In our neck of the woods, (Alabama) local homebrew stores are few and far between. So where is a homebrewer to get all of the equipment and ingredients he or she needs? The inter-web of course! There are quite a few websites out there that sell homebrew parts-and-pieces, but they are not all created equal. From customer service to selection, we want to share our take on homebrew and draft beer supply websites:
Midwest Supplies – www.midwestsupplies.com
A great selection of starter kits for those just getting in to homebrewing. Their recipe kits are fairly limited, but what ingredients we have gotten from them have been good quality and produced great beer. The used corny kegs they sell are not in the greatest shape, but nonetheless are vey useable. Additionally, they have a pretty good selection for home vintners as well. In the way of shipping, they are a little vague in letting you know when orders have shipped. Check out their FAQ database for an invaluable resource to those getting started. BOTTOM LINE: a great place to start when you are new to brewing.
Morebeer – www.morebeer.com
Not our favorite place for homebrew supplies. Their ingredient/recipe kits are fairly limited, but they do have some specialty parts and pieces that are hard to find elsewhere. Our experiences with their shipping and customer service have been less than stellar, but I am sure experiences will vary. BOTTOM LINE: not the best selection or service, but if you are looking for a specialty item, look here before your search is exhausted.
Austin Homebrew Supply – www.austinhomebrew.com
There is one word to describe this site – “selection.” While I have never been to the Austin, TX store location, I can imagine the amount of choices in supplies and recipe kits would have to completely overwhelming in person. The number of ingredient/recipe kits they offer has to run somewhere in the two to three hundreds! The ingredients we have gotten from them have been high-quality and are shipped quick! Additionally, the used corny kegs they sell are in great shape! BOTTOM LINE: probably THE best selection of beer recipe kits on the net!
KegWorks – www.kegworks.com
Draft beer anyone? These folks have an awesome selection of draft beer equipment. While they don’t offer a ton of homebrew supplies, anyone looking to setup a kegerator should check out this site. Additionally, these folks have some of the best customer service in the business. BOTTOM LINE: KegWorks is king of draft beer.
Draft beer anyone? These folks have an awesome selection of draft beer equipment. While they don’t offer a ton of homebrew supplies, anyone looking to setup a kegerator should check out this site. Additionally, these folks have some of the best customer service in the business. BOTTOM LINE: KegWorks is king of draft beer.
These are some the sites that we have had experiences and success with, but what about y’all? Which homebrew and draft beer sites do you use? Which are the best?
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You should check out 7 Bridges Cooperative at http://www.breworganic.com/
ReplyDeleteThey are the first and perhaps still the only *certified* organic retailer of homebrewing and wine making supplies. Check out their organic and fair trade home coffee roasting supplies too.