Thursday, February 26, 2009

Homebrew Digest #5514 (February 26, 2009)

HOMEBREW Digest #5514 Thu 26 February 2009


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Contents:
RE: Lot analysis data for Weyermann malts? ("Mike Bennett")


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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:04:53 -0800
From: "Mike Bennett" <mjb at efn.org>
Subject: RE: Lot analysis data for Weyermann malts?


Kai Troester <kai at braukaiser.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a source where I can buy bags of Weyermann
> malt AND get lot analysis data for them?

I've had EXCELLENT customer service and support from

F. H. Steinbart
234 SE 12th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214 USA
503.232.8793
http://www.fhsteinbart.com

Their retail prices are a little high IMO, but it could be because I'm so
used to paying wholesale as a pro brewer.

> I have been buying my malt from Crosby Baker through my LHBS.
> While I?m willing to pay the premium for this excellent German
> malt (I pay ~$60 for the 55 lb bag) I don?t understand why I
> cannot get the lot analysis data if I?m paying this price.

I've had nothing but bad experiences with C&B in the past. Considering the
service That I've gotten from them as a pro, I'm not surprised they didn't
hang up on you as soon as they found out you were a home-brewer.

> Granted a home brewer should not have to worry about detailed
> data like this but let me be the judge of this.

You may be disappointed when you finally get your lot analysis, at least
with the specialty malts. 98% of the time, they are little more than a
color analysis.

- --
Mike Bennett
Professional Brewer (retired)
St. Barts (Home) Brewing
mjbennett69<at>gmail.com


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