DirtBag Brewing Company

09/22/2024

BIG UPDATE❗️ After 8 weeks of preparation, it's official- the concrete is in and solid. 🎉 I couldn't share earlier due to a few worries of theft or vandalism, but now that everything's sealed in, I'm excited to announce what we've been working on.

After hand- trenching every water, drain, and electrical conduit line, foam was laid down and radiant flooring tubing was secured to steel mesh with over 5,000 zip ties. It's been a HUGE project for just me and one other guy to prepare, but seeing all of it locked in place today with over 6,000 sqft of concrete is SO rewarding.

Looking forward to what comes next. ⚒️

08/17/2024

Update:
Early Spring, 3 - 2000 gallon tanks were set in the ground for the new septic system!
300 yards of stone,
800 yards of sand,
200 yards topsoil, and
Almost 3000' of piping later...
the 60' X 100 drain field and system is ready.

Stay tuned. More updates to come.

10/25/2023

There is a lot of curiosity around the Brewery project (as seen on our security footage), so I wanted to update our fans. EVERY decision is painstakingly considered to assure funds are allocated to the best they can be. Several companies were contacted for windows and doors and they are FINALLY starting to come in. The glass and new panels for our overhead doors are in route. We do the pickup ourselves to save on delivery costs, climb beams to run electric and security, and take a beating from stringing fence, but we are getting there. We've had to rent a new skytrak for the last 4 months while our old equipment is in the process of repairs. All the underground plumbing is complete for the kitchen, bathroom and production area. The septic and drainfield will be excavated and installed before the snow flies. And we have fresh water with the new well. The well was drilled a couple years ago, and we just got service to the building and powered up.
While we might be slow, we have spent the last 7 months working on site everyday to get things moving forward.
A giant thanks to those in the community that have volunteered and helped us!
Here's a couple photos. Grateful for every sunny day (and we stain trim and siding on the rainy ones). 😊

06/17/2023

https://wwmt.com/news/local/dirtbag-brewing-company-vandalism-thieves-crime-future-gobles-community-raises-thousands-construction-support-van-buren-county-west-michigan #

The community of Gobles has been pouring out their support in reviving what was going to be Dirtbag Brewing Company.

06/15/2023

First and foremost, we want to say THANK YOU! The outpouring of support we have received has been truly overwhelming. We have been touched by all the messages of encouragement and kind words we have received from supporters like you. Your support in our cause has given us hope and determination during a dark time.

We want you to know that your donations have been instrumental in helping us secure and plan for the repair of the building and equipment. We are working toward getting the building back to the way it was, but first we need to make sure it is secure. Thanks to your support, we have been able to add additional security cameras in key locations, as well as install both interior and exterior lighting with motion sensors. We’ve also contacted fence companies to receive quotes on securing the property.

And our security measures are working! Two thieves were caught on camera just weeks ago stealing supplies and both we and local police were on site within 10 minutes, catching the perpetrators in the act and putting them back in jail.

In the meantime, clean up is slow but underway. Due to the danger of working with broken glass, we were advised against a community clean up effort. Fortunately, we have the support of a great number of willing and able friends and it’s looking better everyday.

What’s next? We’ve ordered the first series of windows to start replacement. We will install them once we feel secure that they are protected from further vandalism. The overhead doors will be replaced after the windows. The Skytrack’s hydraulic and fuel system has been flushed out, cleaned, and repaired and its engine is on the waitlist of a local mechanic for repairs.

As for the vandals, there has been a meeting with the prosecutor, the teenage perpetrators, and their parents, but there has been no formal charges filed or restitution to date. We understand all 3 teenagers have records of offenses and are frustrated with the lack of progress in pursuing charges against them. And we have been dismayed by recent efforts to steal from the property. Your generosity has inspired us and given us the motivation to push forward, even during these challenging times.

01/30/2023

Tune into Fox Business channel this morning at 10:50. I will be doing another interview with Varney and Co.

And also later tonight, Monday at 9:00 with NewsMax and Jenn Pellegrino

Interview here:
NewsMax
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ksz1fwke0kmebqn/Ryan%20Long%20Prime.mp4?dl=0

Thanks for all the incredible support!

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01/28/2023

GO FUND ME

We are fundraising on behalf of Ryan Long and the DirtBag Brewing.… Heather Hudson needs your support for DirtBag Brewing vandalized - let’s help rebuild!

01/27/2023

Well our story is spreading!! I did an interview with Fox and Friends this morning. Check it out, national news coverage.
Please continue to share our story and our GoFund Me info for rebuilding.

Dirtbag Brewing company owner Ryan Long on the $200k in damages to his bar after a group of teenagers vandalize and trash his business

01/27/2023

After appraisals and repair quotes, it's alot worse then we ever thought or imagined!

He expected to open DirtBag Brewing Company later this year, but now Ryan Long's seven-year dream is in serious doubt.

01/26/2023

My friends Ryan & Mandy had their building and business ‘Dirtbag brewery’ vandalized last week with over $100,000.00 in damage. They are just a couple dreamers, that had their dream stolen from them.

The Klassic Arcade’s way of helping is to dedicate a night to my friends and give them all the proceeds from that night to help them try and recover.

Here’s a couple ways you can help:

1. Stop out February 9th and play some game or give a donation

2. Share this post with friends and family

3. Make a donation to their go fund me page

DirtBag Brewing Company

01/23/2023

PLEASE SHARE AND SPREAD THE WORD!! WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET AT THIS POINT!

Thank you friends and community for all your overwhelming support, kind words, and compassion regarding this ordeal. Many have asked if there is a way to contribute to the clean-up, repairs and rebuild. Though Ryan is the proudest man I know and it pains him to ask for help, a friend of the Brewery has started a GoFundMe Page. Here is the Link:

https://gofund.me/f2a97621

If anyone would like a tour of the grounds, just reach out. Happy to show you around. Due to litigation and investigations, unfortunately it'll have to stay this way for a while, but we are hoping to organize a volunteer clean-up day soon! Thanks Again!

My name is Heather Hudson and I am fundraising on behalf of Ryan Long and the Dirtb… Heather Hudson needs your support for Help Ryan Long and Dirtbag Brewery

01/22/2023

https://wwmt.com/news/local/gobles-brewing-company-set-to-open-in-the-summertime-vandalized-damage-destruction-destroyed-dirtbag-brewing-company-beer

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office has three lead suspects regarding vandalism that took place at a new brewing company that was set to open summer of 2023.