AHS's selection is alright, but they always seem to be missing some odds and ends that I really need, and it kills the order.
As a side note, Forrest and Ed trolling the threads and answering questions and just being a presence on the forum is a great thing, and they should get a try by all just for that reason. Thanks guys!
I try to stay local but my first choice for online ordering is Northen Brewer. They always seem to have what I need and there flat rate shipping is rather quick compared to others that offer flat rate shipping.
NB has the best 55# bulk DME price I can find. I am going to buy about 3 lbs of 3 different varieties of hops from hopsdirect, and a 55# bag of Extra Light DME from NB, and see how much I save. My LHBS is priced relatively fair, and I can get my specialty grains there, crushed for free even.
Does Brew Masters Warehouse sell bulk DME?
I am confused. Northern Brewer's 55 lb of DME to Tucson is $183.99 plus 33.05 shipping equals $3.95 per pound.
If you go with Breiss from Northern Brewer the price is $125.99 plus $31.55 shipping equals $3.15 per pound.
Our DME is Breiss. We ship 40 pounds to Tucson for $115.99 plus $7.99 shipping which equals $3.10 per pound.
Forrest
Austin Homebrew Supply.
I wasn't trying to argue price. He just said that he buys from NB because of price. People should shop where they want to. There is more than enough Homebrew sales to go around. I don't see other shops as competitors. We are all in it to keep the hobby going.
Forrest
Austin Homebrew Supply
I am confused. Northern Brewer's 55 lb of DME to Tucson is $183.99 plus 33.05 shipping equals $3.95 per pound.
If you go with Breiss from Northern Brewer the price is $125.99 plus $31.55 shipping equals $3.15 per pound.
Our DME is Breiss. We ship 40 pounds to Tucson for $115.99 plus $7.99 shipping which equals $3.10 per pound.
Forrest
Austin Homebrew Supply.
If it is sold in 55# bags where is the extra 15# going?
So your 50# bag will ship for the same cost of $3.10 a pound?
If so, I will happily revise my statement and order from you.
Its only a $2.50 overall cost difference,so its not that big of a deal, but just like most of us out there, especially during these tough times, I will save wherever possible.
I didn't see it on your site, but do you sell, and if not can you order, Organic Briess "Mltoferm 10001 Malt extract DME"?
Let me know what I need to carry and I will do my best to carry it.
Thanks for your support.
Forrest
Austin Homebrew
Thanks for all the info Forrest, I like to throw my LHBS a bone and buy from them, but they want $175.99 + tax for 50# of Briess XLDME. I couldn't bring myself to pay more for that amount of DME in-town, when I could pay less for having it shipped and w/o tax because it is mail-order. I would be paying over $190. Next order, I'll give you guys at Austin Homebrew a try. It wont be too long, so I look forward to purchasing from ya.
BTW thanks for the quick responses!