Brew your own beer or want to learn how?

[originalben]

I am a home brewer.
Came over from Homebrewtalk.com
I also buy most supplies from Homebrewusa, although there have been occasions when I needed something on a Monday and had to go to the Cake and Wine place because HBUSA is closed on Monday.
Friendlier folks at HomebrewUSA, IMHO.

[tomasej]

I'm going to put in my plug for the LHBS also. Homebrew USA has a broad selection of grains which is great for cloning or fine tuning your special favorite. It's really nice to have a great selection on hand. They opened a second store so they are close by wherever you are in Hampton Roads. Also, if you are getting into brewing don't miss one of the Brew days. I have only been to one and met great people and learned alot. They also fed me and my kids very well!!

I'm also looking into BARF. Hopefully when I get some time between work and parenting I can make it out there.

[tomasej]

Where is this cake and wine place and what do they have there?

[rikshaw]

Originally Posted by tomasej

Where is this cake and wine place and what do they have there?

Wine and Cake is on Tidewater drive in Norfolk. They sell beer and wine kits and some equipment. They are set up more for baking than for brewing.

[Kevin108]

I'm friends with Liz and Neil and they are indeed great people. I haven't popped my cherry on homebrew yet but I'm thinking about it. They used to frequent and sell to Alt Platz, which was a brewery in Olde Towne Portsmouth. My girlfriend and I used to live in the area. She even worked there a while. Tom's Nut Brown Ale was probably my favorite beer ever.

[liquid_center]

Love brewing, hardly ever buy commericial anymore. Im getting into all grain now, just need to complete my setup.

[liquid_center]

Originally Posted by Kevin108

I'm friends with Liz and Neil and they are indeed great people. I haven't popped my cherry on homebrew yet but I'm thinking about it. They used to frequent and sell to Alt Platz, which was a brewery in Olde Towne Portsmouth. My girlfriend and I used to live in the area. She even worked there a while. Tom's Nut Brown Ale was probably my favorite beer ever.

Alt Platz is gone gone gone

[Sipwreck]

HB USA. really not too many other choices. After Shipping.... You will pay the same or more anywhere else!

[liquid_center]

Originally Posted by Sipwreck

HB USA. really not too many other choices. After Shipping.... You will pay the same or more anywhere else!

Agreed after shipping from austinhomebrew is usually +/- $1

[Kevin108]

Originally Posted by liquid_center

Alt Platz is gone gone gone

Yeah, it's been several years now. I was keeping in touch with Tom on Facebook but his account got hacked once and he dropped off the radar after that.