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deleted review. Why won't Citysearch let me delete a review? I even emailed them--nothing.
It's like "Toys-R-Us" for a beer geek like myself. I just love this place. I started out buying my initial set up from Let's Brew, but within a few batches graduated to all-grain, and this place has such a huge selection of malts and adjuncts. I can buy 55 lb bags of 2 row pale malt and save a bunch of money, and get whatever specialty malts I need, mill them all there, buy hops by the pound...this place is the shiznit. I have found the staff to be totally knowledgable, and the fact that they dont run around like Les Schwab employees on meth is fine by me...the place is too cool to be in a huge hurry. It's also located in pretty much ground zero for the PDX micro scene...after a hard session of impulse shopping I can head on down to the Lucky Lab, Roots Brewing, The Green Dragon, or the Barley Mill Pub for inspirational motivation. I also work about 5 blocks for the place, so it's quite convenient. Everything I need to brew up batches of my Pale Male Ale, Blueballs Brown, $^&#head Red, and Power Poot Porter. Cheers Mate!! View Less …
Hands Down Best Homebrew Supply House in Town.
I must say that I strongly disagree with the gentleman's statement above. Even when crowded, I've never suffered from a lack of service.
Like the first person said about feeling guilty, I agree. The staff always answers questions.
You, sir, need to learn some patience. Your review is totally unfair to the establishment.
F.H. Steinbarts is the best, hands down, best homebrew supply house in town. On Saturday's, it's best to get there right when they open. Between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., when they close, it gets quite busy. During the week, I've never seen it crowded enough where one would have to wait for answers.
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The BEST Homebrew Shop in Oregon: Amazing Selection, Outstanding Service.
I've been homebrewing for a few years now and I have to say that Steinbarts is hands down, the best homebrew store in Portland. I've been
to a few other shops in the area and there is no comparison. Not only is the selection superb, their staff is knowledgeable, courteous and always willing to answer any questions. I sometimes feel bad for others waiting because they actually take the time to answer all my questions. It is so obvious from the moment you walk through the door that everyone in there enjoys what they do and enjoys sharing their wealth of information and knowledge with you. I've been to other homebrew shops and the same cannot be said.
I am always pleased with the selection and quality of their products, but it's really the people that work there that make Steinbarts the only place to go.
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More expensive, less helpful.. I concur with other reviewers who have noted that the staff does not seem very interested in helping out new brewers. Perhaps they feel that giving out free info cuts into their business in giving classes about brewing but it comes across as disdainful contempt for beginners which can drain the joy right out of your new hobby if you let it. Their prices are about 20% higher than Let's Brew. Steinbart's main advantage is that it is centrally located. They also sell a wider kind of tubing that I prefer. View Less …
