What do you want to know? You don't list what state or region you're in, but many of the sub groups on here (like those of is in S.E. michigan do a twice yearly bulk grain buy.)
Also at your local clubs to see if there's a group buy. There an issue that grain companies are no longer selling to individuals and groups, the LHBS lobby pressured them to stop the practice since it cuts out the middle men...but established groups are grandfathered in...
Only established customers can still buy for them, and there are stipulations. The michigan masher's group on here does 2 bulk buys a year, but from now on ONLY the two guys who ordered for us in the past few years, who's names are on the account can order for us, AND we must place at least one order a year by the end of Jan. or we will be taken off the "preferred customers" list and will never be able to buy from them again. I think the retailers felt we were undercutting their profits too much and lobbied the wholesalers to stop selling to us. So if you want to buy bulk you have to find an established group doing a buy, like a club or the subgroups on here, and get in through there. There will be no new bulk buys being setup..
The michigan masher's group on here does 2 bulk buys a year, but from now on ONLY the two guys who ordered for us in the past few years, who's names are on the account can order for us, AND we must place at least one order a year by the end of Jan. or we will be taken off the "preferred customers" list and will never be able to buy from them again. I think the retailers felt we were undercutting their profits too much and lobbied the wholesalers to stop selling to us. So if you want to buy bulk you have to find an established group doing a buy, like a club or the subgroups on here, and get in through there. There will be no new bulk buys being setup....
Basically all of the malsters are one main group, mid county iirc. This is the notice they are all saying.
Our Craft Brewery customers and Homebrew Store Retailers are encouraged to contact us for additional product and pricing information by calling our distribution location that is nearest you.
Homebrewers, please be sure to ask for our products at your local homebrew supply store or your preferred on-line store.
Thank you for visiting our site. We’ll look forward to servicing your needs.
The County Malt Group
Teri Fahrendorf to Bagged, me
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Dear Fletcher,
Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately our western warehouse system is not capable of handling sales to homebrewers. We recommend you ask your largest local homebrew store if they offer a full-bag discount. Best wishes for homebrewing success.
Cheers,
Teri Fahrendorf
Specialty Malt Account Manager, Country Malt / Great Western Malting
►We're evolving! Country Malt is the Warehouse, Distribution and Sales arm of Great Western Malting Co.
Sales Desk: 800-496-7732 (Jo Heidlebaugh)
Teri's Cell: 360-356-5599
However, we appreciate the continued business our loyal homebrew customers have given us. With that being said we intend to continue to make our current product line available to our current home brew accounts but we will not be accepting new home brew customers. Homebrew customers who have done business with North Country Malt Supply and Mid Country Malt Supply over the past 12 months can place orders by calling our toll free number (NC: 888-368-5571 - MC: 866-428-1438) or by e-mailing:
[email protected].
Thank you for your continued support.
Kelly J. Kuehl - Director of Sales
The Country Malt Group
So unless that policy has changed, you'll need to find an established one. Listing your location would help us find them for you.
