Yup I agree. KBC beer does suck. Their darker beers are better than their light ales, but they are still pretty bad. The tap room is a great atmosphere though.
I've been there but haven't had beer, as I had to drive. They are on my list to go back and check out.
When they get slammed they get slammed.
Their daughter was in a near-fatal accident downstate, so they shut the place down to be with her.
Yes, Tim and Sue. Brian is the brewmaster. They use a 15 gallon Sabco system. They brew a half barrel at a time and have 3.5 barrel serving vessels. They close on Wednesdays and brew the beer weekly every Wednesday. The cooks brew the beer and the operation is overseen by Brian, the brewmaster.
Another good place to stop for good beer in the U.P. is my house.
TB
They haven't upgraded. Still the same 15 gallon Sabco system and brewing only on Wednesdays when the cafe is closed. I see Brian (the brewmaster) just about every other day. We were talking last week about brewing systems and stated the only system RJBC has is the 15gal Sabco. I'll ask again for confirmation when I see him this afternoon.
do they have bulk grain there? I've never asked when I'm in there and looking to switch to AG
Never been to Frankenmuth, but may have to swing by on the way out especially since German food is the best! I usually cut through Ontario and cross into Mi at Sarnia. Although If I can get some of my riding buddies to go and ride the bikes, we'd take the scenic route and go up and around, and cross at the Soo. I definately have to make some detours then its sounding like.
Dome555, where in NY do you find Founders? I haul equipment for a living and am all over NYS. Luckily a few friends are on spring break, and brought some Oberon home for me
I'm not into memberships or fraternal organizations. Also, Brian confirmed a 15 gallon Sabco with 3.5bbl serving tanks.
They don't stock bulk grain over 1lb bags but like Tiber_Brew said, they will order it. If they have to order, I might as well order it myself is my thought. I order from MoreBeer! or Northern Brewer.
Haha, it is pretty far from "fraternal," in fact, there isn't much of a membership either. You get put on a mailing list to find out where the next meeting will take place, at which a bunch of homebrew is shared. But, whatever, it's cool if you don't want to join.
Then it must have been the 3.5bbl guys that are new. All I know, is that my friend brewed at the MI House and he said that they upgraded and have more capacity.
First off, yes they do stock more than just 1 lb bags. You can find a couple varieties of base malt in 10lb bags there, if someone hasn't snatched it up first. They don't have a lot of shelf space, so inventory goes quick. However, like I mentioned, they will order a 50 (or 55) lb bag of whatever malts their carrier has. If you are a member of the co-op, it is cheaper than ordering from Northern Brewer because of the shipping. If you can get a few people to buy at once and get enough for a pallet, it's even cheaper yet.
I'm thinking he was talking about the serving vessels.
I must be missing the shipments as all I've seen there are the 1lb bags on the small side rack near the hops. Last week when I was there they must have gotten something in because the kits and equipment was well stocked.First off, yes they do stock more than just 1 lb bags. You can find a couple varieties of base malt in 10lb bags there, if someone hasn't snatched it up first. They don't have a lot of shelf space, so inventory goes quick. However, like I mentioned, they will order a 50 (or 55) lb bag of whatever malts their carrier has. If you are a member of the co-op, it is cheaper than ordering from Northern Brewer because of the shipping. If you can get a few people to buy at once and get enough for a pallet, it's even cheaper yet.
You can also get bulk honey in 60lb buckets if you make mead, too.
TB
