Love2Brew – North Brunswick

This place is great. I’ve been coming here for about a year and love making beer. The staff is extremely friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Even when I don’t know what I want to make, I just walk in and ask for suggestions and they never disappoint.
They are constantly having deals and new items for purchase which is bad because I spend too much money but the new stuff is awesome! I highly recommend this place if you ever want to learn how to brew beer or make some good ol wine

Stopped in the replace a broken auto siphon and pick up a hefeweizen brew kit. The kits are tight, well designed and were put together quickly. 3 or 4 questions and I had exactly what I was looking for. While I waited I was able to taste some recent brews from the team. The Oktoberfest was super refreshing and tasty. Everything was well priced compared to my usual home brew spot. The guys were very friendly and not afraid to chat. This is so much closer to my house and the products are exactly what I need!

Hands down the best homebrew store I’ve ever visited. Ron and the crew are awesome: knowledgable, friendly and eager to help.
In terms of pricing, I’ve come out of here paying less than I have at any comparable shop in Philly or NYC. It’s cheaper (and fresher) for me to come here than order online. This is a local business dream come true.
The customer service is really second to none: email or call them with a question and you will receive an immediate, well-​thought out response.
Highly recommend.

The employees there were extremely helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend Love2Brew to any home brewer.

As a long time homebrewer (4 decades), it’s nice to once again have a well stocked local homebrew supply shop in the New Brunswick area (the last one, located in nearby Highland Park, closed almost 20 years ago).
It is is run by some very dedicated people and well stocked, catering to any level of brewing experience.

Really happy these guys opened up. Finally a local homebrew place in the Somerset/​New Brunswick area. Had to resort to ordering my stuff online when the place in Princeton moved down to the Trenton area. Its nice to be able to walk in and talk to someone without driving an hour each way.
If you are lazy, like me, you can also just order your stuff online from them once you find the ones you like. I dig the American Brown Ale or the Irish Red Ale kit personally.

So apparently the class they sell on Groupon is NOT a home brew class like you’ll find on every other site. They teach you the same things you can find on YouTube. Which is nice, but not $ 20/​per person nice. Every other home brew class has you brew your own beer during the class. Or at least sample their many styles during the class. Not here. Avoid like the plague.

Great malt selection, fair prices, and the guys who own the shop are awesome. They carry almost anything you could think of needing, from the basics to the more advanced all grain equipment. These guys seriously have an awesome malt selection!

I came to Love2Brew after encountering a small hiccup when bottling my beer. They are located a little off the beaten path but rightfully so as they are located inside a rather large warehouse. After talking with the 2 gents in the store for a few minutes, I learned that they are the largest home brew store in the state. Good to know as I only live about 20 mins away.
No matter what you need, novice or advanced brewer, they are sure to have what you’re looking for. You can also visit their online store and take advantage of their free shipping and special offers that they have from time to time.
Needless to say, I was able to salvage my home brew resulting in it being a big hit among friends! If you’re a home brewer looking for great prices, a wide selection, and a knowledgeable staff, look no further. Love2Brew is a home brewer’s haven.

We purchased the Living Social deal last year and failed to use it, so we purchased the deal again this year.
The Good: The class for learning how to brew your own beer was pretty good. It covers the basics, and after 60 minutes you really feel like you could walk out of the building and start brewing your own batch of yummy yeasty goodness. Our group was small, and allowed for Q&A if anyone was interested in learning a little more.
The OK: In order to brew your own beer when you leave, you’re going to have to purchase supplies. While this isn’t a bad thing, just keep in mind that it isn’t a cheap hobby to partake in.
The Bad: No one seems to be able to help us with what to do with our expired Living Social deal. It is supposed to retain the value that we paid for it, but there is confusion over whether that occurs at the Love 2 Brew level or the Living Social level.
The Interesting: Can’t do it at home? This establishment also offers actual brewing capabilities right there on site. There is an additional fee associated with the effort, but it sounds like something that could be fun to do with a group. Plus, you’ll have an expert there with you in case you have any questions.

Love to Brew is a great brew shop in North Brunswick. They have ton’s of supplies and are pretty knowledgeable if you need to ask them a no brainer about brewing, or pick their brains on some crazy concoction you want to brew. They also have bottles fairly cheap, when you find yourself inept at drinking enough to keep your bottle supplies high enough for bottling days, as well a variety of special bottles if you want to do a special brew such as one I did last Christmas for presents.
If you don’t have the time money or know how to invites in your own brewing equipment, you can just brew there!
Also when you sign up for their emails and such the first time you get a pretty swag bumper sticker. Total worth the visit.

Located just off of Rt 1, this local craft brewery supplier has a strong online presence as well. A cavernous store in an industrial warehouse, it can be a lil tricky to find the first time. Inside, you’ll find a polite and knowledgeable staff that are just as happy to help as they are to let you browse. A friend of mine asked a question about Belgian Ales and received a knowledgeable response (from what I could gather, I don’t know much about them myself?)
The store laid out is wide open with a variety of brewing items. Unlike most brewery supplies, you can look at, touch & sample almost anything in the store. In fact, I was hard pressed to find anything they did not have. The one item I did find missing (heading compound) they offered to order for me.
They have a decent specialty grain selection. Unlike Northern Brewer, they’re happy to sell specialty grains in smaller increments than a pound (provided you buy them in store). All of the hop pellets seem to come from Hop Union which is fine. Although, I wonder if there are any alternatives?
I did find their brewing book pricing was a bit steep. I saw one book that’s normally 15 dollars online going for 19 here. Amazon is hard to beat on most books and media. Lastly, all of the equipment pricing seemed fair to average.
Their website is fairly easy to navigate and search. In fact, I found their search engine to work quite a bit faster than Northern Brewer. Overall, a fine brewery supply shop and one of the best in the state.

I just started getting into home brewing and was glad that there was a home brew store so close to my place.
I stopped in twice already in the last couple of weeks to pick up supplies and just look around. Prices are competitive with online retailers and you save on shipping. Which can be expensive since a lot of brew equipment and ingredients can be big and heavy.
The guys there are very helpful and took time to answer my newbie questions. My first brew didn’t come out as expected so before starting the second brew I didn’t a lot of reading and asked a lot of questions. Really knowledgable bunch of guys here.

Very lucky my Local Homebrew Store is so close & of such high quality. The owners are very knowledge, helpful, personable & accessible. If you have any interest in brewing a specific type of beer, clone, or brewing experiment Ron & company will help you put together an ingredients list. They’re also very helpful if you’re curious about any equipment. I see a lot of good things coming from this place in years to come.

Very knowledgeable and helpful as soon as I walked in the door.

love2brew is now my one stop shop for all things homebrew related! I had been wanting to get into homebrewing for years and love2brew not only made it affordable and easy, but they also took a genuine interest in the type of brew I wanted to make. They literally helped me pick out all the ingredients and spent time reviewing the brewing methods I would use with me. I will definitely be back for more.

I read about the shop in the Home News, and decided to check it out. One of the owners, Mark, spent an hour explaining the basics of home brewing, and even put together a pale ale recipe kit on the spot. I picked up their Complete Beer Making kit, and returned a week later for a bottle tree, Vinator and some other supplies. Their prices are competitive with every major brewing website I’ve seen, plus you get to pick their brains on brewing, something you don’t get with a web store. My first batch is in the middle of fermentation, and I’m already planning my next brew. I’m glad we have such a comprehensive shop in the Central NJ area.