DC Area Group Grain Buy #25

[murphyslaw]

+1 for the scheduled group buys. Something like Feb, June, and October could make sense seasonally. It might take a cycle to get into the full swing of things. Or even just twice, like March/September.

I try to plan out my next 3 or 4 brews, and frequently have some party or other event that I plan to brew a couple beers for. The uncertainty of whether any group buy will close makes its hard to rely on the group buy.

And then on the other end, I tend to over-buy because I'm not sure when the next one will be.

Not to take anything away from what we have now. I really appreciate the work you guys put in to keep this going.

 

[claphamsa]

I added a couple sacks...but was unable to add choc malt...Ill try again later

 

[claphamsa]

FYI 3 stars said they would keep some hops and basic yeast behind the bar for people...so its still usefull in a pinch. it was a breakeven at best...and stopped being worth the trouble.

 

[peter78]

I added a couple sacks...but was unable to add choc malt...Ill try again later

Hi Stephen,

I looked it up and you were trying to join split 4 CRI1061. However you were putting in the product code in the “Pounds” field, which will not work. Put the split id (4) in the “To join an open split or to add to a split you already joined enter id” field, and put the pounds you need in the “Pounds” field, and it will work out.

I just tried it myself and was fine. You can see it in the log.

Cheers!

 

[claphamsa]

just tried again...making sure i had stuff int he right spots, and still no dice, error 400 whatever that is.

 

[peter78]

just tried again...making sure i had stuff int he right spots, and still no dice, error 400 whatever that is.

It shows that you put nothing in the field.... like you didn’t put a number....

 

[peter78]

I just added a split and removed it and it works. You can see it in the log. Stephen I don’t know why it is not working for you. The only explanation I have, and it is what is showing in the admin log, is that you are putting invalid values in the fields...

Maybe my wording in the fields is not as clear...

If someone else can test as well and see if it works...

 

[MikeLastort]

Really sucks that the shop is closed. No more employee discount for yours truly, but really, I already miss chatting about beer with other home brewers when they came into the shop.

On another note, guess I'll be back in on the next buy. I haven't done it in a while, and I can't remember the URL. Can someone send it to me, either in a DM, or email?

Thanks in advance!

edit - found the URL in my history, but it looks like I need to be added again as a member. I sent an email to Tony asking to be let back in.

Thanks all!

 

[MikeLastort]

Thanks all I’m back in. I’ll be adding items soon

 

[IslandLizard]

Thanks all I’m back in. I’ll be adding items soon

Hey Mike,
Sorry about your shop closing, and welcome to our little gig.

You may want to edit your previous post and remove that email.

 

[MikeLastort]

Hey Mike,
Sorry about your shop closing, and welcome to our little gig.

You may want to edit your previous post and remove that email.

Thanks! FWIW, I was doing a bit of the Group Grain Buy before I started working in the shop. So it's more a welcome back to our little gig.

Can't seem to edit that previous post with my email - maybe there's a time frame after which it can't be edited.

 

[MikeLastort]

What's the difference between melanodin and aromatic? I was thinking of getting a refill on melanodin but then I thought about it and realized I've never used aromatic at all.

As far as I know, they're pretty much the same thing. The only difference is Weyermann calls their version "Melanoidin," Briess and Dingeman call their versions "Aromatic."

Both are kilned to add more "maltiness" to the grain.

I've also heard that Melanoidin is a more "malty" Munich, and Aromatic is a more "malty" Vienna. Which kind of raises the question "what's the difference between Munich and Vienna?" The answer to which is, of course, about 400 kilometers.

 

[IslandLizard]

Can't seem to edit that previous post with my email - maybe there's a time frame after which it can't be edited.

Yup, there's a time limitation to edits.

BTW, I removed the email for you, a few minutes ago.

 

[mclardass]

I assume some of us are looking at brewing and vacation schedules. I'd like to get an order in soon and, as previously discussed, figure out a regular schedule going forward. Lots of open splits and unsure many of them will close, but I'll put the call out now to review and close if you want something. If they don't close this time then add them to the next buy, the Summer order will hopefully be large.

 

[popquizkid]

Was looking at possibly ordering this time around. Is there an estimate on the pickup? The site says 3/21 but was wondering if that is accurate. I am out of town a lot later this spring and do not want to order if I will not be around to pickup.

Also -- does anyone know the maltster on this?

1889C MALTED OATS 55 LB

 

[mclardass]

Realistically, I'm shooting for some time in April if a weekend works for most brewers. We could try to squeeze in an order this month but it might prove difficult and splits are unlikely to close. May will be tough for me but I can organize the order and get everything ready for pickup if the order drags out (not that I want it to).

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

Anyone from NOVA with a truck making a pickup?

 

[MikeLastort]

Realistically, I'm shooting for some time in April if a weekend works for most brewers. We could try to squeeze in an order this month but it might prove difficult and splits are unlikely to close. May will be tough for me but I can organize the order and get everything ready for pickup if the order drags out (not that I want it to).

April sounds good to me.

 

[BrewSavage]

I assume this being put on hold for a while?

 

[MikeLastort]

I assume this being put on hold for a while?

That's a safe bet

 

[mclardass]

Unfortunately I think so, hopefully everyone is staying safe and have enough stock to brew a few batches

 

[MikeLastort]

How is everyone doing?

 

[mclardass]

Losing my mind, but otherwise doing fine

Reached out to Harmony but didn't get a response, hope she's okay. 3 Stars are doing curb-side pickup and I thought maybe we could do some sort of socially responsible, social-distancing grain buy (sans splits and interaction with our fellow brewers). Will let everyone know if there are any updates, if you're in the area please consider supporting them by picking up a few packs.

 

[zombiepiratemonkey]

If you need full sacks, the prices at Maryland Homebrew are pretty good.

 

[MikeLastort]

I need to swap one of my CO2 tanks - I hope they have them at 3 Stars. Was planning to reach out to them this week to see if they have any

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

Thanks for asking. Luckily I have plenty of items in inventory for brewing. Fighting laziness more than anything...

 

[robfar]

I think we can let this go until normalcy returns. I'm drinking more often now, but supplies are sound.

 

[stormking]

I'm waiting for things to get less crazy, and my 20 gallon(brute hdpe) trash can is full of sake right now. But I'm looking forward to making my yearly lambic brew. So will need more grains some time in the next few months.

 

[robfar]

I've been working part time at Maryland Homebrew during the shutdown doing curbside delivery. We've been swamped and the manager is leaving. Full time and part time positions available. Email chrisanderson at mdhb dot com if you're interested.

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

I'm wanting to order, multiple bags, if anyone from the NOVA area is picking up orders.

I'm probably looking at a 5 bag minimum order.