Favorite online Homebrew Supply store?

[RC0032]

Is it that time of the month again (for a thread like this)?

BMW > *

 

[AnonyBrew]

Midwest.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/979783-post95.html

 

[AnOldUR]

Other . . .

Was Midwest, but now use Brewmasters Warehouse for most of my stuff.

 

[Aleforge]

I am in no way taking away from Austin on this feature, they are obviously sucessful and deserve the business they get. My website allows you to order any grain in any quanitity down to the ounce. There are no preset amounts that you have to order for any grain. As far as I know we are the only website around that lets you purchase grains as if you were in a LHBS in getting the exact quantity you want. If you want 7 ounces of something you are not forced to order 7 1 ounce packages, or 1 8 ounce package and have the extra grain left over.

That is the one thing I always liked about AHB is they also allow you to order exactly the amount you need by the ounce. The plus about your company is the neat build feature that keeps everything in line. I will defaintly be trying it out and glad to see you guys also allow precise ordering!

 

[magnj]

Midwest ships very quickly and corrected a small error they made on an order with a free ounce of hops. My LHBS, Brewers Apprentice seems to be hit and miss in terms of helpful and knowledgable staff though last time was much better than the first.

 

[kedash]

I was hoping to make the list as well, but if a major like Midwest can't make it then I guess I can not feel too bad.

For what it is worth, I ordered my first all-grain recipe kit from you folks about a month ago (Edwort's Haus Pale Ale...enough for 10 gallons) and I was very impressed with the service I received and the way everything was packed etc. I will definitely be a repeat customer!

 

[boydak]

Austin Homebrew Supply, very fast flat rate shipping

 

[bull8042]

Allow me to say +1 to BMW and kiss Ed's butt too. He deserves it.

 

[Christian]

I'm lucky in that i have two shops in town, so there is no reason for me to shop anywhere else but local.

 

[HSM]

Midwest. Even with shipping they beat the LHBS in pricing.

 

[BlackE1]

Midwest. They have the fastest shipping ever. 3 days from order to my door. My orders normal ship out at 3 to 5 pm. its at my door the next morning 9 to 12.

 

[Austinhomebrew]

AHS's selection is alright, but they always seem to be missing some odds and ends that I really need, and it kills the order.

Let me know what I need to carry and I will do my best to carry it.

Thanks for your support.

Forrest
Austin Homebrew

 

[Shooter]

Just had my very first online order shipped out the other day, from Austin Homebrew. I'm only 15 minutes from Hoptech and another 20 minutes beyond that to More Beer in Concord, CA. So, between the two of them it's pretty easy to find what I need. Actually, the main reason I tried AHS was I wanted to try a canned kit, out of curiosity, and noticed they had them available.

 

[r2eng]

I had to vote other... I use AHS and BMW. They both have always done me right.

I have ordered from others without issue (except MB... I have had issues with them), but the pricing of AHS and BMW is on par. B'sides... they visit here regularly and support us.

 

[tndave]

+1 for Rebel Brewer I have bought a lot of stuff from Midwest, but recently just stumbled upon a link to Rebel and will use them most from now on. Great folks, I can order from them and get it the next day plus they have great prices and selection.

 

[Stevorino]

I've tried almost all of the above and none consistently match morebeer. Every once and a while I'll still be tempted away from morebeer because of pricing, but usually morebeer delivers on price and quality. Not to mention they support the Brewing Network and have the easiest website to navigate. Great customer service too.

 

[bkov]

i always do price comparisons and morebeer or midwest usually win even with shipping. the last order i added BMW into the comparison and they were cheapest, and everything went great, very fast shipping. unless order $$$$ is more then a couple of dollars, ill go with BMW

 

[JumboBlimpJumbo]

I still haven't made my way to all grain, but for extract brewing morebeer or AHS are definitely the way to go.

Morebeer has the cheapest LME before you even talk about shipping, which is free if you order enough for 2 or 3 batches. AHS also has very cheap LME and low shipping which is good.

Another factor for me is the quality and ease of use of the websites. I know not everyone is a programming whiz but first impressions and visual aesthetics are almost as important as price to get new customers.

Lately I've tried to just order LME from the online guys and buy specialty grains, yeast, and random equipment I need from my LHBS because I want to support the guy.

 

[khiddy]

I made my first order from BMW today, and I expect great things, given the response here. My first mailorder for brewing supplies was my dual keg setup from Midwest, and I regularly drool over their catalog. So I am pleased with both, though I have a LHBS that is second to none (except on pricing, where they blow!) just a few miles away: FH Steinbarts.

 

[fishnfever]

I try to stay local but my first choice for online ordering is Northen Brewer. They always seem to have what I need and there flat rate shipping is rather quick compared to others that offer flat rate shipping.

 

[skeeordye11]

I typically shop local since I get a discount for being in the HB club. The guy that runs the place isn't real knowledgeable, but that's where HBT comes in. I get my info from you guys. I have ordered from AHS in the past and more recently from Midwest since I was looking for something special and they had it. I really want to try BMW since they are relatively close.

As a side note, Forrest and Ed trolling the threads and answering questions and just being a presence on the forum is a great thing, and they should get a try by all just for that reason. Thanks guys!

 

[Stevorino]

As a side note, Forrest and Ed trolling the threads and answering questions and just being a presence on the forum is a great thing, and they should get a try by all just for that reason. Thanks guys!

I agree- I definitely make an effort to spread the wealth to stores who support my favorite sources of knowledge. I hit up MoreBeer and NorthernBrewer the most because of their advertising on the BN -- but have definitely looked at places that have advertised/helped here too.

 

[Schnitzengiggle]

I try to stay local but my first choice for online ordering is Northen Brewer. They always seem to have what I need and there flat rate shipping is rather quick compared to others that offer flat rate shipping.

NB has the best 55# bulk DME price I can find. I am going to buy about 3 lbs of 3 different varieties of hops from hopsdirect, and a 55# bag of Extra Light DME from NB, and see how much I save. My LHBS is priced relatively fair, and I can get my specialty grains there, crushed for free even.

Does Brew Masters Warehouse sell bulk DME?

 

[TommyBoy]

After dropping 3K to B3 I will try to look elsewhere proir to ordering from them. Every 3rd order was either screwed up or placed on backorder after their site stated the item was in stock. My last shipment took 10 weeks to ship. I also do not like the 7 day waiting period once in route from Cali to Ohio. They do have the best selection but their service and inventory control is horrible. I started looking at Northern Brewer first for all my needs. Two day transit time and so far I have had 5 orders shipped without a hitch.

 

[The Pol]

Odd, Brewmasters Warehouse is not an option. IMHO, they are the FIRST option. Ed is great.

Every supplier has thier niche... whether it be certain ingredients, equipment, geographic location (ie shipping)...

FWIW... I recently organized a group buy from HopsDirect. We ordered 50 POUNDS of hops for the group, at a rate of $1.21 per ounce SHIPPED. They have excellent customer service.

Bulk grain can be had at a LHBS for under $1/pound, but if you cannot get it that way, BMW is a great option with fair prices, cheap flat rate shipping and FAST shipping.

 

[PlainsBrew]

I've been a loyal Northern Brewers Customer and I've had awesome service everytime. I get my shipments within 2 days, even with the $7.99 flat rate shipping. I've been very happy with their kit selection and equipment selection.

 

[Austinhomebrew]

NB has the best 55# bulk DME price I can find. I am going to buy about 3 lbs of 3 different varieties of hops from hopsdirect, and a 55# bag of Extra Light DME from NB, and see how much I save. My LHBS is priced relatively fair, and I can get my specialty grains there, crushed for free even.

Does Brew Masters Warehouse sell bulk DME?

I am confused. Northern Brewer's 55 lb of DME to Tucson is $183.99 plus 33.05 shipping equals $3.95 per pound.

If you go with Breiss from Northern Brewer the price is $125.99 plus $31.55 shipping equals $3.15 per pound.

Our DME is Breiss. We ship 40 pounds to Tucson for $115.99 plus $7.99 shipping which equals $3.10 per pound.

Forrest
Austin Homebrew Supply.

 

[staffVAJoe]

I vote "other" for Annapolis Home Brew" They will listen to my questions and explain things in ways that I can understand.

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[samc]

In the Portland OR area nobody beats Brew Brothers for price and service. The prices are as good if not better than the Group price buys I see talked about all the time. They are slowly adding to what they carry. For equipment Williams or NB, never again Morebeer or Midwest - bad experience with both of those places. Steinbarts has just about everything but the prices on equipment are out of this world so I don't bother. For example $195 for a March pump which the owner swore to me he would not sell because they don't work right and the next time I looked it was on his website - I guess for $195 he can handle selling them.

 

[fishnfever]

I am confused. Northern Brewer's 55 lb of DME to Tucson is $183.99 plus 33.05 shipping equals $3.95 per pound.

If you go with Breiss from Northern Brewer the price is $125.99 plus $31.55 shipping equals $3.15 per pound.

Our DME is Breiss. We ship 40 pounds to Tucson for $115.99 plus $7.99 shipping which equals $3.10 per pound.

Forrest
Austin Homebrew Supply.

Oh here we go. The topic is not who is cheaper but who every one prefers or choses for online ordering.