I am going to be home to brew with my brother in a few weeks, and as wonder if you guys could tell me the best and/or cheapest website to order from (Hops, malt, etc.). Also, I use liquid malt (for now). I can post my recipe if needed.
I like to purchase certain items from different businesses. I buy most of my equipment from MoreBeer, Malts and Yeasts from Austin Homebrew Supply, and my Hops from Hop Hero Home Brew Supply. All of these businesses feature a great selection and almost always have something cool on sale. Plus they all offer flat rate shipping which makes their prices way cheaper than many of the other online brew shops.
I buy my (non-bulk) hops from Morebeer these days, because they still nitro-flush. The trend of some of the big players moving away from nitrogen or vacuum sealing is alarming. I still have to go to the other guys for some grains. Splitting recipes between suppliers is a real PITA, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
I have and still purchase from northernbrewer, Midwest supplies, morebeer and everynow and then some random shop that has a good deal. I do get my yeast local as don't want to take the chance on shipping liquid yeast. That being said in the last 2-3 years I've bought most of my hops and grain in bulk from hopsdirect and a grain group buy thru a local homebrew store.
If you shop an o-LHBS based on price, selection, and speedy shipping...then hands down....it's Rebel Brewer and their subsidiary 50#sac.
That said...Teh Reb might could do customers more better with hops. Buy by the OZ or buy by the LB. T'aint't there something in between?
