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PSA…. TWO Major Brick and Mortar Homebrew Shops Closing

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Northern Brewer and Midwest Supplies both announced the closure of their brick and mortar shops.  Here’s Northern Brewer’s statement, Midwest’s is similar.

Our mission has always been to fuel passion for home fermentation and provide the best equipment, ingredients, and expertise possible. Today, we are writing to share some important information regarding our retail stores, and how we will serve you going forward.

After careful consideration we have decided to close all of our brick-and-mortar retail locations effective August 31st, 2023. As a company deeply rooted in the homebrewing community, this decision was not taken lightly. Changes in customer behavior as well as shifts in market dynamics have led us to this decision. Although these closures are difficult, we firmly believe they are crucial steps as we focus 100% of our efforts on serving customers through our online experience.

So what does this mean going forward? Rest assured that we aren’t going anywhere. As we embark on this new chapter, we want to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support and understanding. Your passion for brewing has been the driving force behind everything we do, and we are excited to grow alongside you as we embrace the digital future of Northern Brewer.

Both shops are offering 20% off in store purchases through 8/21.

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Do You BBQ? Check Out My Prime Day Deals Roundup for BBQ-ers

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Why BBQ?  For many, BBQ and beer go hand and hand. The equipment that we use is multi-purpose. Thermometers, burners and more can be used for either activity. An example of this is that Kegland in Australia now also sells BBQs and Smokers and we see the same at some shops in the US.  Along these lines we have periodically featured BBQ-related finds.

This is definitely true for me personally, I have smoked brisket longer than I’ve homebrewed. I love the craftsmanship that goes into great cooking, grilling and smoking.

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Sad News… ANOTHER Homebrew Shop is Closing

Unfortunately another homebrew shop is closing it’s doors (unless a buyer is found). Michigan Brew Supply is closing it’s doors after 10 years in business. June 23 will be their last day in business.

This is on the heels of Texas Brewing closing down homebrew operations on June 1. If I had to guess, I think we have at least one more closure coming in the near future.

From MI Brew Supply

After 10 successful years serving the brewing community, I have made the difficult decision to retire the shop.

The relationships we’ve built have made this an incredibly hard decision. Thank you for your support over the years. It has been an honor to serve you, to get to know you, and to be a part of all of your brewing projects. I will forever be grateful for your loyalty.

We started this business with the goal of providing a community hub for homebrewers and being the place for top-notch customer service. Hundreds of 5-star reviews and loyal customers across the US are proof that we’ve accomplished exactly what we set out to do. Your support has allowed us to grow year after year after year. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished together – it’s been no small feat!

Our last day will be Friday, June 23rd. Until then, or unless a buyer surfaces, I am offering a going-out-of-business sale on all inventory. This is your chance to stock up on your favorite items, or snag that shiny new piece of equipment you’ve been eyeing, at an unbeatable price!

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my employees for their hard work and dedication. They have been a huge part of the success of our store and I couldn’t have done this without them.

I am looking forward to the exciting opportunities that await, and to spending more time with those adorable little boys you’ve seen from time to time hanging around the shop with me.

Thank you again for your support. You have made the last decade an unforgettable & fun experience!
Cheers!
Nicole Kris

 

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It’s Summer! Beer & BBQ? Check Out BBQ Finds – Like Homebrew Finds, But For BBQ

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Why BBQ?  For many, BBQ and beer go hand and hand. The equipment that we use is multi-purpose. Thermometers, burners and more can be used for either activity. An example of this is that Kegland in Australia now also sells BBQs and Smokers and we see the same at some shops in the US.  Along these lines we have periodically featured BBQ-related finds.

This is definitely true for me personally, I have smoked brisket longer than I’ve homebrewed. I love the craftsmanship that goes into great cooking, grilling and smoking.

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. tag;bbqf

Sad News… Another Homebrew Shop is Closing

An anonymous tipster Let’s be friends!  8 Ways to Connect with HBF let me know that Texas Brewing Inc is going out of business. Close date is set for June 1. Local customers may want to stop in and say thanks and see if they are closing anything out. Sad news.

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Attention: BeerSmith 2.0 Owners

BeerSmith has announced that they will be phasing out access to BeerSmith Cloud for BeerSmith 2 users to provide “better data security”.

An upgrade to BeerSmith 3 will be required to continue to access BeerSmith Cloud.

If this affects you, check our email for details on how to upgrade. Or…

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Happy Memorial Day. Check out BBQ Finds – Like Homebrew Finds, But For BBQ

Why BBQ?  For many, BBQ and beer go hand and hand. The equipment that we use is multi-purpose. Thermometers, burners and more can be used for either activity. An example of this is that Kegland in Australia now also sells BBQs and Smokers and we see the same at some shops in the US.  Along these lines we have periodically featured BBQ-related finds.

This is definitely true for me personally, I have smoked brisket longer than I’ve homebrewed. I love the craftsmanship that goes into great cooking, grilling and smoking.

With that, I’m excited to let you know about BBQ Finds., BBQ Finds follows the same sort of format as Homebrew Finds, deals, tips, news, reviews, recipes and more.

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. tag;bbqf

Ss Brewing Technologies Reviews! + Buy Now To Beat 6/1 Price Increases

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Prices Increases…

Got this info from one of our partners, Keg Outlet… “The supply chain has continued to be unpredictable, but with that being said, We’ve received more updates this week that more of the brands that we carry are going to be increasing prices on items. Ss Brewtech will be increasing pricing on most of their products/lines”

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Ss Brewing Technologies Reviews! + Buy Now To Beat Price Increases

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Homebrew Finds features one of the largest collections of homebrew reviews on the Internet.

The entire list can be daunting.  To help with that we have category specific pages to help you find what you need.  This page features category specific and related reviews.

We regularly add to our library so Connect with Us to stay in the loop!

Prices Increases…

Got this info from one of our partners, Keg Outlet… “The supply chain has continued to be unpredictable, but with that being said, We’ve received more updates this week that more of the brands that we carry are going to be increasing prices on items. Ss Brewtech will be increasing pricing on most of their products/lines”

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Has Austin Homebrew Supply Closed?

I’m getting some reports that Austin Homebrew Supply has closed their physical store location in Austin. Can anyone local confirm this to be the case?  Leave a comment below and let us know.

Update: Austin Homebrew has gone 100% online. They are also available by phone or email if you need product support or have questions.

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Spike Brewing will Save Us from Sketchy PRVs :) + Our Spunding & Pressurized Fermentation Resources

From Spike Brewing:

For those of you who have been a part of the Spike community for awhile, you know that innovation, quality and sexy looking stainless have always been a top priority for us.

Which is why we’re excited to tell you about 5 new products launching this year! The first of which, the Spike All-In-One PRV is coming soon!

For a while now, we’ve seen some sketchy DIY set ups for pressure fermenting, spunding, etc. We listened to the market and created a pretty unique piece of equipment that puts your safety first without compromising on features or functionality. And when you’re dealing with pressure, is pretty damn important.

Click the button below and enter your email on the right to keep up to date on all the product specifics, launch details, and some super fun stuff!

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For years I’ve had people reach out wondering asking how they can support me and say thanks. My answer has always been… send us tips and spread the word about Homebrew Finds. Those are both still vary important and much appreciated.

I’m happy to say we finally have another option… Patreon!

At this point I have four tiers setup – $3, $5, $10 and $20. All tiers currently share the same benefit, I’ll give you a special heads up via Patreon whenever an outstanding deal comes along. These curated, hand picked notifications will be for the best of the best, in particular, deals I think have the potential to sell out quickly.

Thank you in advance. Homebrew Finds is run by me, a homebrewer and craft beer lover named Chris. It comes to you from my basement, my driveway, my garage and sometimes my back patio. I’m a homebrewer that saw a need years ago and have tried to fill that need.

I want to emphasize that Homebrew Finds is and will always be free. There is no need to support me on Patreon to use the site. This is a way to help me make ends meet and allow people to say thanks.

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What is MAP Pricing?

 

MAP = Minimum Advertised Price.  It’s an agreement between sellers and manufacturer’s not to sell an item below a certain price.  These items generally sell for about the same price no matter where you purchase them and are rarely discounted.

I think the general idea is… let’s maintain the value of our brand by keeping prices at a certain level. I’ve also heard of using MAP as a way to level the playing field among retailers. In homebrewing I’ve heard this used as reasoning to support local homebrew shops with the idea… if it’s the same price everything, I should buy local and support my LHBS.

This is all fine and dandy and again… I’m speaking in generalities, not mentioning a specific company.

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News… Bell’s Brewery Sells to New Belgium Brewing

From Bell’s Brewery:

To the Kalamazoo Community and my Bell’s family:

When I first came to Kalamazoo as an ambitious freshman attending Kalamazoo College, I didn’t think I would stay here longer than my education required. I had aspirations to go far, but also had no idea that I would find my life-long passion and home in this city. It is here, in Kalamazoo, that I found my best friends and the hobby that has kept me around for the past four decades: brewing incredible-tasting beer alongside the people and community that I love.

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