[Homebrew Shop] HomeBrewWest

[HomeBrewWest]

We have a limited number of the new Bulldog flexible heat pads at close to half the price of competing pads:
http://www.homebrewwest.ie/better-brew-heat-pad-for-fermenters-up-to-33-litres-6233-p.asp
So new, there are no images of them yet. We've only got about 20 of them in stock; we are posting here first.

As wholesalers, we got a special on these plus Bulldog brewbelts (again only a few in stock) so we've passed the discounts on:
http://www.homebrewwest.ie/better-brew-heating-belt-precision-temperature-control-use-with-inkbird-itc-308-6268-p.asp

Unfortunately we can't supply the Inkbird ITC-308 directly because our insurance won't cover electrical goods imported from China. We are working on this, but its a product liability issue: once its outside Europe there seems to be no cover.

You can get one on amazon.co.uk on for about Euro 37 delivered to Ireland within a few days. Search for "Inkbird ITC-308". Its free delivery to Ireland: the free UK delivery on Prime seems to work with Ireland too when the order value is about 35 euros or more. But you have to click on the delivery info to see it.

[HomeBrewWest]

I can get my hands on a limited supply of these new SA hops, let me know so that I can gauge interest and get enough of them in:

Southern Star
Alpha acid: 12-14%
Co-humulone (% of alpha acids): 31%
Use: Bittering. Pale Ales.
Southern Star hops is a cross between Outeniqua and a South African Male OF2/93. Primarily used for bittering, introducing flavours of soft stone fruits, fresh cut flowers, mint and savory spices. This is perfect for creating an African Pale Ale.
Substitute: None known


XJA/436
Alpha acid: 12-14%
Use: Bittering, Aroma. Perfect for creating an African Pale Ale.
An experimental hop variety from SAB Hop Farms in South Africa. Very scarce in supply. Aromas of citrus, passion fruit and orange, ginger and pine.
Substitute: None known

[Rats]

Would be interested in both.

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[HomeBrewWest]

The next course is last Saturday in June:
http://www.homebrewwest.ie/setting-up-a-small-brewery-1-day-course-saturday-25h-june-2016-6164-p.asp

For those of you looking at smaller Braumeisters, remember that when you buy one from us you will get 1000 (inc VAT) euros off a lager system if you decide to go pro.

Also look at our malt mill:
http://www.homebrewwest.ie/bulldog-malt-mill-best-value-adjustable-roller-mill-by-a-mile-plus-malt-bucket-4601-p.asp

If you are going to buy the best brewing system, them buy the best malt mill.

We have special offers ongoing via email, so please white list sales@homebrewwest.com on your email system.

[HomeBrewWest]

We're doing an extract brewing demo in the new shop this Saturday (21 June 16). Kick off about 1:30 PM.

Not sure what yet, one of the lads wants to make a simple pilsner with the new craft range yeasts, but another wants to make a 9% ABV Double IPA with loada hops including about 200 grams of citra.

Come along, make a recipe suggestion and I'll see what we can do. We only have one boiler planned so far, but I'm sure we can find more.

[HomeBrewWest]

We have a limited number of these in stock now:

Bulldog Southern Star Hop Pellets 100g Alpha: 13.0% South Africa 2015 Crop

http://www.homebrewwest.ie/bulldog-southern-star-hop-pellets-100g-alpha-130-south-africa-2015-crop-6277-p.asp
"Southern Star is primarily used for bittering, with an alpha acid content around 12-14% and a co-humulone at 31%. It will introduce flavours of soft stone fruits, fresh cut flowers, mint and savory spices. This is perfect for creating an African Pale Ale."

and these:

Bulldog XJA/436 Hop Pellets 100g Alpha: 13.0% South Africa 2015 Crop

http://www.homebrewwest.ie/bulldog-xja436-hop-pellets-100g-alpha-130-south-africa-2015-crop-6279-p.asp
"An experimental hop variety from SAB Hop Farms in South Africa. Aromas of citrus, passion fruit and orange, ginger and pine."

Both are ideal for making African Pale Ales.

[cruiscinlan]

Do you guys ever stock Maris Otter by the way?

[HomeBrewWest]

Not at the moment. Looking into it though.

[cruiscinlan]

Just regarding online ordering, there are a lot of items that are out of stock on the site, will you be updating this? 

Also for the specialty malts like Carapils or Chocolate malt etc. it would be handy to be able buy 1kg amounts.

[HomeBrewWest]

We've just completed a full stock take and are updating stock on the websites over the weekend. We will then reorder any low stock items, so everything should be back in stock soon.

[Jonnycheech]

When do you expect to have some Pilsner malt in stock?

[HomeBrewWest]

We are working on it, at least a couple of weeks.

But our priority is to get stocks up to date and then reorder everything: if you pop into the Galway store I'll show you the sheer scale of the move and vast amount of stock. Its taken forever to get it all sorted. But it will be fabulous when we get it finished.

[HomeBrewWest]

We've finally counted everything and are currently updating out databases which then take about 8 hours to update all the web sites.

In the meantime, there will be some anomalies (like zero stocks for starter kits, hops, yeasts etc) until the whole thing stabilizes by about Friday afternoon.

It does mean however, that everything on the site is actually in stock and available for shipping.

We've also reordered from several suppliers so we should be fully stocked over the coming weeks.

We've found many products not on the web site, so we will be busy adding these. And we've come across many short dated items (because they weren't on the site) so we will be discounting these too.

Some discontinued items aren't worth putting on the site and we will just give these away for free in the shop, starting next week sometime. I'll update here as we know more.

[HomeBrewWest]

Speidel Microbrewery Course Tomorrow in Dunmore Co. Galway kicks off at about 10 AM.

Hands on demo with 200 litre Speidel micro and also advise on regulations, legislation, grants etc.

Just pitch up if you haven't booked, there are still a few places available.

[HomeBrewWest]

Although we can't disclose what's being launched until closer to the day, we can tell you that for NHC members, its a biggie!

Shop will open from 12 to 6 to give us time to demo new products.

As usual, there will be massive discounts in-store on the day so do try to keep Saturday 16th July free for a trip to Galway.

Meanwhile, watch this space!