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Homebrewers… Black Friday Deals Are On and More are on the way… Now’s a Great Time to Connect with HBF!

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Homebrew Finds Needs Your Help

Thanks for 14 Years!

I started Homebrew Finds in November of 2010. Post #1 says.. “It’s my goal to provide you with homebrew and beer related finds and deals found in both likely and unlikely places.”

Thanks to how awesome the homebrewing community is the site quickly took off. It has been fantastic. Thank you for all of you tips, contributions, write-ups, reviews and encouragement over the years.

We have GREAT content

We have great content, outstanding deals, in depth reviews, tips, resource posts, how-tos, news and more.

Homebrew Finds We Have a Problem

The problem is… how does that content get to you. Since I started the site the landscape has changed when it comes to search engines and social media sites.

For a long time the key to showing up in search engines and social media sites was… have a lot of followers and put out good content. But, sadly that’s not so much the case any more.

Many of our write ups still rank very high in Google search results but searchers must scroll past a good chunk of sponsored advertisements and Google’s own AI summary of content. Even if my content is featured in that summary, there’s a very good chance the searcher won’t ever visit the source material.

As far as social media sites, for a site like Homebrew Finds, they want to be paid to promote our material. That’s not to say you’ll never see it if we don’t do that, please do follow us on social media, but there’s a much lower chance that you’ll see it if I don’t pay to promote. The site does bring in some revenue but not nearly enough to be able to promote posts. I’m not saying that we’re shutting our doors. Homebrew Finds is and always has been a labor of love that comes to you from one homebrewer and craft beer lover to another. What I am saying is we need you to visit if we’re going to keep the lights on.

So, how can you help?

The only way I know I can get my content to you is through my own social network of sorts… email. Please consider subscribing and taking a glance at the email daily. Many days there might not be anything for you, but taking a quick look is the only way you’ll know.

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Also… swing by and take a look

I’d much appreciate it if you’d swing by and take a look at what we’ve recently featured before placing an Amazon, MoreBeer, William’s Brewing, Keg Connection, Beverage Elements, Thermoworks, cornykeg.com or Valuebrew order. Other quick catch-ups include our last 50 deals page and our top deals list. You may find just find a deal that will save you some money.

Spread the word

You can also help by telling a friend or your homebrew club about Homebrew Finds. Sharing our posts on social media also helps greatly.

Connect with us on social media

Email us Questions, Requests and Feedback

Join our Facebook Group – Talk with other HBF Readers. A great place to ask questions, share reviews and feedback and tell us how you’re doing at competitions.

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Black Friday is Here… Now is a GREAT Time to Connect with Homebrew Finds!

Let’s be friends!  Are you a passionate homebrewer or craft beer lover?  If so… we’d love to connect with you!

Email us Questions, Requests and Feedback

Join our Facebook Group – Talk with other HBF Readers. A great place to ask questions, share reviews and feedback and tell us how you’re doing at competitions.

Quick Catch-Ups

More Homebrew Finds!

Recent Deals!


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Homebrew Finds Needs Your Help

Thanks for 14 Years!

I started Homebrew Finds in November of 2010. Post #1 says.. “It’s my goal to provide you with homebrew and beer related finds and deals found in both likely and unlikely places.”

Thanks to how awesome the homebrewing community is the site quickly took off. It has been fantastic. Thank you for all of you tips, contributions, write-ups, reviews and encouragement over the years.

We have GREAT content

We have great content, outstanding deals, in depth reviews, tips, resource posts, how-tos, news and more.

Homebrew Finds We Have a Problem

The problem is… how does that content get to you. Since I started the site the landscape has changed when it comes to search engines and social media sites.

For a long time the key to showing up in search engines and social media sites was… have a lot of followers and put out good content. But, sadly that’s not so much the case any more.

Many of our write ups still rank very high in Google search results but searchers must scroll past a good chunk of sponsored advertisements and Google’s own AI summary of content. Even if my content is featured in that summary, there’s a very good chance the searcher won’t ever visit the source material.

As far as social media sites, for a site like Homebrew Finds, they want to be paid to promote our material. That’s not to say you’ll never see it if we don’t do that, please do follow us on social media, but there’s a much lower chance that you’ll see it if I don’t pay to promote. The site does bring in some revenue but not nearly enough to be able to promote posts. I’m not saying that we’re shutting our doors. Homebrew Finds is and always has been a labor of love that comes to you from one homebrewer and craft beer lover to another. What I am saying is we need you to visit if we’re going to keep the lights on.

So, how can you help?

The only way I know I can get my content to you is through my own social network of sorts… email. Please consider subscribing and taking a glance at the email daily. Many days there might not be anything for you, but taking a quick look is the only way you’ll know.

Subscribe Here

Also… swing by and take a look

I’d much appreciate it if you’d swing by and take a look at what we’ve recently featured before placing an Amazon, MoreBeer, William’s Brewing, Keg Connection, Beverage Elements, Thermoworks, cornykeg.com or Valuebrew order. Other quick catch-ups include our last 50 deals page and our top deals list. You may find just find a deal that will save you some money.

Spread the word

You can also help by telling a friend or your homebrew club about Homebrew Finds. Sharing our posts on social media also helps greatly.

Connect with us on social media

Email us Questions, Requests and Feedback

Join our Facebook Group – Talk with other HBF Readers. A great place to ask questions, share reviews and feedback and tell us how you’re doing at competitions.

More Homebrew Finds!

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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.

Visit BBQ Finds

Lots of ways to connect!

While you’re at it, connect with Homebrew Finds by all these means and more!

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Recent Deals!

*Long time readers of Homebrew Finds will remember BBQ Finds. The site existed for a good while and then morphed into a broader site that covered everything outdoors and moor. The site has returned to it’s former glory focusing on BBQ and outdoor cooking.

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

Connect with Homebrew Finds!

Let’s be friends!  Are you a passionate homebrewer or craft beer lover?  If so… we’d love to connect with you!

Email us Questions, Requests and Feedback

Join our Facebook Group – Talk with other HBF Readers. A great place to ask questions, share reviews and feedback and tell us how you’re doing at competitions.

Quick Catch-Ups

More Homebrew Finds!

Recent Deals!


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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. tag:lnksfxd page:connectwithhbf tag:itsapage

Connect with Homebrew Finds!

Let’s be friends!  Are you a passionate homebrewer or craft beer lover?  If so… we’d love to connect with you!

Email us Questions, Requests and Feedback

Join our Facebook Group – Talk with other HBF Readers. A great place to ask questions, share reviews and feedback and tell us how you’re doing at competitions.

Quick Catch-Ups

More Homebrew Finds!

Recent Deals!


adamztop5

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Summer’s Coming! Beer & BBQ? Connect with me on BBQ Finds – Like Homebrew Finds, But For BBQ

Follow me on BBQ Finds for outdoor cooking related deals, tips, news, reviews, recipes and more.

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.

Subscribe to BBQ Finds Email

Visit BBQ Finds

More ways to connect with BBQ Finds!

While you’re at it, connect with Homebrew Finds by all these means and more!

More Homebrew Finds!

Recent Deals!

*Long time readers of Homebrew Finds will remember BBQ Finds. The site existed for a good while and then morphed into a broader site that covered everything outdoors and moor. The site has returned to it’s former glory focusing on BBQ and outdoor cooking.

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

Watch MoreBeer’s Interview with Ken Grossman – The story of the Chico Strain, Closing of Anchor Brewing & More

From MoreBeer:

On this episode, we cross off something incredible from our bucket list – drinking a Pale Ale with Ken Grossman at Sierra Nevada! 🤯

We had the absolute honor of visiting Sierra Nevada in Chico, California to talk to one of the most pivotal people in the history of Craft Beer about his history, brewing Pale Ale and Celebration, and the story of the Chico Strain and the Hop Torpedo. Then, we get into brewing topics like bottle, can and keg conditioning, reducing oxygen in the brewing process, and whole cone hops versus pellet hops. And finally, we talk about the state of the beer industry, starting off with the recent closing of Anchor Brewing, the changing preferences of consumers, NA Beer, and much More!


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Do You BBQ? Check Out My Black Friday Deals Roundup for BBQ-ers

Follow me on BBQ Finds for outdoor cooking related deals, tips, news, reviews, recipes and more.

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.

Subscribe to BBQ Finds Email

Visit BBQ Finds

If you’re paying attention to Homebrew Finds today, you surely know that I’m covering Black Friday from a Homebrewer’s perspective.  I’m also covering it from a BBQ-ers perspective on BBQ Finds…

More ways to connect with BBQ Finds!

While you’re at it, connect with Homebrew Finds by all these means and more!

More Homebrew Finds!

Recent Deals!

*Long time readers of Homebrew Finds will remember BBQ Finds. The site existed for a good while and then morphed into a broader site that covered everything outdoors and moor. The site has returned to it’s former glory focusing on BBQ and outdoor cooking.

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

PSA…. TWO Major Brick and Mortar Homebrew Shops Closing

Thanks to HBF Reader Daniel for this tip!  Let’s be friends!  8 Ways to Connect with HBF

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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10 Most Recent Homebrew Resource Posts & How-To’s!

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

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

Follow me on BBQ Finds for outdoor cooking related deals, tips, news, reviews, recipes and more.

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.

Subscribe to BBQ Finds Email

Visit BBQ Finds

If you’re paying attention to BBQ Finds today, you surely know that I’m covering Prime Day Deals from a Homebrewer’s perspective.  I’m also covering it from a BBQ-ers perspective on BBQ Finds…

More ways to connect with BBQ Finds!

While you’re at it, connect with Homebrew Finds by all these means and more!

More Homebrew Finds!

Recent Deals!

*Long time readers of Homebrew Finds will remember BBQ Finds. The site existed for a good while and then morphed into a broader site that covered everything outdoors and moor. The site has returned to it’s former glory focusing on BBQ and outdoor cooking.

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

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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10 Most Recent Homebrew Resource Posts & How-To’s!

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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.

10 Most Recent Homebrew Resource Posts & How-To’s!

We are Homebrew Review HQ!  Our 10 Most Recent Reviews

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Connect with Homebrew Finds!

Let’s be friends!  Are you a passionate homebrewer or craft beer lover?  If so… we’d love to connect with you!

Email us Questions, Requests and Feedback

Join our Facebook Group – Talk with other HBF Readers. A great place to ask questions, share reviews and feedback and tell us how you’re doing at competitions.

Quick Catch-Ups

More Homebrew Finds!

Recent Deals!


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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…

Free Non-Expiring Trial of Brewfather!  Brewfather offers a free full feature trial.  After the trial period, you’ll still have access via a limited, non-expiring account


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


Ss Brewtech Reviews! +Related

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

ssbrewtech ss brewing technologies reviews

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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Connect with Homebrew Finds!

Let’s be friends!  Are you a passionate homebrewer or craft beer lover?  If so… we’d love to connect with you!

Email us Questions, Requests and Feedback

Join our Facebook Group – Talk with other HBF Readers. A great place to ask questions, share reviews and feedback and tell us how you’re doing at competitions.

Quick Catch-Ups

More Homebrew Finds!

Recent Deals!


adamztop5

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Price, promotions and availability can change quickly. Check the product page for current price, description and availability. tag:lnksfxd page:connectwithhbf tag:itsapage