Syracuse, ny - round 7 group grain buy

[westo2]

Wow - impressive fill up.

For the Magnum hops - I put in for 2 lbs to help fill it. I'm happy to take both pounds, but if someone was looking for a pound, I can let it go too.

-Weston

 

[drmark50]

Wow - impressive fill up.

For the Magnum hops - I put in for 2 lbs to help fill it. I'm happy to take both pounds, but if someone was looking for a pound, I can let it go too.

-Weston

I have grabbed some magnum already - but if others have bought more hops than they think they needed to close out some hops I may be interested. Post or PM if interested.

 

[brian4508]

I have grabbed some magnum already - but if others have bought more hops than they think they needed to close out some hops I may be interested. Post or PM if interested.

Same here. If anyone has purchased more cascade or centennial than what they need or want, let me know, especially if the newest hop splits in these don't close!

 

[bierhaus15]

I had to drop my sack of TF-MOPA. We are at 116 bags.

 

[CidahMastah]

Yeah I noticed we lost 2 bags. The closer to 122 we get the better prices we all will get on shipping so keep pushing to get there.

Keep in mind (new buyers in particular), with more grain you WILL brew more often. Next buy will be at earliest in 4 months so be sure you stock up.

I would still love to close the Styrian split, but not sure if it will happen. If not I will have to be consoled with my 19lbs of hops!!!

 

[copyright1997]

Keep in mind (new buyers in particular), with more grain you WILL brew more often. Next buy will be at earliest in 4 months so be sure you stock up.

+1 to this.

Since the first group buy I participated in (last August I think), I've done 25 all grain batches (almost all 5 gallons). Figuring a 12# grain bill on average, that's 300# of grain. I've also provided grains to a couple of friends for a few batches (who are buying 4 sacks of 2-row as part of my order).

I currently have 2 kegs in my keezer, one ready to keg, and three batches in my fermentation chamber. I will brew again as soon as I can move one of the batches out of the fermentation chamber (aka old refrigerator), probably sometime this weekend.

In other words, it goes quickly, and once you are used to having inexpensive grains, it makes going to the LHBS for things you should have bought an annoying proposition. (I do buy things from them, just not base grains or the "normal" specialty grains, e.g. crystal xx.)

 

[brian4508]

closed the melanoidin malt...

 

[brian4508]

also added a styrian golding hops

really hoping to have you guys help close the centennial and the cascade!! come on guys!!

 

[copyright1997]

also added a styrian golding hops

really hoping to have you guys help close the centennial and the cascade!! come on guys!!

How much of the Centennial Type are you looking for? Here's my thought:
I have 3 of the Centennial TYpe, 2 in split # 7 and 1 in split #17. You take 2 of them, dmark50 takes the other one.

I also have 4 cascade, 2 in split #6, and 2 in split #18. You take 2 of them, dmark50 takes 1 of them, that leaves 1 remaining. You or dmark50 (or someone else quickly) takes it to keep that split full.

Me, I take a full 11# bag of cascade (in place of the now empty split 21).

So, the commitment I need is that someone take that 1# cascade, as I will have 11# and that is enough!

 

[jeffb418]

How much of the Centennial Type are you looking for? Here's my thought:
I have 3 of the Centennial TYpe, 2 in split # 7 and 1 in split #17. You take 2 of them, dmark50 takes the other one.

I also have 4 cascade, 2 in split #6, and 2 in split #18. You take 2 of them, dmark50 takes 1 of them, that leaves 1 remaining. You or dmark50 (or someone else quickly) takes it to keep that split full.

Me, I take a full 11# bag of cascade (in place of the now empty split 21).

So, the commitment I need is that someone take that 1# cascade, as I will have 11# and that is enough!

I like this idea! Mainly since we wont have to split it =)

 

[brian4508]

How much of the Centennial Type are you looking for? Here's my thought:
I have 3 of the Centennial TYpe, 2 in split # 7 and 1 in split #17. You take 2 of them, dmark50 takes the other one.

I also have 4 cascade, 2 in split #6, and 2 in split #18. You take 2 of them, dmark50 takes 1 of them, that leaves 1 remaining. You or dmark50 (or someone else quickly) takes it to keep that split full.

Me, I take a full 11# bag of cascade (in place of the now empty split 21).

So, the commitment I need is that someone take that 1# cascade, as I will have 11# and that is enough!

i will take the 2 lbs of centennial, and give me 3 lbs of the cascade. 1 lb each to dmark50.

SOLD!! and a BIG thank you!!

 

[jdowling]

Added 2 bags of CM-2ROW to my order heh...

 

[brian4508]

i will take the 2 lbs of centennial, and give me 3 lbs of the cascade. 1 lb each to dmark50.

SOLD!! and a BIG thank you!!

Jeff or copyright, can you make this change so I don't screw it up? I'm on my phone and the switch is a pain!

 

[jeffb418]

Added a new split:

Caramel Munich 60 (FB-C60). From my understanding it will give you a more caramel flavor over standard crystal 60 since the base malt used is munich and not 2-row.

From the catalog:
These malts are highly modified, caramelized and slightly roasted and are especially well suited to beers requiring
additional caramel malt flavor and color.

I've been using Caramunich III in my oktoberfest, but ran out of it. Figured this would be a good sub.

Any comments to support my reasoning?

 

[jeffb418]

Jeff or copyright, can you make this change so I don't screw it up? I'm on my phone and the switch is a pain!

I'll let copyright get it.

 

[copyright1997]

Jeff or copyright, can you make this change so I don't screw it up? I'm on my phone and the switch is a pain!

Done. Jeff, Brian, Dmark, please check to make sure I didn't mess anything up.

 

[jdowling]

How are the Location Pick up groups working out? I would be part of the Rochester contingent and see that jdowling is the driver so how do I add my order to that list? I have ordered 5 bags so that may be a lot to ask of them?

So I just saw the PM for this. Based on earlier in the thread it sounded like my hatch back can't fit too many bags and I'm up to 8 myself.

I think some other guys had trucks who offered they could pick up. I don't mind cramming some extra bags in my car but I'm not sure if I could fit 13.

Anyone have solid info on how many bags you can cram into a subaru outback hatchback?

 

[brian4508]

Done. Jeff, Brian, Dmark, please check to make sure I didn't mess anything up.

perfect. thanks again!

 

[westo2]

So I just saw the PM for this. Based on earlier in the thread it sounded like my hatch back can't fit too many bags and I'm up to 8 myself.

I think some other guys had trucks who offered they could pick up. I don't mind cramming some extra bags in my car but I'm not sure if I could fit 13.

Anyone have solid info on how many bags you can cram into a subaru outback hatchback?

In my experience, it becomes less about the volumetric space and more about the weight. I got about 1000 lbs into my mazda5 on the last buy with volume to spare (could have fit 1500 lbs+) but I was right up against the weight capacity of the car when including myself and my daughter. The mazda5 is slighty larger than the outback, but I would check your weight capacities first.

 

[BryanJ]

Anyone want to split a bag of vienna or munich?

 

[copyright1997]

So I just saw the PM for this. Based on earlier in the thread it sounded like my hatch back can't fit too many bags and I'm up to 8 myself.

I think some other guys had trucks who offered they could pick up. I don't mind cramming some extra bags in my car but I'm not sure if I could fit 13.

Anyone have solid info on how many bags you can cram into a subaru outback hatchback?

On my last buy, I had 8+ sacks in my Subaru Outback Wagon, plus my child plus a couple overnight bags. I didn't have to panic/go crazy to get everything in, but the car did ride a bit heavier. This time I have to get 12 in. Things will be very tight.

 

[drmark50]

How much of the Centennial Type are you looking for? Here's my thought:
I have 3 of the Centennial TYpe, 2 in split # 7 and 1 in split #17. You take 2 of them, dmark50 takes the other one.

I also have 4 cascade, 2 in split #6, and 2 in split #18. You take 2 of them, dmark50 takes 1 of them, that leaves 1 remaining. You or dmark50 (or someone else quickly) takes it to keep that split full.

Me, I take a full 11# bag of cascade (in place of the now empty split 21).

So, the commitment I need is that someone take that 1# cascade, as I will have 11# and that is enough!

Missed out on that cascade! Darn. But in the spirit of gluttany, i grabbed a lb of willamette and another lb of warrior. Still up for cascade (or other varieties that i dont have yet).

 

[brian4508]

Missed out on that cascade! Darn. But in the spirit of gluttany, i grabbed a lb of willamette and another lb of warrior. Still up for cascade (or other varieties that i dont have yet).

Sorry, but i took the 3rd lb of cascade from copyright to keep the order closed.

 

[racin_ny]

Ordered 5 Full Sacks
CM-SPIL 1
CM-2ROW 2
BD-MOPA 1
BD-PALE 1

 

[jeffb418]

Ordered 5 Full Sacks
CM-SPIL 1
CM-2ROW 2
BD-MOPA 1
BD-PALE 1

Racin_NY, your additions put us over the limit of 122 bags. We can do two things. Go with 124 bags and see if they can fit everything, or remove 2 bags. They might be able to get all 5 bags on but cant guarantee it. If not, they you will have to drop some bags since you were the last one to add before reaching the max.

 

[jeffb418]

GRAIN & CHEMICALS ARE CLOSED
Please do not add any more bags to the sheet, we have reached our item limit!

HOPS ARE OPEN
Only add to the 4 open splits.

Racin_NY says to drop BD-MOPA and the BD-PALE if we can't fit all 124 items on 3 pallets since he was the last to add (and exceeded the safety limit of 122 items).

Star-san split didn't close before we reached the limit, so this will not be ordered.

 

[gcdowd]

Ah crap, I thought the star san might not happen. Maybe next time.

 

[jeffb418]

Ah crap, I thought the star san might not happen. Maybe next time.

Yeah sorry about that. We are already 2 bags over the limit, but we have a better chance fitting bags in over chemicals (due to the shape).

 

[jdowling]

On my last buy, I had 8+ sacks in my Subaru Outback Wagon, plus my child plus a couple overnight bags. I didn't have to panic/go crazy to get everything in, but the car did ride a bit heavier. This time I have to get 12 in. Things will be very tight.

Alright, since I upped my grain bag count maybe I should only count on hauling my own then :x.

Jeff/racin - I'd be cool dropping one of the bags of 2row I added if you want. In part I was adding them to help fill the order. I was also thinking only 1 bag of 2row with all the other bags I might run out of that one quicker. I'm sure I'd be fine with 2 instead of 3 though .

 

[jeffb418]

Alright, since I upped my grain bag count maybe I should only count on hauling my own then :x.

Jeff/racin - I'd be cool dropping one of the bags of 2row I added if you want. In part I was adding them to help fill the order. I was also thinking only 1 bag of 2row with all the other bags I might run out of that one quicker. I'm sure I'd be fine with 2 instead of 3 though .

Thanks for stepping up. For now lets lock in with what we got and go ahead with that for the order. If we have to remove bags, we can pull one of yours to make it all fit. Also that helps out racin_ny if we do get hit with over capacity.

Is that ok with you?


Removal list (in order) if over capacity of 3 pallets:
jdowling - 1 CM-2ROW
racin_ny - 1 BD-MOPABD, 1 PALE