DC Area Group Grain Buy #23

[BrewSavage]

I've helped with the splits 8 or 9 times.
I will bring plastic bags, and something sharp for opening sacks. . I don't have a scale to offer.
Other things useful for the splits but too often we don't have: scoops, and buckets for holding the grain while we weigh it.

Once again, thanks for stepping up

 

[MikeLastort]

Hopefully the grain pickup will be on a Saturday when I'm working. It's always fun to have the impromptu home brew party early in the morning on a Saturday. Day drinking rules!!

 

[murphyslaw]

Wish I could get there early to help but my wife is out of town leaving me with a couple 5 year olds.

Thanks to mclardass and anyone else who can pitch in

 

[claphamsa]

FYI Mikelastort wil pick up for me.

 

[Joehova44]

Still looking for someone to possibly help me with pick up as I will be out of town... any NOVA people?

 

[MikeLastort]

Was just at 3 Stars about a half hour ago. It looks like the grain buy is in, or at least the part of it that came from BSG.

Double check with Harmony to make sure it's all there.

 

[Joehova44]

Are we going to move up the pick up date?

 

[mclardass]

I spoke with 3 Stars earlier and can only ask for patience at this point (we've all been waiting for many months). We're confirmed for April 6th and unless there's a pressing need I'd just as soon stick with that date. I understand that not everyone can make it on that day so let me know what I can do to help.

 

[MikeLastort]

I'm gonna try to get the early shift on April 6th. Hope to see you all there.

 

[Joehova44]

I spoke with 3 Stars earlier and can only ask for patience at this point (we've all been waiting for many months). We're confirmed for April 6th and unless there's a pressing need I'd just as soon stick with that date. I understand that not everyone can make it on that day so let me know what I can do to help.

Completely understand! We appreciate you!

 

[MikeLastort]

Just found out from my better half that we're going to be out of town the weekend of April 6th, so I won't be able to be there on the grain buy pickup day. Damn.

Not gonna be able to pickup claphamsa's grain for him. Sorry

 

[mclardass]

I'm starting to feel the guilts about not rescheduling.. If anyone needs me to hold their grain until we can arrange a meet-up, let me know. I want this buy to be successful and don't want brewers to be (more) frustrated. It's not like I don't drive to NoVA or up 270, just have to figure out the logistics and timing. Cheers everyone, we're almost there.

 

[BrewSavage]

I'm starting to feel the guilts about not rescheduling.. If anyone needs me to hold their grain until we can arrange a meet-up, let me know. I want this buy to be successful and don't want brewers to be (more) frustrated. It's not like I don't drive to NoVA or up 270, just have to figure out the logistics and timing. Cheers everyone, we're almost there.

Don't second guess yourself or get the guilts.

 

[MikeLastort]

So speaking of the DC Home Brew Shop, we're going to participate in the AHA Big Brew Day for the first time. More details will follow, but just wanted to get the word out.

https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/national-homebrew-day/big-brew-event/?site_id=5372

 

[claphamsa]

anyone in the 3 stars area that can pick up for me? I live a mile away...Ill be judging SOFB at Silver Branch that day

 

[jamisonia]

So we are picking this up on Saturday?

 

[zombiepiratemonkey]

anyone in the 3 stars area that can pick up for me? I live a mile away...Ill be judging SOFB at Silver Branch that day

I live in Silver Spring so I could pick up for you. I currently don't have plans so you could either pick it up from my place or I could probably meet you at Silver Branch after SOFB is done. Send me a PM if you still need help and we'll work out the details.

 

[mclardass]

So we are picking this up on Saturday?

That's the plan, I'll be there around 0900 and 3 Stars has asked that we wrap up by 1130 if possible.

 

[BrewSavage]

I will help with splits.

We will need :

• scales,
• scoops,
• buckets to hold grain while weighing,
• sharp edges for opening sacks,
• bags to hold the splits.
• Pre printed labels
• what else?

 

[BrewSavage]

I just went to the group website and it was down.

 

[mclardass]

I just went to the group website and it was down.

Was waiting to announce after the pickup but Petar is putting the finishing touches on the next version of the site. If you need info from the old site let me know.

I've already prepared labels and at this point just need volunteers willing to give up their Saturday morning (along with the aforementioned bags, scales, scoops, buckets). I'm bringing some items but a couple more will be appreciated.

 

[Wgoose1]

I'll be there to help with a scale and some bags. What time are we going to be able to get in?

 

[mclardass]

I'll be there to help with a scale and some bags. What time are we going to be able to get in?

Thanks Goose, I'll be there at 0900 so anytime after that should be good.

 

[mclardass]

Thanks everyone for making this such an easy pickup, it was also great putting names to faces. Thanks especially to the brewers who arrived early, handled splits as if they'd done this before, and bagged DME without making a sticky mess. Cheers to you all!

The new site will be up this week thanks to Petar, will post details in buy #24 once we get the new product and pricing list.

 

[Joehova44]

Thanks for putting this all together!!!!

 

[cyberbrew]

Big thanks to Joe again for pushing this one through. Much appreciated!!!

 

[zombiepiratemonkey]

Yes thanks Joe! Looking forward to the next one. If I can get some coverage for the kiddo I'll come help with the splits.

 

[Joehova44]

Hey all selling a bunch of my equipment... let me know if anyone is interested!
See link below
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/d/fairfax-brewing-equipment/6866230263.html

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

Joe, thanks for keeping the DC area group grain buy alive!

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

Hey all selling a bunch of my equipment... let me know if anyone is interested!
See link below
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/d/fairfax-brewing-equipment/6866230263.html

I'm very interested. Please PM me.