BEER!
Very soon every half-barrel keg in the place will be full of Blasty beer. We have twelve on tap with the thirteenth in the fermenter. Friday we will be brewing Charley Mopps Stout to bring us to 14. And that, because we are keeping one tap with a cider offering for our gluten-free friends, leaves us with one more tap to fill. The previous record for beers on tap was 13. Not sure what number 15 will be. If you have a suggestion, send your suggestion to dave@blastybough.com. As soon as all of the taps are full we will turn our attention to a lager or two and some barrel aged seasonals. These beers require time and that is something that we will finally have!
Dave is gathering his courage to make another canning run. 3 barrels of Boonie Cruiser IPA are ready and waiting! Labels are in process.
Our hopyard is progressing. The poles are barked and ready for preservative. We are putting a second well on the property to support the growing agricultural efforts. Hops are thirsty plants I am told. Jed has got loads of stuff planted in the greenhouses and now outdoors as well. Salads will be back on the menu by this weekend with some luck. Cows, pigs and chickens are all doing cowish, piggish and chickenish things providing some level of entertainment to folks stopping by. A neighbor gave me a streetsweeper brush for the cows to scratch themselves on. That will be worth seeing.
To everyone who cast votes for Swinging on Birches, thank you thank you. We’re not sure when the announcement will be made. All fingers are crossed!
The porch is open and comfortable. In another week or so we will roll up the sides for the summer!
Thanks for reading and we look forward to seeing you!
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