1234
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Interesting read. Sucks for some and great for others. This means we need to jump on some contracts soon!
TN/Northern GA/Southern KY - Hop Buy
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Yeah. Looks like there is going to be some major movment in the Aroma Hop prices this next year and wont balance out till 2014.
So whats the contract price. Does it work like a Futures contract where you actually buy it at todays price hoping to offset the cost increase in the future or is it just a verbal reservation.
So whats the contract price. Does it work like a Futures contract where you actually buy it at todays price hoping to offset the cost increase in the future or is it just a verbal reservation.
I see we are pretty far from filling any of the variety's on a 11# basis. So how are you'll planning on deliberating the in's and out's? I think maybe cancel any that don't have at least 6 and everybody pitch in to finish the rest. To quote Paul, "Come on Ladies" lets get this done and ordered..
1234
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When you do contracts on hops you lock in today's price in,hopes that you save money. I am waiting to hear from the contract guy at hop union.
1234
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I see we are pretty far from filling any of the variety's on a 11# basis. So how are you'll planning on deliberating the in's and out's? I think maybe cancel any that don't have at least 6 and everybody pitch in to finish the rest. To quote Paul, "Come on Ladies" lets get this done and ordered..
If we don't have at least 8 pounds then that hop will not be purchased. A lot of movement will have to take place
Sounds good. Even better. Whens the first cut gona happen?
theveganbrewer
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Do we have a system for who gets cut when we have an order for, let's say, 16# of cascade? Who will be the 5# cut if we can't get up to 21#?
1234
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We still have a couple of guys who haven't checked in on the sheet. The guys in Atlanta were down for a good number of hops. By mid-week we should be able to see what hops will be purchased and which ones will need to be eliminated. Just remember this, not all the varieties that we have on the sheet may be available. If we go over the amount and don't get to the next 11# Dave and I will have to talk to see who was the last couple in. Some people may be willing to take less than 1# of that hop as well.
Carter5112
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I was reading about the new Zythos hop blend (Simcoe, Amarillo, Citra, and Palisade combo). Could we add that to the spreadsheet for the contract buy? Is anyone else interested in it?
1234
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I will check into that hop.
1234
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The hops that had 0# have been taken off of the spreadsheet. I moved some German Magnum to some US Magnum and I did the same for the German Northern Brewer. Dave or I will be eliminating some more hops either later today or tomorrow.
1234
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I added Zythos as it is available. It is a blend of different hops, mostly Centennial. Not sure on the price yet.
Should be pretty decently priced. They were giving away 4oz samples to get you hooked, a couple months ago.
1234
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The reason for the giveaway, I believe, is to get the pro brewers to see that they don't have to have Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe, and several other hard to find hops to make an IPA.
1234
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As long as we end up with whole numbers I could care less about splitting half pounds out. I refuse to go any smaller.
Carter5112
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Whoa, forget this 1/2 lb talk. We need to move some volume here! Daddy needs his Zythos! 
1234
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Whoa, forget this 1/2 lb talk. We need to move some volume here! Daddy needs his Zythos!
We will order 11# of Zythos.
Whoa, forget this 1/2 lb talk. We need to move some volume here! Daddy needs his Zythos!
Well there is 4 people on the list with 0 in their Totals, maybe they are holding back to buy some big Zythos Qty's..
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I'm down for a pound as well.
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1234
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It is on the spreadsheet.
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Fijidave12
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I put IffyG, Steveo, and Paul down for 1# of Zythos each...currently at 9#
Thanks. I still don't see it on the sheet, but I'll trust you that it's there.
volsfan5012
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WOW $21 for Zythos #@!! WTF...just kiddin! I'm in
Carter5112
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Glad to see Zythos getting some love today! I wish the Motueka would have made the cut; that one sounded interesting to me.
Who am I kidding though? I'm already not sure how I'm going to sneak 16 pounds of hops into the freezer without ole SWMBO pitching a fit! Maybe I'll package the hops in some Lean Cuisine cartons...
Who am I kidding though? I'm already not sure how I'm going to sneak 16 pounds of hops into the freezer without ole SWMBO pitching a fit! Maybe I'll package the hops in some Lean Cuisine cartons...
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Fijidave12
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Yeah I wished Motueka made it because the few ounces I have smell absolutely amazing...quite possibly the best smelling hop I've come across.
...oh and you may want to store them in some HungryMan cartons; I doubt she'll ever check those vs some Lean Cuisine boxes
1234
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I am not sure that Motueka was actually available, but I will try to remember to ask. I have to fill out some paperwork before we can even see what is available. I can tell you that Summit isn't available.
What's up guys. New here form west tn. Dave hollered at me and told me you guys were pretty cool. I will more than likely get in on future group buys when I become more involved. if you want to know a little more about me I posted up on the newbie thread. See you around.
1234
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The folks at Hop Union have me confused as to what is really available. I added Palisade back to the sheet.
1234
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Paperwork has been submitted to Hop Union, once approved our request for hops can go forward. I hope that all of our Hops are available. Cascades and Gr. Northern Brewer are both closed.
Don can you reduce your Goldings order? We need to get to 11# and we are at 13. I am willing to split my pound with another brewer who order just one pound.
Don can you reduce your Goldings order? We need to get to 11# and we are at 13. I am willing to split my pound with another brewer who order just one pound.
theveganbrewer
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I am ready to move my Galena if we are going to close it. I can't update the spreadsheet from here it seems. I imagine it does work, it's just taking time to update maybe.
If there is someone who can check if there in there, I'm in for 1# Zythos, 1# Pallisades, 1# Magnum (replace the Summit which is unavailable)
If there is someone who can check if there in there, I'm in for 1# Zythos, 1# Pallisades, 1# Magnum (replace the Summit which is unavailable)
1234
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Zythos is full at 11#. Let's not move the summit yet, it may be available.
1234
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I added a new hop, Centennial Type. It is 70% Columbus and 30% Cascades mixed together. Not sure on the price.
Remember that if a hop is at 11# it is closed. We are over a # on both Zythos, Goldings, & Magnum.
Remember that if a hop is at 11# it is closed. We are over a # on both Zythos, Goldings, & Magnum.
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