I've looked into a bulk malt buy for Sydney folk. The following prices are based on a 20 bag purchase. Unfortunately I am in no position to be the distribution centre for such an order. However, the total delivery can be made to a location central to those participating, then each person would be responsible for arranging their own collection. That central delivery point would need to be determined by the group. As an alternative all participants can collect their individual orders from North Sydney. The grains are Joe White.
Pilsner malt 3.4 EBC $46.40
Ale malt 4.5 EBC $46.40
Wheat malt 4.0 EBC $53.60
Amber malt 40.0 $60.00
Munich malt 18.0 EBC $60.00
Vienna malt 12.0 EBC $48.00
Cara malt 50.0 EBC $60.00
Crystal malt 145.0 EBC $60.00
Chocolate malt 800.0 EBC $60.00
If there are sufficient brewers to make this a reality then I would be happy to organise the payments side of things. In view of anecdotal tales of woe surrounding organising bulk buys, I would suggest:
- Nominating a cut off date
- Payment will confirm each individual's order
- Order will be placed when all payments are received
- Prior agreement reached on a collection/delivery point.
I also looked at sourcing grain from Cryer Malts in Melbourne. While this offers a greater range and obtainable at the same prices on which the recent Melbourne bulk buy was based, the main problem is independently organising transport to Sydney. This would also add about $5 to the price of each bag if the order is about the 500 kg mark. Possibly there is someone out there better positioned to organise such freight collection and delivery.
Cheers,
Merrick
