After 2 years of internet buying I've finally found an LHBS near my home town. The Fermentation Trap (Fermentation Trap Brewing Equipment Wine Making Supplies) is located in Ruckersville, VA (a bit north of Charlottesville). Apparently they've been open a year or so, but I just found out. They have a nice inventory - Brewer's Best and True Brew kits plus a good variery of grains, extract, hops, yeast, etc and a nice selection of equipment. Prices are reasonable, plus no shipping (and of course the instant gratification of bringing it home right away). Also a lot of products for wine makers. Met Bob, one of the owners, on my visit - he's been homebrewing for about 15 years and seems quite knowledgeable.
Really nice to have my own LHBS - I've been so envious of folks who talk about that.
Really nice to have my own LHBS - I've been so envious of folks who talk about that.