How "big" is 50 lb. of extract? - Page 2

corncob · 05-07-2009, 08:56 PM

I got a price of $98 + about $30 shipping from North Country Malt. That's for Briess light DME.

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I repackaged it into 10 1 gallon zip top bags. 5 lbs per bag so it's pretty convenient as I typically use 5 lbs per 5 gallon batch. Plus I ended up with an extra half pound or so that I keep in the kitchen for baking and making malts.

Sounds like about 5 lb/gallon--10 gallons of "storage" required for a 50-lb sack. Thanks.

I like the look of the Vittle Vault, but I am going to drop buy the restaurant supply first.

gfd622 · 05-08-2009, 01:47 AM

I just purchased this myself and was very pleased. I found that 5 lb did not really fit into a 1 gallon ziplock bag. I was able to do 4 lb and 3 lb bags, and since I use 7 lb per batch that's perfect for me. I was able to get 7 "batches" bagged, with extra malt for priming/starters/whatever. It's great (around $2 per pound, hard to beat).

It is about the size of a big bag of dog food.

madcapstudios · 05-08-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2nd Street Brewery

When I was buying the bulk DME it came double bagged in thick poly, I just left it in the box it was shipped in and resealed the bags with heavy rubber bands, The box itself is about 2 foot on the sides.

+1 This

Bulk DME is a powdery sticky mess and you'll make a big mess transferring it. Leave it bagged in the shipping box. I do this and only bother to scoop out what I need on brew day.

If you think might have critter problems in your storage area, put the big bags in a 5 gallon Homer bucket.

undallas · 05-08-2009, 04:40 PM

One more thing... wear a glove when you scooping it out...
latex, or food prep glove... otherwise, you'll have a sticky hand