Anyone used Keystone Homebrew kits?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by HokiesandBeer, Feb 12, 2013.

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  1. HokiesandBeer

    HokiesandBeer Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Hey everyone, just brewed my first batch of beer over the weekend using a Brewer's Best Kolsch kit I was given as a gift. Hopefully it turns out alright though I've read a lot of negative posts regarding BB's kits on BA. So I did a bit of research and I came across Keystone Homebrew. They seem to have quiet a variety of kits, and since I live in Pennsylvania I'm thinking it might be cheaper from a shipping standpoint than ordering something from somewhere like Northern Brewer.

    So how are Keystones kits? Any recommendations? Thanks very much.
     
    #1 HokiesandBeer, Feb 12, 2013
  2. cracker

    cracker Pundit (893) May 2, 2004 Pennsylvania

    I know they run a good homebrew store and have lots of variety of ingredients as I buy some stuff there. I would assume therefore that their kits have fresh ingredients as well. Personally I don't brew kits so I cannot specifically comment on their recipe design.
     
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  3. sergeantstogie

    sergeantstogie Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Washington

    I would, but I wouldn't know where to get those specially lined cans!
     
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  4. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Keystone is my LHBS. It is a quality store with knowledgeable staff. I buy ingredients there but I have zero experience with their kits. Based upon the overall quality of the shop I would assume that they sell good kits.

    Cheers!
     
    #4 JackHorzempa, Feb 12, 2013
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  5. HokiesandBeer

    HokiesandBeer Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Thanks a lot guys, going to use a few kits until I feel comfortable on making my own but it sounds like Keystone will be the way to go until then.
     
    #5 HokiesandBeer, Feb 12, 2013
  6. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Just to pile on. I don't know their kits. But I do get down to Keystone a few times a year. They are a rare (IMO) commodity, a homebrew store staffed with knowledgeable people. If they are building kits, my guess is that they are doing it right.
     
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  7. skiofpinsk

    skiofpinsk Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I've used a couple of their kits, and the beers have turned out very well.
     
    #7 skiofpinsk, Feb 13, 2013
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  8. MrOH

    MrOH Grand Pooh-Bah (3,995) Jul 5, 2010 Virginia
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    I usually try to make it out there every few months to stock up (basemalt, specialty malts that I know I will use, caps, whirlfoc and other odds and ends), more often than not, they're building kits. The beer samples from the fridge next to the malt counter are almost always kit beers, and usually pretty tasty.
     
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  9. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Keystone is my local store that I get all my supplies from and took their beginner class a year ago when I started. They live up to their reputation as the best homebrew store around. I only bought a kit for my first batch (the Coffee Porter) and it was good. But since their employees are very knowledgeable, I would certainly trust any kit they put together.
     
    #9 jmdrpi, Feb 14, 2013
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