MiniBrew Reviews 285

TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had made a new charge beer. But I could not see it on my software. So I send a mail for help. This was yesterday. This morning Bart from Minibrew helped my to solve the problem. The system was s... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered the MiniBrew around July last year and have still not brewed a single drop of beer. Firstly there were numerous wifi connection problems which were blamed on my router purely because it's a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MiniBrew makes it possible for everyone to brew their own beer from grain to glass. A magical concept with ready to go brew packs and the option to create your own recipes using your own ingredien... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fun product and great customer service. It's not foolproof yet but with a customer service that responds within half an hour and watches what your machine is doing remotely anything is easily fixed.... See more

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  1. Brewery
  2. Alcohol Manufacturer
  3. Beer Distributor
  4. Software Company

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MiniBrew is the first fully automatic beer brewing machine. Home beer brewing made easy. Simply use our ready-to-brew ingredient packs by renowned craft breweries from around the world.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best support ever

Best support I have ever received, by any company, ever. On a weekend.

2 February 2022
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Fabio, Thanks for the comment. We're happy about this. We're here to help you brewing. If you have any questions let us know.

Cheers
MiniBrew Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Support

The MiniBrew support is second to none - I really wish dealing with other companies was as pleasant. They are consistently responsive and helpful - they have had supply chain issues and post-Brexit customs issues - but who hasn't.... oh - and MiniBrew makes great beer too

17 January 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great help, great service, always happy to help

Pre-order batch 5 and got good help, information and updates about how we could proceed with the shipment. Had some issues with DHL(not any fault or problem from MiniBrew-team) that they even tried to help us solve.

After our first brewing session was about to start, we hit some problems with wifi/process of the brewing, but got quick and always good help from the team at MiniBrew.

Even after we ran into some additional problems with our brewing, we got excellent support and help from the team.

The issues we had were pretty much at our own hands, so no issues with the software/hardware so far :)

Happily brewing(waiting to first batch to complete) and waiting eargerly to start more batches :)

4 January 2022
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Babak, Thanks for sharing your honest feedback. We appreciate this. Our tech support team is always ready to help out where needed. Looking forward to many more brews to come.

Cheers
MiniBrew Support Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No MiniBrew and No Refund...

I see that there are a lot of positive reviews and I was very excited about the MiniBrew initially. Unfortunately, mine has been a very aggravating, disappointing experience.
I ordered the Craft Pro system on May 2nd. At the time, shipping was meant to begin at the end of June. Having heard nothing and with the summer holidays approaching, I contacted MiniBrew and was told that my machine would ship at the end of August. First delay.
By early September, with no response from MiniBrew, I contacted them again only to be told that there were delays and it would be more like the end of September. On October 2nd, 5 months later, I was told that the long wait was over. I was thanked for my patience.
With still no machine in sight, no tracking information, etc., I contacted them again on October 23rd and was simply told that it hadn't shipped yet.
On November 14th, with still no news, I asked for a refund. There was a quick apology and I was told that there had been a problem with the address, which is highly unlikely as I had already received the starter kit. I was told that the problem had been rectified, but that there were currently no systems available. Amazing, I thought. Where has mine gone, then?
I was told that I couldn't be refunded, but that I could return the system if I was unsatisfied or refuse shipment. When I looked into this, it seemed that I would then have to pay for the return shipping, which would mean that I would pay for shipping twice (round trip) and have no system.
On November 17th, I informed MiniBrew of this small problem and added that unless they could guarantee delivery (not shipment) in two weeks time, I would have to ask for a full refund, which I hoped they would understand.
Finally, on November 21st, I was told that Finance had refunded my order. After almost 7 months, at last there could be a solution, not a happy one, but at least closure.
It is now December 10th, more than 7 months, and I still have not been refunded…
If I could give no stars, I would. My impression is that if their internal communication is that bad and their shipping and supply chain that slow and confused, my only deduction is that they have serious financial difficulties. This can happen from time to time, but transparency and communication are key and a company cannot make its clients wait 7 months and more and still not offer a refund.

10 December 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi David,

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate the feedback.

I’ve looked up the history of your email conversation and I see the refund has been confirmed by our team. Our standard refund policy is within 30 days. You can read more about it here (https://minibrew.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019868519-Refund-process )

On November 17, we’ve received your official notice after explaining why delays have occurred. The global supply chain caused delays in production and shipment. Just like other companies faced the same thing. Next to that, we switched warehouses around the summer, and it didn’t go as smoothly.

On November 21, four days after your notice, the refund has been started via our shop. About 2 weeks later Shopify (shop merchant) informed us that they were unable to refund as your order was older than 60 days, which we’ve communicated to you on December 4th and asked for you Paypal address.

Our finance team has been informed about the manual request and handle these things within 2 weeks, so we can meet the 30 days refund period.

We’re very open and transparent about what’s happening within the company as well that we raised additional capital. These updates can be found every month on our blog (blog.minibrew.io) and posts on our User Facebook channel.

A refund confirmation is sent by email.

Cheers
Minibrew Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product is literally awesome

Product is literally awesome. Made 2 beers with it so far and making 3rd now. First beer went smoothly, and when I hit a snag with the second, support was super helpful and had be me back up brewing quickly.

24 October 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Tom,

Thanks for the review. Great to hear you are enjoying it and become the next brewmaster.

Cheers
MiniBrew Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

five starts, of course

good machine and best staff. very good

3 October 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Toni,

Thanks for sharing. Highly appreciated. Enjoy brewing.

Cheers
MiniBrew Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. During the second mash something went wrong, probably one of the tubes got clogged. Such things can happen. The mash was lost. A Minibrew technician contacted me and looked if in the log files. I got a new brewing pack for free and the machine was working fine after cleaning.

11 September 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Jeroen,

Thanks for your hones feedback. We've got your back in case something goes wrong. Enjoy Brewing.

Cheers
MiniBrew Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer support

I always feel the support from the team is very intimate to the users, and they keep following up. Very satisfied.

9 September 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Thanks for the feedback. Without you this wasn't possible. Keep on brewing.

Cheers
MiniBrew Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and good service

After 25+ brews something went wrong in the process. Got some excellent help, which saved me my brew.

30 August 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the feedback. Appreciated it! We can help you anytime.

Cheers
Minibrew Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service! I just had a question about the delivery time of my Minibrew. They responded quickly and followed up with additional information. We even exchanged some light humor. It's the kind of customer experience that is extremely hard to find in many areas of Europe and I treasure the experience when I am lucky enough to stumble upon a company that treats their customers with value.

26 July 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guys at MiniBrew have been Super Cool!

The guys at MiniBrew have been excellent getting my order arranged; fast responses, great engagement and genuinely helpful support. If their product is half as good as their customer service, I made the right choice going with them.

25 July 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the review. We appreciated the kind words. We're looking forward to shipping your product soon.

Cheers
Bart from MiniBrew

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experiences with MiniBrew

I have honestly not experienced a better support for many years.
Had some issues changing accounts and godt fast and precise support immidiately - also in the evening !

The product works great and generates fantastic beer !

19 July 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Lennart,

Thank you for the review on a product and service level. Highly appreciated. Our team is there for you. 7 days a week. Enjoy brewing!

Cheers
Bart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support while waiting . .

I had some delay issues on the delivery of my new MiniBrew system but Maik in Customer Support was excellent throughout, always available by e-mail and ready to help or answer questions as he could.

17 July 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the review and we're happy that everything worked out. Our support team works 7 days in the week to help you when needed.

Cheers
Bart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply amazing

Simply amazing! Minibrew works great, if you have questions, problems Minibrew team is ready, fast and always top!

3 July 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Emanuele,

Thanks for the review. We like it. Enjoy brewing!

Cherio
Bart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer service

After what was an understandably rocky start due to COVID and supply issues MiniBrews support service really came through for me and put my order back on track. I can’t say enough about the on point communication and coming from a business with a lot of customer operations I have to say it’s up there with the best I have experienced. 5-Stars from me

2 July 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Richard,

Thanks for 5-star review. We love it. It was indeed a rocky journey to get production going while conquering global issues. We're glad it has been resolved and your MiniBrew is prepped for shipment. You will get an email from DPD with your tracking code.

Cheers
Bart from MiniBrew

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good staff and service!!

Good staff and service!!! They explained me all things and answered all my questions in a time!!! Thank you!

28 June 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Always here to help and ensure you will receive the best advice for your needs. Available 7 days a week.

Cheers
Bart

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

3 Month Delay

Ordered a Pro Plus bundle ( 3 kegs ) in March 2021 with an original Delivery date from May 2021. I have now been told the delivery date is at best end of July 2021, which going on current form i cant trust. Understand there are delays surround covid but 3 months is totally unacceptable.

2 June 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Richard,

Thanks for raising your concern. I've seen a message from you on our blog post about this delay. I've responded there as well.

In short the delay is because less materials are delivered that are up to our quality standard. And our standards are quite high. All raw materials to make the product have been received in April 2021. In May 2021, the production has started and part of batch 3 is released to ship. Right now, the factory is making the remaining units. When we've an update, we will post it on our blog.

Cheers
Bart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service. Quick response. Really happy to deal with.

1 June 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hello Szymon, thanks for the nice review. We're grateful for this. If there is anything you need, the support team is at your disposal 7 days a week. Happy Wednesday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The 5 liter Minibrew craft is great for…

The 5 liter Minibrew craft is great for small parties.

21 May 2021
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Reply from MiniBrew

Hi Korsh,

Thanks for the review. We love it. One keg is indeed perfect for a small parties. Two kegs is perfect for a bigger group. Enjoy the brewing.

Cheers
Bart

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