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[WaltG]

When my LHBS announced they were closing i bought like 3 recipies. I didn't have a mill so I milled them there. This is 10lb

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[okiedog]

When my LHBS announced they were closing i bought like 3 recipies. I didn't have a mill so I milled them there. This is 10lb

Did they vacu-seal it? Isn't that a lot for a vacu-seal bag? I guess it could be done, or split to a couple of bags. EDIT: I didn't see your picture. I guess it works.

 

[WaltG]

Did they vacu-seal it? Isn't that a lot for a vacu-seal bag? I guess it could be done, or split to a couple of bags.

I did. Buy the rolls off ebay. I got a wider roll that'll be about 25% less. Got the sealer at goodwill for like $7

 

[MaxStout]

I've used vac seal bags for storing small amounts of leftover grains. It keeps most of the air out, certainly moreso than just regular bags. But for larger amounts I just put it in buckets with Gamma seal lids.

 

[Sadu]

I'm up im Redding. This is the response.View attachment 614372

That crush looks truly terrible. To suggest that mash pH or beersmith is the reason you got 40% efficiency when your crush looks like that is just crazy talk.

I don't think it's fair to expect every staff member to be an experienced all-grain brewer but there has to be someone on site who can look at that picture and come to the same conclusion as everyone here.

 

[TheMadKing]

Operation Homebrew here in Georgia is my LHBS and the owner is a great guy. They always keep fresh grain in stock and he communicates immediately if something is sold out.

 

[TheMadKing]

Anyhow, back to my original point which was it seems something is amiss if I, living in Canada, can buy US ingredients from a western Canadian shop for substantially less than Americans can from large US online retailers. That's what people should ponder, as I have no reason to have made this fact up. Just trying to help.

I do some work in international shipping, and its not uncommon to see the prices of imported products be lower than the prices of native ones. Many times the sheer volume of export of a product means that it can be sold dramatically cheaper and still make a profit.

I would guess that the price difference is due to subsidies on agricultural tariffs/duties or something along those lines.

 

[okiedog]

Aggie10, I agree. It does sound strange that US products are cheaper in Canada. Who can tell us why?

 

[TheMadKing]

Aggie10, I agree. It does sound strange that US products are cheaper in Canada. Who can tell us why?

See above

Canada and Australia are the world's leading producers of malting barley.

The OP said that he sees US origin barley in his stores, which seems odd to me considering Canada produces more than double the barley that the U.S. does. That combine with much larger agricultural subsidization in Canada would result in cheaper grain.

It's also probably a product of simple market economics. $67 Canadian may be all the market can bear. I bet if the U.S. dollar weakens vs the Canadian dollar, they'll still sell it for $67 Canadian.

You can't look at it in terms of converted currency because it's probably on par with prices across the board in Canada. Wages are also likely lower when viewed in the context of converting them to US dollars, but if you live in Canada and everything is cheaper your wages will pay for the same amount of goods that they will in the US.

If I tried to buy grain in Canada and bring it into the US, I would have to pay duties on it negating any savings anyway. So in reality, the grain in Canada is the same price it is here when you account for all that.

 

[Aggie10]

My original comments re prices pertained to extracts and hops, specifically Briess and Yakima Chief. Those are US produced ingredients.

I quoted some Canadian grain prices, as I was asked to do so. I speculate that the price situation is more complex re bulk grains.

Also, I wouldn't claim ingredients are cheaper at all Canadian suppliers, but are significantly so at some compared to the large US online suppliers.

TheMadKing may be correct in several points above, I don't know. But the comment re what the market can bear, or willingness to pay, may support my original assertion that Americans are paying a higher markup on some US produced ingredients.

Peace out.

 

[devilssoninlaw]

My LHBS is only 5 miles away in our small town of about 1000. It's in the back room of a headshop and if I need sanitizer or small items, I'll buy from them but there's not enough turn around, in my opinion, to buy anything perishable.

 

[LuckyDuckAT]

I use morebeer, atantic brewing supply, adventure in homebrewing, and keg connection.

We go to ABS twice a month to restock, super sweet shop. Raleigh Brewing, the brewery portion of the business always had great brews on draft!

 

[LuckyDuckAT]

What online shops offer an AHA discount?

Atlantic Homebrew Supply does.

 

[okiedog]

All these comments about brewing grain pricing, comparisons and the grain market/supply economics is very interesting. In comparison to what I pay here in California, I have found some better grain prices around the US and Canada. But it is the shipping costs that seem to always negate any savings.

 

[LittleRiver]

I've had great service from these suppliers:

• GreatFermentations.com for grain
• AdventuresInHomeBrewing.com for kegs
• BrewHardware.com for all other hardware

 

[AzOr]

Digging this from the grave so I don’t start another thread but

Cheers to Austin homebrew! I’ve only ordered from them a few times but had great experiences. This last time I ordered a bottle filler and a 3g keg. I forgot to enter the coupon code at ordering for 15% off. I emailed them the next morning and within a few minutes they responded with “no problem, we’ll fix it”.

I live in an area with really good local shops so I do 90% of my shopping there but when I do need to order online, they’ll always get my business.

 

[Snuffy]

I usually get kegs and equipment from AIH or Morebeer. Ingredients and kits I get from Austin Homebrew and Great Fermentations. I like Austin Homebrew's clone kits of classic Brit and Belgian beers. I will order from NB if I get a coupon or something is on sale. Seems like most online shops are getting back to offering decent deals and free shipping now that the initial work-from-home brewfest freakout has settled down.