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[positiveContact]

I don't have an easy source of cheap bulk base malts anymore.  I see you guys talking about label peelers but after shipping is factored in it doesn't seem that cheap but maybe I'm missing something.  help me get back to sub $1/lb high quality base malts (TF, best malz, CMC which is even cheaper)!!!!

Edited by pickle_rick, 14 October 2018 - 08:55 AM.

[HVB]

I paid $0.86/# for CMC pale the last time I bought it. I found a store near Worcester that does grain buys. I will let you know if I see anything local to you.

[positiveContact]

I paid $0.86/# for CMC pale the last time I bought it. I found a store near Worcester that does grain buys. I will let you know if I see anything local to you.

 

any good deals on best malz or similar for german type stuff?  the other malt I want to buy again is GP.  I could almost use that in place of both 2-row and MO.  a very nice in-between malt.

[Poptop]

Do you have a familiar local brewery that might toss you a bone if you ask? My club meets at a brewery each month and a couple times a year we ask if we can place an order and they oblige.

[positiveContact]

Do you have a familiar local brewery that might toss you a bone if you ask? My club meets at a brewery each month and a couple times a year we ask if we can place an order and they oblige.

 

I haven't had time to make the connection with anyone actually local yet.  I go out so infrequently that it's tough to do.

[denny]

Not cheap, but incredible....you can order directly from Mecca Grade now.

[HVB]

Not cheap, but incredible....you can order directly from Mecca Grade now.

You are not kidding! $127/bag for pilsner shipped... Ouch.

[positiveContact]

Not cheap, but incredible....you can order directly from Mecca Grade now.

 

LOL.  if I lived nearby I might give them a go.  sounds great!

[MyaCullen]

a local maltster might actually be an option, do you have any?

[positiveContact]

a local maltster might actually be an option, do you have any?

 

there is one in MA but they aren't exactly local to me.

[HVB]

there is one in MA but they aren't exactly local to me.

 

Or cheap.  Good malt though.

[neddles]

I like flavorful basemalts and Ill pay good money for them. There's a time and place for the flavorless stuff too though. All depends on your goals.

[positiveContact]

I recall being able to get avangard from a local lhbs for a pretty reasonable price. If it's comparable to best malz I might give it a go.

[HVB]

I recall being able to get avangard from a local lhbs for a pretty reasonable price. If it's comparable to best malz I might give it a go.

I used that before this bag of Swaen.  It was fine, a but less flavor than some but nothing that was offensive.  I have not used Best, Franco - Belges was my standard before this.  Avangard local is 72/bag!!

[positiveContact]

I used that before this bag of Swaen. It was fine, a but less flavor than some but nothing that was offensive. I have not used Best, Franco - Belges was my standard before this. Avangard local is 72/bag!!

I'm pretty sure I could get it for $60.

What is your preferred pils malt?

Edited by pickle_rick, 16 October 2018 - 11:19 AM.

[HVB]

For years I used Franco- Belges with good results.  I am happy with the Swaen that I recently got and will continue with that if I can keep getting it locally.

[Buscotucky]

Anyone have a good source for bulk Golden Promise? Label Peelers doesn't carry it. I'm also curious about the Barke malt based on the talk here - may make a pseudo lager this winter (Baltic Porter most likely.)

[positiveContact]

Anyone have a good source for bulk Golden Promise? Label Peelers doesn't carry it. I'm also curious about the Barke malt based on the talk here - may make a pseudo lager this winter (Baltic Porter most likely.)

 

yeah - I used to buy that on the ncm group buys in the days of yore.  I would like to buy some again.

[BarefootBrews]

There are lots of good base malts out there.  Price is going to vary depending on your source, barley varietal, maltster, etc.  If you can buy from a local brewery, go for it.  They are your best bet.  If you have a local homebrew store, that's probably your next best bet.  Lastly is ordering online, and you will get hit with shipping charges.  I've been a homebrewer for many years, and my local store has always been reasonable taking into account all other factors.