Homebrew Club Fayetteville, NC??

[Acough]

I dont know If you have started the group yet but I'm intrested I'm also new to brewing but would love to be a part of a club out here in fayetteville. I just recently moved to fayetteville as well

 

[Acough]

I dont know if you have started the group yet but I would be intrested as well

 

[Pitbull-brewer]

What is the best and closest Homebrew store near Fayetteville?

 

[brazedowl]

a) To my knowledge no fayetteville-specific club exisits.

b) I get all my stuff at grapes & hops on Ramsey street. I live just over off country club so it's closest to me. They have a fair little stock of stuff and can do special orders through their vendor.

 

[jjmil03]

Any progress on the club? I live in Spring Lake, and when I'm home I'd be willing to host something at my place (no wifey to stop me lol) or attend somewhere else. I'm into my second batch right now, an Irish Red from Northern Brewer.

Jon

 

[jjmil03]

Any progress on the club? I live in Spring Lake, and when I'm home I'd be willing to host something at my place (no wifey to stop me lol) or attend somewhere else. I'm into my second batch right now, an Irish Red from Northern Brewer.

Jon

 

[brazedowl]

I make wine at the moment, but I'd still be down for setting something up. Would it be possible to integrate the grilling of MEAT into such an event?

 

[combatdiver]

I live in Cameron and have been brewing for a while with my Brothers-in-laws. we are all intersted. I got a few batches just bottled and kegged. let find a reason to get together and drink and Brew!

 

[combatdiver]

Pitbull-brewer,
unfortunately, there are no good HBS in fayetteville, I always head up to American brewmasters in Raleigh. They are super knowledgeable and will help you any way they can. Yes its a drive, but worth it.
I would have to say that the guys at Grapes and Hops are wine guys with little to no experiance with beer.

 

[brazedowl]

I would have to say that the guys at Grapes and Hops are wine guys with little to no experiance with beer.

Just like me... Probably why I didn't notice

 

[combatdiver]

How often are you brewing? I try to 2x a month

 

[brazedowl]

who? Him or me? lol I brew at least once a month. depends on how much cheap/free fruit I come across.

 

[lynb]

Add me to the list of potential Fayetteville brew club members. I am NEW to brewing but have started with a decent amount of brewing and kegging equipment and could host on occasion. I'd prefer to serve as a "brew assistant" a time or two locally, especially for someone doing All Grain.

 

[LutzBrauerei]

I just heard there may be a dedicated Home Brew Store coming to Fayetteville! How many people would buy from there if it opens?

 

[brazedowl]

Haha depends on where it is in town. If I have to cross skibo maybe not. ~

 

[geetee]

Hey Lutz...where'd you hear about a supply store?

 

[LutzBrauerei]

Just rumors. Do you know who the guy who is getting it together? I heard it was going to be located south of Skibo.

 

[brazedowl]

Argh. I'm over off Rosehill so that's the wrong way for me

 

[combatdiver]

They are opening up another Grapes and Hops north of spring lake. Close to me in Sanford, but they still aint got much of a collection for beer brewers.

 

[LutzBrauerei]

I'm sure it'll be worth the drive.

 

[smittygouv30]

I would love nothing more than a home Brewstore here. I live in Raeford and work off of Ramsey St. so idc where it is, I'd def buy from there! That is if the yeast isn't expired and the hope aren't from '07. Which I could see happening.

 

[Gbert_Brewer]

I'm with you Smitty... looking for a decient selection that is fresh. I've passed a store on the 401 called Beer and Wine... just wondering if they have brew supplies?

 

[brazedowl]

I think you're talking about Bob's Wine & Beer Shoppe over by Harris Teeter. Last time I was there there was no home brew supplies. If you work off Ramsey street have you tried Grapes & Hops. It's down by Methodist University. Not a huge selection, but has supported my habit and they do special orders on homebrew supplies.

 

[LutzBrauerei]

From what I've heard, they will carry Wyeast and Lamentis yeast. I'll see if they have heard anything about malt and hops sources...

 

[LutzBrauerei]

From what I've heard, they will carry Wyeast and Lamentis yeast. I'll see if they have heard anything about malt and hops sources...

 

[Pitbull-brewer]

I live over in Hope Mills, Grapes and Hops is a great place if you plan in advance or need some of the basic equipment needed to get started. The staff was helpful and the beer selection is great if you want to try a new style. I, however would not recommend it if you need an ingredient as the last minute. Hops are kept at room temp. I have gone to American brewmasters up in Raleigh and Wilmington Homebrew. The selection is about equal at both places but the staff in Wilmington is much more helpful and less condescending to a new brewer. I would pick the latter every day of the week and twice on sunday. So if your gonna drive a ways for your supplies head toward the beach.

 

[RagingBull]

Granted I'm a newbie but I've been to American Homebrewers on several occassions with my "stupid question of the week" and i've never found them to be condescending, as a matter of fact quite the opposite, I've always found them to be very helpful. Anyhow, I know I'm coming to this post late since the last post was 9-22-2012. But I'd be interested in a Cape Fear area Homebrew club! I live in Erwin (just orth of fayettenam in Harnett County). I don't know what I could bring because I don't really know jack about brewing, yet. But I'm more than willing to help out. What i lack in knowledge I make up in enthusiasm.

 

[brazedowl]

that's where I'm at too. Going to try my first batch of beer in december. I've got gallons and gallons of wine on hand though.

 

[RagingBull]

I bottled my first attempt Mexican Cerveza a couple weeks ago, couldn't resist the temptation and opened a bottle last night. All in all it was actually better than I expected, I think after a couple more weeks conditioning it'll be much better. I've got my second batch, oktoberfest fermenting and will probably bottle it next week. I'll start my third batch sometime this weekend, Winter Dark Ale.

 

[Reelale]

Hops and Grapes is opening a new store, north of Spring Lake on Hwy 87. Maybe with a little prodding, they will carry what we need.