Group Buy in Chicago #8

[cadwallion]

Also good news, I don't speak at a conference again until August, so there's zero chance I'll miss pickup this time!

 

[PseudoChef]

Yes sir, I think that's 4-5 tentatives..Its added to my order I'll keep and vac seal any overage, the mfr says they keep for a year with no degradation.

I'll edit this with a back-read on the tentatives.

Neopol - 2/8
Wagz - 1/8
Spacemanspiff - 1/8
Artimus - 1/8
PseudoC -1/8?
Bill - 1/8
You too can be here - 1/8

Yes, I will take 1/8th.

 

[Glynn]

Killing me, smalls. I'll have another $500-600 order this time and hope it gets me through until my CMG account is setup. Peeps need to get some more hop splits going, I'll pick up 2-3 lbs of whatever.

So does this mean you will be taking over the group buys. Hmmmmmmmmm

 

[homebrewfrank]

Totally forgot to subscribe to the thread lol

 

[cadwallion]

So does this mean you will be taking over the group buys. Hmmmmmmmmm

I mentioned in the last group buy that I would be willing to place the orders through my brewery when I have my account set up. The downside would be that I am located in Sycamore which is a bit of a drive for downtown Chicago residents. Progressing as quickly as the state/suppliers are allowing.

 

[ThirstT]

I mentioned in the last group buy that I would be willing to place the orders through my brewery when I have my account set up. The downside would be that I am located in Sycamore which is a bit of a drive for downtown Chicago residents. Progressing as quickly as the state/suppliers are allowing.

This sounds good to me!

 

[KurtB]

I mentioned in the last group buy that I would be willing to place the orders through my brewery when I have my account set up. The downside would be that I am located in Sycamore which is a bit of a drive for downtown Chicago residents. Progressing as quickly as the state/suppliers are allowing.

Works for me, too. Probably about the same number of miles, but a much easier drive.

 

[ylpaul2000]

I mentioned in the last group buy that I would be willing to place the orders through my brewery when I have my account set up. The downside would be that I am located in Sycamore which is a bit of a drive for downtown Chicago residents. Progressing as quickly as the state/suppliers are allowing.

Sounds great to me too, I'm in St. Charles.

 

[pheasant39]

I am still unable to log into the buy

 

[idigg]

Ditto

 

[dbrewski]

Have you tried closing your browser and starting it up again? I'm not involved with tech support or anything but I found I had problems if I left the page open and tried to hit refresh to log in.

 

[pheasant39]

Worked thx

 

[adman]

I've only brewed one batch since I picked up my grain from the last group buy! But if the man says "stock up," then I stocks up.

 

[bmason1623]

226 sacks as of now...

 

[idigg]

I can't login to the site. I work in IT I cleared the cache on both IE and Chrome. Tried 3 different places (home, mobile connection and work). I just get a circle rotating over and over. What the heck!

 

[bmason1623]

I can't login to the site. I work in IT I cleared the cache on both IE and Chrome. Tried 3 different places (home, mobile connection and work). I just get a circle rotating over and over. What the heck!

start all over again and re register

 

[cheesecake]

When is this one going till

 

[bmason1623]

Maybe for another week or so.

 

[Neopol]

How do the tabs work? What benefit do you get from them?

Its whirlfloc, or Irish moss alternative...it help coagulate the hot break material and other proteins to assist in a clearer beer.

Not everyone uses this or necessarily cares how clear their beer is. I suggest you try a small 10 pack from lhbs before getting 4 oz.. Unless you use loose Irish moss already...my .02 tabs are much more effective.

 

[Gothic_Horror]

Its whirlfloc, or Irish moss alternative...it help coagulate the hot break material and other proteins to assist in a clearer beer.

Not everyone uses this or necessarily cares how clear their beer is. I suggest you try a small 10 pack from lhbs before getting 4 oz.. Unless you use loose Irish moss already...my .02 tabs are much more effective.

I've got just under a pound of Irish Moss that I will ride till the wheels fall off.

 

[Neopol]

No sweat, I like them both and have same results...one is a little more convenient is all, and I'm down to my last bag of tabs.

 

[idigg]

start all over again and re register

I can't even get to http://chicagohomebrewers.org/grain/dashboard.php to re-register. I had my brother in another state try the link and he gets the spinning wheel as well. Something is definitely not right.

 

[bmason1623]

I can't even get to http://chicagohomebrewers.org/grain/dashboard.php to re-register. I had my brother in another state try the link and he gets the spinning wheel as well. Something is definitely not right.

try this instead:

http://chicagohomebrewers.org/grain

then register as if you are a new user.

 

[cadwallion]

I can't even get to http://chicagohomebrewers.org/grain/dashboard.php to re-register. I had my brother in another state try the link and he gets the spinning wheel as well. Something is definitely not right.

Dashboard.php is a busted page, you have to use /grain without a page name.

 

[bmason1623]

idigg, i just confirmed you.

 

[adman]

How long is uncrushed grain good for? I am inclined to add a couple more bags of base malt, but I don't want to end up with stale/bad grains. Adding another couple of sacks would probably put me at approximately 18 months of base malt supply. Should I risk it?

Thanks for any opinions.

 

[Neopol]

Adman, I am proceeding on information I read in the catalog that they recommend storage for no more than 6 months, in cool <= 64 deg, low humidity, and pest free enviro...
Personally, I'm projecting for the rest of the year..risk I'm comfortable with.

 

[KurtB]

pbw 8 lb is still being a little shy and not adding. the 50 lb adds just fine.

This is still a problem for me. I can add to 50#, but the 8# will not add. After ordering it the last time and not getting it, I would really like to get some this time.

 

[KarlHungus76]

Well I give up. I cannot login. Third buy I missed because of that. Happy brewing all

 

[mikescooling]

Is this the time to stock up on things like PBW? For example, the hops come from another place so their is no need to spend grain money,on hops now. Do I buy the 50lb bucket of PBW now?
I had a tuff brew day, I boiled off to much and my Wee Heavy is only 8 gallons not 10 (the two carboys on the left) and my stir bar is in the carboy far right. Oops