Gauging interest: NYC/NJ Bulk Grain Buy.

[joshuafields]

Actually, I'm guessing it stands for Hersbrucker, described as having grassy, hay-like flavors. Did you want these or the Mittelfruh, Brett? I think we'd like the Mittelfruh.

 

[bad coffee]

Update:

Delivery will be Friday May 1st. I'll PM everyone about pickup.

One more phone call and I'll be able to post totals.

B

 

[springer]

great looking forward to pick up

 

[meschaefer]

Hey Bret,

Sorry I didn't get back to you regarding the group buy, I checked my storage and I was pretty much maxed out as I don't like to store grains for to long (always afraid they will get wet, attrack vermin or just go stale). Anyway, after checking what I had on hand, I decided this is a great weekend to brew and went online to pick up a new hydrometer (I dropped the last one) and some o-rings to seal some kegs. Some random surfing thereafter and I end up at this site (which I had never been to) and came across this post (after recognizing your avatar).

Small world,


Matt

 

[bad coffee]

Glad you found the place!

Stick around, it's pretty cool around here.

B

 

[bad coffee]

Updated 1st post. I'll email NC a prelim order tomorrow and get some totals for you guys.

If you know anyone else who wants a bag or two, let me know.

B

 

[wilserbrewer]

Hey Bad Coffee,

Any Jersey brewers involved that might be willing to mule my grain this way?? I'm interested but fear it may not be worth the trip for me. I'm in Monmouth County down the "shore".

 

[bad coffee]

Wilserbrewer, check your PM

B

 

[bad coffee]

Since there were a lot of smaller purchases, I divided up the total shipping ($161) by the total number of pounds, rather than number of bags. Shipping comes to $.08 per pound which is $4.40 per bag.

The order goes in today for Friday Delivery! I'll PM everyone their totals with shipping. Payment arrangements have already been made, so we're all set!

B

 

[meschaefer]

Bret, it was nice seeing you again and Josh it was nice to meet you too. (sorry I can't remember your buddys name)

Thanks for putting this together, and thanks for the extra rice hulls.

-matt

 

[joshuafields]

Nice to meet you too, Matt. My buddy's name is Jon and he's on the forum now (Cutter22). We'll have to swap beers sometime.

The delivery went pretty smoothly overall. We should definitely do it again, as it's such a big savings. I'm looking forward to making a dent in our 700 lbs of grain, trying out a bunch of new beer styles and gaining knowledge.

Big ups to Brett for putting this together and dealing with the minutiae, and splitting up shared grains and hops.

Here's to a summer of brew!

 

[springer]

thanks for setting this up Brett. Traffic was a nightmare leaving I ended Hitting the Willieb and going up FDR DR to Willis ave all in all not a bad ride home.

 

[bad coffee]

Glad to meet you all as well.

I talked to NC and they sent me my missing bag of MO, btw.

I'd definitely put another group buy together when I run out of my 800# of grain and 5# of hops. If all goes well, that will be around September...

B

 

[springer]

Definitely open for another bulk buy. Already into three of the 5 bags the Pilsner is down 25 pounds already.

 

[ryan0914]

Ill be in for the next bulk buy, its to bad i messed this one. Is there any interest in another buy any time soon?