The last time I went to my LHBS, I got about 20 pounds of grains to be used in several batches. At my LHBS, it is a self service deal where one weighs out each grain, crushes it and puts it in a plastic bag. The last time I was there I got into a really cool conversation with another brewer while we were in the grain room. I kept weighing and crushing grains as we talked. However, I forgot to label most of my bags. I wrote everything on a list so the checkout guy knew what I was buying, but I distracted enough to neglect labeling the bags for my own use.
I just realized this a couple days ago and I got really pissed at myself. I THINK I identified what each thing is. I'm most confused about which 10 pound bag is Maris Otter and which is 2-row. In the end, it isn't that critical really, but I won't be making my Irish stout to the correct specs if I guess wrong.
*That's Local HomeBrew Store
7 comments:
Doh! What about dropping a few of the dropped kernels into a shot glass? 2-row should taste more plain and be lighter in color vs maris otter.
Good point. I'll try that.
I feel your pain. My HBS is also a brewery with a tasting room. You know the rest of the story.
I have plastic bins (holds 20lbs. and 40lbs.) and large plastic jars (holds 4lbs.). All are labeled with grains I commonly use. When I'm out, I fill them up with the same ingredient. Saves me the confusion when I'm tipsy.
Yo, just out of curiosity... You may say this somewhere but are the recipe's you have based on a 5 gallon brew?
Usually 5 gallons. Occasionally 10 gallons
Thanks for the tips... Please come back soon!!!
Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you penning this article and the rest of the site is really good.
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