I need some general advise about brewing?!
Just thinking about making it but i need help!.
Things like
Is making it really legal!?
Is it really cheaper than buying it!?
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Things like
Is making it really legal!?
Is it really cheaper than buying it!?
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Answers:
It is legal and has been since President Carter made it so in 1976!. Signing the billl which began ar before 1976 when it got its foothold in political circles!.
No!. Today making/brewing your own beer is often much more expensive than buying it!. You can find some good beers that are cheaper to buy or sometimes you can make similar beers that are cheaper than buying it commercially!. But generally today brewing is not about being cheap but having a means to "produce" what you like on your own!. Brewing is highly social!.
You want or actually need to read about brewing beer!. Check out this free source of information first, http://www!.howtobrew!.com/ You then can seek out clubs with like minded and experienced brewers and local suppliers for your equipment and ingredient needs!.
http://www!.beertown!.org/
Brewing usually takes a few batches to gain a good understanding of its flow and cause-N-effect relations!. Homebrewing is a learn-by-doing hobby but do not forego the book study!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
No!. Today making/brewing your own beer is often much more expensive than buying it!. You can find some good beers that are cheaper to buy or sometimes you can make similar beers that are cheaper than buying it commercially!. But generally today brewing is not about being cheap but having a means to "produce" what you like on your own!. Brewing is highly social!.
You want or actually need to read about brewing beer!. Check out this free source of information first, http://www!.howtobrew!.com/ You then can seek out clubs with like minded and experienced brewers and local suppliers for your equipment and ingredient needs!.
http://www!.beertown!.org/
Brewing usually takes a few batches to gain a good understanding of its flow and cause-N-effect relations!. Homebrewing is a learn-by-doing hobby but do not forego the book study!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes, its legal, as long as you aren't distilling it
beer, wine, sake, cider, are all legal to brew yourself
is it cheaper!? depends what you are compairing it to!. I make hard cider, which comes out to be about $12-15 for about 5 gallons!. buying hard cider at the store is $8 for 6- 12 oz bottles!.!.!. thats:
5 gal = 640 oz = $0!.03 an ounce
6x12oz=72 oz = $0!.12 an ounceWww@FoodAQ@Com
beer, wine, sake, cider, are all legal to brew yourself
is it cheaper!? depends what you are compairing it to!. I make hard cider, which comes out to be about $12-15 for about 5 gallons!. buying hard cider at the store is $8 for 6- 12 oz bottles!.!.!. thats:
5 gal = 640 oz = $0!.03 an ounce
6x12oz=72 oz = $0!.12 an ounceWww@FoodAQ@Com
It's legal!. Whether it is cheaper than buying it depends on what you drink!. It is not cheaper than the megabrews!. It is a lot cheaper than commercial beer that is worth drinking!.
While you're thinking, pick up a copy of The New Complete Guide to Home Brewing, by Charlie Papazian!. Read the first 42 pages and decide for yourself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
While you're thinking, pick up a copy of The New Complete Guide to Home Brewing, by Charlie Papazian!. Read the first 42 pages and decide for yourself!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
In the US you're allowed to make 100 gallons per person per year!. The cost depends on how you calculate costs and what you're comparing it against though, yes, it can be cheaper!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
it would be more expensive then buying it!. people who choose to brew there own beer do it for the craft!.Www@FoodAQ@Com