Damn Austin Homebrew Supply!!

[nyer]

Crap I just ordered 97.37 worth of stuff and paid shipping. I forgot that it was free shipping over $100.

 

[drac0]

I ordered two kits Irish Red and the Stout, since I don't need yeast or priming sugar because I keg, each kit cost me $19.21. $46.41 after shipping which still isn't bad at all.

 

[chicagobrew]

I didn't mean to offend those that use kits. It's just not how I've done it and I was curious. I agree that $20 + yeast isn't a bad price especially if you're using extract. My local homebrew store sells 3.3lb LME for $11.35, so there's no way I could beat $20 for an extract batch. I usually brew all grain and buy base grains in bulk, so I can beat it there. I also keep a yeast bank in the fridge and rarely have to buy yeast which really keeps the cost down. I think I've gotten my pale ale down in the $15-17 range which makes for some cheap drinking. To each his own.

 

[dirtyjerz]

My order arrived yesterday

 

[petey_c]

chicagobrewer, those kits are also available as milled or unmilled AG as well.

 

[ThePearsonFam]

"These are the products you are looking for"

is my Jedi mind-trick working???

 

[chicagobrew]

Petey,

I saw that option, but I've got a storage room full of grains of all different types and a good local homebrew store that gives me a discount for being AHA. If I can't get what I need there I'll definitely keep Austin in mind.

 

[scrambledegg81]

Arrrrgh-enough of your swooning, people. You're making me jealous that I can't brew due to the amount of schoolwork I have, and the fact that it's the rainy season right now. >.<

 

[ACbrewer]

I put in my order - been toying with it for a week - finally settle on 2 wine kits (my supply is almost gone and wanted more than 1 flavor) and a beer kit. Of course 2 wine kits at ~65 is the $100... It was hard not to get 3 or 4 beer kits, but I'm working on subverting others and maybe we will put together an order of 4 or 5 later.. (I know austinhomebrew is just crying in their LME that I might order again... What they don't have beer to cry it.. so it must be lme)

 

[brew2enjoy]

Anyone know if the stout kit is any good? It doesn't really say what kind of stout it is.

 

[david_42]

It's easier to resist the closer I get to Portland. I think all the great craft beer produces a mental barrier against the evil influences of Texas-based excess.

 

[kegtapper]

Not sure but I never got a bad kit from AHS yet

 

[drac0]

Petey,

I saw that option, but I've got a storage room full of grains of all different types and a good local homebrew store that gives me a discount for being AHA. If I can't get what I need there I'll definitely keep Austin in mind.

At less than $20 a kit (I don't need the yeast either, I have my own yeast bank too) I think it's a great deal for anyone who hasn't had an option of bulk buys or just don't have to storage space to keep that much grain on hand.

Last weekend I finally joined the local homebrew club and now have the bulk buy option available. Until last weekend, even members had to wait until a bulk order was placed. Even then, I'll still be following recipes until I learn what grains/hops make what flavors and better know how to formulate a recipe. Until then, kits are still a good option for me to try out a style I've not had before.

 

[Austinhomebrew]

Anyone know if the stout kit is any good? It doesn't really say what kind of stout it is.

It is a dry stout. Of course it is good. They are all good.

Forrest

 

[jbrookeiv]

These kits are ridiculously cheap for what you're getting, especially the extract kits. There is almost no way to beat these prices.

 

[Puckhead]

As I sit in deadlocked traffic just south of WPB after another looong 6-1 day I can't help but think tomorrow after work I'll brew my first AG and. Promptly order 3-5 ahs kits as I got myself two cornies today. My half full fridge has no idea what o have instore for it now.... Hahahha

 

[dirtyjerz]

My HAUL was delivered. LOLOLOLOL

 

[porterguy]

What is the shelf life of these kits? I'd love to stock up, but at best, I only brew every 2-3 weeks.

 

[MikeMayhem]

In another thread Forrest said to only buy as much as you can brew in about a month.

 

[porterguy]

thanks, didn't see that.

 

[MikeMayhem]

that's mainly for the LME kits. DME, grains, etc obviously have a better shelf life.

 

[Hoosier-Brewer]

I just ordered 4 kits. That should help get the pipeline rolling.

 

[dirtyjerz]

Yea I saw that post too about using the kits within a month. Keep the LME refrigerated he said. Mine is in the basement at about 43 degrees. I wonder if freezing the LME has any bad effect? Anyone know?

 

[cyclonite]

AHS got me again on the last day of the sale - ordered 4 more kits (7 total) along with some other stuff! Going to put two of the IPA kits together (plus a little tweaking) in a 6 gallon batch and make an IIPA!

 

[jaginger]

My stuff just arrived today. 4 kits and a mess of grains.

 

[smears]

Just placed my 2nd order from AHS. First one was double bastard and yeti, this one is chimay blue and rogue imperial ipa. Lovin the free shipping.

 

[cincybrewer]

Drinking my kegged AHS Irish Red right now. Pretty darn good.

 

[Gunfighter04]

Drinking my kegged AHS Irish Red right now. Pretty darn good.

I'm thinking this beer is going to be my house brew. Very good recipe.

 

[Austinhomebrew]

I'm thinking this beer is going to be my house brew. Very good recipe.

Thanks.

Forrest

 

[ChandlerBang]

What is the suggested storage for hops, grains and DME? I put yeast in the fridge, but I have been putting (pellet) hops, grains and DME in the big freezer because there is more room.

EDIT: I love the AHS kits. Easy and can't beat the price.

 

[ThePearsonFam]

I put my lme/dme and yeast in the fridge and my hops in the freezer.