For I can raise no money by vile means. William Shakespeare I do believe that the quote by Mr. Shakespeare addresses Alex cited Feb 1, 2012 below...since I do believe he is trying to drive business away from the best brew shop on the west side ...and probably to his own that he's been nursing along...but alas, the teet must be running dry if he's resorting to negative reviews of Main Brew. I've been in Main Brew when it was absolutely FILLED with customers and while I was a beer-making-baby compared to the Maestros of Mead behind the counter, they took the time with ALL my questions. Yes they were busy, but never once did I feel rushed or pushed out of the way for a ""larger order to fill"". I saw the owner furiously helping WITH his employees; answering questions, filling orders (big and small), and recommending yeasts right and left...All the while treating EVERY customer as though their question was important, regardless of their level of brewing ability. ""Money Hungry""....I think a money hungry owner would've kept BOTH shops open and done a mediocre job having two stores to run. however, the wise choice to close one and put all energies into another is a business savvy move that probably cost more money....but has made for an outstanding brew shop. ""Won't name other brew shops""...Really? Why should you? They truly don't hold a candle to main-brew...most are limited selection and their owners are hacks that have lost their jobs and thought it would be ""easy"" to start a home-brew shop...granted some are legit brewers. However Main Brew has the HISTORY to back it up...it's staff (including the owner) are knowledgeable and WILLING to share that knowledge truly putting the customer first with classes, tastings, AND quality help when they're slammed. Listen, this is a brew shop you can TAKE YOUR FAMILY to and not worry about it being all about beer. Lets be honest, some women don't want to go to a brew shop. This shop is different and it's better than some shops where you come in and they have over priced products to pay for their fancy over priced lighting they thought could distract you from their chincy shop. At Main Brew you can have your kids hang while you enjoy some quality beer and supplies. ""converse with one another, learn together, and grow together.""....well darn! Let's just sit and sing Koombaya together! After his bashing of Main Brew he says this... BOTTOM LINE: If you want a family friendly, knowledgeable brew shop, GO TO MAIN BREW....no i don't work here
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