Online home brewing supply shop

Hobby brewers across the country, beginners buying a first kit, and gift buyers shopping for brewing fans.

Markup on products, plus higher-value bundles such as recipe kits and starter packages. Repeat orders for ingredients matter most.

• Knowing how home brewing works
• Online selling and basic marketing
• Inventory and shipping organization

• Check state and local rules on selling and shipping brewing supplies; alcohol-related rules vary, and you are not making or selling beer itself
• Sales tax registration and collection rules, especially when selling to other states
• Ingredients such as hops and yeast can spoil, so check storage and shelf life
• Check your lease or HOA rules and home occupation permit requirements if you store stock at home
• General liability and product liability insurance

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the range of stock you hold, your website setup and shipping supplies. These are estimates, and working with suppliers that ship direct may reduce how much stock you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $5,000, depending on your product range, marketing and how many repeat brewers you attract. This is an estimate of sales, not profit, so allow for stock and shipping costs.

Check state and local rules on selling and shipping brewing supplies, since alcohol-related rules vary. Also check sales tax registration and collection when selling to other states, storage and shelf life for hops and yeast, and any HOA or home occupation rules.