MrInternet
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I didn't even know there was a HBS in Aurora; I'll have to hit it up this weekend. I'm in Bolingbrook and was going to Two Brothers when I first started brewing. Like others, I found it kinda sucks - they have weird hours, not much of a grain selection, and I was always having to substitute things. The staff gave always gave off the attitude of "you're bothering me" (seems like since the brewery is attached they just send whoever is available up to deal with you.) Been a few years since I've been there though; maybe it's improved. Presently I use Northern Brewer, Midwest Supplies, and Morebeer for everything; just plan your brew session a week or so in advance. Two Brothers does make some fine beer though.
Brew & Grow in Bolingbrook for the win! Check it out, they're open now...
My new pet peeve is listening to a shop LHBS employee justify the price on pre-crushed grain. I simply asked "these are priced differently simply for being pre-crushed, correct?" She took this to mean I was angling to get it for the same price and launched into a spiel about "yeah, it takes me hours and hours to crush and re-bag all that grain, so yeah, I'm going to to charge you for it". I'm sorry, I was just asking for clarification on the GIANT 25 CENT PRICE DIFFERENCE, wasn't trying to pull anything.