DC Area Group Grain Buy #24

[peter78]

Got another bag of pilsner.

 

[balto charlie]

Curious, how much are you guys selling a sack of 2 row for? I ask because I get mine for about a $1 a pound at MDHB. That seems like a good price to me.
Thanks

 

[hannibalmdq]

Oct 26th works for me.

 

[psbuckland]

Is anyone else the gate keeper here besides mclardass? I understand he is out for a bit and I wanted to get in on this buy. Thanks guys! S-

 

[IslandLizard]

Curious, how much are you guys selling a sack of 2 row for? I ask because I get mine for about a $1 a pound at MDHB. That seems like a good price to me.
Thanks

PM/Convo sent.

 

[peter78]

Is anyone else the gate keeper here besides mclardass? I understand he is out for a bit and I wanted to get in on this buy. Thanks guys! S-

Can you please PM me your name, email and phone number for that. I will sign you up and forward them to Joe.

 

[mclardass]

I'm back and will coordinate with 3 Stars on a good pickup date. Realistically, it will likely be an early-mid November pickup so accept my apologies in advance. For newcomers, once the order is finalized and placed with 3 Stars we give it 2-3 weeks to be fulfilled. This provides lead time for most grains to be delivered and reduces the instance of missing sacks.

 

[hannibalmdq]

Thanks for the update on the timeline. I picked up some more of the C60 to try and move that closer to closing.

 

[mclardass]

Thanks everyone for working on splits, hopefully we can close out a few more and get this order placed. For pickup, Nov 2nd is out as the brewery is hosting a wedding. I'm waiting to hear about other dates, 3 Stars suggested Sundays but unsure we want to change the routine.

 

[IslandLizard]

I was looking for Oat Malt. I found this in our database:
111 1889C MALTED OATS 55 LB

[Edits, removed the questions]

I found it, it's supplied by LD Carlson:
1889C MALTED OATS 55 LB BAG
Malster is Sugar Creek:

Interesting Observation: "Indiana grown."
I had never heard of them before.

If anyone is interested in a split of this sack let me know. I'll take at least half.
Provided, we can get it.

 

[IslandLizard]

Thanks everyone for working on splits, hopefully we can close out a few more and get this order placed. For pickup, Nov 2nd is out as the brewery is hosting a wedding. I'm waiting to hear about other dates, 3 Stars suggested Sundays but unsure we want to change the routine.

FWIW, I'm available from Sat. Nov 16 on.
Nov 2 and 9 are booked for important "business."

Sundays are not a bad alternative, I'd be in for it.
We understand they may not be an option for everyone. But are they any worse than Saturdays?
Just sayin'.

 

[hannibalmdq]

Sundays mornings after Nov 10th are in play for me as well.

 

[mclardass]

Sorry everyone, been swamped with work. Thanks to Peter for keeping the lights on and taking care of everything.

Below are the current open splits, I would think we can close out the PBW and Crystal 60 but the others might be iffy. Since this buy has been open for so long it's probably best to put out a last-call. Please wrap up any changes to the order by Tuesday, Oct 29th. Once we freeze the buy I'll send out payment requests and then get the order placed. Thanks everyone for your continued patience, cheers

Item # Description Qty Available
CL25C PBW 50LB 10
1925C BRIESS 2-ROW CARAMEL 60L 50 LB 15
WEY1016 WEYERMANN VIENNA 25 KG (55 LB) 25
3200C FLAKED CORN 50 LB 30
CRI1001 CRISP FINEST MARIS OTTER ALE 25 KG (55 LB) 30
WEY1019 WEYERMANN MELANOIDIN 25 KG (55 LB) 35
1944C MUNTONS CHOCOLATE MALT 35
1615C BLACKSWAEN BISCUIT MALT (55 LB) 40
CRI1061 CRISP PALE CHOCOLATE 25 KG (55 LB) 45
3205D FLAKED OATS 50 LB 50
WEY1009 WEYERMANN PALE RYE 25 KG (55 LB) 55

 

[peter78]

Hey guys, I have a Marris Otter split open. Who doesn’t need a half a bag of it?

I have a flaked corn split open as well. I am willing to take another 10lbs of it in order to close.

 

[mclardass]

I might take some Maris, need to check my inventory and also what I plan to brew in the next few months.

-- I took some Maris and 5# of flaked corn, I'm sure someone could use some Maris to get it closed.

 

[mclardass]

We'll start wrapping this one up, hopefully we can close a few of the splits before we lock the buy. Expect payment requests to go out this week/weekend and assuming enough of the order comes in then we're looking at Nov 16th as a pick-up date. Sorry for beating the drum but please arrange for someone to pick up your grains if you're unable to make it.

Open Splits
CL25C PBW 50LB - 10 avlb
1925C BRIESS 2-ROW CARAMEL 60L - 15 avlb
CRI1001 CRISP FINEST MARIS OTTER ALE - 15 avlb
3200C FLAKED CORN - 25 avlb
WEY1016 WEYERMANN VIENNA - 25 avlb
WEY1019 WEYERMANN MELANOIDIN - 35 avlb
1944C MUNTONS CHOCOLATE MALT - 35 avlb
1615C BLACKSWAEN BISCUIT MALT - 40 avlb
CRI1061 CRISP PALE CHOCOLATE - 45 avlb

 

[IslandLizard]

Can you give the date/time when the buy will be locked? I may want to adjust a few things right before that.

Although I don't quite want a whole sack of Vienna, I'm pretty sure I can find ways to use it up by next Summer.

I'll see if I can help with some of the other splits, but I still have quite a bit of Corn, Melanoidin, and C60 here.

 

[mclardass]

Don't want to rush everyone but also don't want to slow walk this order in to December. I'd like to lock it tomorrow but realistically I'd say mid-day Friday is the cut-off.

As a reminder, PayPal is the preferred payment method so please ensure you have an account set up in advance. Thanks!

 

[IslandLizard]

Don't want to rush everyone but also don't want to slow walk this order in to December. I'd like to lock it tomorrow but realistically I'd say mid-day Friday is the cut-off.

As a reminder, PayPal is the preferred payment method so please ensure you have an account set up in advance. Thanks!

Thank you, hopefully the extra time helps rounding out those few splits that are close.

Yup, PayPal's direct withdrawal from an attached bank account is the best method.
For those who haven't set that up, it does take a few days to get it activated, so don't drag your heels.

 

[hannibalmdq]

Thank you, hopefully the extra time helps rounding out those few splits that are close.

Took another 5 of the PBW. Only 5 left!

 

[mclardass]

Closed the PBW, here's what's realistically left:

1925C BRIESS 2-ROW CARAMEL 60L -- 15 avlb
3200C FLAKED CORN -- 15 avlb
CRI1001 CRISP FINEST MARIS OTTER ALE -- 15 avlb
WEY1016 WEYERMANN VIENNA -- 25 avlb

 

[mclardass]

Just a few open splits left if anyone is able to close them out:

1925C BRIESS 2-ROW CARAMEL 60L -- 15 avlb
3200C FLAKED CORN -- 15 avlb
WEY1016 WEYERMANN VIENNA -- 25 avlb

Will be locking the order later today, get your changes in while you can.
Cheers

 

[BrewSavage]

I added a sack

I see 9 open splits, not just those 3 above?

 

[whovous]

I think those three are the ones with the best chance of closing.

 

[mclardass]

Exactly, I should have been more clear but hadn't had my coffee yet. 50# of oats remaining from a 55# sack isn't likely to close in the next few hours but the full remaining splits are:

1925C BRIESS 2-ROW CARAMEL 60L -- 15 OPEN
3200C FLAKED CORN -- 15 OPEN
WEY1016 WEYERMANN VIENNA -- 25 OPEN
WEY1019 WEYERMANN MELANOIDIN -- 35 OPEN
1944C MUNTONS CHOCOLATE MALT -- 35 OPEN
1615C BLACKSWAEN BISCUIT MALT -- 40 OPEN
CRI1061 CRISP PALE CHOCOLATE -- 45 OPEN
3205D FLAKED OATS -- 50 OPEN
WEY1009 WEYERMANN PALE RYE -- 55 OPEN

 

[IslandLizard]

I'm changing my Vienna split into a full sack purchase.

If no-one wants the leftover 15# of flaked corn I'll grab it to close it out and make @peter78 happy. That stuff doesn't go bad.

If anyone decides to want some of these, let me know.
I can always change them back to a split, return the split, or split some out at the pick up.

I guess we need to remain flexible with such a small, but very dedicated group of brewers (buyers) right now.

 

[IslandLizard]

@mclardass
Something went wrong. When adding 15# of the flaked corn I ended up with 2 entries on my order, probably due to a double mouse-click. That should be only one. I cannot remove the entry, can you fix that?

 

[mclardass]

Iz, will clean that up and thanks for taking one (or two) for the team

 

[IslandLizard]

Iz, will clean that up and thanks for taking one (or two) for the team

Thanks for the fix, but... now the corn split isn't included in my total due.

[EDIT]
Also, that 15# of corn hasn't been added to "claimed" column in the splits section, effectively closing it out.

 

[mclardass]

Yes, I asked Peter to take a look. The amounts add up to a closed split but it re-opened for some reason. Experiencing technical difficulties, please stand by

 

[IslandLizard]

@zombiepiratemonkey and anyone else looking for flaked oats.

You can get "flaked" (rolled) oats at Sam's Club (and likely Costco too). They're sold in 10# boxes of Quaker Oats brand in the cereal aisle or around there, either Old Fashioned type (my preference) or Instant Oats. Either will work fine in the mash, instant converts somewhat faster, and the kids like them (microwaved). They run ~$9 for that 10# box at Sam's, similar to a 50# sack's per pound price.

Aldi's, or any supermarket's generic Old Fashioned or Instant Oats, are typically sold in 2.5# drums at about half to 2/3 the price the "Quaker" brand goes for, 2 feet over.

 

[IslandLizard]

Yes, I asked Peter to take a look. The amounts add up to a closed split but it re-opened for some reason. Experiencing technical difficulties, please stand by

Of course I did that on purpose, always beta testing...

No, that's just BS, the real reason is to extend the buy so you guys can close out that C60. Come on, everyone needs C60, brew more 2-Hearted IPA and Imperial Ambers (screw Flat Tires).

 

[peter78]

Joe, Fritz, I removed the split completely and created a new one. I claimed back my 30lbs. You should have the flaked corn split removed from your order.

If you guys don’t have a need for the flaked corn, we can drop it completely. I will just restart it next round. I will be fine without it till then... I am claiming more than I need as well...