I've been here a half dozen times in the last few months to pick up ingredients and equipment for…read morehome brewing. (I keep forgetting to check in!) The place is indeed packed with everything you need to make wine or beer, or even apple cider and root beer. On one occasion I had to wait a few extra minutes at the cash register, as it appeared they were assisting someone in the back room with their wine making. I've only ever seen one or two staff whenever I've been there (after 5) Yes, they do help you make your wine on the premises, for an additional fee. My experience every time has been positive. It can be a little difficult to find what you need, unless you know the store layout. but the staff have always been friendly in helping me to find what I need.

I can't say I had the best experience when I went to Defalco's, but I'm not exactly a wine making…read moreexpert, which I'm sure has something to do with it. The place itself is packed with everything one might need to make wine or beer, or you can have them do most of the work and you go pick it up once it's ready. I bought a wine making kit for my parents and what really threw me off was the service. They weren't overly helpful with a newbie to the industry (ie. me) and that made things frustrating. I eventually got everything I needed, but it took some doing. I would suggest you do your homework before heading here, it will likely help you if you get lost/confused.

The hubster is an amateur brewmaster, he loves to brew his own beer with wacky flavours like…read moreHabanero peppers. He's been buying his grains, hops and yeast from Beer Grains since the time that they were only in Deep River and doing deliveries to the parking lot of the Clocktower Brew Pub on Bank Street like once a month. Then they opened up an actual store on Bank St, but that closed and now they are on Cremazie in Gatineau, QC. I accompanied him on his latest grain run and while I have zero interest in beer and beer making, I can say that the store was very nice. The person working there was friendly, and the store was well organized. In addition to actual beer making ingredients, they had books on brewing, equipment to make beer, and also accessories like those big wooden paddles that restaurants use to serve you beer flights. My husband says that the prices are reasonable and he's never had any issues in dealing with them. The store is in an industrial area. There's limited free parking on site.

From the owner: Homebrew Supplies Canada. Beer Grains Supply Co is passionate about brewing! We have fresh hops,…read moreyeast, grains and brewing supplies. Huge selection, low prices, and fast delivery. #homebrew

Brand new brewery in Arnprior!…read more It's located at 100 Madawaska, on the opposite side from the Service Ontario. Great location, easily walkable from town (it's just over the bridge). Inside has quite a few tables so you can hang out and try the beers in draught. Excited to see they have flights. That's always my go to way to find which one I like the best. Inside is fully open to the brewery to see everything in there while enjoying your beverage. Staff are super knowledgeable and friendly. Quick grab cooler has 5 kinds of beer available for takeout. They use cardboard rings to pack the cans which I've never seen before, but are super cute and obviously recyclable. Some snacks available too, but I haven't tried since I just grabbed cans to go.