Save Money By Making Your Own Beer |
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A couple of years ago, we started making our own beer. My brother was kind of enough to buy me this beer making kit as a present. My wife and I were eager to try our hand at making beer and gave it a shot soon after receiving it. It was a little work to learn and a bit of planning, but the first batch was surprisingly drinkable. We brought it to a party in hopes that others might agree, but we were still nervous that it might go over badly. Fortunately other’s have agreed and one of my wife’s picky friends even requested at the next party.
I did say you can save money making your own beer, but I wanted to stress that you wouldn’t have to sacrifice quality. Let’s get back to the economics of beer. The price per bottle of a medium quality beer at my local grocery store is around 75 cents (if bought in a 12 or 24 case) to $1 (if bought in a 6-pack). The price of a beer making kit is around $20 and it makes around 50 beers. That’s a price of 40 cents a beer. If we apply a 35 cent a beer savings, we can determine that it takes about 200 bottles of beer, or 4 batches for the equipment to pay for itself. After that it’s all savings, accolades from friends, and satisfaction of creating something great from scratch.
While you are enjoying your beer, remember that in moderation beer is healthy drink. You might want to check out this beer diet.
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March 27th, 2008 at 7:55 am
Hi there,
A while back I brought a home brewing kit and for a while now I have been brewing my own traditional ales, It has been a big hit with my friends and family who now actually pay for their bottle. I wanted to add that extra touch to my ale so I designed my own beer labels and had them printed by a British labels company who did a excellent job. It has made my beer bottles look really great!
October 27th, 2007 at 9:53 am
Livingalmostlarge — Any houses for sale in your hood? haha.
I’ve brewed my own at a place. Good stuff. Not for the weak of heart. I’m pretty sure that if you brew your own beer, there is no such term as ‘lite’ beer.
Cheers!
October 26th, 2007 at 5:23 am
Wow. That’s a beautiful way to save money! I had heard of the home kits but I didn’t think it would be easy. Maybe I can put this on a wish list with the holidays coming up? thanks for the article!
October 22nd, 2007 at 11:11 am
I had a boyfriend at college who made strong, strong beer in his airing cupboard. I’m from Ireland, I could drink your average US sailor under the table at that time, but god that stuff would knock me out. I’ve been quite leery of home brew since those days.
October 22nd, 2007 at 5:18 am
My college friend made some apple cider in the dorm room and that was nasty. From you post, it seems that making beer is not too hard and taste quite good. How long before I’ll see Lazy Man Beers in the grocery store?
October 21st, 2007 at 5:05 pm
I have tried a few home brews and they are interesting. Since my neighbor works for Sam Adams, she has to brew her own beer every year. We tried it again this year, better than last. I think I’d rather drink her free beer from work.