Salem Brew Supply — Local services in Salem

Proceed with caution:

Yeast: I’ve had 2 completely dead liquid yeast packets from two manufacturers. I had to dump an entire batch once after yeast failed. He did give me a new packet once. The second time I made a starter and it had no activity and offered no replacement. So I was only out $15 or so. Every time I get yeast here it’s super laggy. Could be shipping or storage but always make a starter from here. The dry yeast should probably be fine but as a rule I try not to buy yeast here.

Grains: if you weigh and mill it yourself you’ve got no problems and this place has the best selection in town. If he fills your grain bill WEIGH IT when you get it! I had a batch that was 13 points too low. Tracked it down to the only thing it could be which was 2lb of missing grain off my grain bill. He did offer to credit me the $3 for the missing grain. Which was nice. But I spent 3 hours brewing $50 on grain, yeast, and hops and got 7 gallons of beer that is not what I meant to brew.

Equipment: never had a problem with any equipment or accessories purchased. I try to buy stuff like that locally to support local business.

Overall I’ve had to dump 1 batch, and had two dead yeast packets and 1 failed brew day after shopping here less than a year.

I still shop here because of the lack of options in the area but be vigilant about yeast and grain or you’ll end up dumping beer or brewing a...

Great shop! He helped me get set up to brew for the first time, though I'm new to brewing they have a great selection, great knowledge, friendly, and excited about helping others. Prices are spot on a great deal, I enjoy supporting this buisness over online. Check this place out! Time to brew....

Update 4/16/2018 Was 5 stars, I'll give three now, good selection, pricing has gone up all around to the point I'm considering the shopping elsewhere. Unfortunately, reason unknown, the great Richard no longer works there, in my opinion he was the enthusiasm and knowledge and passion that made the store what it was. He got me into homebrewing beer cider and wine. I usually shopped here biweekly but no reason to now. Owner now occupies the store, so hey it is what it is and it's his store. Hopefully things get back on a awesome path, but basically notice this, atmosphere has changed, prices have changed, in a sense- management too...

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SBS is awesome! They're always so nice and ready assist with any brew or fermentation needs. Their stock is super consistent and the basics are always on hand. It's fantastic to see that they carry a super high quality malting company from here in Oregon, Mecca Grade, love their malts! They carry a wide selection of malts and grains as well as a dizzying selection of hops. They stock Imperial and Wyeast for liquid yeast as well as the well known dry yeasts like Fermentis, Lavlin and Mangrove Jack. If you need it, they will most...