The Home Brew Shop Reviews 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Until recently I'd had great service from these guys. Sadly, I won't be using them again. Their delivery agent failed to follow my 'leave in a safe place' instructions, instead leaving the rather expe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order on 26 Dec (bank holiday) 27 Dec (bank holiday) 29 Dec email saying delivery today between 1 & 2 pm 29 Dec delivered (20 mins late). Golly, I've had some issues with deliveries this Ch... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After browsing the many homebrew shops online this one has got to be the best one there is. The selection of products available is astounding and even if an item is out of stock it seems to get repl... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Overall I felt my shopping experience was a positive one, but I found their website not the easiest to navigate and use. They offer free postage on orders over £65 which is quite good. The parcel ar... See more

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  1. Brewing Supply Store
  2. Winemaking Supply Store

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Home Brew is what we do, we have all your home brewing supplies, we have homebrew kits and brewing equipment here at the homebrew shop


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very Slow Delivery

No idea about the products as delivery still not received.
Ordered the 31/8, have now been quoted 8/9

5 September 2025
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Reply from The Home Brew Shop

Hello, Sorry for the problem, but have you been in contact with us about this matter ? we can find no emails or phone calls, We can only help if we told of a problem, We can't help if we don't know of the problem. Please phone 01252 338045 or email sales@the-home-brew-shop.co.uk

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 service and products

Great range of products and super fast delivery - items dispatched within a day! Was really happy with my purchase and the quality and range of products are fab. Would definitely recommend and will be buying again in future

28 November 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Great range and service from the store but

Great range and service from the store. After about 20 years I have to switch to other suppliers. Why? I always chose Parcelforce who were perfect. Unfortunately they have chosen to exclude Parcelforce and instead use FedEx. I waited in all day today for my order. It never arrived. Now they want me to stay in all day tomorrow for my order. You kidding? This is 2024. Good bye.

7 November 2024
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Reply from The Home Brew Shop

Hello
Very sorry
We left Parcelforce due to a big price increase, IF we stayed with PF free delivery would need to be £100 and standard shipping around £8, We thought this was too much. FedEx are bringing changes which should help.

Like all carriers you should have options to choose when the send email/sms about the delivery for delivery options.

But anytime there is a delivery issue
We can only help, if we are told of the problem.

To be 100% honest, What ever we did it would never be correct for everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Customer Service, Helpful & very Knowlegeable.

I only tend to leave reviews if I receive exceptional or really poor service.

The Staff at Home Brew Hop Shop have been absolutely fantastic. I've only recently started brewing & I ordered a few bits & pieces to help get me started. The service I got was excellent; but more impressive than that was the responses I got to my requests for advice. Nathan has been incredibly helpful and I'm extremely grateful for him sharing his wisdom with me, he's very knowledgeable and always extremely helpful.

22 August 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can recommend 100%

Opened a new account (May 2024) and have just received my first order. Very quickly dispatched and delivered by DHL. The packing was first class and all the items were very well protected. Will definitely buy from them again. I can recommend 100%.

20 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What amazing service!

What amazing service! I ordered 2 wine kits, one of which leaked in transit. I contacted them via their web-form and received an email less than an hour later to say that a replacement had been shipped. Sure enough, a couple of hours later I received an email from DHL to say that they had received the package, and it’s on its way.
Why can’t all businesses be this way?

26 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service again

This is my third order with The Home Brew Shop. Once again, really happy with my experience.

What I got:
4 Thomas Cooper beer kits, brewing ingredients and some bottling equipment

What went well:
Great range of products, competitive prices and free delivery over 72GBP. Website is a bit basic, but functional, responsive and easy to navigate. My delivery was rapidly dispatched, accurately picked, well packaged and received in perfect condition

What could have been better:
The odd item out of stock, but, that said I was able to find alternatives.

Will I be back:
You bet!

9 April 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another day at the office for me....

Another day at the office for me....

Lovely stuff quality goods just what I ordered

Mash Tun looks great but the 60 ltr kettle even better
Not a mark on the kettle by the way its because of they the way it was boxed cheers guys

If you let them know that you have problems with delivery's they will rap the goods a lot more in boxes or bubble rap to over come this..

If you speak to Paul or there team about anything that gets damaged / broken within guarantee or delivery they will just send another or resolve the problem no probs..

Ordered a lot over the last 2 years no probs what's so ever and no I'm not lucky its because this place cares..

I have telephoned / emailed Paul and just recently got Paul to send instructions on the brew kettle being that, I've only just gone to grain..

He emailed me back no probs with instructions.. They know that people like me are beginners and need a little help.....

I have not used the Mill yet either,,, just getting setup with everything takes time

But I thought I would again write another review because we in this country are quick to condemn people / business but not quick on getting praise where its due...

Thank you Home Brew Shop

Andrew



8 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fast delivery

Having used other home brew suppliers in the past I have found these guys to be cheaper and also better stocked than others, they had everything I needed in one go. I ordered at 15:06 on Thursday 8th Feb and it arrived via ParcelForce before 10:00 on Friday 9th Feb. That's less than 24 hours. Can't fault them.

9 February 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service is terrible

Dear Paul,
I wanted to take a moment to share my recent experience with your beer yeast, with the hope that it will be received constructively.
During our recent conversation, I appreciated your extensive knowledge and your intention to educate. However, I encountered challenges with the yeast's fermentation process, resulting in the need to purchase from an alternative source to salvage the beer. Understandably, these situations can arise, and I view it as a natural occurrence.
While I acknowledge the overall quality of your products, it seems this particular batch faced difficulties. I am not seeking reimbursement for incurred expenses; instead, I wanted to bring this matter to your attention for consideration. This experience prompts me to reevaluate the reliability of your products for future purchases.

6 February 2024
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Reply from The Home Brew Shop

Sorry for the failed yeast from a Muntons Hand Crafted American IPA Beer Kit.

I still do not know why you given us a 1 star review.

We tried to explain to you both on phone and Email about the problem.
But as you already brought another yeast.
so we gave you advice in case it happens again.

The 1st sign of a problem, why did you not let us know, rather then buying a yeast elsewhere,.
We would have sent a free replacement yeast

If we had known about the problem. We would have tried to sort the problem our for you but you did not give us a chance.

Your email was not very informative here it is below
"I have ordered beer kit and I had issues with yeast. It didn't start looks like it's too old. I bought another yeast cost me 6,43£ extra and saved the beer. Any comments? Order number: xxxxxxxx "

Not only did we email yourself back with ideas what may have happened, Paul was also on the phone with yourself about the problem And how to avoid it next time

i can assure you the yeast was not old and neither was the beer kit.
If you brought the beer kit elsewhere, it would be the same as our kit.

Shops are just retailers of Muntons products
no shop is the manufacture Mutons products.

Which is why home brew shops are happy to help when there is problems.
But can only help if we know of the problem to help with in the 1st place.

Sorry i don't feel we deserve a 1 star, we gave good customer service, we emailed and Phone you about the issue.

Not sure what else we meant to do.
All the best
Adrian

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They used to be brilliant not sure if…

They used to be brilliant not sure if they have been taken over by another company but very unhelpful and quite sarcastic male staff member I spoke with this morning to enquire about an out of stock item will be taking my regular order elsewhere.

16 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi was looking around for a king keg my…

Hi was looking around for a king keg my local shop wanted £72 which is a fair price these guys are selling the same for 52 so that and a beer kit free delivery over 65 and 2 day postage 5 stars super experience will be buy again

10 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys know brewing

Visited in person and found a vast range of kit and knowledgeable staff. Discussed options and felt informed. Best of all, no feeling of pressure sales - more like a chat with a well-informed and experienced home-brew enthusiast.

25 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything fantastic

Everything fantastic , price quality fast delivery, dont believe the stories of some people that claim the company should do more about delivery, i sell a lot and once the parcel is out of our hands its not our fault.they use the best service by far and the most expensive. i would recommend highly

26 October 2022
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