Website: https://www.midwestsupplies.com/
Selection | 5 Stars |
Pricing and Affordability | 4.5 Stars |
Shipping and Delivery | 4.5 Stars |
Quality and Freshness | 4.8 Stars |
Customer Support | 4.5 Stars |
Customer Reviews and Ratings | 4.7 Stars |
Educational Resources | 4.5 Stars |
User-Friendly Website | 5 Stars |
OVERALL RATING | 4.7 Stars |
Midwest Supplies started in Cleveland, Ohio in 1995.
In 2016, it was sold to Northern Brewer, who, just a few months later, sold it to Anheuser-Busch InBev’s innovation and growth division, ZX Ventures.
Then, in 2019, Northern Brewer was sold to Blackstreet Capital Holdings. The announcement was reported in many news outlets including BrewBound.com.
We also suspect that Detroit-based Adventures in Homebrewing has also become part of the same conglomerate.
I bought regularly from Midwest Supplies back in the days before it was acquired by Northern Brewer. I will still buy from them occasionally but I can usually get a better deal from their sister site at Northern Brewer. Midwest supplies is kind of like the oft over-looked step-child.
Midwest Supplies offers a great selection, good prices, and prompt customer service. They also have a wealth of information. The distinction between the two large online stores is getting more blurred.
Pricing, when including shipping, seems higher than Northern Brewer.
It is our opinion that if you shop at Northern Brewer, open a new tab to Midwest Supplies. Even though you are buying from the same company, they offer different promotions, discounts, and free shipping offers throughout the year.
Compare the two cart totals, including ship costs and promotional discounts, and buy from whomever is the lowest.
Midwest Supplies Google Reviews
It took some digging to find them but we discovered Midwest Supplies has 355 reviews with a 4.7 average rating. You can view Midwest Supplies Google Reviews here.
I struggle with buying from a store owned by a large corporation, especially when the homebrewing hobby is such a community. I have them ranked at #3 in our top 10 rankings mostly because of their selection and prices. If you prefer to buy from a true friend or family-run operation, consider More Beer or Jasper’s Home Brew Supply.