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Southwest Grape & Grain
3401 Candelaria Rd NE suite e/g, Albuquerque, NM 87107, United States
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Southwest Grape & Grain
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Jo
Review №1

Great spot for the homiest of home brewers. Cheers!

Ky
Review №2

Great place to get all your fermentation needs... ingredients and gear. You can also fill a growler, though I never have. Maybe next time.

Mi
Review №3

Staff is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Prices of products are very reasonable and the in house beer they have is delicious! Definitely worth having a pint while you shop.

Vi
Review №4

My new hidden gem. Very nice and helpful staff. Pretty good beer too, had no idea there was a brewery inside. Only feedback is give the beers names...are they on untapped? Would love to check in and rate them. See you soon!

An
Review №5

Peter is always fun to chat with and definitely knowledgeable! Plus the beer they have here is really good too

De
Review №6

Great selection of various items needed for any brewer or vintner. Friendly and professional staff, it was a pleasure even briefly talking with them. Ill have to go back to try their personal brews at just the right type of bar. Loved it.

Mi
Review №7

Donovan has an excellent selection and reasonable prices on everything. We frequently use his store to supply even our craft brewery and he always has what we need. Great to have a fully stocked store to go to.

Mi
Review №8

Had a fun night out with friends to celebrate someones birthday. I enjoyed the hard seltzer and everyone said the beer was great.

Al
Review №9

Awesome store! Love the brewery inside, beer is super fresh and all of it always tastes good.

Ad
Review №10

Its an awesome clean little place with great customer service. They carry make your own seltzer kits and the flavors are perfection!! Try them before you buy them. They have some pre-made 4 pack varieties in cans.

Pe
Review №11

Friendly stuff was very helpful with my kombucha needs. Thanks Peter!

Ja
Review №12

Hit or miss at this place. Half the time, the one guy in there would rather pick his nose than help you. Out of stock on something I needed this last round. The website is not good for looking up what they have in stock. With so many options online, this place has become emergency only. Was that the plan?

Ro
Review №13

Great selection, great prices, and great product knowledge. However, a small/ micro business should have a stronger sense of customer appreciation and should understand that treating customers imbisilic because they ask questions is not how to grow a business built on teaching people a craft. Not from every employee: just one in particular. However, if youre going to employ a disgruntled person with such a negative demeanor and expect that to not impact business and how customers feel about the business, you should not be in business.I can easily go to a big chain store for my needs. However, I chose to shop at a local establishment. That was a mistake. The score should be a 1-star because of one employees negative attitude, but the product and prices are better than others. But, beware.

La
Review №14

The guys in there are great!!! Very helpful and great place to go if you are looking for good beer!

Ga
Review №15

Very helpful and non-judgmental staff. Theyre there to answer your questions and help you with your projects/hobby. ... if youre stuck at home, you might as well be brewing.

Wi
Review №16

Excellent staff and a wide range of brewing supplies A+

A.
Review №17

Always knowledgeable and willing to answer questions that you might feel stupid for asking without making you feel stupid for asking.

Ch
Review №18

Great craft brews!

Ki
Review №19

I am not a home brewer, but I have a large planted aquarium. This store sells a wide range of equipment relevant to the aquatic gardening hobby, from all sizes and types of plastic tubing, connectors, etc, to quick, easy CO2 refills. Prices good and service always quick and friendly.

Ra
Review №20

Great place for anyone into home brewing or wanting to learn. Great selection of grains, yeasts, hops, and other supplies, and knowledgeable staff. Also have cheese and vinegar making supplies.

To
Review №21

Nice shop, laid back no rush, take your time and peruse the store. I went there to get a 5lb C02 cylinder filled so I could refill my & #3$ bottles at home myself.One of the few places in town that refills C02 tanks with beverage grade C02, not industrial gas such as used for welding or paintball guns. Nice employees. Always great to be treated with respect and a smile! Plenty of parking, but might get crowded around lunchtime, was there at an off peak time. Easy to get to.

FM
Review №22

My wife and I came in for a beer at the brewery. Waited and waited at the bar for about 10 minutes then went to La Cumbre.

Al
Review №23

Great place. I found everything I needed to make some homemade mango wine. Ill be back for more equipment.

Th
Review №24

Drove 30 plus miles because I was told over the phone that a product was in stock. However was not on the shelf. Had the clerk actually verified that the product was there. I would not have wasted my time or gas.

Vi
Review №25

I love this place I get all my wine making supplies from here very good prices !!!

Al
Review №26

This is a fantastic place to get home brew supplies. Recently theyve added a small bar with local beers on tap, so you can sip a pint of beer while you shop, which is simply awesome. The staff is friendly and helpful. They close pretty early so make sure to check the hours if youre heading there.

Da
Review №27

Personalized service, helped elect a beer kit, find the supplies we needed and checked us out- all while wearing masks. The store doggy is very sweet.

Ep
Review №28

Very helpful staff, either on the phone, via email, or in person.

Co
Review №29

Nice staff and very well stocked. The prices on some items is very good (better than what you cant find online) and on some its better to shop online. Good selection of wet yeast and dry yeast. Grain room is self-served, though staff can still fill your order, and there are local grains too. They also have fruit presses and other items for rent. Really nice shop, especially for ABQ ;)

Ro
Review №30

One of my favorite stores. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff! I have been using this store for years. They moved not too recently to the candelaria location and started adding new features. I cannot recommend enough. I brew and because of them they helped me a lot when first starting out. Very competitive prices.

An
Review №31

Love this place! I am new to wine making and they are always very helpful and kind when i ask a ton of questions. The products they carry are top notch!

Ga
Review №32

I love this place. Super knowledgeable staff. Build up your points for $$$ toward future purchases. Bring your growler or get one there for your favorite brew. Learning to brew. Need a class, they got them.

Jo
Review №33

I get my CO2 bottle refilled and get all my home brewing equipment.

Ka
Review №34

Love this place....always have something new for my cheese making!!

Cl
Review №35

These guys are great, super friendly and very helpful!

Bi
Review №36

This is a friendly helpful place to spend your money

Mm
Review №37

Just go in and check the place out. Also fills CO² tanks for you planted Aquarists!

Le
Review №38

Great selection of merchandise for the home brewers. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. Prices are competitive. Oh and the taps are operational now too... fill a growler or a few with your 2nd favorite beer ( assuming your home brew is #1 favorite) while you shop. How can you not like that???

Jo
Review №39

Didnt have much time to ask as many questions as I wanted but they know their stuff

Ry
Review №40

The guys that work here are knowledgeable and very helpful. Their prices here are on point and the grain room is setup perfect to easily find and weigh what your looking for. If only you could drink a beer while shopping...

Ro
Review №41

The beer making class was great. I really enjoyed my time. There was an added personal touch to it that I appreciated.

Ba
Review №42

Nice people who were quick to help

Ni
Review №43

Went in for a wart transfer pump to be told that they are out of stock, no pumps are on order and the employee that places orders does not know when another will be available.I asked him if he would go ahead and order one for me and he informed me that placing an order for a single item is not an option. I expressed that I would appreciate him making an exception considering that this is a normally stocked item and is an essential part for a home brew setup.He simply told me I could find something online! I can buy everything I need online so should I just stop purchasing locally? I was also informed that the business is relocating and that has contributed to the lack of stock items. All the more reason the place an order for your customer’s needs. I don’t care that your move effects your inventory and I should not have to consider it.I will not be returning to this store and I will recommend to all my people to avoid it. The employees apparently do not realize that customer sales and service is the primary reason their doors are open.

Be
Review №44

Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Large variety of supplies for beer and wine making. Classes.

Ri
Review №45

I like to support local, and I buy stuff here, but can be a little pricey compared to online options. Would like to see a small drop in price, so I can feel better shopping local.......They also need to train the folks more. They know where stuff is located on the shelf, but they dont seem to know too much more than that.

Wi
Review №46

Too often disappointed here. Needed some standard plastic carboys, checked their price on their website, and drove in. Employee tells me they stopped stocking those a couple of years ago.Seriously? A brew and ferment shop without a plastic carboy? (Don’t want the wide mouth one, too much head space) Next thing they will stop stocking yeast and hops. Plus it wouldn’t hurt to update your website.

Co
Review №47

Ive been in there once, but my brewing partner has been there a couple of times. They have a very solid selection of ingredients and equipment. Their prices on whole sacks of malt are much better than any of the mail order stores Ive used. Overall a great place to shop.

Ha
Review №48

Great place to stock up on supplies and have a beer.

Br
Review №49

The staff was extremely helpful! They were ready to answer all my questions

Ma
Review №50

Great local brewing store...they stock all of the essentials to start brewing, from all inclusive kits to more advanced equipment for all-grain brewers. They have a very good selection of grain, hops, and yeasts, and the staff is always very helpful and ready to answer questions. This is the only place I shop for my brewing supplies

mi
Review №51

Could not be happier with our experiences and the great thing is that everything comes with an abundance of free knowledge. It is the perfect place to go for the beginner like us. You will not sold on buying something you dont or wont need. Everything that has done so far has come out perfect and if there is a question during the process the answer is just a phone call away. The owner could not be a nicer guy and anyone who says otherwise is just plain WRONG! Anyone who goes there should be confident that they are dealing with not only an knowledgeable person but also a conscientious one as well.

Da
Review №52

Has brewers best flavorings, and not a bad price on most of their stuff. Really like the flavorings for the different meads i make.

Wi
Review №53

Always most helpful. Prices are a little higher than others online, but the customer service is out of this world. Plus it always better to support local businesses. I am a lazy Brewer, and if I ask them a question ( instead of researching it myself ) they always have an answer or are willing to look it up and get back to you. Supplies and ingredients for cidering and beer brewing are always top notch. I would highly recommend purchasing through them.Also to management - 2 things:1.please open a new store on the West side of ABQ, if the economics can support it. I am sorely missing your store previously attached to Boxing Bear!2. Johnathan deserves a raise or promotion. It is so refreshing to spend hard earned money somewhere that customers are appreciated and taken care of. If all businesses could have a Johnathan working for them, the world would be a more pleasant place.

Ke
Review №54

Great place to get Brewing supplies. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

LM
Review №55

Had question on why I get foam beer, quick answer ... Changes completed working fine

Sa
Review №56

Excellent store. They have everything you need and more. The staff are incredibly helpful and very friendly. Going to SW G&G is always such a pleasant experience.

Ch
Review №57

Great place, willing to share knowledge not just sell me stuff. Attended a water adjusting seminar related to brewing . Very informative

Te
Review №58

The absolute best for classes, folks who want to make beverages or just have fun. Affordable & staff is crazy smart!

Da
Review №59

One of the best home brew supply stores this side of the Mississippi.

Ri
Review №60

Great shop. They are always helpful and knowledgeable. If they dont have it they will order it.

St
Review №61

Good variety of malts for brewing along with most everything else!

Al
Review №62

Friendly staff, wide variety of inventory and tasty...TASTY.....beer on tap while you stop.

Jo
Review №63

Great place to buy ingredients. The guys are really helpful amd know their stuff.

Al
Review №64

Great selection and knowledgeable staff. If youre new to brewing there is something there for everyone.

Ch
Review №65

Good hours decent range of products and knowledgeable staff.

br
Review №66

Everyhting went smooth as could be. there took me though step by step on brewing. and got me setup with a nice kit. thanks guys. you rock!!!!

Da
Review №67

Brewing wine, beer, spirits, cheese, or yogurt They have what you need. Lots of grains yeast hops. Its there

Jo
Review №68

Good service and plenty of product, all grains the same price which is nice. The addition of the tap station makes it one step ahead of the other home brew places.

Al
Review №69

Nice inviting store, growler station, helpful owner and staff, took a very useful kegging workshop here.

Ti
Review №70

Always a great selection and willing to order one-off items

Da
Review №71

The best local Brew shop bar none. Period, end of story.

Jo
Review №72

Very nice homebrew store! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, and everything I wanted was in stock. Fantastic grain room also.

C
Review №73

The staff knew the location of everything, the product knowledge wasnt really there. Good experience shopping there. I will be back.

Bl
Review №74

Poor location but good selection of malted barley. Beer brewing supplys do not have as good a selection as before the sale of the store and name. The number of customers seems to be down, where are the other home brewers going? Maybe I just hit it on slow days....The available yeast are Safale, and Wyeast. No White Labs in sight. Air locks are limited to the cheapest.

Sh
Review №75

All you need and more... plus great service!

Ji
Review №76

What more can you ask for? Great staff, plenty of ingredients and a beer bar!

Ch
Review №77

The employees are great- very passionate and knowledgeable about brewing. There is a great variety of stock and the prices are very competitive with online suppliers.

Iv
Review №78

Great place to get started in homebrewing or maintaining a kegerator. Ask for Jonathan, he is always motivated to help new starters so dont feel intimidated. Great customer service, I had a sankey coupler I bought that didnt fit and they took the return with no issues and assisted in helping me find a better solution. Thanks Jon!

Vi
Review №79

Very nice staff. Quality products.

Ne
Review №80

Always friendly. Well stocked. Beer!!

Ka
Review №81

Great local resource...has some cheese making stuff as well.

Sa
Review №82

Guy helped with all I needed and he was kind to this beginner

C
Review №83

Interesting place but the employees were not very helpful with the items

da
Review №84

Got what I need but vanilla lol

Tr
Review №85

Great Place and Service! They have So many things to choose from not just Beer. They have wine, cheese, vinegar, kombucha starter kits and much.

Re
Review №86

Really rude went other grape and wine the employees more helpful

Ge
Review №87

Always treated like family. I love this place!

Ro
Review №88

Great place. Knowledgeable staff

Ad
Review №89

Great store with plenty in stock for grabbing things in a pinch. Will special order for you too!

Al
Review №90

Terrible customer service, they are unhelpful with little knowledge and unwillingness to service the customer questions or concerns or supply needs

De
Review №91

Cant say enough good about these guys. Great service, great product and great people that truly care about the homebrew community. Good enough that as my LHBS (local homebrew supply) I only have to drive 200+ miles to get to them. Worth it.

An
Review №92

Excellent brew shop with courteous and welcoming staff.

Mi
Review №93

Wonderful since they opened microbrewery tap room.

Jo
Review №94

Great Help, Clean, Well Stocked, Superb Products. My Top Choice

Da
Review №95

Puck up all your brewing supplies and wine needs have a pint while you decide what you needThe owner and staff can answer all your questions

br
Review №96

Excellent place to pick up supplies for home brewing

Jo
Review №97

Had everything I needed.

Ti
Review №98

Everything you need at good prices with a friendly knowledgeable staff actually

Ch
Review №99

Love the place, staff is very helpful and has knowledge about grains.

Bi
Review №100

Very helpful and friendly staff willing to answer questions.

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:3401 Candelaria Rd NE suite e/g, Albuquerque, NM 87107, United States
  • Site:http://swggbrew.com/
  • Phone:+1 505-332-2739
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Brewing supply store
  • Hobby store
  • Wine store
  • Winemaking supply store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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