July 2025

Moving the equipment into it's new home...

17/07/25 09:42

We reached yet another milestone at the brewery yesterday when our brewery equipment was safely transported out of temporary storage at Union Grove Lumber Lumber & True Value Hardware, to its new home within our brewery. Once again we’d like to thank our friends at Union Grove Lumber for all their help in the use of their staff, equipment and facilities to keep our brewery equipment safe and secure.
Early yesterday, our equipment made its way safely into its new home without a single scratch or dent. Apologies to anyone who may have been following the equipment or had to wait while the forklifts crossed Main Street.
We’ve mentioned in previous posts how pleased we were with the team at Bower Design & Construction Design and Construction in the work they’ve done to date. Yesterday, when they organized, executed and safely completed the move of 21 large pieces of brewing equipment without incident, the Bower team surpassed any expectation we would ever have for any construction company, including companies experienced in previous brewery construction.
If they could pull this move off as easily as they did, they could do anything.
We also have to compliment the actual team that did yesterday's work. Led by Chris, Adam and Scott, a group of incredibly well mentored young men, eager to break into the construction trades, provided much of the muscle behind the efforts. We were truly impressed at their show of enthusiasm, teamwork and strength (see the pictures).
Thanks to all who made this happen. I know that the Bower Team is as passionate about this project as we are. Our next house will definitely be a Bower home.
For those who have asked about our grand opening date…we’ll have something on that soon. Unfortunately, it won’t happen in time for the car show on August 9th. We really don’t want to hurry with the opening so that we can do it right. Once we pass all the inspections and other related red tape, we’ll have a better idea for an opening date.
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Another Milestone!

01/07/25 09:38

Today was yet another milestone day for Tailwinds Brewing Company as our brewing equipment finally arrived in Union Grove. The downside to this delivery was that because our concrete was just recently poured, there was no way we could receive it at the brewery. We were at a little bit of a loss of what to do until another longtime Union Grove business raised their hands offering to help us out. Today, two semi’s arrived with our 21 pieces of stainless steel goodies. Scott from Union Grove Lumber and True Value Hardware offered the time, the use of their forklifts and a space to store the equipment until we could accept it. When that day comes, they’ll even help to move it into our building.
This was a true team effort of two great Union Grove businesses. Bower Construction and Design had their team out there in full force along with Scott. While Scott was maneuvering one of the two forklifts used for the delivery, his team on the inside was working that much harder in his absence.
When we first started planning this project, it was important for us to use as many local resources as possible in an attempt to support the community. Today, a village business made their resources available to us, just to help us out. This is what we love about small towns, Union Grove and the Union Grove business community that we’re proud to be a part of.
Union Grove Lumber and True Value Hardware will always be our first choice for our lumber and hardware needs. They deserve that. Shop local!
Once we unwrap those stainless steel goodies, we’ll post those pics as well. The brewing system and serving tanks we chose will be very unique to the area and we can’t wait to show them off.
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Moving the equipment into it's new home...

Another Milestone!

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