Group Buy in Chicago #9

[nwestby]

My options for buying whole sacks are pretty slim, so I'll likely only buy two. I'm interested to see what else there is available.

I'm guessing we can't buy a whole box of dry yeast and split it up?

I'd get in on a split of US-05

 

[Crazytwoknobs]

I don't think I have access yet...

I guess I meant that my options other than the group buy are pretty slim.

 

[Malric]

How do you split yeast? Bake the container to sterilize?

 

[bmason1623]

I don't think I have access yet...

I guess I meant that my options other than the group buy are pretty slim.

I approved you already I believe. Check again

 

[cadwallion]

As is usual with these things, I will be picking up random splits on things as we get closer to the end date. No promise that I will pick up yours, but I like diversity in my lab and comparing one supplier to the other for the brewery.

 

[ipaman00]

Searching for yeast brings 0 results

 

[sk888smooth]

I don't know if I'm missing something here, but I can't seem to get into the forum link (says unauthorized user after I registered). There's no index of available items like the previous buy?

I tried to add Star San, it said had been successfully added, but then it doesn't show up in the summary.

 

[bmason1623]

Searching for yeast brings 0 results

yeast is not available. I was just asking what yeast that other person was interested in just out curiosity.

 

[bmason1623]

I don't know if I'm missing something here, but I can't seem to get into the forum link (says unauthorized user after I registered). There's no index of available items like the previous buy?

I tried to add Star San, it said had been successfully added, but then it doesn't show up in the summary.

if you leave the search box empty and hit enter it will display everything available for purchase on this buy.

 

[the-crowing]

Signed up for this last night. When can I expect to be able to log in?

 

[bmason1623]

Signed up for this last night. When can I expect to be able to log in?

Once I approve your request which will be later on this morning.

 

[bmason1623]

Just a reminder...

This buy will close at 12:01 AM September 23, 2013.

This will be the last group buy until March 2014.

 

[mobly99]

Anyone have any idea how many tablets this is?
AB Vickers Breakbright Tablets 2.2

 

[sk888smooth]

I'd be interested in a split of both Notty & US-05. I still can't seem to add Star San to my list!

 

[bmason1623]

I'd be interested in a split of both Notty & US-05. I still can't seem to add Star San to my list!

yeast will not be available because there isn't any cost savings when buying in bulk from our one particular supplier.

 

[bmason1623]

I noticed that there are some splits on 2-row. All I have to say is: really? 2-row is a base, it's something you will use for every beer you make. trust me, you will need more than 50-55 lbs. all base malt splits are being removed. the reason being, aside from the one I already gave, is that splits for our large group buys are a major PITA. we dont need to be dedicating our time to splitting a malt that quite honestly people should be buying in multiple FULL bags.

<stepping off my soap box>

 

[Stephen_mc]

Bill, that was me. I'm squeezing a bag and a half of 2 row into my small apartment.

 

[Clanchief]

Just a reminder...

This buy will close at 12:01 AM September 23, 2013.

This will be the last group buy until March 2014.

Bill, is that including the potential hop buy, or no? Just curious.

 

[bmason1623]

Bill, that was me. I'm squeezing a bag and a half of 2 row into my small apartment.

Stephen, sorry for bumping you off but splits are a lot of work as you well know from the last time you picked up. maybe someone can offer to sell you half a bag on the side. but 2 plastic buckets stacked on top of each other holds a full bag perfectly.

 

[Stephen_mc]

I can push it to 2 to avoid controversy.

 

[bmason1623]

Bill, is that including the potential hop buy, or no? Just curious.

we will try to organize a hops only group buy in November.

 

[Stephen_mc]

Bill, no problem. You twisted my arm. 2 full bags it is to be hidden under the bed.

 

[bmason1623]

Bill, no problem. You twisted my arm. 2 full bags it is to be hidden under the bed.

there you go! just tell your wife, gf, SWMBO or all three not to look under the bed.

 

[mikescooling]

You could say they are Beanbag chairs.

 

[idigg]

Anyone able to pick up a few sac's from bmasons and bring them north? Pretty please with cherry on top?

 

[Clanchief]

Anyone able to pick up a few sac's from bmasons and bring them north? Pretty please with cherry on top?

Where north? I live in Des Plaines and could probably go as far north as Antioch (I have a friend there that I can meet for a beer).

 

[idigg]

Clanchief, is it Bill (Begin2Brew)? I know he lives in Antioch and he normally picks up my grain and arcticz's grain from Chicago. If so that would be dope if you could bring it to Bill's as long as you and Bill would be okay with it. Arcticz usually picks up the grain from there. I'd have some homebrews (bottled from keg) for you guys

 

[FermentedTed]

there you go! just tell your wife, gf, SWMBO or all three not to look under the bed.

4-5 sacks laid side by side with a comforter thrown over them make for a great twin bed in a guest bedroom...

 

[Clanchief]

Clanchief, is it Bill (Begin2Brew)? I know he lives in Antioch and he normally picks up my grain and arcticz's grain from Chicago. If so that would be dope if you could bring it to Bill's as long as you and Bill would be okay with it. Arcticz usually picks up the grain from there. I'd have some homebrews (bottled from keg) for you guys

Not him, different guy that I'm friends with.

I'm happy to help out, depending on the quantity. I'll have to drop off at my house, and then head north from there, which is fine, assuming there's room in my car for all of it. I may be able to get my wife's SUV, but I'm not sure.

 

[wickman6]

Clanchief, do you ever go to the tavern across from desplaines Metra? I'd say the name,but not sure if its against hbt rules. Next door to sugar bowl. It's my buddy's place, they have a pretty good selection of craft.