I arrived 30 minutes before closing with a large list of things to brew that evening. Dan was very helpful and efficient getting me out the door with everything on my list in short order. It was great teamwork to fulfill the items, make a couple of good suggestions and effective substitutions. Highly recommended! read more

Incredible hands-on and knowledgeable help. I came all the way down from Harford County - worth the drive!

Had $100 gift card that they did not honor! Said it expired but no expiration date on card.

I've been home brewing beer for over a year now, and it all started by walking into this store. I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to the hobby, but the staff were very friendly and happily helped me learn the ropes. The store has some basic recipes available, so I started there. Initially I was doing 1 gal batches, but staff helped me convert the recipes to small scale. I didn't know anything about malts and staff patiently walked me through the process of selecting varieties and showed me how the mill works. And now a year later, I'm on my 14th brew day! Since COVID started I've been shopping via their website and placing orders by email. So far things have been working great. read more

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Dave and Joe at Maryland HomeBrew , saved the day and set me up with a new CO 2 line for my kegerator to allow me to rap a HomeBrew style keg system . They did it while staying COVID safe and following guidelines for distancing etc . Everytime I need anything beer related they come through read more

We love this place so much that we come from Florida to get our supplies and visit with Dan to pick and gather his expertise rather than having stuff shipped. The prices are reasonable also. read more

If Maryland Homebrew doesn't have everything you need, they will find it, order it, receive it, and then have everything you need. The staff is incredibly friendly. Want to brew beer? The staff is knowledgeable and can walk you through a variety of products that will help you find joy in your hobby. Wine is your hobby? No problem, there's an entire section there for you. Everything from presses for your fruit to bottles and corks await you. But, there is more than just beer and wine. Cheese makers are welcomed too. Matter of fact, everyone is welcomed. Come with questions. Come with ideas. Come with enough space in your car to take your haul with you. Or, just come for the many classes that are offered. Even if you have been doing "it" for years. There is always something interesting to learn in the way someone else has found to tweak the craft. Maryland Homebrew is a hidden treasure to the community. read more

Great shop, great service. Swapped out a couple CO2 tanks. It was as easy as it should be. Much better than Robert's.

Look no further, this place is heaven for the home brewer. They carry everything your little heart can think of, and if its not in stock they are able to get it within a few days. Additionally, their staff knows their craft and are super friendly and always willing to help. Check their website for the fantastic seminars or other events. Oh and you can find wine, beer, mead, cider and even cheese making supplies here. read more

Maryland Homebrew - Store front! - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Great owner and great service. If they don't have it they will get it. Curb side pickup is the bomb.

Large selection of brewing equipment at very competitive prices. They also have a large selection of ingredients. They were very helpful and knowledgeable about equipment I was considering purchasing. They have it all! read more

2 years later and this store is still amazing. If anything they just get better and better as they expand selection to include absolutely anything you might think of. The staff continues to be friendly and super helpful. It's always a joy to stop in here. read more

My husband and I first visited MDHB just over a year ago, when he suggested we try their "beginner homebrewing" class. We walked out with a whole setup to do our first five gallon batch. Since then, I've "graduated" to brewing my own recipes, though I still haven't made the jump to all-grain. Even being a hybrid extract/grain brewer, the staff at MDHB doesn't judge, and they are helpful with everything from suggesting grains for a particular beer style, to helping figure out hop substitutions. And the selection is awesome! Oh, and when you can regularly bump into professional brewers when you're in the store, you know it's a quality place! :) read more

Excellent Selection or Hardware, yeast and grains. And A Friendly bunch of people who can help you with any Beer Recipe. I called in advance, someone got on thier computer and designed a Fresh hop Harvest ale based on the amount of hops I grew, and had a print out ready for the whole process. The place is a RIOT when all the home brewers are there on Big Brew day. They have beer put through a clear water filter full of hops. read more

Always helpful with my internet orders, and they will get your order out the door quickly so that you don't miss that tight brewing deadline. Great ingredient selection and fair prices. 10% discount for AHA members is a sweet bonus read more

I don't know the first thing about brewing beer. So when I came here to surprise my boyfriend with a beer brewing kit, I was relieved that the employees working here were so incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. This place is located in a somewhat obscure business park off of Snowden River Parkway. I never would have come across this place if I hadn't done some research on home brewing stores in the area. There were two basic equipment kits to choose from - "America's Best" which is the easiest, least complex kit, or "Brewer's Best," another brand that is a step up from the former kit mentioned and comes with a few extra pieces. Both kits come with all the equipment you need for brewing beer but not the ingredients for the actual beer. Each of the brands has several ingredient packs sold separately which will make all sorts of ales and stouts. These kits include all the hops, malt, yeast, and other good stuff required to actually make the beer. Just a tip - the guy we talked to said to start with ales and work your way up to making stouts. One other thing you'll definitely be needing.. some beer bottles! So just try to save some up to reuse, or you can purchase new or used bottles here. You'll need a total of about 48 bottles, so hopefully you've got a place to stash the bottles till you need them. You'll also need a place to store the 6 and a half gallon buckets where your beer will ferment, so that's something to think about before making a purchase... When we went on Saturday, there was a 10% off all Brewer's Best products, so I ended up spending just over 100 bucks total for the equipment kit, one ingredient kit, and some used beer bottles. (Yeah yeah... I forgot to save old bottles. We'll wash them out thoroughly before filling them!) For those of you that are a little more advanced and just want to buy the ingredients straight up, they have them all here too! So go check it out. If you know nothing, the people will definitely be able to help you. I just can't wait for us to start the process. Then, I'll be able to tell you how good it tastes! read more

As a relatively new home brewer, I am in the "wildly obsessed" stage of beer brewing, which basically means I want to try to make as many different types of beer as possible. I actually took a class with my boyfriend and one of my close friends from college in New York in April... it was a birthday present for my friend, but was also an excuse to jump start my own brewing. Armed with a kit from the class in New York, I did my first two batches kind of haphazardly from a beer recipe book and mail-ordering my malt extract, specialty grains, yeast, etc. Since I live in DC, none of the area homebrew shops are particularly close or convenient to me. But a trip to Baltimore provided the perfect excuse to check this place out. We were on a bit of a time crunch to make our event in Baltimore, so we had alloted ourselves about 1 hour for the beer store. We made it under time, but I could have easily spent hours there. The store is actually in an industrial complex and is of warehouse proportions. When we pulled up just five minutes before the store opened, we were surprised to see two other cars already there waiting for the store to open. The staff here is incredibly knowledgable and helpful. If I had more time, I would have loved the DIY aspect of this store. You can measure out your own grains, crush them if you like, pick out your hops from the freezer or your yeasts from the fridge. Or, you can ask one of the several staff members for assistance like I did because I was trying to pull together ingredients for my next 4 batches and was short on time. The guy pulled out 4 shopping baskets and went methodically through my recipes one-by-one to help me pull all of the ingredients, making instant substitutions when something was discontinued, and giving me advice on tweaking recipes (e.g. substituting a different kind of yeast, etc.). Another thing I really liked was that I wanted to buy an additional fermentation bucket but they couldn't find the lids, so they actually broke apart one of the kits to make sure I went home with everything I needed. They also double-checked to make sure I hadn't forgotten anything (Need a grain bag? No, but thanks for asking!) and did not try to oversell anything (Whats the advantage of having a secondary with a spigot if I already have a bottling bucket? Its just more expensive to get the spigot version). I'll be back here for my next batch, but I'll make sure I save a couple hours instead! read more

Thank you Maryland Home Brew, 1) Just for being there 2) For having everything I need 3) For being friendly and nice, to this Newcomer to your store. 4) For the ability to order on line, and pick up hassle free. Small location, yet everything you need is here. Great prices, hugely comparable to what you see online, yet a face behind the product is always worth a small drive for me. These guys have real grain if you are brewing beer, And everything I need for my WineMaking. You guys and gals rock. If other stores in the world followed your helpful and 'can do ' attitude, life would be so much better. Its a throwback to a time, when store owners Wanted you to come in, and find what you needed. read more

Options are pretty limited when it comes to home brew stores in this area. This store is tucked away in an unassuming, industrial-looking shopping center. One that looks more like office buildings than it does retail stores. They have a huge selection of beer-, cheese- and wine-making equipment and supplies. Everything from yeast, hops and malt to rice hulls and cracked corn. They even have malt/grain mills to go along with their huge selection of malt. Tip: they'll mash the grain for you in-store. We picked up an additional brewing kit yesterday and a nice 4 gallon steel pot. The staff and even most of the patrons are extremely well-versed in beer making and are always willing and able to help. The prices seem reasonable, but again there isn't really anywhere to compare to since this is pretty much the only home brew store in the area. Yesterday I went in and noticed for the first time that they have whiskey casks which were pretty expensive, but perhaps worth it if you want to make Whiskey or some type of Bourbon Barrel Ale. Bottom line: Maryland Homebrew far exceeds expectations. read more

Beer Beer Beer make your own beer MD Homebrew is great. They moved a giant new store about a year ago. They have pretty much everything you could possible need to make your own beer or wine. What is really great about this store is the staff. They all know there beer and brewing styles like it was gospel. They are extremely ready to help you out and make sure that you get exactly what you need and keep you from buying the wrong items by mistake. read more

Maryland Homebrew is a tiny shop. They have the basics to get the job done, but almost no selection. That's why it's easy for them to help you. ;) Glad to have a place like this in the area, but between the limited selection, 10-15% markup over other stores, if you're getting started or have to buy a lot of stuff, consider going somewhere else. Maryland Homebrew is best as the go-to place when you in the middle of a batch and realize something is missing. read more

WHAT A GREAT PLACE!! I stopped in on my lunch break to pick up a complete starter kit for my husband. I feel awful i didnt get the guys name who was helping me but he was wonderful! So helpful and knew a lot. talked with me about what I was buying, how to get started and other local happenings and clubs. We will be back! Thank you for being an awesome starting point for us beer lovers just venturing out into brewing! read more

It's great having such a full-service store within an easy drive. We can get just about anything we need for home brewing here (doing moderate level of all-grain brewing, not just your standard Mr. Beer kit, although they do offer starter kits and classes). We can find just about anything we need here, and can usually get advice on where to find anything they don't sell. Their staff are all friendly and knowledgeable so I've been able to get any question answered. Great selection of grain that you can mill yourself, plus most anything else you need (we've even preordered some hop rhizomes to plant this spring!) We make some cheese on the side and can even get a pretty good selection of cheese making supplies and cultures here. Like anywhere else in Columbia, GPS is helpful in finding it the first time. But don't be deceived by the office park location -- the inside's great! read more

I helped a friend purchase our first beer kit here. Everyone here are ready to help with whatever you may need. This place is awesome and don't be afraid to ask for help! read more

I always enjoy going to this business - the staff is friendly and the selection awesome. Best brew supply place in the MidAtlantic!

I really enjoy going to MDHB. I go there for brewing supplies. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They excel at getting answers, and they clearly understand their products and how they can help your next project. They offer a great balance of materials, classes, and lectures (by visiting subject matter experts). And they all practice what they sell. You can tell from the passion they have for home brewing as well as there widespread involvement in the Homebrew community. read more

Great local Homebrew store. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, great variety of products, and competitive prices. Military friendly and offers a nice discount for your service. They sell grain by the bag offering tremendous savings to the home brewer. Judgement free zone, so bring your silly question. Small area for kids to color and play, so bring your silly kids too. This is the type of place where by your third or fourth trip they call you by your name and really make you feel like part of the family. read more

VERY helpful. Awesome place. A bit of a drive from DC though. They helped me get everything I needed for my first brew with reasonable prices. read more

My go to beer ingredient store. I live in northern Virginia, but call in or mail order all my ingredients from MDHB. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and my orders always arrive within two days. When mail ordering, if something isn't available they're quick to give me a call and in many cases I've stated to "provide similar substitute if not in stock." I've never been disappointed. They always make it right. Highly recommend. Thanks to the MDHB team! Dan Zimmer Alexandria, VA read more

Awesome service - ordered online today and picked up in about an hour (probably less). Always helpful and flexible here. I would recommend MDHB to anyone interested in brewing, fermenting, cheese making, or distilling. read more

I was interested in home brewing for a while and found their website online. Without question, their online guide to home brewing was perfect for giving me just the right amount of information to get started. The information was thorough, but not overwhelming. I decided quickly thereafter to drive to their store in Columbia and check out their selection. Upon arrival, the staff greeted me and led me through the warehouse. Without being pushy - you know that push-push-push to buy a product that you really don't need? - they led me through their selection. While doing so, they also answered any questions (and believe me, having never brewed before I had a lot!) that I had. I left buying a Brewer's Best Delux starter kit, two 1 gallon bottles, and a 24 pack of 12 oz bottles! I feel that they gave me solid advice that helped me make the best decision. I left feeling very happy with my purchase. That was three weeks ago! I just bottled my first 5 gallons of English Pale Ale! I stopped in yesterday to get some advice for the bottling process and they were as helpful as usual. I also bought a few extra supplies (a one gallon jug, stopped, air lock, corn sugar, and yeast) to brew homemade apple cider! Just like before, the staff led me through the process and made the whole procedure seem very easy. If you are beginning your home brewing journey and excited to get started, stop by Maryland Home Brew because it is an excellent place to get started! read more

Very nice place to get your supplies for both wine and cider making I have called with questions and have always gotten helpful and knowledgeable info by phone when I needed assistance... Thanks Gordon! read more

My first visit to their store was a great experience. The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. I haven't brewed in a while and decided to baby step my way back by making a batch of hard cider. The lady that helped me gather my supplies knew exactly what I needed and wasted no time pointing me in the right direction. They have everything you need and then some. From what I could tell they have a large enough selection to suit just about any recipe. They even have cheese making supplies, how cool is that! I will definitely go here before ordering from the internet. Their staff and selection make them the best homebrew shop I've been to. read more

This place is as good as it gets. They have just about anything you could ever want to brew with. I did the all grain class here a few weeks back. They made me feel at home there. If you brew in MD, this is the place to be. read more

Great homebrew store! Incredible selection, helpful staff, and competitive prices. They rarely don't have what I want, but if they don't, they will special order for you. I'm a beer brewer, but have dabbled in making cheese thanks to their supplies. They also have wine making kits and equipment. I really can't imagine that a better store exists that supports these hobbies. read more

I found the staff to be incredibly helpful in custom-designing recipes for me given my situation - brewing 1-gallon batches in a tiny apt with little control over temperature. They walked me through all the ingredients I needed (scaled down for a gallon), including all of the little bags of specialty grains, and instead of making me buy a full jug of LME, they poured just the right amount for me. They also suggested a yeast more suitable for my apt's higher temps, and did not try to upsell me on anything. I just brewed two batches and can't wait to try the beer. MDHB is far from where I live, but I will be inventing other reasons to go towards Baltimore soon, just to swing by this place. read more

I love this place - their selection is huge, they have plenty of bulk grain and extracts, let you grind your own grain (even if you bought elsewhere), and the staff are all really helpful. They have a Lot of supplies too - from carboys and thermometers to kegs and taps. Today I was checking out, anticipating a long drive back home, and the cashier offered ice packs for my yeast to stay cool on the ride back to NoVA. It's like these guys think through what a home brewer really needs, and deliver above expectation. I will gladly make the hour trek north to visit these guys over the local home brew store near my house in Falls Church...they know how to treat home brew enthusiasts well. read more

This place is a little hard to find but once you do, the inside is really big and there is a ton of selection. The place is mostly self service but for the short time I was inside several people asked me if I needed help. I did not as I just wanted to browse. There are shelves of extract and an entire refrigerator devoted to yeast and a freezer for hops. There were about 20 specialty grains and lots of base malts. I showed up on a day that they were conducting a demo for all grain brewing. Unfortunately I did not get to attend the demo but it is a testament to the shop that they hold classes in AG brewing. It is the closest HB shop to my present location and I will definitely be using them from now on. Hopefully I can get a spot in the next AG course. read more

This place is great! Everyone who works here is really helpful and super into brewing. They have everything we've ever needed in stock and the layout of the store is open and easy to shop. The worst service we've ever received here is one of the guys accidentally crushed our rye when we had told him we would do it at home. You can't beat that!! read more

The selection of ingredients for beer and wine making are excellent. I am an avid homebrewer and rarely do they not have what I need to fulfill even the craziest of visions for a beer. They have recently moved to a larger store in the same strip center, and they now have even more stuff. I am amazed at the selection of parts they have available related to homebrewing/winemaking. Need a gasket, stopper, poppet, pipe fitting, tubing, regulator, etc...? They probably have it, even when you feel embarrassed asking for it because you think it is so obscure. The staff is knowledgeable and willing to help out with any issue you have without pressure of upselling a solution. Honest answers given here. The my only small ding is that they carry White Labs liquid yeast with no Wyeast. This isn't much of an issue, but if there is some strain you like from Wyeast that has no White Labs equivalent, you're out of luck. White Labs has a robust selection and MDHB carries practically all of them, so this is rarely a problem. Prices are in line with on-line retailers, without having to pay for shipping or waiting for a delivery. Great store for anyone, beginner or expert, who is interested in making wine or beer. read more