Costco is doing a story on homebrewing and would like feedback from homebrewing members
http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/201205#pg11
http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/201205#pg11
That was my hope when I saw the magazine a few days ago, but then I thought they might only be offering a metric **** ton of Krikland brand pre-hopped LME, and then I got sad. A homebrew section would be a nice addition, even if you have to buy S-04 by the kilo.Maybe Costco is trying to get into the homebrew supplies game? Seems likely given this revelation. Maybe now I'll have a place to purchase a metric **** ton of Kirkland brand Marris Otter for $100.
This ^Costco Connection is a magazine that costco members get monthly. A complete waste of paper if you ask me, they go right into the recycle pile at my house.
CNBC just did a bit on them they have a 15% markup at most on items. They make a lot of their $ from the membership fees and "impulse buys"Cheap homebrew supplies at cost would be sweet though
wherestheyeast said:I'm not so willing to celebrate a big chain's entrance into this market. They enter the market, LHBS can't compete, closes down and then you have no one to chat with about beer when buying supplies. Not to mention only being able to buy the product(s) the store gets the best price/profit margin on. I know... I know... There is always the big internet guys, but I'd rather shop local & support independently owned stores -- even if it means paying a few extra bucks.
I could see Mr Beer Kits or a beginners kit (things they have carried in the past) .
Maybe a grain mill...
Can't see ingredients being a big seller.
Could be wrong.
Costco Connection is a magazine that costco members get monthly. A complete waste of paper if you ask me, they go right into the recycle pile at my house. Cheap homebrew supplies at cost would be sweet though
I'm not so willing to celebrate a big chain's entrance into this market. They enter the market, LHBS can't compete, closes down and then you have no one to chat with about beer when buying supplies.
I doubt any of the big chains will ever have anything other than Mr. Beer and "can and kilo" kits. Since many homebrewers got started with kits, I suspect this would increase the demand for good LHBS.
I hate big box stores, but if Walmart were the only game in town, I'd bite my lip and go.
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