Homebrew Tips

Ever wanted to homebrew, but just didn't know where to start? What to do? Where to find what you need? Fret not! The brewing brothers at BeerAdvocate are here to help. Use our Homebrew section to guide you in making your own beer. Feel free to ask our Beer Forum any questions, too.

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Newsgroups / Forums
  • BeerAdvocate Forum: converse with fellow Beer Advocates in our own forum. It's also the first place to start with your homebrewing questions. We get thousands of knowledgeable visitors a day that can help you. And, unlike, newsgroups, our postings never expire.
There are many newsgroups dedicated to beer, but not all newsgroups will be available with your internet service provider. The following two are the most active: If you post to the above and get no response, try posting in the smaller newsgroups:
Homebrew Shops / Brew On Premise
  • Barleycorn's Craft Brew, Natick MA
  • Beer and Wine Hobby: located in Woburn, MA. Great selection of homebrew equipment, and a nice yeast bank.
  • Homebrew Adventures: Weekly articles, how-to's, active forums, email, blogs, and yes - shopping too!
  • The Modern Brewer, Cambridge MA (617) 498-0400
  • Strange Brew: Beer and winemaking supplies in Marlboro, MA.
  • West Coast Brew Shop: Brew on premise beer & wine shop.
  • Williams Brewing: by far the best for online/mail order homebrew supplies. Fast, reasonable and great service. It's where we get most of our supplies.
Brewing Clubs & Organizations
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