Grain prices

[bootsbier]

Why is Northern Brewers grains twice the price of Midwest's grains? Northern's are an organic brand name, but are they really worth twice as much? Anyone brewed with both for a comparison?

 

[drunkatuw]

It's actually cheaper at Northern Brewer. A 50lb sack of rahr 2-row is $42.95 at midwest and $35.99 at Northern brewer.

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/american-2-row-rahr-50-lb-not-crushed.html
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewi...s/grain-malts/base-malts/rahr-2-row-pale.html

 

[JonK331]

MMMMMMMMM Rahr.

 

[Walker]

organic is always going to cost you more. it's basic marketing. people who are hell bent on using organic stuff will pay a premium for it, so the retailer will charge that premium.

 

[bootsbier]

Oh I see, I was only looking at the organic 2-row. My bad. The Rahr grains are priced more reasonably, especially if you buy such a big bag. It's still a bit more expensive if you shop in smaller quantities, but not double.

 

[hamiltont]

It's actually cheaper at Northern Brewer. A 50lb sack of rahr 2-row is $42.95 at midwest and $35.99 at Northern brewer.

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/american-2-row-rahr-50-lb-not-crushed.html
http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewi...s/grain-malts/base-malts/rahr-2-row-pale.html

Midwest is cheaper after shipping. At least to my address.... NB's shipping is $27.48 & Midwest's is $17.60 for a 50 lb. sack of Rahr 2-row. Cheers!!!