DC Area Group Buy #11

[IslandLizard]

Sounds like a good plan!

Tony and Mike, can you let me know which ones have been distributed so we can update the sheets. That way everyone has access to the same info.

emyers is still looking for volunteers to take 20# each of the Light Munich and Vienna of his hands.

 

[reddskinnfan]

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Just talked to Mike @ 3 Stars. All the grain that was missing from the buy last week came in as expected today. All 13 sacks are accounted for. Now we need to figure out how to get it to you. I have the following suggestions:

FULL SACKS
* If it is more convenient for you to pick it up at 3 Stars, we can make that arrangement, but obviously need to know that soon!
* Otherwise, Mike (reddskinnfan) has agreed to pick it up and drop it off at my house in Rockville, near Shady Grove metro. You can arrange to pick up directly with me via email.
* If you work downtown, Mike would be willing to bring it in to work (the Hill) and meet up with you.
* If you work near Bethesda, I can bring it in to work and meet you there.
* Lastly, if none of these work then I guess I can bring it to the next group buy or make other arrangements.

SPLITS
* I think we are going to have to do these at my place or have people arrange to split sacks.
* Mike is willing to bring splits into the city and I am willing to bring them in to Bethesda
* We can always default to bringing them to the next buy as well.

3 Stars is going to be closed tomorrow, so the earliest Mike can pick up would be WED and I am not going to be available until SUN at the earliest.

Welcome any thoughts or ideas...

Tony

Earliest I could pick up is Thursday. Might only be able to grab half the bags at that time too. 13 bags would be about a 700 lb load....

Anyone who can pick theirs up (whole sacks) from 3 Stars, would be great!

 

[sweetcell]

tony: happy to come over some night and help with the splits.

everyone: i can schlep splits, possibly even a bag, to Farragut/White House. i'm on Metro so it's gotta be an amount that i can carry... lemme know if that's useful to you.

 

[masonsjax]

Mike can hang onto mine, or I can get it at the next buy. I'm not in a rush. Thanks for going above and beyond guys, you're all awesome!

 

[IslandLizard]

Great job guys!

I guess some coordination before moving sacks would be ideal. Feedback from those who still have grain outstanding is most welcome now. All back ordered grains are marked in bright red background, yellow text. If your name is attached to one of those cells, please post your preference ASAP, what you want to do according to stonebrewer's schedule above.

We've got these preferences:
emyers - Wants to sell his shares (he's leaving the area) ==> 20# Lt. Munich + 20# Vienna for grabs

 

[masonsjax]

Whoever made that Vienna / Centennial smash, you should buy emyers' share of Vienna and make more, it was delicious! Light Munich makes a nice smash too.

 

[Avocado_Power]

Hey there - am talking to my folks in a few minutes to see where they can pick up the Vienna malt. Will update soon. As for emeyers, my folks live in Accokeek, which is not too far from Waldorf. Could we pick up your 20 pound split on your behalf, perhaps?

 

[burning_ties]

I have a sack of Bo Pils and a sack of Maris Otter as well as 20# Vienna and 20# Light Munich that I can pick up at Tony's place. I live in the Herndon area so if anyone lives out near me and can't make it out I would be happy to pick up for them, just let me know.

 

[xcdarrel17]

I can pickup my sack of Maris Otter directly from 3 Stars this week to help alleviate the extra handling. Also, I have a pickup truck if help is needed getting the remaining sacks to Rockville.

-Darrel

 

[DrunkleJon]

I can pick up directly from 3 Stars. I have a smaller car but can pick up a couple sacks for others and have them closer for any in VA who need it.

 

[Avocado_Power]

We can pick up directly from 3 stars - Stonebrewer, would it be possible to do a pickup after this Friday? Or does 3 stars want the sacks out of there sooner?

 

[ErikN]

I am in for 10# of a light munich split. I can make my way down 270 on Thursday from Frederick and help move anything that needs to come this way. If emyer's munich and Vienna are still available I can take those as well.

Let me know the best time/location and I will do what I can to help.

 

[German_HB_Baltimore]

I have 5 lbs on the Vienna split. Since I live in Baltimore, would it be possible to hold onto those 5 pounds till the next split? I don't come down to DC too often.

 

[hannibalmdq]

I have 5 lbs on the Vienna split. Since I live in Baltimore, would it be possible to hold onto those 5 pounds till the next split? I don't come down to DC too often.

I have portions of Vienna and Munich that I would like to pick up. I'm in downtown Baltimore so I could snag these for you and we could work out a drop off. I'd like to pick them up in the next week or so.

 

[reddskinnfan]

If people can pick up their own bags from 3 Stars, that would be so much more helpful for me, as I wouldn't have to make multiple trips.. That said, I am willing to help whatever way I can.

Let's wait to hear from Tony on how to proceed.

 

[German_HB_Baltimore]

I have portions of Vienna and Munich that I would like to pick up. I'm in downtown Baltimore so I could snag these for you and we could work out a drop off. I'd like to pick them up in the next week or so.

That would be great!

Also, I can take 5 lbs Vienna of emyers, to bring my Vienna split to 10 lbs total.

 

[robfar]

Of my 20 lb split of Lt Munich, 9 lbs go to stonebrewer and 11 to me. Since I got 9 advanced from him (you da man!) I'm good until our next get-together.

@masonsjax Glad you liked the SMASH, but the main reason I made it is the assload of Vienna I already have

 

[CervezaMaLa]

I can pick up my sack (Pilsner) from 3-Stars Friday late afternoon/early evening (5:30 or 6ish).

Any chance of doing the splits then, or prior to then so I can also get my 20# light munich? If so, I can also pick up 5# of the newly available Vienna.

I'd be happy to help with splits then if this is a possibility.

 

[reddskinnfan]

Attention:

I will not be able to pickup from 3 Stars until Friday evening. Originally Thursday was the date, but other life stuff came up. Friday is solid, though.

 

[CervezaMaLa]

I will be there tomorrow around 5:45/6pm...

- is there someone specific I need to talk to?

- I live in Crystal City and can grab 2-3 sacks for other folks...anyone need (as long as you don't mind them sitting in the back of my SUV until you come to get them)?

- I have a small scale and a bunch of grocery bags...I can make some splits if needed, as long as I'm done by 7pm...don't want to mess up the plan, but would like to get my splits on this second trip without making a third.

Thanks

 

[IslandLizard]

^ ^ ^ ^

There are some mighty great offers on the table to get those 13 sacks distributed and even split.
Anyone who has a stake in it, please respond here ASAP, so Friday evening these few guys can do their magic.

Even if you voiced your preferences above, please reitterate to make them firm. Just read the last dozen or so posts and see if you can take advantage of the moment.

 

[4minmile]

I appreciate everyone's help. I've got 15 vienna and 15 munich and picking up from either mike on the hill or in Crystal city would be easiest for me. I live in Springfield and work at the Navy yard so either would be do-able.
Many thanks,
Michael

 

[DrunkleJon]

I will be there tomorrow around 5:45/6pm...

- is there someone specific I need to talk to?

- I live in Crystal City and can grab 2-3 sacks for other folks...anyone need (as long as you don't mind them sitting in the back of my SUV until you come to get them)?

- I have a small scale and a bunch of grocery bags...I can make some splits if needed, as long as I'm done by 7pm...don't want to mess up the plan, but would like to get my splits on this second trip without making a third.

Thanks

I get off work at about 3:30, can head there from nearabouts the Kennedy Center but have only 1 sack to pick up. If you would like I can pick yours up as well as I am sure the Mark Center area of Alexandria is more convenient for you. Otherwise I would be happy to let you pick mine up for me if you are dead set on heading up there for growler fills, supplies or what not. Just let me know.

I echo the question of if we just go into the HBS part, should we check in with someone in particular, is there something we have to check off pickups for so all is accounted for or what not?


Edit: I drive a Mustang Convertible. Can probably fit a total of 4-6 Sacks total in it so I can pick up about 5 sacks aside from mine if you and @4minmile would prefer I pick it up. I am perfectly happy though to let someone else pick it up. Once again, just let me know which route I should follow.

 

[reddskinnfan]

Guys/Gals,

Whatever we do, we need to iron it out tonight.

Splits are going to be a P.I.T.A!

I highly suggest that if you are willing to go to 3 Stars for whole bags, then do that. We may have to work out the splits over the weekend or the next week.

This was beyond all of ours, and 3 Stars, control. We need to be flexible on this.

We DO NOT want to piss off 3 Stars, as they are our channel for this great buy!!!

Just remember our agreement with 3 Stars, and what we told all of you, was that we would pick up all of the bags. We never set an expectation with them about needing the space for splits. I doubt 3 Stars is going to let us do that there, especially during their tasting hours.

Edit: We also need to ensure that Tony (Stonebrewer) is on board with whatever is decided.

-Mike (Reddskinnfan)

 

[xcdarrel17]

Hey all,

I was in the area so I picked up my sack of Maris Otter tonight. There was a little confusion about where they were at first, but after a little asking around they were found. The sacks were buried on the bottom of a pallet with a bunch of other stuff on top that they had to unload first. I felt a little bad at first, because the didn't seem to be expecting me, but everyone was really nice. They even apologized for the late order, which I told them I was still more than grateful for. I had a four flight sampler and grabbed a bottle of Madness to go while I was there. They make some delicious brews.

 

[Avocado_Power]

Wow if folks are schlepping stuff to Alexandria, my dad would happily pick up from there to save himself a trip all the way in. Otherwise he'll drive to 3 stars and pick up the one bag (as well as anyone else's bag who might live in southern MD).

Sounds like folks are coalescing on Friday after work? Also re-echoing what others have said about logistics for pickup, we'll watch this space for further instructions on that.

 

[Kisejohn]

I have 15 pounds of light Munich, could someone hold onto it until the next split?

 

[burning_ties]

I would be happy to pick up my sack of Bo Pils and Maris Otter in either Crystal City or Alexandria. I also have 20# of Munich and Vienna that I would like to grab this weekend as well. I would be willing to go to 3 stars on Saturday morning also to help get everything in one place, I drive a pickup so I should be able to get most everything. I think it would be much easier if we had a single location to head to.

 

[CervezaMaLa]

I get off work at about 3:30, can head there from nearabouts the Kennedy Center but have only 1 sack to pick up. If you would like I can pick yours up as well as I am sure the Mark Center area of Alexandria is more convenient for you. Otherwise I would be happy to let you pick mine up for me if you are dead set on heading up there for growler fills, supplies or what not. Just let me know.

I echo the question of if we just go into the HBS part, should we check in with someone in particular, is there something we have to check off pickups for so all is accounted for or what not?


Edit: I drive a Mustang Convertible. Can probably fit a total of 4-6 Sacks total in it so I can pick up about 5 sacks aside from mine if you and @4minmile would prefer I pick it up. I am perfectly happy though to let someone else pick it up. Once again, just let me know which route I should follow.

If we're able to do the splits tonight at 3 Stars, I'll happily drive up myself - and also buy a few 3 Stars products.

If we can't do splits and I'll have to drive to Rockville or elsewhere anyway, then I'll wait and be happy to take you up on your offer.

I'm not looking to piss off anyone at 3 Stars - happy to help get this thing done. I have bags, labels, and scale in my car ready to go. I'm not in a huge rush to get this grain - just want to minimize my weekend trips, help out the group, and not make things hard on 3 Stars...ready to execute as needed.

 

[masonsjax]

Looks like I have 20# munich on this order. I'm in no rush, I can get it next round or Mike can grab it for me if he's willing.