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Beer and Wine Makers of America
755 E Brokaw Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, United States
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Beer and Wine Makers of America
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Ma
Review №1

Really like this guy. This is a very traditional and unique business. I hope he can stay open forever. Go here all the time now.

Ra
Review №2

Rich was kind, passionate, and happy to answer all of my questions even though I am a beginner. He will go out of his way to make sure you have exactly what you need and its very polite and courteous. great selection of stuff and if they dont have anything, they can get it for you. Will definitely be visiting here again soon.

Cl
Review №3

Profesional helpfull,Kind we find everything that we were looking for

Ni
Review №4

Very Knowledgeable guy to talk with about Homebrewing

al
Review №5

Very impressed! This is not an antiseptically clean, cooking-show type place. Instead its a somewhat messy, comfortable place owned by a guy with a ton of stories and knowledge. Im just starting in this hobby, not even sure how far Ill go, but all I wanted was some EC-1118 yeast and an airlock, and it was no problem, got my parts, no lectures, no attitude, just friendliness.A good landmark to find this place is, theyre behind the local HILTI retail shop so find HILTI, go behind to the back row of R&D spaces, and there they are.

Da
Review №6

Richard is very passionate about what he does. He spent 2 hours teaching us how to brew. He went beyond what one can find online. He explained the principals and highlighted pitfalls for beginners like us. He also gave us forward looking possibilities to improve and ease brewing chores as well as recipe modification options. The shop stock ingredients to make different kinds of beers and best of all he provided recipe for our 1st brew - IPA. Richard is wealth of knowledge in the art. Highly recommended.

Jo
Review №7

Always great, and very knowledgeable service.

Pa
Review №8

Great selection of equipment and ingredients at competitive prices. The owner Rich is a friendly guy who studied brewing at world renowned breweries in Belgium. I especially appreciate his selection of used equipment (kegs, carboys, etc) at great prices!

mi
Review №9

Great selection of products great staff.

Pe
Review №10

Ive been going to Rich at Beer and Wine Makers of America for nearly 15 years now. The place is a little hard to find as its in the back of an industrial area with poor signage. The shop isnt as self-service as other homebrew shops Ive been to, so you may have to wait until Rich (or whoever is working) is freed up and can help you. Sometimes its quick, other times, it takes a while.Rich has been doing this for decades now and theres very few people I know who have the breadth of brewing knowledge about both beer and wine than he has.

Al
Review №11

Called looking for a couple of brewing supplies and asked about curbside pickup. The man on the phone hesitated and kinda said yes but quickly responded I could just come in like 90% of the people. I felt that was unnecessary especially when trying to be extra safe during covid. Ill stick to Fermentation solutions.

Si
Review №12

The man working was so nice and helpful!! Will definitely be returning!

Ca
Review №13

Amazing gem! Got good advice from Rich, the owner, including a beer recipe he printed for me. With his 5 gallon starter kit, I was able to make my first batch of home brewed beer in 4 hours from beginning to end. Now 5 weeks of fermenting, carbonating and chilling the beer lie ahead.

Li
Review №14

What a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE!!!! We went in to get some Hops for tea and ended up with a full blown educational experience about hops and their rating. We will be back - not to make beer or wine or vinegar; but, for hops tea...Sweet Experience...Enjoy

Al
Review №15

If you are looking for a place that is no BS and values quality materials with an experienced owner, this is the place. We will be back for beer, kombucha and cheese making supplies. Thanks again!

Tr
Review №16

This place is great! They have everything youll need to brew some great beer. The guys that work here know a lot about brewing and are very helpful.

Bl
Review №17

Highly recommend purchasing here, the owner is fantastic and so helpful. He spent a good 20mins figuring out how to make a system I had in mind work. Prices are fair too!

Er
Review №18

I moved here after brewing in Cincinnati for a few years. Rich and staff is fantastic. Great shop and great advice on recipes! My new local home-brew store!

Jo
Review №19

Rich has been invaluable in helping me get started. He always treats the customer in front of him as the most important, never rushing. While some feel this can delay simple purchases, I feel his advice and willingness to explain things is worth the delay. Great guy to deal with.

Ma
Review №20

Great service! Love the knowledge base of these guys. I have ended up with some really great tasting beer from their recipes, very happy. My go to place.

Ti
Review №21

Got a starter kit, supplies and lots of good info. Brewing for our homestead.

Da
Review №22

Fantastic knowledge of beer and wine making. Great supplies. The staff is very kind, and they will point you in the right direction. They live what they know - the wine they produce (Richard in particular) is outstanding, notice the award ribbons all over the place! Highly recommended.

De
Review №23

They are very knowledgeable, n have everything you need to make your own wine.

Br
Review №24

I called the number and got a voice mail greeting that did not include the ETA. I waited 20 min and still nobody opened the door. Small businesses need to do better to survive!

SA
Review №25

Things are slow.. but good because they give you enough attention.

Pi
Review №26

First time there was very impressed the knowledge and products will be going back for my next batch. Update Got my next batch a Lager using his receipe so far smells awesome.

Ji
Review №27

Just decent, not great. Grain prices are on par with online, but really good deals on whole leaf hops. Adjuncts are way over priced though. Staff is friendly and very knowledgeable.

Ge
Review №28

Knowledgeable staff. The will tell you exactly how to produce the flavors you want in you ethenol and water (aka beer and wine). They know their micro-organisms. After all, it is just time, temperature, food and nutrients. Right Rich?Hey, what ever happened to the fat guy? Oh, they know cheese making too.

Da
Review №29

I just started brewing Kombucha a few months ago. This place has pretty much everything you could need for home brewing, (beer, wine, kombucha, you name it).The place is pretty small so the owner doesnt have absolutely everything in stock but what he doesnt have he can order.The owner seems pretty knowledgeable.

fa
Review №30

Rich is a master. Why he doesnt have a brewery or winery of his own baffles me. I always learn something new every time I go in. And hes got some great stories.

St
Review №31

This man is simply a gem and amazing. Very kind, knowledgeable professional who cares about his field, knows about it and cares for his customers with a passion. Thank you!!!

JM
Review №32

Staff is good at what they do. the place is packed full of brewing etc items. They even had a cheese making kit when I was there last

Er
Review №33

Excellent shop, staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Fr
Review №34

These are my brewing go-to guys. The store is a big unorthodox; their shelves are filled to the gills, there is stuff all over the place, so browsing around is not so easy yet they have lots of ingredients and equipment at good prices. A big plus for me was that they will let you take any recipe from their beer binder for free or put it together for you on the spot.

Ro
Review №35

Fantastic selection and incredible knowledgeable.

Da
Review №36

The staff is very helpful. They take time to answer questions. Im just getting started and Im glad I found this place.

Je
Review №37

The staff are nice, but the stock is really disorganized and overall the place is dirty, disheveled, and crowded. Ive been a few times now and it always takes a while to check out. I went today for just a vial of yeast, instead of MoreBeer, to save 10 minutes of driving, but It took me 20 minutes to check out. If youre looking for advice or to talk with the staff, its not a bad place, but if youre just going to get supplies, I really recommend spending a few extra minutes to go elsewhere.

Ke
Review №38

They seem to always have what I need.

La
Review №39

Good quality machines to rent, great selection of supplies, excellent tech support!

Ro
Review №40

Very nice people who work here .and great prices and knowledgeable

Ch
Review №41

Great selection on hand the owner is more than helpful, and has knowledge and a wall of awards in the craft to back it up.

Ph
Review №42

Knows their beer and wine. If you have questions, they can most likely answer it. They can help walk you through what you need to get going, also, have tons of equipment and materials.

Wi
Review №43

Very helpful staff with tons of hops options. Yeast options include local GigaYeast and White Labs.

Ja
Review №44

Website doesnt do the store justice. They have much more than grapes and ingredients, they have a great selection of equipment too.

Ky
Review №45

Great supply of beer and wine making supplies and equipment tucked away in a strip mall

Se
Review №46

Really good brew supply store, the owner is very knowledgeable and great for a chat.

Ju
Review №47

Super helpful, good info, great person to learn something from.

Fe
Review №48

Best selection of home beer recipes.

Le
Review №49

Friendly staff with a lot of knowledge thank you guys

ky
Review №50

My go to; despite it seeming overly full for the space and never seeming to get the same gentleman working behind the counter.

Da
Review №51

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Sa
Review №52

Friendly, experienced and helpful staff.

Mi
Review №53

Whether youre new at making beer or a pro, these guys have it all.

St
Review №54

Thumbs up!

Mi
Review №55

Nice guy and great advice

Li
Review №56

Super knowledgeable and helpful folks

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4.5 Rating
  • Address:755 E Brokaw Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, United States
  • Site:http://beerandwinemakers.com/
  • Phone:+1 408-441-0880
Categories
  • Brewing supply store
  • Winemaking supply store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:11AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:11AM–6PM
  • Thursday:11AM–6PM
  • Friday:11AM–3PM
  • Saturday:11AM–3PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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