National Homebrew Day is almost here! Once again, we will be hosting a Big Brew party here in our back room and parking lot on Saturday May 6th starting at 8am. Last year was a blast and we expect nothing less in 2017. If you are interested in joining us for an awesome brew day, please EMAIL US HERE to RSVP. You do not have to brew in order to attend, but if you plan on bringing your set up and brewing, please include that info in your RSVP. Whether you're brewing or not, you don't want to miss the worldwide toast at Noon!

Once again, there are official recipes that the AHA has provided to be brewed on Big Brew Day, but it is not mandatory to brew these recipes. Feel free to brew whatever you want.

To see the official 2017 recipes and for more info regarding Big Brew Day, CLICK HERE.

If you have pre-ordered any juice buckets this year, you can find all the information regarding the pick up locations and times HERE.

We will be at the pick up in Crystal Lake with an assortment of alternative wine yeasts, oak and other additives (such as campden tabs, nutrients, etc.) available for purchase. If you have any questions, please call or EMAIL US.

In addition to the wonderful festival itself, the Lake Zurich Craft Beer Festival will also be holding a "Home Brew Cove". This is a great opportunity for home brewers to showcase their home brew. Prizes will be awarded to the top rated beer each day of the fest. For more info and to register, CLICK HERE.

If you're just looking to taste some great commercial brews, tickets are still available. Tasting passes include admission to the festival, live music, commemorative logo tasting glass, and unlimited 3 oz samples from over 40+ craft beers offered by acclaimed local favorites and regional breweries.

We will have a few exciting local food vendors at the event to complement your beer tastings! Food purchases are cash, debit or credit cards; not included in the ticket price. Designated driver tickets will also be available for the event.

To Learn More Click Here.

Are you planning on bringing brew to any type of outdoor event this Spring/Summer? The jockey box is the best way to serve that brew portably and easily. We now have a jockey box available for rent to our customers. This jockey box is equipped with two taps and a 2 channel chill plate. All you need to do is hook up your kegs and add ice to the cooler and you're all set!

If you are interested in renting this piece of equipment or have any questions, please CLICK HERE to email us. Please include the dates in which you would like to rent the jockey box as well.

Lemondrop is an exciting new aroma hop variety (5-7% AA) out of the Pacific NW that was bred from the classic American variety, Cascade. It's aroma is primarily described as lemon-like citrus, but also contributes slight melon as well as some mint and green tea.

Most would say this hop is well-suited for American style pale ales and IPAs. That may be true, but we are most excited to experiment with this hop in some of our first Saison brews of the warmer months as well as a lager or pilsner. We have a limited stock on this variety so come in and grab a few ounces to experiment with!

We now supply Camlock fittings of all types. All of these fittings are 304 Stainless Steel.

Camlock Fittings are also known as Cam and Groove Fittings or Camlock Couplings. Used in many different industries and applications, Cam Lock Hose Connectors are very useful when connecting or disconnecting pipe, tubing or hose.

We are now a proud dealer of MicroMatic's full catalog. MicroMatic is a fine supplier of all things kegging and draft related.

If there is anything you have had your eye on from MicroMatic, please LET US KNOW and we will be happy to order it for you.

Now open Mondays!  You don't have to wait until Tuesday anymore to stop in and see us.  We will now be open Mondays from 11- 5.

We are constantly looking at new and exciting products to help make your homebrewing, winemaking, cheesemaking etc. better and easier. If there is something that you would like to see on our shelves, drop us a line and we will see what we can do to bring it in.

Click Here to tell us what you would like to see.