Brewery Profile

Micro Homebrew

In Kenmore’s beer landscape, this is less a conventional brewery stop than a working supply hub for people who want to make fermented products themselves. A visitor walking in should expect shelves and bins oriented around home production rather than a tap list. Micro Homebrew serves fermentation enthusiasts from the greater Seattle and Bellevue areas with ingredients and equipment for beer, wine, and cheese making. The range is broad: nearly 100 varieties of malt, more than 120 yeast strains, and more than 100 hop selections are part of the stated inventory. Staff members, called Homebrew Advisors, are part of the experience, helping customers think through recipes, process questions, and equipment needs.

Travelers coming through the Seattle-area beer scene often look for hop-forward ales, experimental yeasts, and local interpretations of familiar styles. A stop here fits that interest from the production side. Instead of tasting a finished Blonde Ale, IPA, or other beer style, visitors can see the raw materials and tools that make those styles possible at home. The shop’s selection supports recipes ranging from lighter ales to Triple IPAs, and the yeast and hop choices give experienced brewers room to fine-tune aroma, bitterness, fermentation character, and balance. For someone who already visits breweries while traveling, Micro Homebrew offers a different kind of context: it shows how regional beer curiosity translates into home fermentation projects.

For practical planning, visitors should treat Micro Homebrew as a retail and education stop, not assume it functions like a standard taproom unless confirming directly with the business. The known focus is ingredients, equipment, demonstrations, and classes. Equipment ranges from starter kits for beginners to advanced stainless steel brewing systems for more committed home brewers, so the shop can be useful whether someone is starting with a first batch or upgrading an existing setup. Travelers with limited time may want to check ahead about class schedules, demonstrations, and current inventory needs, especially if they are seeking a specific malt, yeast strain, hop variety, or piece of equipment. Its Kenmore location makes it a practical stop for visitors moving between the north end of Lake Washington, Seattle, and Bellevue who want a hands-on look at home fermentation rather than another pint-focused visit.

Located in Kenmore, Washington, Micro Homebrew operates primarily as a retail supplier for fermentation enthusiasts in the greater Seattle and Bellevue areas. The business specializes in providing comprehensive ingredients and equipment for making beer, wine, and cheese at home. Inventory includes nearly 100 varieties of malt, over 120 yeast strains, and more than 100 hop selections, supporting the creation of styles ranging from Blonde Ales to Triple IPAs. Beyond ingredients, Micro Homebrew stocks a range of equipment, from starter kits to advanced stainless steel brewing systems. The staff, referred to as Homebrew Advisors, also conduct demonstrations and classes focused on home fermentation techniques.

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17511 68th Ave NE B, Kenmore, WA 98028, USA, Kenmore, Washington, 98028

Phone: 425-892-8425

Website: http://www.microhomebrew.com/

Hours: Monday 10 – 6 Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10 – 6 Thursday 10 – 6 Friday 10 – 6 Saturday 10 – 5 Sunday 10 – 4