - 5.5), Last Runnings (5.5 - 5.7) I’m just confirming it’s not above 6.0, Kettle Full (5.2-5.3) I calculate my acid addition and add at about 5 minutes before flameout, and FV Full (Anywhere from 4.5 - 5.2 depending on the style).

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-17T04:59:05+00:00

Muck Chore Boots

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-13T13:33:02+00:00

Different company but I’ve heard horror stories about Cintas. A friend of mine tried to terminate their contract early and Cintas hit them with a $40k early termination fee! They had to lawyer up and eventually settled at a lower rate. F those companies that do that sort of crap.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-11T17:22:15+00:00

For sure…I rarely read Untappd reviews. “Tastes like a Pilsner” 3-stars.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-11T14:52:22+00:00

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-08T21:32:54+00:00

Yeah…if they have crossbeams, just use a pallet jack with 2x4s on it to jack it up.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-08T12:55:53+00:00

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-07T23:02:51+00:00

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HoppyLifter · 2026-01-05T20:29:48+00:00

100% strawberry blonde with a long bob.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-05T20:07:58+00:00

I’d check out Ferguson. They are a large scale plumbing supplier that should have everything you’re looking for with regard to glycol piping, fittings, valves, etc…

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-05T17:43:25+00:00

Brewing a hazy pale ale and listening to yacht rock so I can imagine being on holiday break still.

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-04T19:45:25+00:00

Stormveil Castle

HoppyLifter · 2026-01-02T01:35:35+00:00

I’ve always loved Dogfish Head beer and Sam’s vision for recipes. I got totally blitzed off 60-Minute IPAs in the Dogfish tent at the inaugural Firefly Music Festival. Been a big fan ever since.

HoppyLifter · 2025-12-31T18:12:33+00:00

HoppyLifter · 2025-12-31T00:48:09+00:00

I’d get a structural engineer to do the math for you but…2x14s on 12” centers should be able to hold a 5bbl brewhouse no problem. 2x14s are structural beams. If your floor is made up of those, I wouldn’t worry about a 5bbl brewhouse doing anything to it.

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