Moving to Arizona

Oops, hadn't logged in for a while (been really busy with the brewery and getting settled in!) and missed some posts.

Working in a production brewery was never really my dream. I always have wanted to brew a large variety of beer with a focus on high quality, innovative beers. I got to the point that I was stressed constantly and trying to manage that type of brewery was not what I got into the industry to do. However, I was always loyal to Blue Pants and couldn't bare the thought of leaving. After my wife and I got married, she mentioned that she wanted a change of scene from Huntsville and I stumbled upon the perfect opportunity. She is an artist and now we live in a community of artists, I have some really great equipment to work with, and being in a self-distribution state, we don't have to worry so much about producing large volumes. I'll be starting an extensive barrel program here, brewing lots of sours and brett beers, and enjoying having a life outside of the brewery as well. I owe a lot to Blue Pants for giving me a start in the industry and for giving me an opportunity that is very rare as a brewer. Not many people would have put faith in a 21 year old kid the way Blue Pants did.

Glad you heard good things! From what I can see, there seems to be a lot of attention and hype around that beer, and it has been very fun to see the reception! We have a pale ale and double IPA being released next week in Tucson at the Tap and Bottle on Wednesday for a Meet the Brewer event. Any chance you'll make it out?

 

Not yet! I was planning on going last weekend, but didn't realize how popular and packed it would be.

 

Thanks! We are working on the taproom still. Should have it running in a few weeks

 

Ahh man! I wish I knew you were coming. I bailed early today to go to Mexico. Glad you enjoyed it!