Noble Grape Online Store

[Jimmy]

I see Noble Grape has launched an online store.

It's going to be hard to compete in the online world unless their pricing drops compared to what I've seen in-store. No real differentiator with online stores other than selection and pricing - both of which are already covered in the Canadian market.

Good to see more stores going the online route though - I can't imagine running a retail business without a solid online presence.

[Keith]

yea their prices are quite higher than their competition. I don't think NG really holds any market place for beer online. Festa in store. And with OBK getting into Wine and Cider they might even have NG beat there too.

[MitchK]

Where is this store? Their website looks the same to me.

[Jimmy]

http://www.shopnoblegrape.ca" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[MitchK]

why do they have a separate website for that...

[Jimmy]

why do they have a separate website for that...

Yeah, no idea. One would think it would be shop.noblegrape.ca, or http://www.noblegrape.ca/shop" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[MitchK]

One item available on their store that might find a market is the "water purification equipment" if you get my drift...

[GillettBreweryCnslt]

One item available on their store that might find a market is the "water purification equipment" if you get my drift...

I can bring that product line into the store, no one has ever asked.

Just saying...

[Jimmy]

One item available on their store that might find a market is the "water purification equipment" if you get my drift...

I can bring that product line into the store, no one has ever asked.

Just saying...

It's actually something that a few people I know (outside of the homebrew community) have asked me about recently. I feel like it's something that's going to pick up in popularity, similar to brewing beer...might be worth bringing some in. At least one of the people who asked me about it still hasn't purchased anything - they were looking at the Turbo 500 as their potential unit. I can send him your way if you think you'd get them in.

[GuingesRock]

There must be a demand or they wouldn't be doing it. I suspect their wine making stuff may be competitive. Also those excellent Festa Brew kits. Distilling gear and supplies as mentioned. I really like having a local store with brewing supplies and knowledgeable staff to help with any question ...but that's the store front thing which is invaluable. I actually took the staff chocolates and stuff one Christmas because they had been so great getting me started and joining in with the passion when I was starting out. It was all in the valley here too, where excellent resources are few and far between

[GillettBreweryCnslt]

It's actually something that a few people I know (outside of the homebrew community) have asked me about recently. I feel like it's something that's going to pick up in popularity, similar to brewing beer...might be worth bringing some in. At least one of the people who asked me about it still hasn't purchased anything - they were looking at the Turbo 500 as their potential unit. I can send him your way if you think you'd get them in.

Cool, I can have them in the store in 24-48 hours from pulling hte trigger and I only need to order one. So please do!

[spears104]

The T500 is a sweet piece of equipment. It is very easy to operate.

[MitchK]

Oh man, the fact that the grainfather can use the condensor lids from the t-500 makes that whole setup a very tempting all in one for the apartment brewer...

Too bad I don't really have the money for more gear atm with work kind of slowing down. I think I'd play way too much into stereotypes if I was sitting home making moonshine while on EI.

[Bowserm]

I thought making your own hard liquor (moonshine) was illegal? Or have those laws relaxed since home brewing and wine making has gone up?

[Jimmy]

I thought making your own hard liquor (moonshine) was illegal? Or have those laws relaxed since home brewing and wine making has gone up?

It's still illegal - that's why Noble Grape is selling "water purifiers"

[Bowserm]

Funny, I guess there are ways around everything.

[GillettBreweryCnslt]

Funny, I guess there are ways around everything.

Except for death and taxes....lol

[IanWatson]

Someone I know purchased one of the water purifier units from NG. In my opinion the output was pretty 'meh'. It's not too hard to make your own water purifier setup. If you're interested in learning the theory of distilling (whether to make your own distilled water, or simply know the theory behind distilling other substances), Google "Making Gin and Vodka" by John Stone. Personally there are some things I would change about his design... but it's a good start.

[MitchK]

By the unit from NG, do you mean the air cooled one or the column one?

[IanWatson]

The air one. Now that I look I see they have a fractioning column. That would be a much better product.

[GuingesRock]

I just ordered something you can only get from NG (not a still ). $8 shipping saved me a 1 hour round trip to Coldbrook and it will come right to my door within a day or two.

[GAM]

What does NG carry that no one else has?

S

[mr x]

Oxidized Bullion hops from 2011.

[GAM]

That's what I (No it wasn't).


S

[GuingesRock]

Aceptox. I'm hooked on that stuff