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Fermentations Home Winemaking and Homebrew Center
5765 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, United States
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Fermentations Home Winemaking and Homebrew Center
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C
Review №1

Excellent supplies and very helpful owners. This is my favorite brew store in town.

Do
Review №2

Very clean and organized store. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Wide variety and selection of grains, hops, and yeasts. Will be back for my next brew!

Se
Review №3

A shining example of what every homebrew shop could/should be. I’m used to going to shops with limited stock and then ordering the rest online but was totally shocked when they not only had every ingredient I needed but in multiple brands and varieties. These guys are legit. I only wish I lived closer!

Am
Review №4

Ms. Brenda and Tim are awesome!Ms. Brenda is always so helpful and Tim is a fountain of information.Great price on bottles, good selection of wines, and always have a few flavors on sale!Love this place - definitely worth the drive from Pueblo.

Ja
Review №5

These guys helped save my upcoming Brew day. They put together my recipe and allowed me to pick up at the curb while offering suggestions and help along the way. Great local shop with the selection and service to rival on-line resources. Tim and Brenda are doing it right. Support local business!

Ro
Review №6

I love this place! Brenda and Tim are a wealth of information and make wine making a fun and educational experience.

Ma
Review №7

Ive used the Homebrew center for supplies when I didnt feel like going to my main supplier as this is much closer. On the great side, they have a ton of well priced supplies. If you are into beer and wine making, its likely you can find the hardware you need there for a good price. Also, the staff is friendly and very responsive to questions. If you are new to brewing, it appears they support training and storage for those who choose not to brew at home. This, however, might be the reason they have great supplies on hand. However, it might also be the reason (and this is just speculation) why the grain selection and specifically yeast selection do not have the variety other homebrew suppliers have. Twice now, I have gone there for yeast and have found only one brand available for beer. I like using Wyeast, Imperial, and White labs for different reasons and when they only carry White Labs, its disappointing. The grain selection, while fine for the beginner, does not appear to have the variety for subtle nuances the more advanced brewer wants. Dont get me wrong, the place is perfectly good for most needs and grains can be substituted... Id just like to see a better yeast and grain supply. Finally, during this covid pandemic, Id like to see the staff wearing masks inside the stores (and that actually is the reason for the 3 star and not a 4 star rating). Maybe it was just an inadvertent timing that some staff were not wearing masks, but lets be cautious here until this thing is over.

Ly
Review №8

Lovely to find women running a store that specializes in wine! As a mead brewer, I usually go to home brew store s that are more beer focused and have sometimes been ignored by the all male staff. Love this place!

Ja
Review №9

Everything you need to make your own beer, get creative with big selection of hops and grains and yeast . I really liked the hops from Yakima Washington.Friendly and informative staff combining with reasonable prices make this brewing supply a real winner. Get your brew on!

am
Review №10

It could be great, but they were closed due to a COVID positive test on March 4. No updates to the website. Would have driven to another from where I was at that was just as close at the time had I known.

Ma
Review №11

Years ago my wife and I learned to make wine from Brenda and Tim and bought all our kits and supplies from Fermentations. On-site classes and storage makes it easy for anyone to brew - even if you dont have space in your own home. Now Im making beer and Brenda and Tim have a great selection of kits, grains, hops, yeasts, supplies, and friendly advice. Ive never been disappointed and look forward to every visit to Fermentations.

Ka
Review №12

The best place! So much fun! Love it and will continue to go and make our wine here!!

Ge
Review №13

Very nice owners! Clean inside and very knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended!

Li
Review №14

My husband likes this store when he needs something quick for home brewing. The people are nice and they have adequate stock. BUT horrified to see that the cashier /clerk was not wearing a mask at all despite all the signs on their door saying masks are required by State order. I noticed her sitting behind the window as we pulled up, and as she continued to interact with three customers and then my husband. Not cool. I will encourage him to find an alternative store to visit until this is over, and feel sad to have to give a bad review :-(

Bo
Review №15

When we were there I found a young lady who took us around to be informed and was able to get us to the products we needed when we asked her I was very happy with my visit and will be back again

Ja
Review №16

Great place for learning and doing! Very knowledgeable staff that will help guide you in the right direction for your brew. They offer space that you can actively work on different brews that vary from wines, beer, or ciders. They sell kits and have a large variety of malted grain for your own recipes. Very competitive prices and large selection of brewing equipment. Their in shop self-brewing stations are available by reservation. Give them a try even if you are curious about brewing your own batch.

Da
Review №17

Very friendly and helpful staff. They pretty much have anything you would want when it comes to making your own beer or wine.

Tr
Review №18

Awesome place, the owners are always cheerful and helpful. Great selection of wine and beer kits and supplies for the home brewer.

Al
Review №19

Great informative staff that are happy to help with your beer/wine inquiries as well as all the brew supplies you need and then some!

Lu
Review №20

Amazing selection of hope and an amazing variety of grains and yeast. Able to find everything we needed in one stop. Absolutely recommend for any local homebrewers that have had trouble locating hard to find hops. Thank you for a great experience!

By
Review №21

What a great experience! Tim and Brenda are fabulous! I received a gift card for opportunity to brew my beer. I chose the American Cream Ale for my first adventure in making beer. Tim is a fantastic guide through the process and clearly knows beer in detail. I appreciated his knowledge and my tour of the grain room. The whole process took just under three hours. Thats day one. In a week, I get to transfer my brew. And later this month, bottle my first batch. This is a wonderful gift! Did I forget to say that they also do wine? Give them a try if youre looking for a unique experience/gift.

Fr
Review №22

Always have what I need. I usually get ready made beer recipe kits, but when they dont have one in stock, we simply build our own

Br
Review №23

I havent brewed in long time. This was my first time in Fermentations and they made me feel right at home. I highly recommend Fermentations!

An
Review №24

Always helpful and affordable, this should be your ONLY stop for homebrew/wine making in the Front Range.

Do
Review №25

The people here were so helpful and there is such a great selection of things to try!! Ill be going back.

Sc
Review №26

The owners are great. Always polite and helpful. I drive out of my way to get to this one. Great selection.

Bo
Review №27

Great people who really know their stuff! My husband took a wine making class and we are very happy with the results!

Di
Review №28

Absolutely the best people, best selection, very knowledgeable Brenda and Tim really know what they are doing and can answer any questions.

Au
Review №29

Im a beginner Brewer. Ive been here a few times. Each time they are so helpful, dont make me feel bad when I have stupid questions, share their knowledge and advice, and have good stock and variety. I had ordered some things online before. Frankly, prices here were actually better or at least competitive. I recommend giving this place a try for any brewing needs!

Ro
Review №30

Incredible place! We met with the owner and he gave us a tour, explained the different types of grains, yeasts and wine kits he had available. Very cool experience. We will definitely be going there for our brewing needs in the future.

An
Review №31

Used to be primarily a home brew wine supply, but they have in the last year greatly increased their grain and beer home brewing ingredient stock. There hop and yeast supply is decent, but they do run out of some the popular strains fairly quickly. Service is friendly and helpful. Not pushy, but willing to walk you through their selection. The owner know his stuff, and is good at making recommendations. My go to for my home brewing needs.

Sh
Review №32

Fantastic wine kit selection, very good grain room and beer kit variety. Super friendly and helpful owners.

Mi
Review №33

Ok selection. Prices arent great. The woman who worked there was nice, but the guy was overbearing and annoying. When I say I dont need help, you dont need to ask me again every 30 seconds.

Ma
Review №34

Its great to have a local place to buy supplies. The owners are super helpful and carry most everything needed for beer and wine making. While I can get better prices online, I love to support a local business. Ive had a few times when I realized I was missing something. They saved my beer and wine batches on multiple occasions!

Ch
Review №35

This locally owned and operated go-to store has everything you need for brewing beer and making wine. The owners are outstanding people who take their time with you and make sure you know what you are doing. I took the beer brewing class and learned more than you can imagine!

Jo
Review №36

Large variety of products, knowledgeable and friendly.

Mi
Review №37

I originally purchased a wine-making experience as a Christmas gift for my wife. The Chilean Chardonnay we made was outstanding! I have since done a team building event with my work team to build two wines; my wife is building another Chilean Chardonnay and I am building or have built 3 other batches of wine. Each time, our wines turn out fantastically and rival any excellent commercial wine. Great job Tim and Brenda. Thanks!

Aa
Review №38

It is so nice to have a shop with knowledgeable and friendly people nearby. They have helped me a lot with my home meadery, given me many great recommendations. Even cooler, if you want to learn how to make wine, they have classes you can sign up for with your friends! They take you all the way to bottling and will print custom labels for you!

Ma
Review №39

Very helpful staff and great prices. Many prices on equipment was way cheaper than what I found online! 10/10 would recommend to a friend. Definitely shopping here again!

Be
Review №40

Great product, amazing staff

Ji
Review №41

Fantastic winemaking support. Really enjoy getting their advice on new wine varieties.

Wo
Review №42

Outstanding selection! Books of knowledge. And just really cool people.

Mi
Review №43

Everyone we talked to was nice and extremely knowledgeable. They were all willing to help my husband pick out all our starting necessities but we didnt feel pushed into buying anything. Very reasonably priced and great location!

Ho
Review №44

Ironically, I dont drink alcohol, but had a GREAT experience at this shop today. I needed bottle tops for soda bottles in order to convert some mini Coke bottles into salt and pepper shakers. The man at the shop saw I needed only 4 caps instead of the 144 sold in his store and helped me out by supplying those caps, some instruction, and an offer to seal them with his crimper by simply stopping by again (instead of suggesting I buy one). He was BEYOND helpful, and the experience was fantastic. What a great shop, helpful service, and that friendly, personal touch that so many stores today are lacking!

pv
Review №45

Always a pleasure to get my homebrew supplies here.

Do
Review №46

This homebrew shop certainly feels like home. No matter your goal - wine, beer, at any complexity - the staff will helpfully guide you through your purchase, help you mill grains and answer any questions you may have. Their grain room is excellent, and their selection of brewing equipment is more than adequate.If youre looking to getting into the hobby for the first time, definitely consider Fermentations. They offer classes and equipment for you to use on site so you can get a taste before jumping in the deep end.

Jo
Review №47

Good selection, excellent prices, friendly and helpful people. Inventory is spotty though. I frequently leave empty handed because what Im looking for is out of stock.

J
Review №48

This is my local shop for all my brewing needs. Their prices are highly competitive, even compared to the internet. The staff is very helpful, and will answer your questions in detail.I even called after hours one time, and they were willing to reopen the store, just so I could make a small, quick, purchase.They have my loyalty!

La
Review №49

This is a great place to help you learn how to make your own wine. We have been buying our kits and related supplies from Fermentations for over two years now because they are always over the top helpful and very knowledgable. Since we live in Montana, their help is frequently given over the phone, but is always spot on! Their kit recommendations are always spot on too, and considering the way friends and relatives request our wines, this is a good relationship!

St
Review №50

I love this store! Tim and Brenda are amazing and they are incredibly helpful.

Da
Review №51

My wife and I have been there many times. We have brewed three batches of wine and one batch of beer. They have always been very nice. I would highly recommend taking a wine making class with a significant other. They have all the equipment to make a fantastic wine or beer.

Se
Review №52

Cant say enough about this store after years of coming here! Tim and Brenda know customer service and make me feel at home when I go to purchase brewing supplies. Everyone from the first time extract Brewer to the most hardcore all-grain Brewer can find what they need (I consider this store to have the best grain room in town). My family also learned how to make wine here. Long story short, come in for your home brewing needs, no matter what level of experience you have, all are welcome here.

An
Review №53

Just popped in after moving to down, and I was very impressed with both the inventory and friendliness of the staff. They carry a lot of kits and do a lot of classes for folks just getting started, but had a lot to offer for those with more experience as well. I’m looking forward to coming back!

Po
Review №54

Im currently working on wines number 9, 10 and 11. Obviously I am very happy with both the service at Fermentations and the results of my labor. My husband, previously a non-drinker, now enjoys his daily glass of wine. Weve made classic wines and fruity fun. Everything has exceeded our expectations. I look forward to my bi-weekly time-out with T and B in the shop.

Ja
Review №55

So very helpful! I look forward to coming back.***Edit***12/14/19I have come back multiple times since my review and I always look forward to going there. The prices are fantastic and they really do care about every aspect of homebrewing. Extremely kind owners/staff who give you their honest opinions and they dont try to sell you something you dont need. I really respect that about a company. Go here to get the best of the best, from prices to products and service. Seriously, shop local and support this shop.

Br
Review №56

Owners running this place are great. Lots of knowledge between the two of them. Great selection of wines and beers you can create from a kit. Also have a great supply of grains for beer crafting.

Jo
Review №57

Great place. Knowledgeable owners. Rooms for classes. Good inventory. LOVE IT!!!

Ra
Review №58

Went in there to look around ended up leaving with a great kit. They are excellent in explaining everything and its not as hard as I thought. I Will be recommending them to everyones wine and beer making needs.

Bi
Review №59

Really friendly bunch of Broncos fans! Everything I have learned about brewing has been from these really nice folks. Havent been around for classes or anything, but Ive been doing good batches ever since I started with these guys.

Li
Review №60

Learning the steps to wine making was fun and educational. The owners are helpful and very accommodating. I would recommend this to anyone interested in wine or beer making.

Vi
Review №61

These guys know their stuff! It is awesome having a great home brew shop on this side of town. The owners are incredibly kind and will help diagnose whatever is going wrong with your beer/wine.

br
Review №62

Awesome selection! Whether you make beer or wine they have great supplies. Service is great, the owners are very helpful and friendly.

Li
Review №63

Fermentations is wonderful. Last year I started making wine and they have everything you would need. A good choice of wine Kits. Go visit, you wont be sorry.

Jo
Review №64

Great grain selection. Very friendly and knowledgeable owners. They have most anything a home brewer or wine maker needs.

Tu
Review №65

Very nice people but the prices are high and selection is limited. I like to support local business but not when I can save a lot by buying it online.

Ma
Review №66

Great place to get all the brewing and wine making supplies you need.

ch
Review №67

The owners are wonderful. They understood what I was asking about. And guided me to what I needed and didnt try to sell me what I did not need.

Br
Review №68

Nice folks and good local supplier. Great concept to allow folks get into home brew without buying in on a full setup blind.

Xa
Review №69

Best place in town for yout fermenting needs. The owners are great people, helpful and know their stuff. They can help you brew, they have all the grains and hops youll need to incude kits and equipment is fair priced. I like the other brewing spots in town but this one is still my favorite.

Review №70

They have the best selection of grain. Many fine yeasts, and every possible supply the home Brewer could need.

Ja
Review №71

Love them and their service!

Ja
Review №72

This place is great, very knowledgeable and friendly owners. A true mom & pop business. Thanks again for the wine making class! We will be back!!

Ma
Review №73

I have been making wine for many years and this is the only place I go get my supplies. The Christensens are great people and VERY knowledgeable about every aspect of the business. Thank you for all your help.

Ch
Review №74

Great service and expertise.

Ga
Review №75

The staff is very friendly and helpful. For a first time brewer who needed just a few things they came over and made sure that I had everything before I went home. Go to shop for all beer and wine brewing needs.

Da
Review №76

Great service, massive selection, fair prices. For serious winemakers this is the only place to go.

Mi
Review №77

Very well organized and neat. Had everything I needed. Helpful staff, definantely will be back.

Be
Review №78

Great place for home brewing they have everything you need including beginner kits for people new to beer brewing or wine making will deffently be going back.

Ba
Review №79

Very good selection for beer/wine/cider, owners are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They even have classes on how to make whatever it is you endeavor to brew.

Od
Review №80

These guys are AWESOME! Tim helped answer ALL of my questions and their prices are cheaper than their competitors!

Je
Review №81

I contacted them via email about what ingredients they had ( I sent a list of what I needed as well). They responded within 4 hours and had everything I needed. They then emailed me back the next day saying they needed to know how much of everything I needed so they could prep the order and have it ready for me when I came in!!! wowzers.. great service! So far so good. I LOVE that we have a place to get supplies up north in the springs finally.The ONLY thing I wish they had was a list of their ingredients and products on their site... but it will come around I am sure!

Br
Review №82

Great store! Theyve really expanded. The staff is really friendly and willing to help out.

A
Review №83

Well stocked and friendly. :)

BR
Review №84

Very nice and helpful people! I recommend Fermentations for all your homebrew needs.

We
Review №85

Great grain room, great mill, good prices, and pretty good selection. Plus its on the north end of town. Not sure Ill ever go back the the other stores in the Springs.

Mi
Review №86

Great place! Theyve really expanded the homebrew portion of the shop and have a great grain, yeast and hop selection.

Ja
Review №87

This is a good place really good selection and staff is really nice as well

Ea
Review №88

Love this place. The owners are great

Ja
Review №89

Knowledgeable support staff, well stocked supply of beer and wine kits and supplies.

Th
Review №90

Bought a beer making experience for my boyfriends Valentines day present. He loves it! Scheduling it soon!

Ro
Review №91

Great owners and very knowledgable. Such nice folks.

To
Review №92

Huge selection of brewing supplies

Ga
Review №93

Great place,everything you need

Jo
Review №94

Love Tim and Brenda....so helpful and makes wine making fun!

Br
Review №95

Great place to find what your looking for and the staff was friendly and full of knowledge and helpful

Ju
Review №96

Best place to learn how to Brew. Tim and Brenda are wonderful people, lots of knowledge and very helpful.

Mi
Review №97

Great place, helpful owners, good prices you can find anything you need

Ja
Review №98

Tim is awesome this is a great place to try your hand at brewing/ winemaking.

Sa
Review №99

Went in for a gift. The owner was veey helpful even when I didnt end up purchasing anything.

Je
Review №100

Very helpful staff, I needed to get Petrel Gel, and they had it for a great price.

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:5765 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, United States
  • Site:http://fermentations.biz/
  • Phone:+1 719-598-1164
Categories
  • Brewing supply store
  • Winemaking supply store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–7PM
  • Thursday:11AM–6PM
  • Friday:9AM–2PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:11AM–7PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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