Transporting grain

The guy at my LBHS wants me to bring my own container when I buy grain from him.

How big a container do I need for about 12 lbs. of grain?

Do I need a "food grade" container, or can I just use any old bucket as long as it's clean?

Ask him for a discount since you're providing your own packaging. A 5 gallon bucket would work and I don't really think it needs to be food grade. However, a lot of buckets are HDPE anyway.

Paper bag is what I've been using.
Flame on!

I use a plastic Rubbermaid container. I think it holds about 2 or 3 gals

He's too cheap to spring for plastic bags?

Any of these suggestions would work, it seems. Sanitation isn't critical, everything will ultimately be boiled, you just need some kind of clean, dry vessel.

Paper Grocery bag, NON scented plastic trash bag, 5 gal bucket..... I usually bring my own bucket just because it is easier and throws less dust than using the brown paper bags at the LHBS.

I just bring one of my buckets, or he charges me $3 for a used bucket. That would be a lot of plastic bags for 13# of grains.

I bring in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid. He can crush the grain directly into it.

I thought about bringing my bottling bucket, but then wouldn't the spiggot get clogged up with grain?

McCall St. Brewer said:

I thought about bringing my bottling bucket, but then wouldn't the spiggot get clogged up with grain?

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Remove it and use painters tape on the outside to cover the hole.

Thanks. That sounds like an excellent idea.

I just use brown paper grocery bags as well. And my LHBS provides them for free.

yet another fine use for those left over plastic LME containers!

McCall St. Brewer said:

The guy at my LBHS wants me to bring my own container when I buy grain from him.

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Sheesh, what does this guy charge for the grain? Austin Home Brew will put the grain in a large plastic bag or a large paper (grocery size bag) for you at no charge.

What's it coming to? Is this guy in business to sell grain or what?

Sorry to rant, but this LBHS is pathetic IMHO in regards to customer service to tell a customer who is buying 10 to 15 pounds of grain to bring his own bag. Unfrickingbelievable.

I'd take my business elsewhere cause it would make me think about where else he is cutting corners.