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1/7/2012 -- I am new to AG homebrewing and would like to know approximately how much malted barley or grain (lbs) will a person typically use to make a 5 gallon batch? or around 6 gallons of wort? thank you
Response From Homebrew Heaven: It very much depends on the style of beer you are making, as well as the "efficiency" of your equipment, and brewing techniques...but in GENERAL you figure on 10 lbs of grain for a 5 or 6 gallon batch of wort.
5/17/2010 -- what is your phone number?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: We can be reached at (425) 355-8865
Our toll free order is (800) 850-2739
10/26/2009 -- What is the shelf life of whole grain? How about crushed grain?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: It depends on the conditions of your shelf, of course! Cool and dry conditions are best.
From a practal standpoint, grains can be stored uncrushed, in unopened bags for a year or maybe even more at room temperature. If it is crushed, perhaps 1/2 of that.
All grains should be stored away from moisture, sealed, and especialy protected from bugs and rodents!
8/5/2009 -- I bought some of your two row organic barley and I am having a hard time germinating it. I am soaking it about 48 hours, rotating between soaking and letting it rest/ rinsing it. The first 10# batch I tried when from smelling sweet to stinking like it was fermented pretty quick and had white stuff showing up. I figured that was because unfortunately i started it right before the heat wave here in Seattle. I threw it out.
The second 10# batch I have going right now had the same start and I switched to floor (actually the back side of a large painting) on the floor and rotating it a lot to get air, only about a half inch tall piles. I mist it when it needs it too. It was smelling nice and sweet until after about the two days of the soaking part and two days of floor germinating. It is still only a bit chitted and started to stink.
I just washed it and there was a sort of bubbly foam like soap. Am I over reacting and washing away the enzymes or am I doing something else wrong? Any tips? Thanks in advance,
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Unfortunately, you will not be able to germinate the 2-row because it has already been done. All of our grains have already been malted (sprouted) and kiln dried. That's what malted barley is, and brewers use it in this form. It is not a live "seed".
Sorry for the wasted effort! If you really want to grow some barley, you'll have to obtain it from a grower or agricultural supply company. Frankly, we don't recommend it unless you have a LOT of acreage sitting around...unlikely in Seattle!
2/16/2009 -- I'm new to homebrewing and have progressed to all grain brewing, I'm really just wondering now what the difference is between 2 row, 6 row, pale ale malt and pilsner malt, they all seem to have really close to the same lovebond rating, I guess the biggest difference would be in the flavor but which one's have what flavor?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Basically, it´s more a matter of color and enzymes.
Let´s use 2 row as your ´base´grain.
6-row will taste the same, but have more enzymes (useful for converting wheat mashes, for instance).
Pilsner malt will be just a ´titch´lighter in color, with enzymes similar to 2-row. Useful in pilsner, for instance.
1/26/2008 -- I live about an hour (if traffic is good) from the address on your website. Do you have an actual store or is everything here based solely online?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Yes, we have an actual brick-and-mortar store in Everett, WA. People actually walk in and buy stuff!
Our address is:
Homebrew Heaven
9109 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98204
Here is a video of our shop:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1a5fKvv8XI
Heck, you can actually call us on the phone, too! It's 425-355-8865. A person will actually answer as long as it's business hours!
11/5/2006 -- I live in Seattle, can I come and pick up the bottles in Everett? Do you have a "brick and mortar" store?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: You sure can. It is literally made of bricks and mortar, in South Everett. Our address is:
Homebrew Heaven
9109 Evergreen Way
Everett, WA 98204
425-355-8865
Hours are 10-6:30 M-F
and 9:30-5 on Saturdays
Here is a video of the place:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1a5fKvv8XI
Take a look around!
4/21/2005 -- where do i go to buy bulk grain for my grain mill?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: No need to go anywhere. We sell grain in bulk (usually 50 or 55 lb bags). Here is a link to the 2-Row grain:
http://www.nexternal.com/hombre/?Product=1214
1/2/2004 -- How do I order grains in multiples less than a pound? ( i.e. 3/4lb, 12oz etc)
Response From Homebrew Heaven: We've now fixed our website. Click on "Options" and then you can select either pounds OR ounces! Remember, 1 pound = 16 ounces
7/17/2003 -- How do you package grain for shipment?
Response From Homebrew Heaven: Typically, we heat seal it into clear plastic bags. If needed they are "double bagged" just in case.
You can have it crushed, or uncrushed. We can either mix the grains together or package them separately. These are the "options" you see on the right side of the screen.
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