Once the millstream order comes in, I'll have some extra (I think) Roasted Barley and Chocolate Malt. I could use 1/2 lb of your Flaked Barley.Matt F wrote:I can do 5 or 10 gallons depending on how much we need. I am willing to give which ever amount we need. All I need is the specialty grains less the flaked barley, so would like to go in on a NB order to reduce shipping. Also, I may have enough flaked barley to cover most everyones need. It is really cheap since it was acquired though a Millstream order. Anyone else going to have what we need for specialty grains from some of their bulk orders?
With as much speciallty grain as we need, I would give Midwest a look. I ordered from them the last time I brewed because pretty much all their prices are significantly lower than NB even after shipping. Their grain is way cheaper as they offer reduced prices on 5 and 10 lbs. quantities. My order through Midwest was $65 versus over $80 through NB. Got my order in two days.
I agree with CJ. I use English yeasts fermented at low temps quite often and they are typically very agressive and I have the spatter marks on the brewery wall to prove it. I ferment in 6.5 gallon carboys and find they have plenty of headspace for 5 gallons of wort with the 1056. This beer would require a huge starter. I highly recommend brewing a lower gravity beer around 5% ABV with the 1056 yeast you need for the stout. Basically let the low gravity beer be your starter for the stout. Rack that first beer from primary the same day you brew the stout and drain your imperial stout wort right on top of the yeast cake left in the primary.
When it comes to filling day, let me know if you would like to borrow a keg to transport your wort. They are easier to haul around than a carboy and won't leak or spill if they fall over. I may have some empty ones available.
If nobody has any Flaked Oats, Caramel/Crystal 120L or Victory Malt, I'm going to order them along with yeast tomorrow. I have all the hops and even enough extra for a couple of people.
