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Which store do you purchase homebrew supplies and equipment?

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Post  r@fink Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:37 pm

Most of my supplies have come from Northern Brewer. The prices were usually a bit higher, but I was always happy with how fresh everything was and the flat 7.99 shipping was attractive. Recently the flat rate shipping has gone away and I will be shopping around from here out.
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Post  randi philleo Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:26 am

randi philleo wrote:
I'd say 80% of purchases I make are Midwest. I like the AHA discount they offer. It's especially nice if you're in the store (10% in store, 5% online).

I take back my vote. I'm no longer recommending Midwest. I've had terrible delays in shipments and missing items from orders. That's the last straw.

Anyone else had problems with them lately?
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Post  ryanjilek Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:39 pm

All I can say is you guys must have some pretty lofty brewing goals. I brewed a 10 gallon batch of pilsner yesterday and used a measly 4 oz and that was on the high end for the style! Smile Course I did use a little over 1lb in a IIPA recently! Twisted Evil
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Post  randi philleo Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:48 pm

ryanjilek wrote:Damn... I'd love to see a well stocked hop freezer!

Well... I don't want to provoke garage break-ins. LOL!

Can you get freezer padlocks?

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Post  ryanjilek Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:10 pm

Damn... I'd love to see a well stocked hop freezer!
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Post  randi philleo Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:00 pm

This is all very interesting.

I'd say 80% of purchases I make are Midwest. I like the AHA discount they offer. It's especially nice if you're in the store (10% in store, 5% online).

Other than that HopsDirect is another big money suck. Oh the hops. I just ordered a four more pounds on Friday. I think after having survived Hop Shortage 2007, I'm a bit of a hop hoarder now.

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Post  schmidty_nd Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:08 am

r@fink wrote:I tried Midwest a few times for extract kits, but found I liked NB's better.

Is there a specific reason you prefer Northern's kits? I mean, is it taste of the finished product, or better ingredients, or available recipes, etc... I ask because I've thought about buying a kit from one of them, but just haven't done it yet. It would be nice to get a quick review from you. (or anyone else who has tried kits from both places)
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Post  r@fink Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:56 am

Wind River was the name of the place I used to order from in the earliest days. Northern Brewer has gotten most of my cash since then. I tried Midwest a few times for extract kits, but found I liked NB's better.
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Post  schmidty_nd Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:46 pm

You mean you used to have to send in your order by mail, too?! That must have took FOR EVER! Haha. Just kidding, I'm old enough to remember the "old days" too...just turned the big 40 Shocked

My vote was for Midwest. Their selection is pretty good, and they are almost local. I've compared 3 or 4 identical orders between Midwest and Northern, and Midwest's lower prices alsways beat Northern's one price shipping. But, sometimes by only a couple bucks.

That being said, I only buy rhizomes and some equipment from Midwest. I do all my ingredient and common equipment shopping at Amazing Grains in Grand Forks. Real good people there, and they will order in anything for you. (Alex is the guy to talk to) Their prices are very close to the same as Midwest and the rest. (Often less when you consider there's no shipping to pay) So, I really should use them more. Embarassed But sometimes I just can't wait and have to order online! :drool:
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Post  randi philleo Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:27 pm

Ha! Snail-mail. I think you're dating yourself R@fink.

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Post  r@fink Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:38 pm

Gosh! It just struck me that I was ordering supplies by mail order before Internet.
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Post  randi philleo Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:30 am

Which store(s) do you spend the most cash at? If its not listed, feel free to post it here ( I could only have 10 in the poll).

Please share your good reviews and bad reviews of brew shopping experiences.
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