New England Group Grain Buy

[babski]

Subscribed, I would like to be in for the next group buy. I have never done whole grain but have been slowly collecting the needed equipment and I think I'm finally there.

 

[Brewsday]

I did a rapid review of this thread and it looks like about 18 people "missed it" or have subscribed for the next one. How many does it take to trigger another buy? 18 x 100# is almost 1 pallet...and I'm seriously thinking more along the lines of 200#.

 

[krackin]

I did a rapid review of this thread and it looks like about 18 people "missed it" or have subscribed for the next one. How many does it take to trigger another buy? 18 x 100# is almost 1 pallet...and I'm seriously thinking more along the lines of 200#.

I see you are from Falmouth. You may want to check with FEDCO or MOFGA and see if anyone local to you is doing anything in this realm. They seem to be centered around the Waterville area which is a bit away for me. They are growing organic non-GMO's over that way. I have no idea if anyone is malting.

 

[Golddiggie]

I did a rapid review of this thread and it looks like about 18 people "missed it" or have subscribed for the next one. How many does it take to trigger another buy? 18 x 100# is almost 1 pallet...and I'm seriously thinking more along the lines of 200#.

I typically get 3-5 sacks of base malt (so 165-275#) at a time. Depending on how much I have left, and when the next purchase I can get in on will be. I've also been known to split sacks of grain with people. I am down to maybe 1-1/2 sacks of MO and about the same of UK 2-row. While I should be good for several more batches, I'll be getting in on the next group buy (either here of the HBC I join). I want to try out some TF MO next. :rockin:

 

[Tdogtt10]

Brewer in Quincy, MA here looking to be involved with a group buy in the future. Please PM me if you are involved in one. Thanks.

Tim

 

[monsterbrewerMa]

For those who missed out on this one the CT group buy is going. Pickup is in winsdor ct near hartford. It looks like there is room to fill the 2nd pallet. Probably closing soon.

 

[10285]

I'm in for the next round. Thinking a couple bags. Worked out well last time.

 

[Satisfaction]

Same, need some grain.


Missed both the CT and MA buys.. bad timing

 

[lagavulin]

I'm in for the next round. Thinking a couple bags. Worked out well last time.

Diddo.

 

[hopalotamus]

Same here

 

[user 51917]

Im in on next buy also

 

[totaldisaster]

Count me in for a bag or two.

 

[Epimetheus]

Count me in for the next one. And I can help move some to W. Mass.

 

[shipreck]

Count me in.

 

[EatBeerSleep]

count me in for the next go round!

 

[doctorRobert]

subscribed

 

[crazyirishman34]

If someone has a place to receive the order. I will place the order.

 

[Dukeman9988]

I would be careful of dealing with crazyirishman.... He ripped a bunch of us off before
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/culture-vials-318309/

 

[crazyirishman34]

Dukeman you got refunded. in fact the thread was closed before I was able to post the final refund to everyone. I had run 3 other grain buys with everyone being very happy and placed the order for the last one that Frank ran.

 

[Old_mil_guy]

Donovan, Good to see your in better health.
I was happy with the group grain buy and would like to participate in next.
I don't have access to forklift, though.

 

[totaldisaster]

I am still in but no forklift here either.

 

[Epimetheus]

Pardon a noob - what's with the forklift? Do you need a 1 ton truck for the initial pickup?

 

[totaldisaster]

I can always meet up with a truck to pull off my bags and help with others. I work nights so most days in the morning are good for me. I don't have the best back so handling a whole pallet of grain is out of the question but I can help. I don't know where the best place to purchase grain is in this area but it has been done before. Maybe someone who has done this in this area can educate us and move on with the logistics from there. Seems to me to be a process of contacting the seller, picking it up, and then distributing it and collecting money at a convenient location.

 

[Mashinations]

Pardon a noob - what's with the forklift? Do you need a 1 ton truck for the initial pickup?

The cheapest shipping method is by pallet... in order to unload a pallet from the truck you either need to have a dock with a pallet jack or without a dock someone would need a forklift.

Once it's on the ground you would only need a 1 ton truck if you were carrying 1 ton of grain home with you.

 

[fspinale]

In a couple of weeks I will post a new sign up sheet and start a new thread for a New England Group Grain Buy Round #2. I have to wait untill the end of February to start this round and wont be able to receive the order until the beginning of March. I am also going to have to limit this buy to 2 pallets so if you are interested get in early. I suspect this will fill up quickly. The location will be the same as last time in Bedford, NH.

 

[DNuggs]

Sounds good Frank...I'm ready to order a few more sacks

 

[Krazlikesbeer]

In a couple of weeks I will post a new sign up sheet and start a new thread for a New England Group Grain Buy Round #2. I have to wait untill the end of February to start this round and wont be able to receive the order until the beginning of March. I am also going to have to limit this buy to 2 pallets so if you are interested get in early. I suspect this will fill up quickly. The location will be the same as last time in Bedford, NH.

Frank. I am definitely in and your timing works perfect for me. As promised I will donate a bag to you for all of your help this time and last.

I have worked with the Irishman on the last grain buy and bought some other kegs and items from him no problems. On that note, Donavan, I can bring your grain down again. I am planning on grabbing my Inlaws 2500 this time as my Pilot was not happy with the 3/4 pallet of grain I carried down 95 the last time.

I am good for 6 bags. Maybe more. Thanks.

Adam

 

[Calico Jack]

Definitely in for a couple bags.

 

[neophilus]

I'm in as well, looks like I'll have to be quick on the spreadsheet with all the interest that's been building.

The last group buy was the first one I've participated in and it went really well, thanks so much to everyone that organized it.

 

[Brewsday]

Anyone want to drive/share gas to Portland Maine area?