Blichmann Shortage

[emjay]

Apparently Blichmann is currently dealing with a significant shortage (I believe it has to do with their stainless steel supply), and aren't anticipating fresh stock (of kettles at least, and possibly other products) until around June. Their current stock is already in ridiculously short supply, and some sizes may be entirely gone by now.

So if you've been looking at getting a Blichmann kettle in the near future, I suggest you get a move on it, because even RIGHT NOW you're going to have a hell of a time, and it won't get any easier.

 

[Lechien]

Hmmm, glad I ordered mine a few weeks ago. It took two weeks for it to come in. It was the 10 gallon Boilermaker.

I hope anyone waiting for one will get their order fufilled as quick as possible, It stinks waiting for that big shiny pot.

 

[Julohan]

So, if I would to sell mine, I could describe them as being rare?

 

[EdWort]

I have a Blichmann 15 gallon with false bottom for sale for $2,000. New in the box.

Is this too early to jump on the escalating price bandwagon?

 

[pfooti]

Heh, I got an email from the fine folks at Northern Brewer about this. They were able to help me deal with the problem. Theoretically, I could just wait a few months and keep on brewing the way I'm brewing now. But instead I'm getting 30gal kettles that can ship post haste and I can start brewing on the new system soon.

 

[Hawgbranch]

Same with the Blichmann Beer Guns. I finally found one at Rebel Brewers in Tenn. Shipped the next day. I may have gotten lucky as they seem to be out everywhere.

 

[Mojoe4]

Got an email from northern brewer Friday saying the 20G kettle is on back order. I can wait till the end of April, or cancel my order.
Not sure what I am going to do now, really don't want to wait 6 weeks or longer.

 

[BDB]

I got (3)-20 Gal Blichmann's NEW IN THE BOX.

$600 a piece shipped.










J/K I won't sell my new stuff.
Good Luck to those in search of kettles.

 

[WTF_Brewing]

I just ordered a 15 gallon boilermaker today from AHS. I guess we'll see, but I won't be needing it for another month or so anyway. Hopefully it ships by then.

 

[wh4tig0t]

Does this shortage also effect the beergun?

 

[JonW]

If things are running in such short supply right now, I would bet there will be a price increase soon!

I'm just glad I picked up my 3rd 20G Boilermaker last month!

 

[emjay]

Last I heard, only 15's and 30's were really left on Blichmann's part.

 

[Mojoe4]

After speaking with Northern Brewer some more, they told me Blichmann has a few scratch and dent kettles that are 10% off. On a first come first serve type of thing. I went ahead and got one.

I hope it just has a minor scratch or something like that.

But if your willing to have a scratch or dent this might be an option.

 

[JonW]

After speaking with Northern Brewer some more, they told me Blichmann has a few scratch and dent kettles that are 10% off. On a first come first serve type of thing. I went ahead and got one.

I hope it just has a minor scratch or something like that.

But if your willing to have a scratch or dent this might be an option.

Only 10% off for a "scratch & dent"??? I would think it should be in the neighborhood of 25% and even then it should be fairly minor stuff.

I hope it works out for you.

 

[wildwest450]

After speaking with Northern Brewer some more, they told me Blichmann has a few scratch and dent kettles that are 10% off. On a first come first serve type of thing. I went ahead and got one.

I hope it just has a minor scratch or something like that.

But if your willing to have a scratch or dent this might be an option.

My new kettles came with a dent or two, those probably have the sides caved in.

_

 

[Mojoe4]

Only 10% off for a "scratch & dent"??? I would think it should be in the neighborhood of 25% and even then it should be fairly minor stuff.

I hope it works out for you.

Thanks... I'll post how bad or good it is when I get it.

 

[surfingpl]

Apparently the Therminators are on back order also. I ordered a bunch of blichmann stuff and they have been waiting to ship everythig out until the therminators are in stock. I wish they would have just shipped everything else first and then the chiller when they got it.

 

[emjay]

Apparently the Therminators are on back order also. I ordered a bunch of blichmann stuff and they have been waiting to ship everythig out until the therminators are in stock. I wish they would have just shipped everything else first and then the chiller when they got it.

When did you place that order? As far as I've been told, the one I ordered on the 12th with my kettle is on schedule (takes a while to Canada).

 

[bumstigedy]

I ordered a 10gal boilermaker last week from northern brewer and then a few days later they told me they were one backorder and wouldn't ship until late april. They offered me the same 10% off for a scratch and dent model and I took it. Hopefully I will get mine soon!

 

[EdWort]

Made in China kettles must be hard to get these days.

 

[Swib]

You don't have to get Blichmann gear, you can always go with a mega pot or polarware. They are quality products too you know.

Full disclosure: I own a Top Tier and a 15g Boilermaker.

 

[jbrookeiv]

You don't have to get Blichmann gear, you can always go with a mega pot or polarware. They are quality products too you know.

Full disclosure: I own a Top Tier and a 15g Boilermaker.

My aluminum pot boils wort pretty well too.

 

[surfingpl]

When did you place that order? As far as I've been told, the one I ordered on the 12th with my kettle is on schedule (takes a while to Canada).

I placed my order with Rebel Brewer on 3/1/11, so Blichmann should have received the order on 3/2.

 

[surfingpl]

Actually, now I am told that they are out of stock on some of the parts for the Top Tier as well, so they cannot ship that to me.

 

[Spartan1979]

I've been waiting on a Beergun from my LHBS for over a month now.

 

[surfingpl]

My humble opinion is that the following should be removed from their website:

**** SUPER FAST DELIVERY ON ALL BLICHMANN PRODUCTS**** (see details below!)

FAST SHIPPING! Most items are stocked by our retailers for immediate shipment. Items that are not stocked by your retailer can be shipped by us in about 2-3 business days after we receive their order. Don't wait weeks or months for your gear!

On occasion we are backordered on an item which will extend the ship time from our facility. Please contact your retailers for specific availability at time of order.

 

[bumstigedy]

I agree!

 

[mrussell345]

Just picked my 10 gallon BoilerMaker today at my lhbs, they have pretty much everything Blickmann in stock so I guess I'm lucky... Can't wait to brew

 

[ruffdeezy]

Actually, now I am told that they are out of stock on some of the parts for the Top Tier as well, so they cannot ship that to me.

I ordered a toptier on March 13, when did you order?

their website still says

TopTier™ Modular Brewing Stand - IN STOCK AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT!

and all the stores which list the 10 and 20 kettles out of stock say the toptier is in stock

 

[pfooti]

Yeah, I ordered my toptier a few weeks ago, apparently there was a shipment of faulty legs for the stand or something. I've been told that the new legs are arriving towards the beginning of next week and I should get my TT shipped out later next week. Overall, I'm sitting at the +3 week day today, so it's a bit slower than I had hoped but will still be faster than a custom built system.