Equipment Advise Needed ....

[sjeegam]

For there being so much information on the Internet, it has been very difficult to estalish the basics of equipment needed for a brewpub operation that I intend to open. Does anyone have a resource that is not a consultant for someone wanting to learn? I'd like to find out what "brand" name equipment should be considered, calculations of capacity (I think I need a 15BBL), things to watch out for, etc...

I know I'm asking a lot and hope that someone out there is willing to share a little lessons learned. I would also like to tour similar systems in the Midwest if anyone would offer.

Thanks for you time and I look forward to helpful feedback.

Thanks.

[jtmoore]

http://www.brew-4-sale.com/typeofbrewery.htm

http://www.jvnw.com/brewing.html?main=brewing-scroll.html

http://www.trailheadbrewing.com/brewery.asp
These guys are cool, like most in the industry, especially Dr. Witte.
Missouri, I guess that's midwest. ??

[Dburick]

Sjeegam,
There are some articles that state, "rules of thumb", or typical consumption rates of a brewery located within a restaurant. Let me try to dig them up. Where in the midwest are you looking to open a pub? There may be some great resources right under your nose.
Dan