Seeves1982
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Where does everyone find cheap uncrushed grain at online?
Thanks,
Mike
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Mike
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aeonderdonk
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there are a lot of good places, it depends on whether you are getting specialty grains or bulk grains.
try these for starters
austinhomebrew.com
brewmasterswarehouse.com
northerbrewer.com
midwestsupplies.com
try these for starters
austinhomebrew.com
brewmasterswarehouse.com
northerbrewer.com
midwestsupplies.com
I pickup sacks of basemalt at my LHBS. It's cost competitive with shipped grain in the 50-55 lb size.
COLObrewer
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There is no such thing as CHEAP malt online. I did find 100 lbs of british crystal and british brown for $45 once, (Ebay).
I don't think I'd want to buy bulk malt online. There is significant savings in driving to the LHBS (over an hour away) compared to paying for shipping. At least I can also shop for other things while I'm there and have it in under 3 hours.
I think I paid $40 for 50 lb. sacks of both Pale 2-row and Breiss Pilsner malt. That comes out to 80 cents per lb.
I think I paid $40 for 50 lb. sacks of both Pale 2-row and Breiss Pilsner malt. That comes out to 80 cents per lb.
Yeah your best bet is likely to be finding a local homebrew supply place, brewery, maltster, etc. and asking about bulk prices for a sack. Ordering online you are never going to get as good a deal due to shipping costs.
My LHBS will sell sacks of 2-row for $40 plus I get a club discount there so it ends up being more like $38. There is no online store that is even remotely competitive with that price.
My LHBS will sell sacks of 2-row for $40 plus I get a club discount there so it ends up being more like $38. There is no online store that is even remotely competitive with that price.
If you are close to Riverside or make your way over there sometimes. morebeer has 50lbs of 2-row for $32
Yeah, I know about that deal. However, the last time I was out that way was on a Sunday, so even though I was driving right by the store it didn't matter. And, due to the gas and excessive drive time it's not worth a trip just for the grain.
Just noticed that the Riverside store is closed on Sundays
the other 2 are open 10-5 on Sundays.
aeonderdonk
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my lhbs sells a 50 lb sack for $52, not too awesome.
If you go online for specialty grains you can save some $$. Shipping isn't a big deal with some of the retailers that have flat rate shipping (brewmasters warehouse, austin homebrew supply)
If you go online for specialty grains you can save some $$. Shipping isn't a big deal with some of the retailers that have flat rate shipping (brewmasters warehouse, austin homebrew supply)
Welcome to Brewmasters Warehouse // Brewmasters Warehouse is the place to go.
Great selection, great prices, & great service.
Great selection, great prices, & great service.
annasdadhockey
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Do you have any Microbreweries/brewpubs close to you? Sometimes they will let you add on to their order, minimizing shipping. Also, they may just sell you a sack for a reasonable rate.
COLObrewer
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That's beats mine though at $64/50lb for pale malts.
That's my price from the LHBS for Munton's Maris Otter from the UK
JKoravos
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North Country Malt. Great prices if you buy in bulk. Canada Malting 2-row $27.50 per sack.
It's not worth the drive if you have to drive a long ways, but if you can get a group buy together, or get in on a brewing club nearby, you can shave even more off.
Flat rate shipping from the online places is great, but they do not offer that on large sacks. Most online places are comparable for price, but some have better than average service.
My first sack of 2-row I got from a brewery that I was just stopping by to check out. The owner talked to the brewer and they could spare a sack, and sold it to me for going rate, $40. The place it called Right Brain Brewing in Traverse City, MI. I don't mind talking them up. The brewer is a hardworking, creative person and they make some great beer. Check them out if you are up that way.
Flat rate shipping from the online places is great, but they do not offer that on large sacks. Most online places are comparable for price, but some have better than average service.
My first sack of 2-row I got from a brewery that I was just stopping by to check out. The owner talked to the brewer and they could spare a sack, and sold it to me for going rate, $40. The place it called Right Brain Brewing in Traverse City, MI. I don't mind talking them up. The brewer is a hardworking, creative person and they make some great beer. Check them out if you are up that way.
The closest is usually the cheapest. B3 is the lowest for me even with the $20 shipping, but Williams is only a few cents more per pound shipped.
Find a chef that orders from Gordon Food Service out of Grand Rapids MI. They offer Briess 2 row and it is drop shipped to the restaurant. Last time it was $26. I try to keep my beer friends well stocked.
COLObrewer
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How do you get that price, looks like $35.89 before shipping on the site? $76 if I login first? $120 with shipping!
http://www.northcountrymalt.com/files/PDF/2007Catalog.pdf
JKoravos
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How do you get that price, looks like $35.89 before shipping on the site? $76 if I login first? $120 with shipping!
http://www.northcountrymalt.com/files/PDF/2007Catalog.pdf
That's what I thought until I ordered it. I buy by the pallet, so the shipping is a flat rate for the pallet. It was $75, but I ordered 1500 lbs, so it spreads out nicely.
Hmm... I have checked with Gordon's in Cadillac, and they could not even find it in their system! I would totally hit that up for $26! Is 2-row all they have?
COLObrewer
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I see, one persons bulk is another persons BULK!:rockin:
JKoravos
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I can't take all the credit, it was split among 5 brewers. I only had about 400#.
JKoravos
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If you're willing to put in the work for a group buy and you know some other brewers in the area, you can get the same price.
I saw the prices in my LHBS, $60/50# pale, $73/55# Maris Otter, and I knew I couldn't pay that. I had to find an alternative route.
I saw the prices in my LHBS, $60/50# pale, $73/55# Maris Otter, and I knew I couldn't pay that. I had to find an alternative route.
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Mid Country Malt.
You can get anything you want really...
55 pound sacks
You can buy just one sack if you like
About $.65/lb for anything you want
I can drive there and pick it up, so free shipping
This is why I have about 300 pounds in stock...
You can get anything you want really...
55 pound sacks
You can buy just one sack if you like
About $.65/lb for anything you want
I can drive there and pick it up, so free shipping
This is why I have about 300 pounds in stock...
Was that at a Marketplace store? I think it has to be ordered from a sales associate and through a restaurant. Its a special order. And two row is all they have.
aeonderdonk
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I'm jealous
conpewter
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I'll be checking this out today!
Darn I don't know any restaurant owners, I do love GFS marketplace though. I asked them about 2-row about a year ago and got a no. Maybe I can convince them to call a salesperson at GFS hmm... OTOH I'm set for now thanks to the group buy RC0032 put together.
Donner
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I admit i've never ordered grains in bulk from brewmasters warehouse, but i'm 99% sure Ed offers flat rate shipping on grains in bulk. I'm sure he can weigh in on it.
Also, in case anyone looks, his prices are priced the same whether you order 1 lb or the full sack. He doesn't charge more for orders that don't buy full sacks, so you get a bulk price regardless of how much you buy. It's not as good as group buys, but for those who can't get in on them, the prices and flat shipping are awesome. Service is fantastic too.
JKoravos
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I get my specialty grains from Ed at Brewmasters Warehouse. His prices are the best.
Brewmasters Warehouse
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This is 100% correct. To buy a sack just type 50 or 55 lbs into the quantity. Everything is part of the flat rate shipping.
Thanks Donner
Ed
Rebelbrwer.com's prices look really good.
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How about when you ship it?
Still reasonable, I have about 50# in my cart with some hops and other things for about $80 shipped. Not bad considering it's a mix of domestic and import base malts and some specialty malts. A sack of pale runs me about $55-$60 shipped from B3 or Williams.
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I am buying in bulk from the Mid Country with no shipping charge, so I am lucky at $.65/pound for basically anything I want. But... item price means little when you add shipping.
50 pounds Briess 2-Row (no BULK discount) from BMW shipped (flat rate) is $64.49
50 pounds Rahr 2-Row at the BULK discount from Rebel is $84.83
You can always beat somone on item price, much harder to do on SHIPPED price, which matters.
50 pounds Briess 2-Row (no BULK discount) from BMW shipped (flat rate) is $64.49
50 pounds Rahr 2-Row at the BULK discount from Rebel is $84.83
You can always beat somone on item price, much harder to do on SHIPPED price, which matters.
Odd that it's cheaper to ship to Utah than to you.
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