These nice folks are posted up next door to Last Stand Brewery on South Congress - after having to abruptly close by no fault of their own in August, they re-opened initially on the east side of the building/Last Stand but now they're on the west side. We stopped in on a Saturday and I'd never seen so many people! I'm so glad they're buzzing with business. The gal helping us was so kind. It's always fun to walk around and check out everything they have on the shelves. read more

Soco Homebrew - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Austin, Texas

My first order was for partial mash Goldy McGoldface. It's a smooth, high alcohol beer that goes down dangerously easy. I just put Quady McQuadface in the bottle and I'm about to crack it. That order came with an exploded container of LME. They quickly sent some DME to replace what I couldn't salvage, so great customer service. Now I'm just deciding on my next kit! I love supporting an Austin business from afar. Hook em! read more

Good folks, very patient, smallish store that can get busy with more than 3-4 people shopping.

I am very happy to have a good homebrew supply store in Austin. I was a customer of Austin Homebrew Supply for nearly 20 years. They were great until they weren't. I've only ordered 3 batches worth of supplies from Soco Homebrew, but so far I am very pleased with their service and products. I hope they keep it up! read more

As of 8/8 these guys are closed. Went over today and there was a ton of random stuff and supplies th round around out-front, it looked like a homeless camp. There were 2 woman there I suspect watching the stuff and they said they had been kicked out of their building. Seems petty weird. Hopefully they reopen soon, they are good people, lots of supplies and there are no other brew supply stores in Austin. Best to check their facebook page before trying to go. read more

Had what I needed in and out very quickly. Was looking for a co2 canister for my soda machine they had it.

Reasonably good selection for all types of folks . Helpful and friendly staff. CO2 refills.

Ok, so I don't actually come here for homebrew stuff, but I DO come for their CO2. They refill your tank rather than an exchange (because I don't want someone else's old ugly canister) and are quicker and cheaper than the gas places. read more

Great selection and friendly staff! I go here for CO2 tank refills, but there's so much more! Highly recommend it!

Went in this afternoon at lunch to check this place out. Fantastic store - very fun to see all the stuff in stock. They filled my CO2 tank. Fair price and they know how to do it the right way (not everyone knows how to fill safely or they short you). If you need anything Homebrew related I'd highly recommend you check them out. read more

The best local homebrew store, hands down. Friendlier, more knowledgeable, and more geared to local customers than the big dogs up north. The often have a better hops selection too. The only issue (for me anyway) is the location... still worth the trip across town though! read more

As far as local homebrew shops in Austin go, this is my favorite. The staff is friendly and they have a good selection considering they don't have a huge store. Do they have everything, no. But they don't need everything. They have all you need to get started in brewing, wine making, cheese making, kegging, bottling, etc. Homebrewing is actually pretty easy. It does take some research and some preparation but you'll be brewing some good stuff pretty quickly if you get your gear from these guys. I like how they recognize us when we come in. Which is pretty frequently. They also brew there on site so you can see stuff in action. Fun hobby and I feel good supporting this place because it's locally owned. Helps that it's not to far from our hacienda, too. Cheers. read more

I'm so happy this place is here! I've just recently gotten deep into the beer brewing hobby, and I couldn't have had any success without them. They've been very eager to helpfully answer my questions, and they don't try to sell me extra junk I don't need. Prices are fair and usually the same as online. There are two things on my wish list for soco homebrew. One is a better recipe system. I did one recipe from them and it had just enough typos in it to make me wonder what they really meant. Two is a better website, with ability to buy items, or at least see what's available in-store. read more

This place is great! They have a great selection of equipment and ingredients and they are right here in South Austin! I'm excited to brew my next batch thanks to Soco Homebrew! read more

Soco Homebrew - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Austin, Texas

Store was overall very clean. Products were well organized and easy to find. Store employees were very helpful in answering questions about brewing and different products. Shaded parking available. Overall had a good experience and will definitely come shop here again. read more

Chris and the guys at SOCO Homebrew are really cool, down to earth, helpful dudes. If your in South Austin, the days of driving to South Dallas for your homebrewing needs are over. Happy Brewing!! read more

Soco Homebrew - Chris the Manager - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Austin, Texas

We have needed a Homebrew supply store in South Austin for many years....Well Merry Xmas to me! Not only is the location a plus for many of us, the selection they have to choose from is stellar! Sadly, my other go to in Austin struggled to keep standard grains in stock. So far, this has not been an issue with SOCO. Chris and company are very knowledgeable and friendly. I love the fact that this is a self serve model where you can measure out and crush your own grains. I've found my new Homebrew store from this point going forward. Cheers! PS - Soco also has Wine and Food kit options as well.....As Good as it gets! read more

I'm so happy these guys opened a store in South Austin. Not nearly the size of the other homebrew shop in Austin, but with much more focus on the local customers. The other place makes their living on shipping all over the country and locals often show up to find they're out of items regularly. SoCo Homebrew has always had everything I need in stock, and now they're even stocking Blacklands Malt from Leander! If you've never brewed with this local malt, you're missing out and SoCo Homebrew is the place to get it. Every experience I've had there has been awesome, and I always get into some good brewing conversations with the guys there, as they're all accomplished homebrewers and really know what the customer needs. That and not having to drive an hour roundtrip to get what I need is always a plus. Keep up the great work fellas! read more

Hands down best service i have received from any store, not just brew supply. I live a few towns south of Austin and typically use there website to make my purchases and have them shipped rather than making the drive. One of the employees drove an hour to my house to personally deliver one of my recent shipments and threw in a free hat, how amazing is that??? They typically have the best prices and beat amazon without a question. Their amazing staff and awesome customer service has guaranteed that i will be a customer for life. If you are interested in homebrew this is the place for you. read more

We love coming here for all of our brewing supplies! I first visited this location to buy a starter kit for my boyfriend's birthday and the employees are always very helpful and patient when answering our questions. Everything is reasonably priced and even when it may be cheaper to buy certain items online, we are happy to support this great local business and know that everything is high quality. read more

This homebrew supply is an oasis of supplies, premium ingredients, competitive prices, and, best of all, friendly and expert advice. I love shopping here. read more

What a great shop. From helpful conversation to the hands-on experience in the grain room you will quickly see that this is a shop focused on helping local home brewers learn and grow, not selling a bunch of gear on the Internet. read more

I love Soco Homebrew! The two owners, Joseph and Mike, provide the best customer service possible, in a shop that they have thoughtfully stocked with nearly every home brewing necessity possible. I have dealt with both Joseph and Mike either personally at their shop or through email and I must say that these very knowledgeable fellows are natural talents in a very sophisticated and nuanced business. read more

So glad these guys opened up a store in South Austin. Somebody got my letter. Super nice guys and a great atmosphere. Full grain room.

I love this place! It is a great spot with plenty of selection on hand. Everyone here is always super helpful and are great for troubleshooting any issues you might come across with your brewing. read more

Loving this place. I'm used to ordering online through Midwest Supplies. Decided to give this place a try. Very happy with my first few visits and purchases. I love seeing my grains being measured and ground right in front of me. Great workers, very informative and helpful. read more

When we stepped in the door of Soco Homebrew, we were warmly greeted. I was really impressed by the equipment they offered and the exceptional and quick service. read more

There is no better spot for everything home-brew. There's a couple of reviews on here that don't have the best things to say about service and the recipe system. I can't disagree more. These guys have walked me through extract to all grain. I bought my first real all grain system from them and they did their own brew in-store with me there to show me how it works. I have probably called them a million times and each time they help me out. This is the best place in Austin to get what you need for home-brew. I didn't get near the service I needed when I used to go to Austin home-brew, which is not even under local ownership anymore. This place has everything you need. read more

Super helpful guys, I like how there's always something brewing in their shop (pun absolutely intended).

This place is the best. Hands down best service I have received from any store. Brewed a special Dunkelweizen they ordered the dark wheat I needed to make it. The staff is awesome, always there to help. Great ideas for brewing great beer. If you need beer supplies this is the place. read more

I struggled on rating this store on 2 vs 3. I have been there twice and the first time there were 3 employees there and 3 customers including myself. I wandered around the place for about 5 minutes before I was helped but from that point on the service was great. I went back about 2 weeks ago and there were 2 employees and myself only in the entire store. It was like I was invisible. After about 5 minutes doing the usual wander, I asked for help but I was very much made to feel like I was imposing on them. No smile, no enthusiasm and no thank you! It felt like I was pulling teeth! I have also been to Austin Homebrew twice and have had excellent over-the-top service each time so Soco has some catching up to do. read more

Great spot! Purchased a Pennybacker Double IPA all grain 6 weeks ago and just tasted the 1st beer - outstanding! I will be back and highly recommend you try SoCo Homebrew because of the customer service, products, and ability to put together very good all-grain kits at a reasonable price. I'll be back. read more

I visited SoCo Homebrew for the first time this week and i was impressed! not only were they well-stocked and helpful, but the ambiance was awesome! people should drop in just to gawk at the place! Another BIG plus is they are in south austin. it has been over 20 years since we had brew supplies available in south austin. i look forward to visiting them again real soon! read more

Great place,chris and the other sales staff are helpful and friendly. They have a great selection and are conveniently located in south Austin . Good amount of wine supplies and have malts other supply stores in Austin don't have. read more

South Austin gets a homebrew store! Awesome alternative to fighting traffic to go to the other store in town, this place will make a lot of us down south happy. I'm sure it'll result in a lot more brewing here in the laid back and awesome end of town, and brewing makes for happy Texans. Be happy, make beer, visit SoCo Homebrew and see for yourself. read more