I just brewed my second all grain batch. I have been buying grain for one recipe at a time, milling it at the LHBS, and brewing within a week or two.
I have one 16 gal barrel and 3 x 5gal buckets with airtight locking lids...all empty. I asked Santa for a grain mill so hopefully that Xmas miracle will come true. I'm thinking of swapping my 30gal mash tun barrel with the 16gal barrel, which would free up the 30gal barrel (minor patching to stop moisture/mice).
When and how should I start buying grains in bulk? Does it make sense if I brew 8-10 batches (10gal) per year? How much does it really save?
I have one 16 gal barrel and 3 x 5gal buckets with airtight locking lids...all empty. I asked Santa for a grain mill so hopefully that Xmas miracle will come true. I'm thinking of swapping my 30gal mash tun barrel with the 16gal barrel, which would free up the 30gal barrel (minor patching to stop moisture/mice).
When and how should I start buying grains in bulk? Does it make sense if I brew 8-10 batches (10gal) per year? How much does it really save?