The best homebrew kits take the guesswork out of assembling the right gear, letting you start brewing your first batch right out of the box; meanwhile extras like the right sanitizer, a giant pot ...

With a tap room, brewery, home brew supply market, outdoor beer garden & enclosed dog park – Tanasi Brewing & Supplies has something for everyone, said Mr. Sallee.

You can brew vinegar, sake or kombucha, make wine, roast coffee and more. And the equipment and ingredients you need for any of those hobbies is often carried by home brew supply stores.

Wish You Were Beer began offering home brew supplies last year. Although the beer store will still offer some basic gear for home brewers, Sweet Liberty will sell a more advanced selection of goods.