Anyone in Miami or South Florida?!?!?

[brewboxmiami]

I know I'm breaking my promise not to promote the shop, but so much has changed since we moved that I thought you might like to know what we have. The new shop is twice the size of the old one and we are now carrying a lot of new items. In addition to six types of extract, fifteen specialty grains, 2-row base malt, twenty-one hop varieties and about ten strains of White Labs yeast, we also have things like Star-San, Idiofor, Whirlfloc, Irish Moss, Campden Tablets, Lactose, Maltodextrin, Flaked Oats and Rice Syrup Solids.

 

[gregiscool]

I was thumbing through the latest BYO and noticed brewbox miami was listed there. I was curious if anybody has been to their new location by the falls. If so how is it?
School is almost done and I'm planning on breaking out my equipment to start brewing during the summer at least a few sessions, would be nice to pick up some ingredients locally for a change.

check them out on facebook, they got shots of the new shop and what not, it looks much bigger and nice, although ive yet to go down. Brew Box Miami, search it on FB, its how i found it.

 

[Blm9396]

Glad to finally have a homebrew shop in the neighborhood. I'll be by very soon.

 

[BiscayneBrewing]

I've been to Brew Box Miami's new shop. They seem to have a good selection and the gentleman who was there was very helpful.

I'm glad there is a local shop in my area.

 

[ewibolo]

I went by Brewbox about a week ago and it aint half bad! The best part about them is that you can just run by and pick something up if you need it. I spoke with Dave and he seems like a nice guy. I want to brew a batch to be ready for the true blood season premiere and I need a quick turn around recipe. I heard that hefe's are quick from brew to glass. since I only ordered a lager and an irish ale online with my kit ( I didnt' think about that then), I am going to buy the ingredients there. I'll post the experience afterward.
P.S., does anyone have a suggestion for another fast turn around beer, other than the simple hefe?

Thanks

 

[BiscayneBrewing]

I was just there on Saturday. They had a brew class is session when I was there...I think they have one every Saturday.

I wasn't there for the class, just picking up ingredients for an IPA.

Dave, the proprietor, is very friendly and is a good source of info. They carry alot of extract and specialty grains. He doesn't have every strain of hop (who does?) but does have a very good variety in stock.

They also have a 'barley crusher' on site and I seem to be getting good efficiency with my grains. Unfortunately, they are the only LHBS I've been to so I don't have any basis for comparison but so far, they have done pretty good by me.

 

[drunkwookiee]

Went by yesterday and talked to David, he was very nice and helped me with selecting grains for a kit he put together for me. I'm still new at this and he was a big help.

They have a good selection of items. Lots of grains and extracts. Deffinetly will go back!!!

 

[bottomofthebarrel]

hate driving to miami though.
plus once i'm done with work, it's closed.
oh yeah.

 

[beerdepot]

Still don't understand why you would want to go to a "local" brew shop....when most of the local mom and pop shops up north cant even touch the pricing and materials available on the internet. For example I picked up a 7.3 gal Stainless Steel conical fermenter with temp gauge and steel legs plus trilock and valves on eBay for $280 shipped...its gone up a little bit...Closest I could find same high end quality was $500-600. I think I'm gonna stick with "Net" for getting supplies.....I'm in Miami.....BTW.....I'm growing my own Cascade and Centennial rhizomes from freshops.com I'll keep you posted through a new thread on So Fla Hop Growing....

Here's the ebay link for the conical...

http://cgi.ebay.com/CONICAL-FERMENT...329?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f93f6ec1

Picazzo-

I don't know if I'm ressurecting a dead thread or not... but this kind of caught me off guard.

Being that I work at a homebrew shop, I see this argument a lot. Yes, we will never offer prices even close to online, and our standing stock might not be as diverse as online warehouse stores.

So why would you shop at a local store? Customer service, seeing your product in person to guarantee freshness, prices sometimes compare to the big dogs after shipping is removed, and you get to meet and speak to other local brewers.

Those are reasons for customers, but my very biased opinion on local vs online is this. LHBS pays a lot of overhead to stay in business. We can't order in warehouse quantities. But we are ALWAYS available for last minute purchases. We also tend to be involved with the local homebrew community, and support it via clubs and brewing educational events, and sponsoring group brews. We are also another testament to the wallmart vs local grocer argument. When you order from wally-world online, you save some money, but your local businesses may struggle due to loss of sales, and ultimately shut down- forcing you to 'only' order online even in emergencies. It also does a little damage to local economy. Though this isn't important to everybody by any means.

To me, it is always a little upsetting to see this argument knowing this could be the customer who will spend an hour of my time pricing every single grain and airlock they need for an emergency $15.00 purchase, and complain about the price difference from online, though I'm not saying you are- I've just had a lot run-ins with..

.(MY YEAST ARRIVED DEAD FROM UPS, I NEED THE LAST OF YOUR WYEAST 1272, and HOW DARE YOU CHARGE ME 2 DOLLARS MORE THAN NB).

The dollar is all powerful, but being that I work for a small business that strives to serve our customers as best as possible, I like to keep my money local. When I buy fruits and produce, I shop organic and local and look for quality, when I purchase meats I go to my local butcher and pay the extra $3.00.

This is just my perspective on things, I'm not a business owner, just a hourly part timer. I feel like supporting local businesses is a choice we all have to weigh out a little more carefully than 'oh I can say a few bucks by going online'. My customers all know our prices aren't king, but we do the best we can do to accommodate them via bulk orders and customer rewards; and I guarantee any local business respects and greatly appreciates loyal customers more than any large-scale company ever will.

Hopefully I don't sound like I'm preaching here, and I'm sorry if I do. Just keep us small guys in mind the next time you do an order, we are here for you when you have a last minute yeast starter or need emergency advice, in our rough economy we appreciate those of you who support us as well!

Also, seeing that you are in Miami, and knowing how sparse things are in South Florida... I can't really blame you. Hopefully we can expand our presence one day and change your mind.

 

[brewboxmiami]

Nice try, John, but things are anything but sparse down here in Miami. I do, however, agree with almost everything else you have said. BTW, I sent you a customer the other day.

 

[scubakevdm]

Bx Beer Depot kicks butt. I find that most of their stuff is actually less costly than internet stuff when you factor in shipping. Plus, I feel that there is an added dimension of value in that Corey and the rest of the staff keep me from buying stuffI don't need. Add in the spring of knowledge, the community, and being able to throw back a couple of cold quality brews while you're shopping and its pretty much a no brainier.

 

[Mdsutton]

I have been to BX and they are beyond friendly. I go to Funky Buddha now because it is so close. Prices at both are a little higher than on-line, but factor in shipping and difference starts to drop away. Plus as some others have said, buy local. If we want these people to survive we need to support them. I have not been down Brew box yet, but look forward to a visit. I guess I just go to these stores at the wrong times, usually just me and the employees.

Martin

 

[juvinious]

You mean brew box down in south miami? They were closing last time I checked, their facebook page mentioned it a while back.

 

[Mdsutton]

So they are gone? Oh well.

 

[juvinious]

Yeah it's unfortunate south florida seems to be full of dependent individuals on pre-packaged goods and services. It seems its generally beneath them to do something for themselves. This is why these diy or hobby community based services tend to not stick around for much time.

 

[Mdsutton]

So where do you get your supplies from? Do you belong to a group in south Florida?

 

[juvinious]

I haven't had a real chance to brew in the last few months. But I generally get my grain and supplies from brewmasters warehouse or AHS.

 

[MiamiBeerandWine]

I was here scorching my brain studying some Physics with Calculus...and I decided to take a break, and ask if anyone in this forum is located in the Miami area or South Florida?? If so, is there are brewry supply store you buy your stuff from? Or do you just buy of the internet like me?? Im personally tired of having to pay shipping everytime I wanna brew!!!

Oh yeah, and any great brewery in town other than hops, or gordon's ext...?




"Brew on my friends, brew on..."

Miami Beer and Wine Makers Warehouse

9500 NW 79th Ave. Suite# 8
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016

(305) 817 - 1711

www.miamibeerandwine.com

 

[MedBrewer]

Ive been to Miami Beer and Wine in Hialeah Gardens, its a great store, lots of supply and equipment. Staff is very friendly also.

 

[kerbsp]

+1 for Miami Beer and Wine Makers. Great people very helpful.

 

[Mdsutton]

IS Miami Beer and Wine Makers still open? Web site down for awhile, and phone goes to voice mail.

Thanks

 

[HopsForDays]

Daddy Brews in South Miami just opened up. Jacob over there is a great guy and helpful. Started up maybe a month ago (maybe longer). He has most stuff and if not he will order whatever you need.

 

[stevehardt]

I don't know about the number of home brewers in Miami, but it seems to me that there is a very active home brew community in the Sarasota/Tampa/St. Pete area. If your ever in the area, check out Southern Brewing in Tampa (I don't work for Southern Brewing, but have had very good customer service there)

 

[MrBrown]

Interesting no one mentioned The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery homebrew store. http://www.thefunkybuddha.com/
It's in Boca filled with some knowledgable folks. I've never been to the others mentioned here. For someone that lives in Broward it works out for me. Another place i'd recommend is Brock's Homebrew Supply up in Melbourne. http://www.brockshomebrew.com
I recommend them because if you order from them online and live in florida the turn around time for UPS ground is next day. Called there once i had trouble ordering and spoke to Brock not sure if he was "the" Brock but he was nice and knowledgable also ready and willing to share that knowledge.

 

[MedBrewer]

Daddy Brews in South Miami just opened up. Jacob over there is a great guy and helpful. Started up maybe a month ago (maybe longer). He has most stuff and if not he will order whatever you need.

I went to Daddy Brews yesterday, it is a great brew shop! A+ I'll be going back for sure. We really needed this in the area!