Spend $59 = free shipping. Does not apply to sacks.
For a while it was free at $39. I guess that was a short time deal.
Posted 09 October 2019 - 02:49 PM
Spend $59 = free shipping. Does not apply to sacks.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 05:44 AM
For a while it was free at $39. I guess that was a short time deal.
think that was earlier this year for when they were promoting the hell out of Viking malt.
I have ordered 5 10 lb bags of grain to avoid fright shipping costs from more beer, but for me, the fright costs per bag were around $12.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 06:29 AM
Posted 10 October 2019 - 06:32 AM
Check out the podcast that's out today. It shows why you should buy by flavor, not price. There are vast differences between malts.
I would absolutely agree with this and I think I have been burned by "cheap malt" and also noticed the difference of "better malt". However, my tastebuds sometimes fail me and don't really tell me that the malt is better. I suppose it's like an awesome sound system or an awesome high-def TV... if your ears or eyes aren't that good, that high-end stuff is lost on me. That said, I would like to try that Mecca malt. Midwest, you say? I haven't ordered anything from them for a looooooong time.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 06:49 AM
I would absolutely agree with this and I think I have been burned by "cheap malt" and also noticed the difference of "better malt". However, my tastebuds sometimes fail me and don't really tell me that the malt is better. I suppose it's like an awesome sound system or an awesome high-def TV... if your ears or eyes aren't that good, that high-end stuff is lost on me. That said, I would like to try that Mecca malt. Midwest, you say? I haven't ordered anything from them for a looooooong time.
I feel the same way. Midwest is where I scored the Mecca and I highly suggest you give it a try. Go to their website for good descriptors. I personally recomend pairing some Opal 44 with their other malts. The beer I posted yesterday has such a richness to it, that I cannot describe. Is it the malt? Mash temp? Kveik yeast? Combination thereof? All I know I am going to make a second batch but change out the Vanora with Pelton and Metolius. Also a few more ounces of Opal 44. Just for shits and grins.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 07:03 AM
I feel the same way. Midwest is where I scored the Mecca and I highly suggest you give it a try. Go to their website for good descriptors. I personally recomend pairing some Opal 44 with their other malts. The beer I posted yesterday has such a richness to it, that I cannot describe. Is it the malt? Mash temp? Kveik yeast? Combination thereof? All I know I am going to make a second batch but change out the Vanora with Pelton and Metolius. Also a few more ounces of Opal 44. Just for shits and grins.
I'm just going to say this too... I dislike products where I have to look up what the shit actually is. Oh, I should get Swaen Golden Schputz Doodle? What is that? Oh I see, after 20 minutes of searching I see that it's Pale Ale malt. Cool. Every time I see a product for Swaen I have to go find out specifically what it is so I don't accidentally order 55 pounds of honey malt. Opal 44 is a 44°L crystal?
Posted 10 October 2019 - 07:06 AM
I'm just going to say this too... I dislike products where I have to look up what the shit actually is. Oh, I should get Swaen Golden Schputz Doodle? What is that? Oh I see, after 20 minutes of searching I see that it's Pale Ale malt. Cool. Every time I see a product for Swaen I have to go find out specifically what it is so I don't accidentally order 55 pounds of honey malt. Opal 44 is a 44°L crystal?
yeah - they should really put what it is in the name. pretty much every malter makes pale, pale ale, pilsner, etc. so why not just put those in the name???
Posted 10 October 2019 - 11:22 AM
I'm just going to say this too... I dislike products where I have to look up what the shit actually is. Oh, I should get Swaen Golden Schputz Doodle? What is that? Oh I see, after 20 minutes of searching I see that it's Pale Ale malt. Cool. Every time I see a product for Swaen I have to go find out specifically what it is so I don't accidentally order 55 pounds of honey malt. Opal 44 is a 44°L crystal?
https://static1.squa...GEM_Opal_44.pdf
Posted 10 October 2019 - 11:45 AM
so is the opal 44 a crystal malt or not? they are talking about using it up to 100% there!!!
Posted 10 October 2019 - 12:02 PM
I believe it is a crystal malt. To me, it's like C40 but decadent if that makes any sense. If you can find Denny's podcast where they interview Seth from Mecca (first podcast) it really explains why they have such unique malts.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 12:06 PM
I believe it is a crystal malt. To me, it's like C40 but decadent if that makes any sense. If you can find Denny's podcast where they interview Seth from Mecca (first podcast) it really explains why they have such unique malts.
but would you ever use it at 100%? I'd never do that with crystal.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 12:20 PM
I don't think so.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 12:28 PM
I sent a message to Mecca regarding their Opal. I'll post back here once they respond. Cheers.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 12:52 PM
I'm just going to say this too... I dislike products where I have to look up what the shit actually is. Oh, I should get Swaen Golden Schputz Doodle? What is that? Oh I see, after 20 minutes of searching I see that it's Pale Ale malt. Cool. Every time I see a product for Swaen I have to go find out specifically what it is so I don't accidentally order 55 pounds of honey malt. Opal 44 is a 44°L crystal?
It's easy...
Pelton = pils
Metolius = Munich
Vanora = Vienna
Opal is what they call a "toasted malt"...adds a bit of sweetness but mainly a toasty flavor. MG doesn't have the ability to make true crystal malt
Edited by denny, 10 October 2019 - 12:53 PM.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 12:53 PM
See above about the Opal 44. Denny do you have the skinny on that malt? I just emailed Seth.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 12:55 PM
See above about the Opal 44. Denny do you have the skinny on that malt? I just emailed Seth.
Just posted about it. I currently have an IPA on tap that used 12 lb. of Skagit pale malt and a lb. of Opal. Very tasty..
If you check the podcast, there are some very exciting new malts coming from MG.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 01:50 PM
Just posted about it. I currently have an IPA on tap that used 12 lb. of Skagit pale malt and a lb. of Opal. Very tasty..
If you check the podcast, there are some very exciting new malts coming from MG.
I'm at the tail end of the podcast Sir. It was a good one too.
Posted 10 October 2019 - 02:28 PM
I'm at the tail end of the podcast Sir. It was a good one too.
Thank you!
Posted 10 October 2019 - 02:38 PM
It's easy...
Pelton = pils
Metolius = Munich
Vanora = Vienna
Opal is what they call a "toasted malt"...adds a bit of sweetness but mainly a toasty flavor. MG doesn't have the ability to make true crystal malt
It sounds kind of "tall", "grande", "venti" at the coffee shop. Are these foreign-language words?
Posted 10 October 2019 - 04:11 PM
Just posted about it. I currently have an IPA on tap that used 12 lb. of Skagit pale malt and a lb. of Opal. Very tasty..
If you check the podcast, there are some very exciting new malts coming from MG.
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