South Carolina Columbia Area - Where to get full sacks of grain?

[RobertHSmith]

This COVID-19 time at home had me cleaning in the garage next to my old 18cuFt kegerator fridge. My wife has also been asking when I'm going to start brewing again too.

I haven't brewed in maybe 5 yrs now, but was in St Louis, MO and there was a strong homebrewing community there and there were monthly group buys and many pallets were unloaded and distributed. Are there there group buys with the community here in Columbia SC?

A guy at work, back in STL, said Northern Brewer ships grain for free now if you spend enough. I'd like to spend that money local if I can.

Thanks!
Robert

 

[Lifer59]

I haven't checked in here for a bit. You have a couple of options. There is Bet-Mar on St Andrews Rd and DIY Brewhouse on Two Notch Rd in Elgin. DIY is run by a beer club member and past president. They both may be closed tomorrow afternoon due to the governor's order so call to make sure they have what you want.

 

[catdaddy66]

Unfortunately DIY Brew house has closed permanently...

BetMar is still open but they don't carry the 55# sacks of grain

 

[3 Dawg Night]

Call around to local craft breweries in the area. Some will let you tack on to a sack to their next order, so you'd be getting it at wholesale cost.