What's your Favorite Brew Store???

[OakIslandBrewery]

That is my LHBS as well, I've been going to him for the past 3 years to buy grains in bulk but found lately that his 50 lb 2-row sacks are more expensive than morebeer. I'm hoping his costs come down but probably unlikely with the economy.. I'd prefer to support him over the big online guys.

With the wacky weather plowing through the country I wouldn't expect grain prices going down. Maybe before harvest time it'll be better. Lots of factors affecting our brewing ingredients.

 

[growintheglass]

Our first three brews - Amber, Stout, and Belgian - came from recipes we put together based on reading forums and watching videos. We purchased everything locally.

Our most recent brew - Hefeweizen - we purchased a kit from Northern Brewer. Looking forward to popping it open in a couple of weeks. Looked and smelled great when we bottled it the other day.

The equipment we use came from More Beer, but we haven't bought any kits from them (yet).

 

[BrewZer]

I'm blessed to have TWO LHBSs within a 20-minute drive -- HBYOB and Brewtensils. I slightly prefer HBYOB over Brewtensils, but either will do in a pinch.

 

[BrewnWKopperKat]

Our most recent brew - Hefeweizen - we purchased a kit from Northern Brewer. Looking forward to popping it open in a couple of weeks. Looked and smelled great when we bottled it the other day.

Thanks for sharing the video.

Looks like there was almost no "head space" in the container (which helps keep the LME fresh).

Hydrometer sample at 9:15 appeared to be a little cloudy but to me the color looked appropriate at this point in the brewing process.

 

[growintheglass]

Thanks for sharing the video.

Looks like there was almost no "head space" in the container (which helps keep the LME fresh).
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Hydrometer sample at 9:15 appeared to be a little cloudy but to me the color looked appropriate at this point in the brewing process.

I honestly can't wait to crack one open

 

[Mark3885]

My LHBS is Hickory Creek Brewing in Warren PA. All my supplies come from here. Rick fills my grain order and crushes for $1.62 per pound. I usually have him weigh out 2 brews and crush one , the other, I will crush when I brew it. Friendly group of people that have a get together at the shop on Friday evenings . I’ve priced ingredients from many online stores and Hickory Creek Brewing is always half the price and fresher ingredients.

 

[Neldog0]

I buy from Morebeer. Great service. I live in PA & I get my supplies from their PA site.

 

[Mark3885]

I buy from Morebeer. Great service. I live in PA & I get my supplies from their PA site.

If you’re anywhere close to Warren pa , you need to check out Hickory Creek Brewing.

 

[JAReeves]

My LHBS is South Bay Brewing Supply in Torrance (across the street, literally). I used to buy from AIH, but stopped when they were bought and they f'ed my account. Sometimes, Steinfillers in Long Beach for local needs. If someone is having a wack-@$$ sale (like free shipping for everything) I'll jump, but otherwise, no.

Dan at http://www.southbaybrewingsupply.com/ will order me whatever I need and answer whatever questions I have. Love the guy.

 

[fphredd]

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