Steins and Vines

05/22/2026

We will be closed Saturday, Sunday as usual, and Monday. See you Tuesday at 11ish. Also as usual. Enjoy your Memorial Weekend 🍻

05/07/2026

Huge congratulations to our friends at Stein’s and Vines on finally getting the zoning approval passed last night.

Russ has been a true pillar of South Dakota brewing culture since 2010. From first-time homebrewers making their very first batch to many of the professional breweries operating across this state today, countless people have leaned on his knowledge, advice, and willingness to help others learn the craft.

Places like Stein’s and Vines are far bigger than just a supply shop. They are community hubs where ideas begin, recipes are born, problems get solved, and friendships are built around a shared passion for brewing.

A lot of South Dakota’s brewing scene traces back to the support, education, and encouragement Russ gave to people over the years.

Congratulations on the approval and this next chapter. It’s well deserved. 🍻

05/06/2026

We Did it CPU approved

05/06/2026

Please be aware we are closing at 5 today Wednesday May 6th and will reopen Thursday May 7th at 11ish. Thank you for your understanding - cheers 🍻

04/25/2026

Does anyone want to brew tomorrow?

04/23/2026

04/19/2026

At the kick cancer jam down at the Elriad Shrine Lead Foot and more come on down

04/19/2026

Shrink your grocery bill and preserve your entire garden harvest for free using only the heat of the summer sun.

Having a big garden is great until everything gets ripe at the exact same time and starts to rot on your counter. Electric dehydrators take up a lot of space in your kitchen and make your house feel hot while they run for many hours. You end up paying for a lot of expensive electricity just to save the food you already spent time growing.

This wooden solar box uses the natural power of the sun to dry out your snacks without using a single plug. You can fit way more food in this outdoor cabinet than you can in a small plastic machine that sits on your counter. It keeps the sticky smells and heat out of your house while turning extra fruit into snacks that last all year. You get to enjoy the taste of summer even in the middle of a cold winter without adding a penny to your monthly bills.

Build a tall wooden cabinet using cedar boards and cut a steep angle on the front so it faces the bright sun. Screw sheets of clear plexiglass to the front and the sides to let the light inside while trapping the warm air. Cut large rectangular holes in the bottom and cover them with metal hardware cloth to let fresh air enter the box. Drill several small holes at the very top of the side walls to let the damp air escape. Attach a large wooden door to the back using metal hinges so you can easily reach all the drying trays. Drive several small screws or nails into the side walls to act as simple ledges for your wooden trays to sit on.

Use a specific food safe mesh for your trays so the wind can blow through the Gala apple slices and Roma tomatoes. Make sure your hardware cloth is a very fine mesh so that hungry flies cannot get inside to touch your food. Face the clear front of your box toward the south to catch the most heat during the middle of the day. You can also dry bunches of Italian basil or sprigs of Rosemary to make your own free spices for the pantry.

Wipe down the inside of the plexiglass with a soft cloth once a week to keep the dust off so the sun can shine through perfectly.

12/17/2025

🍺 Any Brew Day interest??

With the New Year fast approaching and most people off Thursday Jan 1st, just wanted to see if there was any interest in brewing at the shop? Plan on opening at 11. Could do a kit and/or an all-grain demo?? Skeeter P*e???? Let me know your thoughts / ideas 🍻

11/30/2025

We have the equipment for this