Anyone use Midwest's "Kit of the Month"?

[Quikfeet509]

Looking at the prices, the kits with the White Labs upgrade are still $10-15 cheaper than my LHBS. Has anyone subscribed to their kit of the month program, and if so, were you happy with the kits you received?

I kinda like the idea of having to brew something outside of the range of beers I typically consume.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

Link:

Kit of The Month :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies

 

[Brooklyn-Brewtality]

Part of me has been interested in trying it out, if only to make sure that I always have ~something~ in the pipeline.

 

[Quikfeet509]

Buehler?

 

[enicholson]

I haven't tried the club but I bought a kit from them (Flat Tire Ale). I was really happy the results. It shipped fast, had everything I needed with some basic instructions, and seemed like very fresh high quality stuff.

I'm actually just getting ready to order another one...

Edit: Oh yeah, it turned out really tasty!

 

[bsay]

I've been interested, but I haven't had the chance to e-mail them asking about shipping costs (do the kits ship for the per-month price, is there extra shipping, or what) I might start in January just to ensure I have something to brew every month.

 

[MN_Jay]

For me I don't get a whole lot of time to brew but when I do, I like it to be something I pick rather than someone else picks for me. If I had more time to brew then maybe.

 

[Pyrenus]

Yeah, I'm afraid I'm too picky to brew someone else's recommendations. I don't have a problem picking out something for myself at least once a month.

 

[bustermonkey2]

I just signed up for it last week. I am curious if they add shipping every month. If shipping is included then it seems to be a pretty good deal.

 

[kaptk2]

Would you let us know if they charge shipping each month? If not I am in!

 

[Grinder12000]

Also - like to know what you get!!

 

[Hanr3]

I am curious to know when you recieve the kit each month?

 

[Quikfeet509]

I just signed up for it last week. I am curious if they add shipping every month. If shipping is included then it seems to be a pretty good deal.

So does the price include shipping or is it extra?

 

[bustermonkey2]

I received the first kit last week- Big Ben Pale Ale. They did add the shipping to that order but it was the first one and I also had a few other items. Since the shipping cost was on checkout I expected to pay it. The bigger question is if they charge you for shipping every month because there is no notice of that when you order- also I would guess that shipping charges could vary depending on the beer kit for the month. I'll update next month.

 

[GolgiApparatus]

They add shipping at a rate of about $8.50-9.00. It varies on the kit weight.

 

[RedOctober]

I sent Midwest the following email on our behalf:

The beer forum I belong to would like you to give a quick answer to the following thread:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/anyone-use-midwests-kit-month-82870/

In substance they want to know if your Kit of The Month price includes shipping charges.

Thanks for your anticipated response.

Regards,

RedOctober

 

[kaptk2]

I sent Midwest the following email on our behalf:

The beer forum I belong to would like you to give a quick answer to the following thread:

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f39/anyone-use-midwests-kit-month-82870/

In substance they want to know if your Kit of The Month price includes shipping charges.

Thanks for your anticipated response.

Regards,

RedOctober

RedOctober, good call makes sense to ask them. Why didn't I think of that?

 

[RedOctober]

 

[RedOctober]

Here's thier response:

Hi RedOctober - No, the shipping charges are not included in the KOM base price, but we do average out shipping charges so that the price is the same each month - usually between $8 and $10. We bill on the 21st of each month and usually ship the last Monday of the month. Although this link is a bit tough to read, it does give a run down of the kits we ship. Hope it helps!


Cheers!

David
Midwest Supplies
3440 Belt Line Blvd
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
888-449-2739
952-925-9867 (fax)
Home wine making supply and home brew supply available on-line at Midwest Homebrewing Supplies. Search for wine recipes and beer recipes
[email protected]

 

[RC0032]

can you specify AG, PM or EX? Or all they all EX?

 

[patrck17]

I signed up for this today. I like the fact that I will always have something coming out. Shipping cost are a drag but it is still cheaper then my LHBS so I am happy. I told them to make sure I got AG but I will probably call tomorrow to verify. I'd expect they would allow people the choice, though with the way it is set up it doesn't appear that they would have a way to track which customer wants AG and which wants EX or PM.

 

[patrck17]

I just got off the phone with midwest supplies. They say they do not offer the kit-of-the-month club in all-grain. I canceled my order. A little bit of a bummer I was liking the idea.