Homebrew Exchange

Portland Home Brewing Supplies and Gift Store

Homebrew ExchangeHomebrew Exchange (HBX) is a home brewing supply and gift store in North Portland. We carry supplies for making beer, wine, soda, mead, and cheese. We have relevant books and magazines, and a collection of recipes that you can look through and take home with you. We also sell unique gifts for beer and wine lovers.

See our event calendar for regular classes and demonstrations on how to make beverages and fermented foods at home. Come take a look around our store and enjoy a locally made soda from Hot Lips.

Brewing 101: Learn the Basics

Saturday Sept. 11 at 4pm

If you have never brewed before or just need a refresher this is the class for you. Learn about the equipment and ingredients needed to get started. This class will take you through the process so that you will feel comfortable to brew in your own home. Full details after the cut...

Job Opening at HBX!

Come work at our fun store in North Portland! We are currently looking for the following position.

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Our Featured Brewer, Summer 2010

Gabe
Meet the first in our series of Featured Brewers, Gabe Haynes. Gabe won our Best in Show contest at our third HBX Exchange Party on July 18th 2010. Come meet Gabe--and some samples of her art--at Homebrew Exchange on August 19th 6-8pm (Kenton Third Thursday).
Keep reading for our full interview...

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Kombucha Making 101

Kombucha is a fermented tea that is often drunk for medicinal purposes. It is a living culture of beneficial microorganism. According to GT Kombucha, "it is not a supplement, drug, or medicine... it is simply a super healthy food that promotes overall well being and helps the body to find (or regain) its natural balance.

Most kombucha is less than 30 calories per 12 oz bottle and about 2 grams of sugar (of course this depends on your ingredients).

Brewing 101: Learn the Basics

Making and Tasting Cheddar Cheese

When: Saturday August 7, 2010photo: Heather Zinger
2pm-5pm

Where: Homebrew Exchange, 1907 N Kilpatrick St.
Instructor: David Bleckmann of joyofcheesemaking.com
Cost: $30 each or 2 people $50 + each will receive a $10 store credit

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Kombucha Starter Kits and other new products

Now available, three different flavors of Kombucha starters to choice from: Jasmine Green, Pear Ginger, Blueberry Black. Each will make 1 gallon of organic kombucha. Included in the kit is a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast), sugar, tea, and instructions. You need to provide a non metallic container and some boiling water. For $16.00 you can make your own kombucha over and over. The SCOBY can be stored and used to make future batches.

More new products after the cut...

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Homebrew "Exchange" Party 3

The next "Exchange" party is scheduled for July 17, 2010. Bring your homemade beer, wine, cheese, bread, etc.. Spend the afternoon trying a variety of goodies created by your neighbors. Be amazed at the quality of local home brewers and cheesemakers. This time we'll raffle off some prizes and have a little "Best of Show" contest.
Family friendly as always

Kenton Street Fair

Kenton Street Fair 2010Come check it out! There will be over 70 vendors (including HBX), 3 stages with over 22 bands, kids activities, coaster car race, and more.