Grain & Grape Us Trip

[RobW]

John Preston from Grain & Grape has an interesting account of his experiences visiting US micros & a beer conference.

http://www.grainandgrape.com.au/articles_other/john_us.htm

 

[Justin]

Good to hear they are going to get in a lot more B3 stuff by the sounds of it. Great move by Grain and Grape.

If they work it right they will land a huge portion of the australian all grain market I'd say. Become the mail order specialists. They are working on an all grain system too which will be nice to see in Oz. All grain has gone ahead leaps and bound in recent years with the wide availability of malts and yeast and equipment.

Looks like good years ahead.

Cheers, Justin

 

[big d]

a very interesting read.
if they go ahead with there own system im sure they will sell heaps providing they are not to $$$$$$.


cheers
big d

 

[warrenlw63]

I've been to the store and had a little look-see. Happy days ahead for cashed up brewers.

Warren -

 

[Ross]

Love the picture of the beer being poured through a Randall - hop heaven...

 

[Murray]

I'd rather pay more and support an Australian business, so good luck to them.

 

[johnno]

I did have a look at the Grain and Grapes brewstand a couple of weeks ago.
Not too bad. Its a 2 tier with the higher level in the middle.
I'm not sure what you exactly get with it coz John wasn't out the back. Paul was doing a test brew there and I didnt ask him. It was only designed for 23 litre brews though. I think Paul did mention they were building a larger system or adding larger equipment to the current stand for bigger brews if required.
John did mention a price a few weeks before I saw it but did say that it wasn't complete then.
I'm sure once they are ready they will advertise with a price.

One thing I absolutley loved was the high temp silicone hose for $12 a metre with the quick disconnect couplings. The coupling are about $47 I beleive for a male and female. Some of the best beer porn I have seen so far.

johnno