![]() ![]() Hot water flows from the HLT to the mash/lauter tun, in which the water is mixed with grain to create a cereal mash. The brewing system is comprised of two kettles -the mash/lauter tun and the brew kettle/whirlpool - as well as a hot-liquor tank (HLT), which basically acts as a hot-water heater. Having worked in breweries since 2007 and earned his Master Brewer diploma at the Siebel Institute of Technology and World Brewing Academy in Chicago, Gamble knew exactly the type of brewing system he wanted to build. Construction began in March 2014, and Veterans United now contains not only a substantial, open brewing area but also a taproom where customers can sip on beer by the glass, fill a growler, or purchase cans. Another plus: The building was already connected to the necessary local utilities. ![]() Housed in a retrofitted commercial building originally constructed in 2001, the 9,600-sq-ft space features high ceilings, which were necessary for the brewery’s large fermentation tanks. Currently working on an IPA, blonde ale, honey-wheat ale and espresso stout, Gamble also anticipates having several seasonal varieties available throughout the year. Poised to open to the public in late July 2014, Gamble expects Veterans United to brew approximately 1,500 barrels (bbls) of beer in its first year and has plans to double production annually for the first few years. High ceilings, utilities essential for initial structure The opportunity is here.” And with only about eight other breweries in the Jacksonville area, he might just be right. Naval Flight Officer, Gamble aspires to infuse the same spirit, pride and dedication of his military career into a line of great-tasting craft beers as well as the Jacksonville community at large. Brewmaster Ron Gamble hopes to help change that mindset with his new venture, Veterans United Craft Brewery. To connect all of the large pieces of equipment, Veterans United Craft Brewery selected Aquatherm’s colorful polypropylene-random (PP-R) piping.īoston, Denver, Portland and Chicago are obvious hot spots for the craft beer crowd, but Jacksonville, Fla., probably hasn’t made an appearance on many beer aficionados’ Top 10 lists. ![]()
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