There cheap, but the one I bought (AG) was sent with all the wrong ingredients. That's why I shop primarily at AHS.
Do you think they could have just messed up once? They're a good store.
I haven't used their kits, but I imagine that overall they're just fine.
I like NB's kits. The only problem I've ever had with them was when I ordered a kit pre-crushed. The store crush was...lacking. I now own a grain mill so it's not a problem anymore.
If you haven't used their kits, how can you comment on them? I called them and they had a crap attitude about it and didn't even offer to send the right stuff. Mabey it was a one time thing, but how many times do you need to get bit by a dog to know it's bad?
The few times Ahs has made a mistake, they always correct it.
found the nb ag kits looking good...anyone have opinions on these kits and recipes?
If you haven't used their kits, how can you comment on them? I called them and they had a crap attitude about it and didn't even offer to send the right stuff. Mabey it was a one time thing, but how many times do you need to get bit by a dog to know it's bad?
The few times Ahs has made a mistake, they always correct it.
There cheap, but the one I bought (AG) was sent with all the wrong ingredients. That's why I shop primarily at AHS.
My only complaint about NB AG kits (when I used them) was that some of the bags of grain were not clearly marked; if you took them out of the kit boxes you could get them mixed up.
Now I just buy bulk and label my own containers.
I can comment on the reputation of a store that has a large, supportive community. I have ordered a couple of things from them and it has always just been fine. Obviously other people here have had good experiences as well.
I was offering an alternate opinion. You and I will disagree. Andd judging by how you jumped on what I said, I'm SURE it was THEIR attitude.
How can their kits be worse then another places? Its Grain people the recipe may not be as good as another places but you can see that before you buy.
If the beer comes out bad it's probably the brewer since grain is grain and hops are hops.
Yes, but as that post also pointed out, NB lists EXACTLY what is in each kit, so you can decide if you want to make a kit that uses Rahr 2-row instead of Golden Promise or whatnot.
Well you can't "decide" if you want to make a kit with Rahr vs. Golden.. You can choose one or the other at best. It's a kit, but not a build yourself kit.
I have never order from anyone other that AHS until last week.. I thought I'd try the NB kits as they are much cheaper. I got an Outmeal, a Dry, and a Sweet stout shipped for ~$65... The same kits from AHS were ~$85 pre-shipping. The thing I noticed with being able to get a ingredient list (and that's a nice feature) was that AHS kits have a few more pounds of grain for the same kits that the NB kits..
Don't quote me, but the NB Sweet stout was like 9#'s total, and the AHS Sweet was like 11 or 12#'s grainbill..
I'll soon see how they come out, and I'll report either way. I'm all about getting something for less, unless I end up getting less...
The price of our kits is based on the ingredients in them. So if a Northern Brewer kit is less expensive, it has less ingredients. We have the largest selection of award winning kits available. We really have the best tasting kits, just ask anyone.
Forrest
Austin Homebrew Supply
Hey Forrest,
I don't doubt what you say, and I've had good experience with you in the past. That's the reason I keep ordering stuff from AHS. With the lesser grain amounts I was a bit sceptical about the NB kits, but thought I'd give them a try. SWMBO wanted me to pick a few out for Christmas so I tried to stretch a dollar. I was in no way trying to knock your product, as they are good wuality and very tasty.
One question for you, for the bulk buyers, I may doing some of that soon... Do your 50-55lb bags fit into the $7.99 flat shipping?
I know everywhere else that "seems" to have a better price on grain, kills it with the huge shipping cost. I can't justify paying $67 to fedex to deliver a $42 bag of grain. For me not having a LHBS, that's what has kept me buying kits vs. bulking up and making my own.
Everything on our website will always qualify for the $7.99 shipping. Even bulk grain. Compare delivered prices for your whole order and we should have the best prices. Please compare for a whole order not just 1 item plus $7.99 for every item.
Think about it this way: The shipping charge for the first item is $7.99 and the rest is free shipping.
Forrest
Everything on our website will always qualify for the $7.99 shipping. Even bulk grain. Compare delivered prices for your whole order and we should have the best prices. Please compare for a whole order not just 1 item plus $7.99 for every item.
Think about it this way: The shipping charge for the first item is $7.99 and the rest is free shipping.
Forrest
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