Syracuse, ny - round 6 group grain buy

[zeno27]

It's a PITA but I managed to edit the sheet with my iPhone yesterday...

It looks like Farmhouse Brew Supply is back in stock of Simcoe 2011 pellets, for those who might be interested. $6.80/4 oz. They can be hard to find.

 

[jeffb418]

In the future just post and one of us will get ya.

 

[CidahMastah]

Never used it before, what's it good in?

i use it a lot in pales and amarillo IPA

 

[WAORGANY]

worgany - just snatched up a nice big heat sink (10x7x2) for about 38 bucks on ebay!! I have almost all the hardware I need to actually commit to building the upgrade and cannibalizing my current rig

I will have to cut the heat sink to fit on the enclosure, but it is a steal price wise.

Yea I have two smaller heat sinks that fit on the SSR independently I have extra DIN rail and 1" o-rings if you need them!!! Still need a few more lose odds and ends to get the ball rolling.....once you start its like getting caught in an avalanche!!!

 

[CidahMastah]

Yea I have two smaller heat sinks that fit on the SSR independently I have extra DIN rail and 1" o-rings if you need them!!! Still need a few more lose odds and ends to get the ball rolling.....once you start its like getting caught in an avalanche!!!

the avalanche is coming! yeah I have a few more things that are coming in too. I posted my intended layout on my ebuild (for the lights and switches). It is almost like you don't know where to start. I am really glad I didn't tackle this project before I built the smaller control panel (I needed to learn some electric basics before taking on the big panel).

Those smaller heat sinks you have will need a fan from my experience (YMMV) - or do you mean two other sinks than the ones that commonly come with the SSRs? The sink itself was quite hot (some where in my thread I noted the temp) and I set up a fan to blow across them on my last control panel SSR life will be shortened. The one I bought this time shouldn't need a fan and the place I got it from on ebay is going to anodize it for me for $7!! All told 10x6x2 black anodized sink for $45.

What are you using the 1'' orings for? The lights/switches?

I should have enough DIN rail, but if you are planing to trow it out then let me know You never know what idea might come up!

 

[TwoGunz]

I finally jumped in and added some bags, I couldn't let you guys have all the fun.

I'm debating getting a split of another crystal. Right now I have C60 and C120 and Amber (somewhere around C20 but different I think). I was debating a C40 (split is already open) or a C80 to round out my selection but I haven't had much experience with them and don't want to both if the difference between them and the ones I have isn't particularly noticeable. Any thoughts and experience?

 

[CidahMastah]

ORDER PICK LOCATION DEFINED

Hello gents - we secured a business drop off location for the order (rather twogunz did )

Here's the address:
Busch Products
110 Baker Street
Syracuse, New York 13206

...And if anybody is interested in counter tops, well then it's a one stop shop! http://buschproducts.com/

Twogunz will be handling that part of the pick up logistics when the time comes. Stay tuned.

Since twogunz is helping us out we better get to the 152 bags so his grain counts!!!

131 bags

 

[TwoGunz]

The location is right off of carrier circle, which should make it easy for folks coming from either direction on the thruway.

 

[CidahMastah]

I finally jumped in and added some bags, I couldn't let you guys have all the fun.

I'm debating getting a split of another crystal. Right now I have C60 and C120 and Amber (somewhere around C20 but different I think). I was debating a C40 (split is already open) or a C80 to round out my selection but I haven't had much experience with them and don't want to both if the difference between them and the ones I have isn't particularly noticeable. Any thoughts and experience?

I really like c40 in a lighter colored IPA or Pale. For example in amarillo IPA it is a lighter, fruitier IPA that is quite drinkable. I joke that it is my replacement for labatts blue because it is so easy to drink. But yet has so much flavor. I have bothe c40 and c80 and like them both. I probably use c60 the most, followed by a close match up of c120 and c40. Most of hte recipes I use c80 in call for c120 and or a c60 installment as well.

 

[CidahMastah]

Due to twogunz help here, I am thinking about adding two more bags of base malt... now the question is simply... which ones?! Thinking maybe of trying the optic and something else.

 

[TwoGunz]

I grabbed a bag of Munich because with my ferm chamber and the few more kegs I want, I'm going to get lagering. And it's just about time for some Marzens!

I almost brewed 2 lagers last brew day buy I didn't plan out enough time to step up the starters. Before getting some washed yeast, lagers really need to be built up a lot. Not quite as easy as simply using a packet of dry yeast like I've been doing lately.

 

[CidahMastah]

I grabbed a bag of Munich because with my ferm chamber and the few more kegs I want, I'm going to get lagering. And it's just about time for some Marzens!

I almost brewed 2 lagers last brew day buy I didn't plan out enough time to step up the starters. Before getting some washed yeast, lagers really need to be built up a lot. Not quite as easy as simply using a packet of dry yeast like I've been doing lately.

I hear that. I plan on doing some more lagers too, but like you said more prep, more watching (cooled ferment)/ d-rest etc. and patience (1-2months lagering). But now is the time to do them so they are ready in the spring an summer.

My pilsner clone is 2 weeks in lagering and I plan to let that roll for 6-8 months before trying. Can't wait!

Now that I look at it, I think I am gonna grab a bag of munich too. I only have 10lbs left! Surprised that I missed that.

I am thinking about it... but I might add on one more bag of pils

132 bags

 

[TwoGunz]

I jumped in on the C40, somebody close that one out!

 

[bierhaus15]

Got another 4 bags. 136

 

[CidahMastah]

Awesome! Keep 'em coming like this and we will close out before the end of this week

16 bags to go

 

[jeffb418]

Got another 4 bags. 136

Nice! Keep it coming. Think you will have more interest? I have some feelers out on a few people but not sure it will really bring anything in.

Also added a donation split to Split 35 for TwoGunz since he has been kind enough to provide a business location for this buy and supporting pickups! Big thanks! Just pick an amount from you col on this row to add a donation. It will put the cost in your col, and donate it to TwoGunz. 0.2 is about a $7 donation just to give you an idea. Having it sent to a business instead of a home has saved us alittle on shipping, so i figure its the least we can do =)

 

[TwoGunz]

Also added a donation split to Split 35 for TwoGunz since he has been kind enough to provide a business location for this buy and supporting pickups! Big thanks! Just pick an amount from you col on this row to add a donation. It will put the cost in your col, and donate it to TwoGunz. 0.2 is about a $7 donation just to give you an idea. Having it sent to a business instead of a home has saved us alittle on shipping, so i figure its the least we can do =)

Very kind but completely unnecessary! I'm just glad I can pitch in. It's my parents' business and my Dad is slowly getting more involved with homebrew, so far more on the equipment and drinking end!

 

[FL_Brewer]

Added .25 Split of BD-CHLT

 

[rustbucket]

ok some of my money is in the mail via check.

btw, jeff you know you want to break the $1000 barrier...

 

[jeffb418]

ok some of my money is in the mail via check.

btw, jeff you know you want to break the $1000 barrier...

Soooo tempting! Good thing this order is actually split up across 3 people lol

For those who brew with propane. The BJS by me dropped its propane fill price for members to 11.33 after tax. Cheapest I've seen in a long time.

 

[TwoGunz]

And which BJs is "by you"? I use propane and typically fill at the BJs on Bridge St. I used to work right by it but am still not too far.

 

[jeffb418]

And which BJs is "by you"? I use propane and typically fill at the BJs on Bridge St. I used to work right by it but am still not too far.

The one at Great Northern Mall in Clay. I don't think they fix prices across the region due to different suppliers. I went to the driving range down near Bville that does fills for like $10.99, but after getting a tank filled there twice it didn't seem like it was filled completely. I never weighed it, but seemed like I blew through those tanks faster then normal. Might just be me though.

Also brewing up Denny's Rye IPA tomorrow for the first time. I have American Ale on the stir plate going. Was gonna use Denny's 50 but couldnt justify running down to the LHS just for yeast when I have a few jars of 1056 from a previous batch.

 

[Bish07]

Added 1 bag of TF-GPRM.

 

[CidahMastah]

The one at Great Northern Mall in Clay. I don't think they fix prices across the region due to different suppliers. I went to the driving range down near Bville that does fills for like $10.99, but after getting a tank filled there twice it didn't seem like it was filled completely. I never weighed it, but seemed like I blew through those tanks faster then normal. Might just be me though.

Also brewing up Denny's Rye IPA tomorrow for the first time. I have American Ale on the stir plate going. Was gonna use Denny's 50 but couldnt justify running down to the LHS just for yeast when I have a few jars of 1056 from a previous batch.

i really prefer the 1450 over the 1056 for this recipe. Tried the 1056 once and really thought the 1450 made it "pop". 1450 is a great strain

i say that more to say - if you arent wowed by the brew, retry with 1450

 

[CidahMastah]

Added 1 bag of TF-GPRM.

good to have you along! dont be shy pile the bags up

 

[jeffb418]

New Feature!

Mostly cuz I have nothing better to do tonight than play with google docs, I've made a new sheet that compounds all the splits and displays the actual weights per person/per split! So this will make it easy when picking up your split, just print out this sheet and bring it with you. Take a look over it and let my know if you see any errors. Also note the sheet is double height, so youre name might be in the bottom section. Only CLOSED splits are displayed in this sheet.

Here is the automatically updated/published sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...UENtekEwcFlXbXc&single=true&gid=7&output=html

 

[BrewsCampbell]

Added another bag and closed a split. We're going to hit the 8000 lb mark!

 

[CidahMastah]

Added another bag and closed a split. We're going to hit the 8000 lb mark!

Nice!! we are at 139 bags

Jeff you are going nuts will check that sheet out tomorrow

 

[WAORGANY]

the avalanche is coming! yeah I have a few more things that are coming in too. I posted my intended layout on my ebuild (for the lights and switches). It is almost like you don't know where to start. I am really glad I didn't tackle this project before I built the smaller control panel (I needed to learn some electric basics before taking on the big panel).

Those smaller heat sinks you have will need a fan from my experience (YMMV) - or do you mean two other sinks than the ones that commonly come with the SSRs? The sink itself was quite hot (some where in my thread I noted the temp) and I set up a fan to blow across them on my last control panel SSR life will be shortened. The one I bought this time shouldn't need a fan and the place I got it from on ebay is going to anodize it for me for $7!! All told 10x6x2 black anodized sink for $45.

What are you using the 1'' orings for? The lights/switches?

I should have enough DIN rail, but if you are planing to trow it out then let me know You never know what idea might come up!

Yes the heat sinks I got came with the SSR's I have seen other use these like this without a fan so I hoping this works if not I need to relook and my plan and layout. 1" orings are for the heating element and the gang box to seal on the kettles. I will keep the DIN rail only need about 4-6" and got 6' same cost go figure!!!

 

[Mparsons327]

So what are you fellas drinking for the game today?