The time has come, to brew a many things: of Pils, and Porters, and Oatmeal Stouts, with hops of Kent Goldings. Yes, we have traveled through the looking glass, and like fresh oysters, took a big step (if oysters had feet) to opening Frank & Andy Brewing Company. We bought a Sabco Brew Magic System, just like some the big boy breweries. The same system that "DogFish Head" started on. The used system was located in Alabama, only 2 hours away. We could make a day trip to pick it up. Lucky us! We drove the truck up, loaded it in, secured it down, and headed home with our pearl. Our excitement revved high, almost too high, cause if weren't for an impromptu stop along the way to check riggings, our Hot Liquor Tank might have careened violently down the winding back roads. Whew, lucky us. Once safely in the garage, like Tweedle-Dumb and Tweedle-Dumber we stared at the system, and each other for a minute. Now what? Maybe it was the idea that we were that much closer to taking Frank&Andy commercial, and a cloud of self-doubt overcast our eagerness. But like good Carpenters we went to work, and cleaned up the stainless steel kettles and frame to a renewed shine. It maybe daunting to venture on and take on the likes of big "SuperFootballGame" advertisers, but the journey with plenty of beer at our side will be worth it.
