A couple of weeks ago we made the trip down to Portland to pickup our brewhouse. All very shiny stainless steel vessels just waiting to make wort. But that has to wait…We are still waiting on the TTB. In the
Tap Room In The Works
We have an architect friend helping us design a tap room. It will be a warm,cozy spot with interesting lighting and lots of salvaged wood. We also will be painting the whole interior of our space before it fills up
Stainless Steel on Location
We have our first piece of stainless steel in our brewery location. No… its not a fermentation tank or part of the brewing system. We acquired a 3 basin stainless sink from a cupcake shop that was closing. We have
Bartending School
Today we took (and passed) the WA state mandated MAST Class 12 training for Alcohol servers. We attended the class here . The Bartending college is very near to where our brewery will be located.
Paperwork submitted
Yesterday we submitted our applications to the TTB (Feds) and to Washington Liquor Licensing for Tin Dog Brewing. Maybe one of the most official steps we’ve made towards becoming a brewery. Now we await for the inevitable questions and answers.
Tin Dog Brewing has a home
Today we signed the lease to a modest 850 sq ft space at the front of a business park. We are located between a bartending school and a deli, so we have several factors in our favor for awareness and
Beer Recipe Tuning/Scaling
This week I scaled up two of my test recipes and brewed bigger batches of the fan favorite Tin Dog IPA and the very popular Dubbel. The Honey Saison exited the fermenter and went into 22oz bottles to condition and
Beer Recipe Tuning/Scaling
This week I scaled up two of my test recipes and brewed bigger batches of the fan favorite Tin Dog IPA and the very popular Dubbel. The Honey Saison exited the fermenter and went into 22oz bottles to condition and
Saison in the Fermenter
I brewed up a Belgian Saison last Friday, which is now quietly bubbling away in the fermenter. It should be ready for bottling in another week. I used a new dry Belgian yeast called “Belle Saison” from Danstar, so I’m
Tapped Tin Dog Dubbel
Last night I placed the keg of our Tin Dog Dubbel into the kegerator. Tapped it this evening and discovered a wonderful taste awaiting. When pouring a creamy head appears on top of the deep amber colored ale. Nice!