First bulk grain purchase....woot woot

[two_one_seven]

Picking up a 55 lbs sack of CMC two row and Marris Otter. Very excited, I know I will be making beer just not sure what yet........... I can't wait to run my Rebel Mill through some grain. What would you do with 110 lbs of malt?????

 

[Brewski1975]

Ohh the options are limitless, I'd like to get my hands on a sack " input witty joke here" of 2 row also. Let us know how that new rebel mill works out, it looks awesome...

 

[two_one_seven]

It's even more impressive in your hand..........ummmm that doesn't sound right. The thing weighs like 20 lbs. and has a stainless hopper. Who does that........

I am thinking up a number of APA, EPA, IPA, and Porter recipes. It should be fun. f

 

[autoferret]

congrats! I always buy bulk from my local home brew store. if i need 1-3# i get 5# if i need 5+ i'll get 10# you'll use it and that way u have enough specialty grain to go with that 110#!!! and to be honest... with the beers i brew 50# = 5 beers! So going threw that will be easy!

Happy brewing!

 

[two_one_seven]

Yeah I've done 6 already this year so I figure with specialty grains I should go through it in roughly 4-6 months. Now I am thinking I need some wheat and belgian pils too........the wife is gonna kill me.

 

[pernox]

Yeah I've done 6 already this year so I figure with specialty grains I should go through it in roughly 4-6 months. Now I am thinking I need some wheat and belgian pils too........the wife is gonna kill me.

Keep it out of the way and she won't mind. I bought ~400lbs during the last group buy, IIRC. It's all neatly tucked away in the back room in trash cans. That helps... A lot.

 

[two_one_seven]

Nice, I'm gonna try buckets. My basement is big and there is a lot of brewing crap she ignores so I think I will be safe.

 

[Mr_Pear]

Ooo ya I just got my rebel mill last month and bought my first bulk grain, super exciting! Thought my wife was going to kill me when I brought home ~150lbs of grain and 6 food grade buckets with gamma seal lids for storage. I went with 2 row, pils and white wheat malt.

 

[two_one_seven]

Nice, I want to try the gamma lids. How do you like them? Kicking around the idea of a third bag not sure what I want to get though.........

Anyone have a recommendation? Something complementary to what I'm getting but versatile as well.

 

[Mr_Pear]

I like them, it seemed to be the cheapest way for air tight storage. I found a place nearby selling food grade buckets for $2 a piece and then ordered a pack of 6 lids on Amazon for $60. Its nice because you can move them around pretty easy as well. I was torn between doing like Vienna malt and wheat malt. I ended up going with wheat since warmer weather is coming and it seemed like it be a good fit.

 

[jfrizzell]

Just an FYI - Home Depot now has gamma lids. They're $7 at my local Home Depot.

 

[jakesz28]

I just picked up 2 sacks of 2 row and a variety of other malts. Maybe 15 types and a big selection of hops. Haven't brewed an all grain batch yet so this is going to be interesting.

 

[two_one_seven]

I need to get some wheat malt.........I almost bought some but changed my mind at the last minute........ I still haven't ordered the gamma lids, I have to get on the ball with that one.

 

[bad67z]

congrats on going bulk! I bough 3 of these two years ago @ Sam's Club and they work great!



Model: 00071

Item #:222730

About $20 or so each, o rings on both mating surfaces and they will hold just shy of a better that 80 lbs of grain.

 

[Jester]

I ended up getting Lowes brand white food grade buckets and then the Gamma lids from Home Depot. I love being able to unscrew the lids instead of having to pry off a lid. Still on first 55# sack, but its definitely nice to go to the LHBS and spend barely $10 to get everything else needed to brew.

 

[Griff777]

I bought a pale ale and marris otter from Crisp Malters from fiftypoundsac.com Came to 150.00 delivered.

I love fullers esb and have already brewed that clone, and a simple bitter and going to do a double batch of midwest's copper ale this weekend.

Just for drill, did a four pound mash on the stove for yeast starter wort, not sure that's any easier than dme. Lightly condition the grain before milling and don't set the gap too tight.

 

[crazyirishman34]

You guys should check out your local group buy. With my group 2 row runs about $36 shipped.

 

[brew2enjoy]

This seems to be the next logical step for me. Been brewing all grain for a while now and buying grain for every batch. Just need to get a mill.

 

[two_one_seven]

I would love to get in on a group buy. There aren't any close to me unfortunately. I have to drive 1 1/2 hours just to get to a shop that carries bulk grain.

I did my first scratch all grain recipe last week. Chinook and Citra.......it smells wonderful.....can't wait to get it in the bottle.

 

[crazyirishman34]

It isn't hard to set one up. I did and we are hitting the 10k mark.

 

[two_one_seven]

Around here it's tough. There was one on the board for Central Illinois but it fell through. Or died on the vine so to speak.....

 

[jakesz28]

Around here it's tough. There was one on the board for Central Illinois but it fell through. Or died on the vine so to speak.....

I would like to try to get one going in the davenport ia area. But only one person interested so far.

 

[BeerguyNC61]

Would love to see one here in Greensboro, NC.....

 

[crazyirishman34]

Well if you guys need a hand getting things going I am more then willing to help. The guys from the Syracuse buy set up a spread sheet that makes it really easy.

 

[two_one_seven]

thanks irishman. I would be interested in seeing it. We have a pretty good sized club so it might be doable if I work it that way. I will pm you my email address if thats ok.

 

[crazyirishman34]

Sure I can link you to it. It uses Google docs so everyone can add the bags they want.