Request for advice on starting A tree Bus

shaggs · 14th November 2007, 01:45 AM

Woo Hoo
Drinkin already....and talking business.....is that a good combination????

Better stop talking business then!!!!
Bring on the home brew.............

Ekka · 14th November 2007, 01:47 AM

Need to change the title of this thread.

Request for advice on starting a brewery!

shaggs · 14th November 2007, 01:59 AM

We'd all probably make more money!!!!

playfordtree · 14th November 2007, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Well, I just turn the handle!

Thats a nice looking set up Eric.

Whats the costs involved?

Im thinking of home brewing myself but dont really want to bottle it.

I like the tap out the fridge idea better.

DBS · 14th November 2007, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Therrin

I'm just got a "30 day" token at AA a couple days ago ;-)

Good Job!! i wish you all the best! Stick with it!!!

-Daryl

JayD · 17th November 2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DBS

Good Job!! i wish you all the best! Stick with it!!!

-Daryl

I agree 100%, I'm not going to preach at anyone and before anyone says what would you know..Well it is known that I don't drink,smoke or take drugs,But hey I use to..except the drugs.
Now when I did drink I probably drank my share and the next mans as well,I'd smoke like a bloody chimney while drinking, Have you heard them term bumper to bumper...well that was me..took me about 3 times to beat that addiction to this day when some one open a fresh packet tobaco I still fell like takeing a great big bite out of it, And you dont get to this stage until you reconise the little tricks your subconcious plays on you before you know it you just finnished a fag and attempt no1 just failed, Just build it up again and go for it you will beat it sooner or later.
With alcohol you just have to realise you really dont need it to have a good time, Even to unwind but here in Australia it's so ingrain to our culture makes it harder to beat,but you can and when you do you wont believe the money you will have in your wallet, No more sore heads or walking into the pub and every ones cowering away in horror from you dragging knukles around on floor last night.

Anyway I wish you all the best, Therrin with your decission to put it down.

And no I don't look down on any one who has a drink, I havent forgotten what it's like to have a ale or a smoke..plain fact is you dont need it!..And I'm not a re covering alcoholic, But I did drink heavily when I was younger. And it's been about ten years since I had a drink,longer for a smoke.

Stick with it buddy the end results worth it.

Therrin · 18th November 2007, 06:37 PM

Thanks alot JayD =)

I actually quit smoking 3 years ago, then now when I quit drinking, I started smoking again for about 3 weeks, though by now it's kinda dwindled and died off. Kinda hard to explain to people who don't do it, I suppose...
I used to be able to go through a half gallon of rum or whiskey in about a 30 hour period, or a 24 or 30 pack of beer in a night.
I really can't imagine doing the work I'm doin now in that kinda condition!!! There must be somethin up there watchin out for my safety, hehe.

Being sober is nice... the only thing that sucks about it is when you get home at the end of a long hard day, and then you see a commercial of someone drinkin a cold brew. (gah!)

Here's an example of half of a month with nothing to do... (2 years ago)

Ekka · 20th November 2007, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by playfordtree

Thats a nice looking set up Eric.

Whats the costs involved?

Im thinking of home brewing myself but dont really want to bottle it.

I like the tap out the fridge idea better.

The empty kegs cost you around $80 each, they're yours keep for ever and hold 19 litres.

You need beer gas, I rent a 9kg bottle and it costs around $100 a year and $40 to refill, haven't refilled for over a year.

You need a regulator on the gas, about $100

And of course a fridge.

I just drop off the empties and pick up the full ones. One brew from that shop makes nearly 3 kegs ... 54 litres in a brew. My fridge can take 3 kegs but I usually only have 2 in there so I can fit soft drinks in there.

Way to go, I used to home brew at home and bottle .... bugger that. The brew shop cleans them and fills them, they gas them too and there's a special way to gas the beer, it's not just connect the gas to the keg.

Home brewers tell me they gas the hell out of the keg, maybe 50psi and roll it around some to get the gas into the beer.

The brew shop uses a special gassing method, put it this way, the beer is never flat, if anything it's too gassed and I have to release it some so less/no head.

Also, I own 6 kegs coz the brew shop need a spare full set, remember that, the beer takes time to make.

playfordtree · 20th November 2007, 05:03 PM

Thanks Ekka,

seems like the way to go.
I guess it must have cost you $600-$700 to set up, but you would save that in no time!
Average carton of beer $35, thats only about 20-30 cartons to pay back cost.
Break even in about six months!

How much does the brewery charge per brew?
How long does it take to make?
Is there a fermentation period?

Ekka · 20th November 2007, 05:15 PM

Here's the video on it.

2 weeks from making to drinking.

Prices vary depending upon beer type, mines around $115 for 54 litres (3kegs) or 140 odd stubbies.

My beer is low alcohol, low carb and tastes like Becks Beir coz I love pilseners. I've brewed the clones of VB, Crown, Boags, Tiger, Ashanti, Superdry's, etc etc but Becks is the best for me ... nice and hoppy.

YouTube - brew by u

Sean Freeman · 20th November 2007, 09:30 PM

Man this thread started out as a question about starting a tree business now its a dyo brewing forum

(As a home brewer myself I have no problem with that its just funny is all)

Quintrex · 20th November 2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by playfordtree

Thanks Ekka,

seems like the way to go.
I guess it must have cost you $600-$700 to set up, but you would save that in no time!
Average carton of beer $35, thats only about 20-30 cartons to pay back cost.
Break even in about six months!

How much does the brewery charge per brew?
How long does it take to make?
Is there a fermentation period?

I'm sure if one made a concerted effort, he could break even in much less then 6 months!

a_lopa · 20th November 2007, 10:39 PM

Be ok if there was a brew shop nearby..

Ekka · 20th November 2007, 10:43 PM

I got it good now, I just drop off the empties and pick up the fulls ... do jack now!

Except drink it!

They wash out your kegs, sterilize etc, booming business.

Quintrex · 20th November 2007, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I got it good now, I just drop off the empties and pick up the fulls ... do jack now!

Except drink it!

They wash out your kegs, sterilize etc, booming business.

That'd make it nearly wortwhile living in Qld, even without daylight saving

14th November 2007, 01:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus Woo Hoo Drinkin already....and talking business.....is that a good combination???? Better stop talking business then!!!! Bring on the home brew.............

14th November 2007, 01:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus Need to change the title of this thread. Request for advice on starting a brewery! __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

14th November 2007, 01:59 AM	#28 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus We'd all probably make more money!!!!

18th November 2007, 06:37 PM	#32 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus Thanks alot JayD =) I actually quit smoking 3 years ago, then now when I quit drinking, I started smoking again for about 3 weeks, though by now it's kinda dwindled and died off. Kinda hard to explain to people who don't do it, I suppose... I used to be able to go through a half gallon of rum or whiskey in about a 30 hour period, or a 24 or 30 pack of beer in a night. I really can't imagine doing the work I'm doin now in that kinda condition!!! There must be somethin up there watchin out for my safety, hehe. Being sober is nice... the only thing that sucks about it is when you get home at the end of a long hard day, and then you see a commercial of someone drinkin a cold brew. (gah!) Here's an example of half of a month with nothing to do... (2 years ago) __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703 Last edited by Therrin : 18th November 2007 at 07:21 PM.

20th November 2007, 05:03 PM	#34 (permalink)
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide Australia Posts: 340	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus Thanks Ekka, seems like the way to go. I guess it must have cost you $600-$700 to set up, but you would save that in no time! Average carton of beer $35, thats only about 20-30 cartons to pay back cost. Break even in about six months! How much does the brewery charge per brew? How long does it take to make? Is there a fermentation period? __________________ I Drink Therefore I am.

20th November 2007, 05:15 PM	#35 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus Here's the video on it. 2 weeks from making to drinking. Prices vary depending upon beer type, mines around $115 for 54 litres (3kegs) or 140 odd stubbies. My beer is low alcohol, low carb and tastes like Becks Beir coz I love pilseners. I've brewed the clones of VB, Crown, Boags, Tiger, Ashanti, Superdry's, etc etc but Becks is the best for me ... nice and hoppy. YouTube - brew by u __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

20th November 2007, 09:30 PM	#36 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,671	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus Man this thread started out as a question about starting a tree business now its a dyo brewing forum (As a home brewer myself I have no problem with that its just funny is all) __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

20th November 2007, 10:39 PM	#38 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 877	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus Be ok if there was a brew shop nearby.. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

20th November 2007, 10:43 PM	#39 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: Request for advice on starting A tree Bus I got it good now, I just drop off the empties and pick up the fulls ... do jack now! Except drink it! They wash out your kegs, sterilize etc, booming business. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors