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I just got four airtight containers that can store 60lbs of grain, and I'm trying to decide what base grains I should pick. I already have Marris Otter, Pilsner, and Munich, but need to pick one more.
(I have two sacks of MO, but the other sack should be fine if I just put it (unopened) in a trash bag right?)
*based on suggestions, I'm looking at getting a sack of 2-row, and getting another container so I can have white wheat as well*

I'm also getting a bunch of one gallon screw-lid containers (will hold ~5lbs), and I'm trying to compile a list what grains. The containers are cheap (about $3), but the shipping is more. (about $15)

Here's my list so far

  1. biscuit
  2. black patent
  3. carafa II
  4. caramunich III
  5. Carapils
  6. carared
  7. caravienne
  8. chocolate
  9. carahell
  10. crystal 120L
  11. crystal 20L
  12. crystal 40L
  13. crystal 60L
  14. crystal 90L
  15. debittered black
  16. English Brown
  17. flaked oats
  18. flaked rye
  19. honey malt
  20. peated
  21. roasted barley
  22. special B
  23. special roast
  24. Vienna
  25. wheat, caramel



I don't want to get a bunch of a grain I'll never use, but I also don't want to go to brew something and be out of luck. You guys have any suggestions for more, and why I should?
 
American 2 row? Looks like you are set for continental base malt.

You should be able to brew most anything with the listed malts.
 
Well I would personally get rid of the duplicates, unless you intend to use all of those fairly quickly. Biscuit and Victory are essentially the same thing, same with CaraFoam/CaraPils. Also White Wheat is a base malt, so I'm not sure how you would intend to use it as a specialty. 5 lbs would only just barely be enough for an american wheat beer.
 
+1 on 2-row...Vianna is also a must have

Thanks. I'll pick up a 50lb sack of 2-row tonight. Gotta love getting em locally for $29
Already have Vienna listed. I'm getting 5lbs of each one listed.
I should really alphabetize this to make it easier on you guys
 
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