I know not many are from the SF Bay area, but I just had the absolute best customer service and chat with the young man that works at this place. I went in to see about getting the cleaner that was discussed in another thread, of which they had. Did some looking around and decided I did not need anything, although there were plenty of things I could have bought LOL. The kid asked what I was looking for, and so off we went. About an hour later, he is still chatting, telling me about different kits and ways to brew. He works at a small brewery in Hollister as a Asst Brewmaster I think, and was telling me about a new brew they were getting ready to do and that I should take a ride over one day and try some of their brews. He gave me some info on different ways to do what I already do, and suggested that I try some other things to improve my skills. It was, by far, the nicest conversation I have had in a retail setting. So, if anybody is in the SF Bay area, I would heavily suggest you try this place. The people there are outstanding and they do customer service right. I am now a customer, even if it cost a bit more there. RR