Massachusetts group grape buy

[Bulls Beers]

Paul, I'm in for $100..

 

[paulthenurse]

We're up to $700 Lots of lugs

 

[ralovecraft]

This is Rick from the Boston Wort Processors. I was referred by Albert. Can you put me down for 2 shares? What do you need from me? Need any help?

 

[paulthenurse]

Show up on grape day and wear clothes you don't mind getting sticky.

 

[Bulls Beers]

I can't wait for grape day....Whoo Hoo!!!

 

[ralovecraft]

Which day is grape day, and where are we showing up? sorry if this was already in the thread.

 

[paulthenurse]

That depends on Mother Nature. Actually, we're talking South America so it's Madre Naturo.

PTN

 

[Sumo]

Show up on grape day and wear clothes you don't mind getting sticky.

I was told the same thing once about going to a club in Thailand..

 

[paulthenurse]

I was told the same thing once about going to a club in Thailand..

Owwww. Icky!


Do you have that phone number?

 

[paulthenurse]

I talked to Christina at M & M yesterday. The Malbes is going for $20.50 /18 lb case . With our current commitment of $700 that gives us 34 cases of grapes or around 50 gallons of wine. I have a 30 gallon and a 15 gallon barrel. We can certainly rack between the two barrels and mix as we go. OR wse can commit a few more bucks and pick up a used 60. We also need to remember the cost of yeast nutrient, MLF and yeast. Not a lot of extra but it's in there and we need to remember it. I'm perfectly willing to up my input another $50. Anyone else.

PTN

Oh the other thing she told me is that this year they are asking for a 20% deposit. I'll put it down but I want have firm commitments from peoplew before I do. She said the first container should be coming the last week in April and continue thru May. I'd prefer to wait for later fuit, the earlier stuff will have a higher acid content and won't be as ripe. As the fruit ripens the acid will drop but I'd rather have riper fruit with higher brix. We can always add the acid to get it where we want it.

PTN

 

[Sumo]

Sorry Paul, I am commited to my $100 only. I don't have the budget. I just bought 275lbs of grain in my club grain buy. If I spend anymore money anytime soon I'll living / making beer from the back of my jeep.

The wife was pretty P.O.'d when I dragged in 5 sacks of grain into the condo!

 

[paulthenurse]

I would have loved to be a fly hiding up in corner to watch THAT show! Oh wait, I've already seen that show. In fact, I've co-starred in it. Multiple episodes!

 

[bigjohnmilford]

We're in for sure Paul. We can hand over our share the next time we meet up.

 

[Bulls Beers]

Paul, I'm in for $150.00..Whenever you need it. Let me know.

 

[Vermicous]

I don't mind ponying up some more cash, $50 should be fine.

 

[beergears]

... we also need to remember the cost of yeast nutrient, MLF and yeast..

I'll pony up another $50 to see some MLFs in action.

Oh wait.. wrong forum!


Yeah, I am in extra 50 (and comitting to some work). I am thirsty already!

 

[paulthenurse]

Ya know what, I miss counted. We had $800, not $700. So we have enouph without anyone NEEDING to kick in more. I'm still going to add to my part, having extra grapes/wine is never a bad thing.

PTN

 

[paulthenurse]

I'll pony up another $50 to see some MLFs in action.

Oh wait.. wrong forum!


Yeah, I am in extra 50 (and comitting to some work). I am thirsty already!

You are a sick and twisted man, JL! I like the way you think.

Tell you what, you are in charge of the MLF department. That way I can act all surprised and confused if you show up with a few hotties in tow.

"Gee Alice , I thought he was bringing bacteria!"

"What do you mean, you think he did?"

PTN

 

[Melana]

We're in for our share and we can fork out more if needed.

Have you set a date yet Uncle Paul?

 

[CrankyOldLibrarian]

I'm definitely in for $50 and can do more if needed. I can paypal you the cash if you want it before wine making time.

 

[paulthenurse]

I don't have a paypal account for receiving money, just for the occasional purchase thru ebay. But if anyone wanted to send a check in advance that would be cool, that way I don't need to foot the deposit. PM me and I'll send you my address.

BTW, do we need to go thru the formality of having a charter or some other document establishing the co-op? I'm ok with it just being a bunch of friends getting together to make some wine but if anyone is uncomfortable with that and wants a more formal arrangemant we can try to put something together. Any of you guys happen to be a lawyer?

PTN

 

[bigjohnmilford]

I don't see the need for any formal paperwork. I know where you live.

 

[Sumo]

I don't have a paypal account for receiving money, just for the occasional purchase thru ebay. But if anyone wanted to send a check in advance that would be cool, that way I don't need to foot the deposit. PM me and I'll send you my address.

BTW, do we need to go thru the formality of having a charter or some other document establishing the co-op? I'm ok with it just being a bunch of friends getting together to make some wine but if anyone is uncomfortable with that and wants a more formal arrangemant we can try to put something together. Any of you guys happen to be a lawyer?

PTN

We all know where you live Paul.. muwhaha

 

[paulthenurse]

I just ran a few figures around. If everyone contributes what they have commited to then we have 10 co-op members, with 18 commited shares (at $50/share). Here is the list.

PTN,........................... 150/3
BigJohnMelana ................50/1
CrankyLibrarian.................50/1
JustMrWill........................50/1
BeerGears........................50/1
Vermiscoius....................150/3
Sumo..............................50/1
TonyLopez......................100/2
BullsBeers.......................150/3
RickLovecraft...................100/2

That gives us $900. If we set aside $75 for yeast, yeast nutrient, MLB, acid and Kmeta that leaves us $825 to buy grapes with. At $20.50/lug that gives us 40 lugs. If we figure 1.25 gallons per 18 lb lug (An estimate, might be high, might be low, depends on the grapes)that gives us 50 gallons of wine. 50 gallons divided by .75 liter ( a standard wine bottle) gives us about 245 bottles. That translates into roughly 13 bottles per share. Bear in mind that these are VERY rough guestimates. So for $50 you will end up with a case (plus) of what is hopefully some very nice wine. Not as cheap as Two Buck Chuck but should be much better wine.

PTN

 

[paulthenurse]

We all know where you live Paul.. muwhaha

My sphincter just puckered!

 

[Cape Brewing]

My sphincter just puckered!

Hey... what you do late at night after a few pink zin's is YOUR business... KEEP IT THAT WAY!!

 

[paulthenurse]

Go to your room.

 

[CrankyOldLibrarian]

Eh, formality is for suckers. Even though I haven't met any of you yet, I say let's just make & drink some wine. I really hope that the grapes don't arrive while I'm out of town since I really want to join in the work on that day.

PTN- I'll PM you for your address so I can send you a check. Thanks again for organizing all this.

 

[Bulls Beers]

I'll get you out a check next week...

 

[paulthenurse]

I am wicked excited! I just made a deal with a friend from Sonoma who will sell me his 5 spout stainless steel bottle filler for about 1/2 price! Whoooaaaa yea! He says he can bottle 2 60 gallon barrels in a few hours with this baby! Less time bottling means the wine is exposed to air for less time. (And in my case, less time spent bottling means less time spent 'sampling,' so I end up with more wine.)

PTN