Q - What led to the expansion of Track 7 Brewing Co.?

A - Our original business plan called for us being able to produce about 5,000 bbls annually out of Curtis Park with the idea that it would accommodate an updated brewhouse and cellar system in the future. That anticipated a 24 hour production schedule with mostly 30bbl fermenters. However, space became an issue and the labor inefficiency of brewing that many bbls, 7bbls at a time was projecting to be highly inefficient/non-cost effective. Plus, to make the infrastructure improvements to (gas, water, sewer) to make that amount of beer was daunting while trying to stay open and operating our existing taproom. Further, Markstein's acquisition of our distribution rights in Sacramento further bumped us up against our capacity. So a little over a year ago we started looking into new brewery options and shortly after Sacramento Beer Week 2014 pulled the trigger.

Q - How's the progress on your taproom and production facility?

A - As of 12/13/14 we are more than 50% complete with construction of the entire project. The taproom is about 85% and should be operational in time for a soft opening on our 3rd Anniversary on 12/31/14. Production should start rolling out by end of January.

Q - What's the square footage of the taproom? Square footage of the production facility?

A - Total square footage is 36,000 sq ft inside the building with another 4,000 sq ft of landscaped patio. (The production area is about 32,000 sq ft of it and the inside taproom is about 4,000 sq ft.)