DC Area Group Buy #13

[Bigbeavk]

I can handle that. Also, my SUV can handle more buckets if you got'em. It looks like there's a demand. Actually I could use a couple of the 5 gallons if you have some available.

Awesome! There will be more buckets coming out of production next week so do you want to do a pick up next Friday?

 

[BrewSavage]

Awesome! There will be more buckets coming out of production next week so do you want to do a pick up next Friday?

Yes, let's go for Friday.

 

[reddskinnfan]

BigBeavK,

I can swing by to grab it sometime this weekend/next week.

*Nevermind, just seeing BrewSavage has got it covered!

 

[BuffaloBillsBrew]

Hi all, I won't be able to make the pickup for Saturday the 12th, but I will be around on the afternoon of the 13th. Would anyone be willing to hold on to my order for me to pick up either later that weekend or the following? It's 3 bags plus some splits. Preference for those of you located in either southern MD or Alexandria, but I can also make the trip to Rockville as well. Cheers!

Be happy to help you out if you still need someone. I'm down in southern MD. Shoot me a PM and we can set it up.

 

[stonebrewer]

Good news!! All the grain came in and is ready for us to pickup next weekend. Happy Labor Day to all!

 

[reddskinnfan]

Great! I'll work on splits labels.

 

[reddskinnfan]

XCDarrell17,

I got your 5# of PBW I promised from the last buy mistake. I will bring it along for you.

 

[xcdarrel17]

Thanks for the offer, PM sent.

 

[hannibalmdq]

So what time are we meeting tomorrow?

 

[BrewSavage]

I'll be there to help with splits:

I'm bringing:

• plastic bags
• buckets (from bigbeavk)
• stir plate from bigbeavk for BuffaloBillsBrew...I will put this in your grain pile in case you arrive after I leave.

 

[sweetcell]

So what time are we meeting tomorrow?

folks typically show up at 10:00 to do the splits.

stragglers should plan on picking up by noon. sometimes folks hang out later, sometimes they don't.

if you can't show up in time to help with the splits, please help clean up - grab a broom, organize things, help break down tables, etc.

 

[reddskinnfan]

I will have a scale and the labels. I can only stay for a bit though (see the splits completed), then I gotta jet. Will be bringing a growler of some Witbier made with Forbidden Fruit yeast.

 

[reddskinnfan]

P.S. anyone who can bring scales, scoops and tables please do. They are ALWAYS needed.

Please bring some beer to share, bags for splits and some good stories. They are also ALWAYS needed.

 

[stonebrewer]

See y'all in the AM!! Been a long week, so I could use some beercomraderie! Cheers!

 

[sweetcell]

heya folks - it's not looking likely that i'll make the pickup today. could someone grab my grains and i'll get them from you either today/tonight or tomorrow? i'm in rockville.

thanks. i'm kinda bummed that i'll miss the hangout session and beer sampling...

EDIT: neveremind, see my next post

 

[stonebrewer]

I got ya sweetcell!

 

[sweetcell]

NEVERMIND. coast has been cleared. i'm on my way in about 10 mins, there before 11.

 

[reddskinnfan]

For those who were interested in the Witbier recipe, here it is:

50% Pale - I used Optic
50% Wheat - I used Torr. Wheat
Yeast - Forbidden Fruit
1oz - Hallertau @ 60m
1oz - Hallertau @ 20m
2oz - Sweet Orange Peel @ 15m
1oz - Bitter Orange Peel @ 15m
2oz - Crushed Coriander @ 10m

Ferment/Condition - 2 weeks

Keg and enjoy!

This, of course, was for a 10G batch.

 

[mdhomebrew]

What is your typical OG?

 

[stonebrewer]

Thanks for all the help and super samples today folks! Big thanks to Mike for all his help!! Nice meeting some new faces today as well as the "regulars"! Bigbeavk, you are the man helping out with those wonderful buckets again!! They make things so much easier!! Props to the folks at 3 Stars for the help and the venue. Please make sure you visit the homebrew store and growler stations when we do these to show some love! mdhomebrew thanks for the scale! We only had two today and yours certainly helped make things go faster. We had to lug the sack outta the cooler today, so thanks to the early birds who helped with that!!

Steve and Stephen I have your product...come on by anytime, but give me a heads up so I am sure I around...

 

[reddskinnfan]

What is your typical OG?

I'll look at my files when I get home. If you want, I can send you the BS file.

 

[reddskinnfan]

I'll look at my files when I get home. If you want, I can send you the BS file.

Exact recipe, as brewed:

1# - Rice Hulls
9# - Optic
7# - Torrified Wheat
2# - Flaked Wheat
2oz - Hallertau @ 30m
2oz - Sweet Orange Peel @ 15m
1oz - Bitter Orange Peel @ 15m
1oz - Coriander @ 10m

Yeast - Forbidden Fruit

O.G. - 1.048
F.G. - 1.014
ABV - 4.5%
IBU - 17
SRM - 3.2

75m mash @ 148F

10.5g - into fermenter (.7g loss to trub, equipment and shrinkage)
12.7g - pre-boil
11.2g - post-boil

 

[mdhomebrew]

Awesome ... I'm gonna brew it. Will let you know how it turns out. Thanks for sharing!

 

[German_HB_Baltimore]

Hi all,

great fun at the pick-up! Thanks Tony and Mike for organizing and to the late dwellers who checked out some of the 3 Stars brews, excellent Citra Lemon Saison and an outstanding Raspberry Sour (and I usually do not like sours).
Did we ever figure out what was up with that unclaimed sack of Avantgaard Wheat Malt?
Looking forward to the next buy, and happy brewing everyone!

 

[stonebrewer]

No on the wheat. I checked my records, the invoice, etc. We only had 2 sacks of wheat. I am thinking it was an accident, but I counted the sacks 3 times and got 48 each time which matches what we ordered. Scratchin' the ol' noggin' on this one...

 

[PikevilleBrew]

Thanks everyone for great samples this weekend. And especially to stonebrewer and reddskinnfan for pulling it together!

 

[reddskinnfan]

Credit where credit is due... This thing is Tony's show. I just help when/where I can.

 

[stonebrewer]

Credit where credit is due... This thing is Tony's show. I just help when/where I can.

Really it is everyone who pitches in to do this, my part is no bigger nor less than anyone else's! Where would we be if Keith didn't snag those great buckets for us? Or Mike didn't bring a scale, make all the labels, and lead the split team? Or the folks who show up time and again and help with anything we need from hauling sacks outta the cooler to splitting DME? Or 3 Stars for helping us out with the goods and the place to meet? Or all you wonderful folks who bring in your latest brews for us all to sample and talk brewing about? I know Mike and I (and others!) feel this is like our own little homebrew club. Cheers all!!

T

 

[reddskinnfan]

Really it is everyone who pitches in to do this, my part is no bigger nor less than anyone else's! Where would we be if Keith didn't snag those great buckets for us? Or Mike didn't bring a scale, make all the labels, and lead the split team? Or the folks who show up time and again and help with anything we need from hauling sacks outta the cooler to splitting DME? Or 3 Stars for helping us out with the goods and the place to meet? Or all you wonderful folks who bring in your latest brews for us all to sample and talk brewing about? I know Mike and I (and others!) feel this is like our own little homebrew club. Cheers all!!

T

Well said, bro!

 

[PikevilleBrew]

Anyone here try Brew in a Bag? I want to use this method for small batch SMaSH recipes. I am talking on the 2-2.5 gallon size on the stove. I have read a bunch of websites. I am looking for advice, gotchas, experience. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!