Bottoms Up Homebrew Supply — Local services in Seaside

I am just beginning to make cider at home. I took one two-hour class from Nicole at Santa Cruz Cider so I had most of a gallon of cider fermenting in a one-gallon carboy but needed to something with it. I knew I needed to siphon it off and be sanitary about it and bottle it. So I went to Bottoms Up and got a capper, some bottle caps, a siphon and some Five-Star sanitizer. They had everything I needed and were very helpful. And another home brew customer was in the shop and helped me too. very much appreciated. And since I just started but intend to expand slightly next year during apple harvest, we figured out how to plan ahead. Much appreciated. Much better than the Internet!!! And glad to be able to go inside and talk to...

I LOVE this place. I've been brewing my own for three years now and the most important thing I've found is a good source for advice and supplies. The employees here - Gus comes to mind - are very helpful and will spend a lot of time helping you and pulling ingredients. If you need grain milled, they will do it for you. If you have questions, someone will answer them. They even brew in the back, so you know you're in the right place (smells good too!). My first batch brewed with ingredients and supplies purchased here turned out fantastic. I'll be a returning customer for...

I went here to get some supplies to make wine. Granted, this store caters more to the home beer brewer, but they offer a wide selection of products for any brew. It is independently owned, and the prices are extremely fair (most even beating Amazon prices). What you get here that you won't get at big box stores or online vendors -- catered advice from the owner who will walk you through the whole process. The owner also did not try to up-sell me on products I...