Tour of Common Roots Brewery

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The tour will lead participants through the process of rebuilding the\nbrewery following a devastating fire."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Beginning with a series of design\ncharettes with the owners\u2019 team and then worked with the General Contractor to\nfast track a pre-engineered metal building that would house the brewing\noperation. Locally fabricated steel mezzanines were added within the structure\nto keep the package simple and allow it to move quickly into production."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new tap room, a wood frame\nvolume merges with the brew house behind it and includes dining space,\ncommercial kitchen, and support services. A glazed, double height timber frame\nstructure defines the entrance. Glass overhead counter doors open from the bar\nout to an inviting beer garden, which instantly became a favorite, rear-round\nmeeting place."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Independent breweries often\noccupy existing buildings which inevitably leads to compromises. This was a\nrare opportunity for the owners to design their \u201cforever brewery\u201d and to\nmaximize safety and efficiency while increasing their annual production\ncapacity from 5,000 to 12,000 barrels. Large clerestory windows allow ample\ndaylight into the production space. This greatly reduces lighting loads while\nproviding a drastically improved work environment for the brewers."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A low carbon footprint has always\nbeen a major goal for Common Roots and the new facility afforded the space to\nincorporate a 100,000 KW roof-mounted photovoltaic array and evacuated tube\nsolar water heating. This significantly lowers the need for fossil fuels to\nheat their production liquids and feeds electrical power back into the local\ngrid."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The new Common Roots Brewery and\nTaproom provides a welcoming gathering space not previously available in the\nVillage and has become a catalyst for the revitalization of the area. The\nbrewery is a draw for beer enthusiasts throughout the region and created the\nstage for expanding the brewery\u2019s distribution in the Northeast US and beyond.\nThe rebuilding process forged profound relationships out of adversity and\nreinforced Common Roots\u2019 existing emphasis on civic engagement and\nsustainability. The brewery is not only an amenity for the village but has\nspurred the launch of the Common Roots Foundation to support, assist, and\nelevate the community that has been their growing businesses\u2019 lifeblood."]]]]}