Good afternoon Paladin fans and friends. For those of you that may not yet be aware, John Chandler, Paladin's owner, was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancerous tumor in the sinus cavity above his right eye on June 26. Since then, we have been blessed to have expedient consultations at the Cleveland Clinic and are thankful to have a world-class hospital so close to home.

Paladin Brewing is a locally owned family-based business starting from the ground up with help from many family members and friends who are all very supportive. When we finally open I hope that our customer base will become part of our family. Family isn't just about blood or common interests. It's about people who are supportive and in a time of need caring and willing to do anything asked. Today I'm reaching out to you and am asking for your help. If you believe in God please pray for me, John Chandler, and my family.

At long last, all of the equipment has arrived, and we are working hard to get everything installed so we can start brewing outstanding beer for you. We've made great headway on getting the tasting tavern ready, and we think you'll enjoy the medieval theme we've created inside. We will also have an outdoor area where you can sit and enjoy a cold beverage with a friend during the summer. Currently, we are looking forward to opening in mid-to-late July.

The brew kettles arrived today! We've got some fixtures that need to come in yet, but this is a step further toward being able to finally start brewing great beer for you. We will be able to brew batches of 450 gallons, 900 gallons for double batches. We'll have 8 delicious craft beers on tap at a time in our Tasting Tavern, four standards and four that we will rotate periodically.