This started as a recipe-thread discussion about cloning Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale. I have been unable to find Briess Munich malt in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’ve tried Brewcraft, Oak Barrel Winecraft, and both Morebeer showrooms (Los Altos and Concord). Am I missing any local stores? (Seven Bridges is a little far–at that point I might as well mail-order.)
I’m not losing any sleep over this… I can always try another brand or mail-order some grain… was just surprised to find how hard it was to get a particular grain in this area.
I usually use buying grain as the excuse to make the pilgrimage to Santa Cruz (especially during the summer concert series at the Boardwalk), so I tend to stick with Seven Bridges.
The Briess website lists:
Brewmaster (Homebrew Shops)
2315 Verna Ct
San Leandro, CA 94577
Tel. 510.351.8920
Fax. 510.351.4090
They have a good retail store (not a good retail website). You might try calling them.
I seem to have the opposite problem. The two closest LHBS to me seem to carry Briess malts almost exclusively - with a few exceptions. Fortunately, there’s a shop a little farther away (about 45 minutes) that carries better variety and fresher yeast. I sometimes have to go near the farther shop for work so, with a little planning, I can get what I need. Even so, I still end up mail-ordering ingredients from time to time.
(especially during the summer concert series at the Boardwalk), so I tend to stick with Seven Bridges.