One month passes...

June was a crazy busy month for us on many fronts.  Now that is all successfully behind us, there is some time to actually update the blog!  Although we are still waiting on paperwork to be processed, there are some exciting things going on while we wait.

Our logo is all but finalized!  Yay!  Those who are following on Facebook have already seen a sneak preview.  If you haven't 'liked' us yet, feel free to check out our page, facebook.com/GreenDoorBrewing.

We also made a lot of progress on tweaking our recipe box.  We even brewed some test batches on this hot hot hot holiday weekend.  They are:

• My Father-in-law Palmer Pilsner, a light american lager, made with those folks in mind who taste a high end craft beer and their first reaction is, "Ugh! Oh! Ew!  This is AWFUL!"  Specifically, our dads.  While we hold out hope they will join in the craft beer revolution, we don't want them to go thirsty in the meantime.  

• Emmer Wheat Saison, a typical farmhouse style ale that ferments at higher temperatures.  Good thing, because it was 94 degrees on brew day for this one!  This is the first beer we brewed with the brettanomyces yeast genus (stay tuned for a future post discussing this yeast).  Hoping for some major funk in this beer.  Also of note, this was our second brew using grains from Valley Malt.  If you are in the New England area, check them out in Hadley, MA.  

• Oktoberfest, a nice malty and somewhat toasty Märzen style lager.  As we stood in front of the box fan during the boil on another scorcher of a day, we dreamed of the cool autumn breezes that would be around when this beer was ready to drink.  Although we have been sweating it out in the heat the past few days, our Oktoberfest remains cool and comfortable in the 55 degree lagering chamber - and will continue to do so until consumption!  Long, slow, cool fermentation equals delicious Märzen lager!

We have also been working hard on the Kickstarter campaign.  Although we can't offer any free beer (including tastings, BUMMER!) we have found some really interesting reward options and are talking with vendors now to get some things in line.

Last, but not least... check out what we found in the backyard.  This little guy is going in a frame to be hung in a special place of honor when we open!