Just wanted to check in and see where you are getting your supplies here in CT.
I've been to Maltose, Zok's and Stomp & Crush. All have been very friendly. Haven't gone to Maltose in over two years as I no longer work in that area. Went to Zok's twice to drop off entries. Paul was very friendly and had a good selection of supplies there. Stomp & Crush is a newer LHBS located out in Clinton. Al runs the shop with his wife, and has been very friendly to work with. He even started up a homebrew club that meets monthly.
Unfortunately for me, I live in Hamden. None of these are what I would consider local. So I get my supplies online. Mostly through Brewmasters Warehouse. I will look for good prices eslewhere, but BMW has been my go-to. In addition, I recently went to support one of the LHBS for grains, hops and yeast for a 10 gallon batch, and paid $20 more than I would have through BMW. Even with shipping. As much as I'd like to support the local shop, that is just far too much.
I've been to Maltose, Zok's and Stomp & Crush. All have been very friendly. Haven't gone to Maltose in over two years as I no longer work in that area. Went to Zok's twice to drop off entries. Paul was very friendly and had a good selection of supplies there. Stomp & Crush is a newer LHBS located out in Clinton. Al runs the shop with his wife, and has been very friendly to work with. He even started up a homebrew club that meets monthly.
Unfortunately for me, I live in Hamden. None of these are what I would consider local. So I get my supplies online. Mostly through Brewmasters Warehouse. I will look for good prices eslewhere, but BMW has been my go-to. In addition, I recently went to support one of the LHBS for grains, hops and yeast for a 10 gallon batch, and paid $20 more than I would have through BMW. Even with shipping. As much as I'd like to support the local shop, that is just far too much.