Belgian Samurai
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Dec 15, 2020
- Messages
- 112
- Reaction score
- 33
Hi,
Okay, so I'm seriously considering investing in bulk grain, but I want to make sure I understand the logistics as well as "what i will still need".
Backstory:
I was working downstairs in my (bare-bones) "tap room" and left the storage cabinet door open and a couple mice got in there and made a mess. I didn't realize I had a mouse problem. I don't anymore. I ended up throwing away all of the ruined ingredients I had purchased for a specific recipe and now, to replace the grains is gonna run about $30, so I am now considering just biting the bullet and go for bulk grain. Also, buying ingredients per batch is costing me like $50/recipe.
What I've read:
Pilsner
US 2row
Maris Otter
Styles I'm likely to brew:
wheat, IPA, helles lager, ales in general
So, mostly ales, but I recently had a helles lager that was amazing and I want to brew that pretty soon. Over the summer I brewed a clone of KBBA. My brother-in-law wants me to make a clone of Einstok's White Ale. Down the road, I want to brew darker belgian ales.
What do I still need to know:
So, I will sort out bulk grain storage and factor that into the cost. I have already started a thread on that topic and have the info I need there. I can buy specialty grains from my LHBS as I write recipes. I have mentally figured in the cost of a grain milll. I've also found a decent vaccum sealer. Is there something else I need to consider being the first time I'm getting into bulk grains?
Thanks and cheers!
Okay, so I'm seriously considering investing in bulk grain, but I want to make sure I understand the logistics as well as "what i will still need".
Backstory:
I was working downstairs in my (bare-bones) "tap room" and left the storage cabinet door open and a couple mice got in there and made a mess. I didn't realize I had a mouse problem. I don't anymore. I ended up throwing away all of the ruined ingredients I had purchased for a specific recipe and now, to replace the grains is gonna run about $30, so I am now considering just biting the bullet and go for bulk grain. Also, buying ingredients per batch is costing me like $50/recipe.
What I've read:
Pilsner
US 2row
Maris Otter
Styles I'm likely to brew:
wheat, IPA, helles lager, ales in general
So, mostly ales, but I recently had a helles lager that was amazing and I want to brew that pretty soon. Over the summer I brewed a clone of KBBA. My brother-in-law wants me to make a clone of Einstok's White Ale. Down the road, I want to brew darker belgian ales.
What do I still need to know:
So, I will sort out bulk grain storage and factor that into the cost. I have already started a thread on that topic and have the info I need there. I can buy specialty grains from my LHBS as I write recipes. I have mentally figured in the cost of a grain milll. I've also found a decent vaccum sealer. Is there something else I need to consider being the first time I'm getting into bulk grains?
Thanks and cheers!