Who Still Sells Homebrew Equipment?

[Golani51]

With Coles and some other biggies stopping to sell brewing equipment, who is still selling at this point?

Target? Kmart?

R

 

[pokolbinguy]

The local home brew shop h34r:

Big W still carries some stuff thought if you want bits and pieces of the coopers range etc

 

[earle]

Big W and Woolworths still do

 

[Crusty]

With Coles and some other biggies stopping to sell brewing equipment, who is still selling at this point?

Target? Kmart?

R

I wouldn't bother supporting the multi-National boneheads. These tycoons monopolise the industry & continue to drive our Australian working family businesses to the point of not being able to compete.
Check out our sponsors mate. Ross @ Craftbrewer is definately one of the best around. Pretty hard pressed to beat his prices, service & stock range.

Cheers

 

[Bribie G]

OP probably referring to tins etc. LHBS would be the go, although the Metcash stores such as Franklins and IGA are still carrying a range. Our local Super IGAs here do Coopers cans for $10.50, or $11.00 at the LHBS - I recently bought two stouts for my toucan and supported the LHBS for the sake of a buck. Also park at the door etc. What I can't get from Craftbrewer I get mainly from the LHBS.
Woolies instant polenta is da bomb, however :lol:

 

[beerbrewer76543]

No homebrew stuff available at all up here in Karratha now that Woolies and Kmart have quit the brewing lines... I have an Irish Red to bottle but nothing to put it in... $22 postage for 2 boxes of Coopers PET bottles

 

[chadjaja]

Big W at all the stores I've seen have got rid of their home brew range entirely.

 

[DU99]

kmart ..near me very little,Big W same..most only sell can's and extra's..

 

[yum beer]

check out big w online. currently doing lots of stuff free postage.
its all coopers but its better than drinking water....you bet

 

[beerbrewer76543]

check out big w online. currently doing lots of stuff free postage.
its all coopers but its better than drinking water....you bet

Aaaah BigW dont have the Coopers bottles on their website

 

[gjn200]

Big W at all the stores I've seen have got rid of their home brew range entirely.

I work at (not for) A Big W Distribution centre, there is LOADS of Coopers home brew stuff going through. But can I cadge any? nada.

 

[Golani51]

It is not to save a buck, but I need a hydrometer quick and it it not worth 35 minutes driving to get it.

($20 dollars near me for the hydro).

 

[gjn200]

It is not to save a buck, but I need a hydrometer quick and it it not worth 35 minutes driving to get it.

($20 dollars near me for the hydro).

If you're desperate I think a car battery one might go as low 1000. $6 at supercheap auto.

 

[stuchambers]

Just buy everything from overseas thats what i do.

 

[Grott]

Hi all, in the southern suburbs of Adelaide there is only Brewcraft and they don't stock Coopers! Talk about supporting others than the "big boys". So your left with Big W, good price and supply of Coopers products. As Brewcraft is on its own, well prices and service is.......
Cheers grott

 

[brocky_555]

Mark's hombew in newcastle for all the stuff i need. Service with a smile He will even post stuff around Oz if you want it. Cheaper than Ross for grain ,yeast and hops.

 

[felten]

Hi all, in the southern suburbs of Adelaide there is only Brewcraft and they don't stock Coopers! Talk about supporting others than the "big boys". So your left with Big W, good price and supply of Coopers products. As Brewcraft is on its own, well prices and service is.......
Cheers grott

beerbelly not nearby? unlucky

 

[Golani51]

If you're desperate I think a car battery one might go as low 1000. $6 at supercheap auto.

There are hydrometers for car batteries??


Does anyone use these if they do exist (for testing acid?)?

 

[ashley_leask]

Big W at all the stores I've seen have got rid of their home brew range entirely.

Both the Big W's in my area still have all the Coopers / Tooheys / Brigalow kits and sugars, PET bottles etc. I usually find myself in that area while my wife is deciding which of two seemingly identical sets of plates/glasses/sheets/cushions/whatever to buy.

 

[Golani51]

Both the Big W's in my area still have all the Coopers / Tooheys / Brigalow kits and sugars, PET bottles etc. I usually find myself in that area while my wife is deciding which of two seemingly identical sets of plates/glasses/sheets/cushions/whatever to buy.

I can relate.....do you also get into trouble for not being interested or giving your opinion and she chooses what she was going to choose in the beginning anyway?