Anti-Foam Low Cost Supplier?

[nealperkins]

This HAS to be a high-profit item for the homebrew stores...

Have you found a cost effective supplier?

Thanks!

 

[stpug]

FermCapS Foam Control from morebeer is only $3.99 and qualifies for free shipping on orders over $59. The problem is you either need to order $60 worth of stuff or live by a morebeer location - BUT I think $4 is pretty reasonable considering it can be used on many batches. I'll keep looking because I need something like this for my starters - damn top croppers

 

[mtnagel]

I've heard it's the same as baby anti gas medicine (simethicone), which Target charges $7/oz, and I think I paid $4 for 2-4 oz at my LHBS...

 

[nealperkins]

Not sure about that. But, there seems to be a rather wide price discrepancy at there and I thought someone has found THE best deal...

 

[passedpawn]

The equivelent anti-gas stuff is much more expensive.

I bought a 500ml container (about 16 ounces) for about $20 from my LHBS. You can probably find this online.

 

[nealperkins]

That's what I am looking for!

Who is your LHBS?

 

[mtnagel]

Not sure about that. But, there seems to be a rather wide price discrepancy at there and I thought someone has found THE best deal...

http://forum.northernbrewer.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=115394

How much are you using? I use 1-2 drops. I've been using it for at least a year and I use it in every starter and batch and I feel like the vial I got will last for years. This is the bottom of the list of my expenses considering I just bought a kegerator for $400-500.

 

[passedpawn]

That's what I am looking for!

Who is your LHBS?

Southern Brewing in Tampa. They are pretty big. They have an online presence, but it's pretty new and they really aren't an online presence

I did a quick search and came up with this:

http://brewstock.enstore.com/item/foam-control-fermcap-s-500ml

Mine has a big label on it, looks just like this:

 

[nealperkins]

Thank you !


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