Group buy in sacramento

[nbas2b]

Im looking to buy in bulk, but This will be my first time. Let me know if you plan to make an order and drive down there.

 

[MrNatural]

I'm probably out this round. Rig isn't done yet and going camping this weekend so will be getting behinder on build.

 

[Wulfman]

I'm down for a bag of 2 row for sure and prob one of marris otter if a good deal, I've been wanting to try some recipes with this

 

[LovesIPA]

It sure would be nice to get a homebrew community going in Sacramento.

I called morebeer in Concord and their current prices for 50 pound sacks of base malts are:

Great western 2-row: $35
Rahr 2-row: $44
American Pale 2-row: $35
Maris Otter: $62

I have an SUV that can carry four comfortably and (hopefully) 8 sacks of grain in the back. I'm planning on making the trip on 8/25. I'd like to let them know ahead of time what to set aside, so please everyone, let me know what you want.

 

[divrguy]

It sure would be nice to get a homebrew community going in Sacramento.

I called morebeer in Concord and their current prices for 50 pound sacks of base malts are:

Great western 2-row: $35
Rahr 2-row: $44
American Pale 2-row: $35
Maris Otter: $62

I have an SUV that can carry four comfortably and (hopefully) 8 sacks of grain in the back. I'm planning on making the trip on 8/25. I'd like to let them know ahead of time what to set aside, so please everyone, let me know what you want.

I'm near Dixon too but work near morebeer in concord. We should figure something out.

 

[LovesIPA]

Still planning on heading down there 8/25. PM me or post if you are interested in buying bulk grains.

 

[LovesIPA]

Well it looks like I'll be going by myself.

 

[Davidsons]

I'm down for some grain. What are you planning on getting?

 

[Wulfman]

Sorry for late response. I ended up going to my LHBS a few weeks ago. We should try to do this regularly.. or possibly a pallet and get a real deal!!

 

[Davidsons]

We should do this regularly. I don't know about a pallet though we would still have to pay for shipping unless someone has a connection with a local brewery.

 

[LovesIPA]

Yeah, we should. Since you're the only person who's shown any interest I think it would just be cheaper/easier to buy a sack from brewmeisters. I don't really want to drive all the way to concord getting 14 mpg to save $15 on grain.

It's too bad there isn't more of a homebrewing community here. I know there are quite a few folks that brew here, but they don't seem to want to hang out with other brewers.

 

[Davidsons]

I'm kind of a reclusive homebrewer myself. But that's just because I don't have a lot of free time between work and school. I do however, make a lot of beer.

I also just started selling recipe kits and hops online. You should check it out I have a larger variety of hops than anyone else in this area. Plus since you live in my area I can just drop it rather than pay for shipping.

Check it out: hophero.com

 

[divrguy]

I'm kind of a reclusive homebrewer myself. But that's just because I don't have a lot of free time between work and school. I do however, make a lot of beer.

I also just started selling recipe kits and hops online. You should check it out I have a larger variety of hops than anyone else in this area. Plus since you live in my area I can just drop it rather than pay for shipping.

Check it out: hophero.com

When are you going to do bulk grains?

 

[Wulfman]

Sorry havent kept up with this thread. I just went ahead and bought some from Rosevile brewmeister. They have the best deals in Sac area compared to driving to Concord. Cheers! Big brew day tomorrow!!

 

[LovesIPA]

Do you mind sharing what you paid?

 

[Davidsons]

I'm planning on going out to morebeer in a couple weeks to get some grain. I brew a lot and really need a better selection of bulk products.

If anyone wants something hit me up. I'm planning to go the first week of October.

 

[dgr]

From my recent Brewmeister receipt
$43.50 for 50 lb sack of Great Western Economy Pale Malt

They also have a store in Folsom. I really like Brewmeister - RV. They are all friendly and prices are fine. I also go to the LHBS on Auburn but I just leave when the old dick is working. Anyone who asks, "What do you want?" in retail and is clearly too busy to devote his attention to the customer is not anyone I choose to deal with. Which sucks because the younger guy there is pretty nice.

If you can't find an excuse to drive to Roseville, you haven't been to Roseville Brewing Company which is about 4 blocks from Brewmeister (and 100 yards from my work )

 

[Davidsons]

Like I said, I need a better variety because I brew so often. I go to the brewmiester in roseville all the time and its a cool place when your in a pinch.

That one on Auburn Blvd is my least favorite place to go. They never have a good malt selection all their products are covered in dust and miss-labled. I'm kinda afraid to buy any dme because I'm afraid it going to be old and stale. And the last time I stopped by the old guy wanted to charge me $8 for 2oz of Amarillo which were practically dust in the bag.

I'd way rather build a strong list of items that I need and make the trip to more beer and not have to hit up another store for a few months.

 

[ineverlearn]

Like I said, I need a better variety because I brew so often. I go to the brewmiester in roseville all the time and its a cool place when your in a pinch.

That one on Auburn Blvd is my least favorite place to go. They never have a good malt selection all their products are covered in dust and miss-labled. I'm kinda afraid to buy any dme because I'm afraid it going to be old and stale. And the last time I stopped by the old guy wanted to charge me $8 for 2oz of Amarillo which were practically dust in the bag.

I'd way rather build a strong list of items that I need and make the trip to more beer and not have to hit up another store for a few months.

I'm interested in a sack of MO and one of Rahr 2 row. Are you still planning to go?

 

[MrNatural]

I'm about 80% done with my rig, and got to thinking about bulk grains - again.
Anything new in the Capitol?

 

[Wulfman]

I just finished my sack from More Beer. You can't beat 35$ for a sack of 2 row! I might stop by again sometime soon.. but can only carry do much In my lil car

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[northcal]

Good to hear some cheap(er) alternatives are out there. The new lhbs in Woodland is pretty expensive. I think it was $65 for a bag of 2 row.

I'll look into brewmeister next time. Do the Roseville and Folsom stores have the same inventory and prices?

 

[Hamaki]

I'm up in Jackson but would be interested in going in on a group buy for the 2 or 3 bags of malt I need. I have to go to Folsom or Elk Grove any time I need something anyway.

 

[MrNatural]

I'll check back in a couple of weeks from now. I've usually got time for a trip.
My little truck is probably good for 10-12 sacks. If there is more interest, big truck is good for 15-30.
This would be good incentive to finish my dang rig!

 

[northcal]

Mr, just got my rig up and running, you're welcome to come brew a batch and split it.

check your pm's.

Best,

I'll check back in a couple of weeks from now. I've usually got time for a trip.
My little truck is probably good for 10-12 sacks. If there is more interest, big truck is good for 15-30.
This would be good incentive to finish my dang rig!

 

[LovesIPA]

I'm out of 2-row and wouldn't mind another sack or two of Maris Otter.

Yes, the LHBS in Woodland is quite expensive. I about choked on my beer when I found out what they charged (their Mosaic IPA is awesome though). I go to the one in Elk Grove for grains when I need them by the pound and the one in Roseville for bulk grain buys.

 

[Wulfman]

I'm out of 2-row and wouldn't mind another sack or two of Maris Otter.

Yes, the LHBS in Woodland is quite expensive. I about choked on my beer when I found out what they charged (their Mosaic IPA is awesome though). I go to the one in Elk Grove for grains when I need them by the pound and the one in Roseville for bulk grain buys.

I just had their mosaic a few days ago... this batch had a bubblegum flavor tho... usually it's decent. I'm willing to grab a sack of 2 row and maybe MO. Let me know

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[northcal]

Group buy would be awesome, but in the meantime I went to the Brewmeister store in Folsom. Picked up some grain for several brews.

It's a nice shop, the clerk mentioned that they are opening a new store location in West Sac sometime soon. Good news for us West of the river!

Take care,

 

[LovesIPA]

It's a nice shop, the clerk mentioned that they are opening a new store location in West Sac sometime soon. Good news for us West of the river.

Oh hell yeah! I live in the pocket.

If anyone finds out when this location opens please post it here!

 

[LovesIPA]

Update: I spoke to an employee in the Folsom location when I made the drive up there on Sunday. He said they could be open as early as next weekend! I'm stoked to have a quality, reasonably priced LHBS that isn't 30 minutes away.

Second question: I have been having a bad off-flavor in my beers lately. Is there anyone in the area that would be willing to come to my house, taste my beers and tell me what is going on? You would earn the appreciation of a fellow home brewer!