deadwolfbones
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Just a quick heads up to anyone who likes to buy in bulk that F.H. Steinbart out of Portland is doing free shipping on sacks of grain (and any order over $40). Pretty rare to find a place that does this!
Free shipping on sacks of grain from F.H. Steinbart
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I seen that I could get a sack of grain for a flat rate of 6.99 the other day, no cost is even better. They have a pretty good selection of Pacific North West malts.
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This has got to be a mistake, right? It seems like they would be losing money on every sack of grain they shipped.
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@deadwolfbones Thanks for the heads up!
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I don't know the details of their shipping deal, so I can't comment there.
I just tossed a "random" sack of Munich (Mecca Grade Metolius, $81.22) in my basket.
I get a choice of 7 shipping options from free shipping and flat rate ($6.99), all the way up to Next Day Air Early a.m. at $531.35.
Haven't gone through placing the actual order, though...
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For what it's worth, my 97# order arrived next day via FedEx in central Oregon with free shipping.
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and add code missu$10
for $10 off.
$42.46 55lb bag
$9.20 8lbs of vienna
total
$51.66
free shipping
-$10 for code
$41.66 no tax to CA
WIN ALL DAY
for $10 off.
$42.46 55lb bag
$9.20 8lbs of vienna
total
$51.66
free shipping
-$10 for code
$41.66 no tax to CA
WIN ALL DAY
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Thanks @deadwolfbones for this deal... This deal seems to good to be true. I have two 55# sacks coming now... I do not need them yet, but they can sit in a closet for a few months, because this deal seems to good to be true. My last sack of Weyermann came from when I was in-store at Morebeer during a 15% off promotion... I think that price was still more than what my sack just cost me, shipped. Note- there are a lot of grains on-sale right now, too- including some craft, too.
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belowi
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I was thinking the same, unfortunately they were sold out of the Lamonta that I wanted to try. Looking forward to having 55# of Maris Otter though!
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That's a shame re: the Lamonta. Great malt.
Just ordered 55#of Maris. Great deal, thanks for the heads up!
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Same here. I had Pelton in my cart yesterday, and I finally decided to put it. The cheapest shipping is $182 now. Oh well, I shouldn't have waited!
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Yep, just checked for me - it must have been a glitch because fedex option/free delivery is completely gone.
Free shipping, but prices are high.
So, it's "free" shipping
So, it's "free" shipping
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Well, that's a shame. But congrats to those who got in on it.
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Sacks were as low as $45 or so for base 2-row, which makes it $0.80/lb shipped. Hard to beat that, even at your LHBS. I paid $75ish for some German pils, which was about $1.35/lb, still way cheaper than it was at the LHBS when Bend had one.
I think this applies more to like Northern Brewer than this particular deal.
I agree- you have to watch for the out the door price!
BUT... this deal, in retrospect, may have been in error. I will make sure to throw more business their way in the future, as I feel a little guilty. Also, though.. I feel a little giddy- as deadwolves says above... i have never seen prices this low on shipped grain, ever.
Edit- also, if this was an error, it was mighty fine of them to honor it (as of now- i have not heard anything). So again- makes me want to support them.
If i get a sack of 4 year old grain... well then... if my beer brewing technique is ever good enough to notice, i'll complain!!
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Yeah, likewise I will also support them in the future.
I noticed you can add 10# increments and still get free shipping over $40, though it's unclear if there's a weight ceiling.
I noticed you can add 10# increments and still get free shipping over $40, though it's unclear if there's a weight ceiling.
I also was only charged $78 (0$ shipping) for a bag of Maris Otter, so I hope it worked out for them cost-wise. Same price as my LHBS, but a Malting Company I have never had before, so all good.
for when you're down to your last keg, and need to get something in the fermenter quick!
Their price on Weyerman pilsner was what I was basing my opinion on
Nice work publicizing what you had to have known or at least should have known was an error. With local home brew stores struggling and many going out of business, I am sure broadcasting it helped their bottom line. FH are good people and honored the error but did not deserve such treatment from us.
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It certainly wasn't clear to me that it was an error. I agree that lots of businesses are suffering and I'd definitely feel bad if I cost them any money. Since we lost our homebrew shop this spring I've been looking for good deals on shipping and was simply happy to have found one.
Maybe check the condescension?
Maybe check the condescension?
Apologize for my rant. With the loss of brew shop, I have been searching as well. I saw the error over the weekend but was able to have a buddy pick up and deliver. I guess broadcasting it is what got to me as I would hate to lose another local brew store as the struggle is real. Cheers!
Might not have been an error, could be they got a deal from their distribution due to overall tough sales conditions elsewhere. Maybe they were sitting on too much inventory and just needed to clear thing out.
More beer recently had a couple 15% sales on grain at their local shops.
More beer recently had a couple 15% sales on grain at their local shops.
I see it at $62.65 for a 55# sack... leave shipping out of it... where are you finding it for less?
I am not trying to argue with you... i have been using Weyermann and am always looking for the best deal.
I usually see it for about $70 before shipping...
Or at Northern Brewer for $90 with "free shipping".
Thanks
(Note these prices above are just for basic Weyermann Pilsner.. not floor malted or Barke).
Wth, I saw it for 80 something. Nm guys I'm clearly losing it
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Yeah I think the deal is done. I am only getting shipping options that are 187$ (3 day shipping) and nothing cheaper... thats a ridiculous shipping cost on 1 bag of grain...
ha ha... well, at least you are aware you are losing it... i can't even remember when i used to have it. I seem to recall it was nice, maybe... but who knows.
Still the best deal going on mecca. Some of the weyermann looks cheaper also. $1.83/lb vs $2.79 at NB for the mecca pilsner. And free shipping for any quantity over $40. For 50 lb, only $12 more than the sack was with free shipping and if the 10% coupon works, just $3 more. So the deal is still there.
You're still seeing free shipping on sacks of grain?
No. But you can buy 50# of mecca pilsner by the lb for $1.83/lb and get free shipping for a total of $92. If 10% off works, $83. I would guess they would just send the sack rather than repackage. Same order from NB would be $139.50.
Cool! I has only looked at the full sack prices.
Just got 55 lbs of golden promise for $72 shipped.
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Where the heck are you getting the cheap shipping?!?! I guess it depends on where you are sending it to? The cheapest option I get is 3 days at $187...
On smata67's advice above, I ordered it by the pound, not by the sack. There's still free shipping on the by the pound grain.
I assume I received free shipping because I am just down the coast ~10 hours or so.
Doing a bulk grain order gives me the option of free shipping. I have 60 lbs of grain in my cart and can do free shipping.
This has to be a mistake/glitch, right? I love the price but really don't want them to lose money.
This has to be a mistake/glitch, right? I love the price but really don't want them to lose money.
