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    Great Fermentations

    4.4 (43 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Extract clone kits of local options found here.
    Brooke K.

    I am sad to admit, my husband and I don't have beards. I tried to grow one once but I wasn't very successful. We do however, like to brew at home and Great Fermentations welcomes us openly without beards. In fact, their service is one of the many reasons we enjoy visiting their shop. Here are a few more: Classes: We have been brewing off and on for about 3 years (newbies). We started with a Mr. Beer Kit and quickly discovered GF offered beginning courses on home brewing. If you want to take your home brewing to the next level these classes are super helpful. The class size is small, you are given a wealth of information, you sample beer, all while watching as a batch of beer is made. Think....Chemistry class with edible ingredients. Soon after, we felt ready to invest in a 5 gallon brew system and broke up with Mr. Beer. They also offer All-Grain brewing which is the next step, kegging classes, wine making, and cheese making classes. Extract Kits: Each kit has its own unique set of ingredients and includes a set of easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Here you can even find beer clone kits of some of your favorite beers. I personally feel these kits have been the key to making our home brew adventures a success. It's hard to miss up and each one we have made has turned out delicious. I would highly recommend these to any beginner. Inventory: Nice selection of supplies including ingredients for making beer, cheese, and wine. You can even purchase hop rhizomes so you can grow your own hops at home. I am hopeful one of these days I will be able to walk in, with my own recipe, looking all bad ass, and have the staff of GF help fill it for me. Every time I am in and see this happening I die with envy. Beer While You Shop/Next to a Brewery: No explanation here, that's just straight up great marketing.

    The spot!
    Nicole K.

    If you're planning to get into winemaking, brewing beer or even making cheese, this is the place for you! The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and all around great people. They go the extra mile! I emailed a question, then called the next day. They both answered me on the phone and still followed up by email. Stop in, shop, sip on the latest beer or cider on tap. Take a class, drop in on their networking days and make sure you get on their email list. The specials, updates, event and class schedules will be sent to you! Enjoy and Happy fermenting!

    Mid size brewing kit from Great Fermentation!

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    Great staff and free samples. It's like going on vacation for me. I can't wait until the Avon location opens up.

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    This is a great place to learn and practice the art of brewing. The kits are top notch and they always have a sample on tap!

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