DC Area Group Buy #11

[robfar]

I've got a few Kombucha scobys to share. If anyone is interested, I'll bring some to the pick up.

I'll take a SCOBY if you got an extra. SWMBO is getting hooked on Kombucha from the store.

 

[masonsjax]

No problem. I've got 4 or 5 SCOBYs separated out that I'll bring to give out.

 

[burning_ties]

If no one wants the remaining 5# of the Carafa II I will take them to close the split.

 

[IslandLizard]

If no one wants the remaining 5# of the Carafa II I will take them to close the split.

I hate to see you get "stuck" with 20# of dark roast. I have 7 pounds of DH Carafa III from our last buy and man, a little goes a long way.

I was thinking of using it in my coffee.

So, anyone else out there who wants some Carafa II?
5 hours left.

 

[stonebrewer]

All funds accounted for except Kisejohn's. Have until midnight to get PayPal in.

 

[hannibalmdq]

Is anyone interested in an hop exchange? I've got some bulk 2013 crop Columbus, Willamette, and Cascade in the freezer (vacuum sealed and frozen since I got them). I'll use them eventually but if someone wanted to swap I'd be up for it. Doesn't have to be 1-to-1.

6 oz Cascade (8.2% AA) - sealed in 1/2 oz increments
6 oz Columbus (17.8% AA) - sealed in 1/2 oz increments
13 oz Willamette (4.3% AA) - sealed in 1 oz increments

 

[reddskinnfan]

Is it absolutely too late to add a bag, Tony?

 

[stonebrewer]

All funds accounted for except Kisejohn's. Have until midnight to get PayPal in.

CORRECTION:

All funds had been received. I was checking email vice going to PayPal. Somehow I did not get Kisejohn's payment emailed to me from PayPal, and the way I have been checking payments is I have all email from PayPal go to my current Group Buy folder. Makes it easy for me and has always worked in the past. Guess I need to change my methodology. Apologies to Kirk if this gave you any heartburn!

Easiest buy to date!! Thanks to everyone who paid early and on time as this was the first time Frits and I did not have to track money down (at least legitimately!

So next step is I will send the order in this morning and it will get placed. Hopefully all sacks will arrive, but please be prepared mentally if your grain does not arrive...I know the Pils I ordered on this buy we got 2 buys back but were unable to get last buy, so I am buying ahead of the need. Recommend you do that as well, keep a stock, so you can weather shortages/outages of malt. Seems like it has been over half of the recent buys we got shorted something. And as usual, if something shorts you will be refunded via PayPal immediately.

OK, sit back and relax until 14 FEB. Check back here for news occasionally between now and then. To prepare for the buy, please consider the following:

* Splits - if you want to help out, let Frits know in advance! We have a lot of splits and we need about 10-12 people.
* Splits Equipment - if you can help, scales, folding tables, small buckets, scoops all are helpful. Ideally we have 5-6 splitting stations setup and manned with two person teams.
* Splits Supplies - grocery bags and large ziplock bags are needed; at a minimum bring enough for YOUR splits and if you have extras, well this is a community effort so this a chance for you to pitch in! If you have larger splits > 10# you should consider bringing buckets, but get there early with them because Frits has splitting down to a science and the teams work fast under his guidance (not to mention we have a few splitters who are experts and help out more often than not! Thanks guys!)
* Splits Runner - I would like to have one person help the split teams by taking all the splits and organizing them by HBT name. Makes it easier on the split teams as they can concentrate on splitting and easier for the buyers to locate all their stuff.
* Full sacks - come see me for full sacks. Do not take grain without seeing me and both of us agreeing you got the right sack(s). With all the moving parts, beer talk, etc. it is easy to confuse bags of malts so we must get this right! I will check you off a list and ask you to verify the info on the list matches the info on the malt sack, and I will double check it.
* Splits - Please ensure you check with Frits or me before you leave. We have had people pay for full sacks and splits, take one or the other, and leave malt behind. You don't like leaving it and I don't like having to take it home and hope to one day return it to you...
* Procedure - Splitting and organizing the grain is hectic, lots of people, lots of movement and coordination. Please be sure to come on time, help where you can, share a brew you are proud of or want feedback on, bring supplies if you can or a homebrew for Frits to enjoy after he gets home, cuz he deserves it! Help our friends at 3 Stars out by snagging some hops, yeast, etc from their HBS or staying after the buy is over and grabbing a growler of their beer! Socializing and community are a big part of the grain buy, so don't be afraid to stick around and talk beer with the group!! Cheers all!

Tony

 

[IslandLizard]

+1 ^ Amen!

This was indeed the smoothest buy so far, not having to track anyone down last minute for payment and having splits unravel at the most inopportune time, hours before the order goes in.

I propose:
Payment for the splits is due a week before the order goes in. That gives us a week to iron out any wrinkles that may occur. You can still add more splits or split amounts to your account during that last week, just pay them right away. Not much is worse in splits land than a person in limbo with 10 splits on his/her account the day of closing. That hurts all of us.

Distribution:
As Tony said, we will be overseeing the distribution a lot more closely so everyone leaves exactly with what they ordered. And a great idea to have a splits runner rounding up the bags and buckets.

Those who have ordered larger quantities of a split (10# or 15# and up) please bring buckets and come early so we can actually use them to put your splits in. As usual, the person with the largest quantity in a split ends up with the original sack.

 

[reddskinnfan]

I just added a sack of Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter to the order. Hopefully Al or Jason, whichever is picking up, can grab it. If not, I can come down I suppose.

 

[reddskinnfan]

I just added a sack of Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter to the order. Hopefully Al or Jason, whichever is picking up, can grab it. If not, I can come down I suppose.

Tony,

Just sent you payment for another addition. Sorry... I can't wait for a response from 3 Stars about the Optic or I may miss the opportunity for the second bag on this buy...

As such, I just added a bag of Simpsons Golden Promise.

That makes:

1x Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter
1x Simpsons Golden Promise
5# of Flaked Wheat split

Payments sent for whole sacks and 5# split..

Thanks for allowing the last minute adjustments, bud.

 

[stonebrewer]

OK that is it...no more additions folks...spreadsheet is out to the buyer and we are waiting to hear back from him that order was placed. Looking forward to meeting the new folks and seeing some old friends at 3 stars in 2 weeks! Cheers!

Tony

 

[gmhowell]

I just added a sack of Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter to the order. Hopefully Al or Jason, whichever is picking up, can grab it. If not, I can come down I suppose.

I cross the Potomac on 15 4-5 times a week (depending on how many days I work) so if you can't find anyone else to pick up your stuff, give me a holler. (I assume Point of Rocks is accurate for your location)

 

[reddskinnfan]

I cross the Potomac on 15 4-5 times a week (depending on how many days I work) so if you can't find anyone else to pick up your stuff, give me a holler. (I assume Point of Rocks is accurate for your location)

Yup, POR. Will let you know and thanks for the offer!!

 

[reddskinnfan]

Anyone use these:

www.rvayeastlabs.com/

Seem like some neat strains!

Sold at myLHBS in Falls Church.

 

[IslandLizard]

Anyone use these:

www.rvayeastlabs.com/

Seem like some neat strains!

Sold at myLHBS in Falls Church.

Never heard of them. Some of those do look interesting. Large vials. Would be nice to split...

 

[reddskinnfan]

Never heard of them. Some of those do look interesting. Large vials. Would be nice to split...

Apparently they are resealable, as well.

I just ordered the Hoptopper (Heady), Pacman and Ghost Saison strains.

 

[stonebrewer]

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Just heard from 3 Stars that the following malts will NOT be available on this buy (supplier is out of stock):

Gleneagles Maris Otter
Patagonia Extra Pale Malt
Weyermann Floor Malted Bohemian Pilsner

They are currently out of stock on Weyermann Pilsner as well but think they will get that in Tuesday so it should be in on time for our order. I cannot get to Google Drive from work to see who is affected and send emails, so if Frits or someone else can that would be great. There are other Marris Otter and Pale Malts available if you would like to switch brands, otherwise I can refund you.

 

[IslandLizard]

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Just heard from 3 Stars that the following malts will NOT be available on this buy (supplier is out of stock):

Gleneagles Maris Otter
Patagonia Extra Pale Malt
Weyermann Floor Malted Bohemian Pilsner

They are currently out of stock on Weyermann Pilsner as well but think they will get that in Tuesday so it should be in on time for our order. I cannot get to Google Drive from work to see who is affected and send emails, so if Frits or someone else can that would be great. There are other Marris Otter and Pale Malts available if you would like to switch brands, otherwise I can refund you.

None of the splits are affected with these absences. :rockin:

But these buyers have one or more whole sacks of these on order:

burning_ties:
Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter
Weyermann Floor Malted Bohemian Pilsner

DrunkleJon:
Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter

German_HB_Baltimore:
Patagonia Extra Pale Malt

reddskinnfan:
Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter

xcdarrel17
Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter

So let us know ASAP if you want to substitute.

 

[DrunkleJon]

Happy to change brands/be substituted for a different MO. Brand doesnt really matter all that much.

 

[IslandLizard]

Happy to change brands/be substituted for a different MO. Brand doesnt really matter all that much.

Someone ordered "Crisp Finest Maris Otter Ale" and that wasn't flagged. Neither was "Muntons Maris Otter"

 

[DrunkleJon]

Okay, I will stick with the Crisp then, can you make mine the Crisp Finest then. You all can keep the 50 cents for all your hard work.

 

[IslandLizard]

Okay, I will stick with the Crisp then, can you make mine the Crisp Finest then. You all can keep the 50 cents for all your hard work.

Changed to Crisp Finest MO!
That's one.

 

[German_HB_Baltimore]

As anticipated... no substitute needed. Please refund.

Thank you!

None of the splits are affected with these absences. :rockin:

But these buyers have one or more whole sacks of these on order:

burning_ties:
Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter
Weyermann Floor Malted Bohemian Pilsner

DrunkleJon:
Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter

German_HB_Baltimore:
Patagonia Extra Pale Malt

reddskinnfan:
Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter

xcdarrel17
Crisp Gleneagles Maris Otter

So let us know ASAP if you want to substitute.

 

[IslandLizard]

As anticipated... no substitute needed. Please refund.

Thank you!

Yeah, sorry!

Marked for Refund.
Tony will take care of it.

 

[reddskinnfan]

Switch me to Crisp Finest MO.

 

[IslandLizard]

Switch me to Crisp Finest MO.

Done!

 

[stonebrewer]

OK, I sent the changes in and will let you know what I hear back from him. Thanks to all for being flexible. This was actually the first time we have ever had up front notice of shortages, which may be a good sign that they have their act together with inventory (finally!). I also was told that the Gleneagles and Floor Malted would be in stock again in a couple of weeks (misses our deadline) and that they "have no ETA on the Patagonia"... They are out of stock on Weyermann Pilsner, but they expect that to arrive on 5 FEB so we should get our full order on that. Fingers crossed we will get everything that is now on order...Cheers!

 

[reddskinnfan]

OK, I sent the changes in and will let you know what I hear back from him. Thanks to all for being flexible. This was actually the first time we have ever had up front notice of shortages, which may be a good sign that they have their act together with inventory (finally!). I also was told that the Gleneagles and Floor Malted would be in stock again in a couple of weeks (misses our deadline) and that they "have no ETA on the Patagonia"... They are out of stock on Weyermann Pilsner, but they expect that to arrive on 5 FEB so we should get our full order on that. Fingers crossed we will get everything that is now on order...Cheers!

Thanks, as always, for coordinating this Tony/Frits. Bang up job, as usual.

 

[AfroHopster]

Apparently they are resealable, as well.

I just ordered the Hoptopper (Heady), Pacman and Ghost Saison strains.

Yes I have used hoptopper and even have some if you want to make a starter I washed it from my last batch, I also used pacman in a porter. I would recommend both very nice.