Does anyone brew there own beer at home? If so, is it good, and where do you get the supplies?
I have been homebrewing for about 3 years now. It is good. In the beginning I had some beers that were drinkable, but now that Ive done more reading and gotten more practice at it, they are turning out really good. By drinkable, I mean not any worse than the big breweries produce. The initial investment can be pricey, but now I get about 5-7gal for between $20-35, which is at least 48 bottles of beer. The books I recommend reading are The Brewmasters Bible, Homebrew Favorites, and for advanced reading Designing Great Beers. Ive bought all my equipment at a homebrewing store. Look through the yellow pages, or look online in the yellow pages. There are many companies that will ship ingredients.
I think my Home Brew Shop is giving bad advice, The Three-Piece Airlock is obsolete?
http://www.mrbeer.com/
Comment by grand96prix — November 5, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
I thought it would be cheaper to brew my own, but I was wrong!! I can buy it cheaper than make it, I don’t have to "hassle" with it in the kitchen over a hot stove, BUT it WAS THE BEST TASTING brew I’VE EVER HAD. I just can’t afford to make it.
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Comment by hillbilly — November 5, 2009 @ 1:50 pm
The first batch of beer I made was probably the best beer I have ever had. I have bought my equipment at various places Flea Markets, thrift stores and Walmart. I have purchased equipment from Ebay & Amazon, and I have built alot of my equipment. I usually only buy hard to find parts & ingredients from the brewshop because their mark up in incredible. The initial equipment cost is a pretty good investment, it will cost quite a bit to just make your first batch, but if you are willing to give it a go, after you have gained some experience & invest in the right equipment the cost of everything will pay for itself. I can now make 10 gallon all grain batches of beer for around $15 in about 2 & a half hours total work time with a good ferment I can have it all kegged, carbonated & ready to drink in less than about 15 days. out of all the beer I have made I only had one batch not to my liking, drinkable just not my kind of beer.
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Comment by Nate 1000110001 — November 5, 2009 @ 2:15 pm
me and my bf do…One of his friends told us how they do it in prison…Hard stuff ..Get you really drunk …really fast
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Comment by â™ Whiskey Girlâ™ — November 5, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
I thought it was illegal to make your own…? Maybe that was a while ago. haha.
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Comment by Ashley V — November 5, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
yes, I would highly recommend starting at a economical, beginners level before going any further…here is a place to start: (the beer is so-so)
http://www.mrbeer.com
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Comment by kewtber — November 5, 2009 @ 3:18 pm
I have been homebrewing for about 3 years now. It is good. In the beginning I had some beers that were drinkable, but now that Ive done more reading and gotten more practice at it, they are turning out really good. By drinkable, I mean not any worse than the big breweries produce. The initial investment can be pricey, but now I get about 5-7gal for between $20-35, which is at least 48 bottles of beer. The books I recommend reading are The Brewmasters Bible, Homebrew Favorites, and for advanced reading Designing Great Beers. Ive bought all my equipment at a homebrewing store. Look through the yellow pages, or look online in the yellow pages. There are many companies that will ship ingredients.
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Comment by ynotfehc — November 5, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
In order to make good beer at home you need to have a fundamental understanding of what you are doing.
First and foremost you need "The New Complete Joy of Home Brewing" by Charlie Papazain – it is the bible of Homebrewers.
Read it and you’ll have an understanding of the process.
(There are many time tested recipes as well)
Next you’ll need supplies. As mentioned, check your yellow pages. If there is nothing local, do an on-line search for "home-brewing supplies". My advice would be to talk to the proprieter.
If he/she is a home-brewer (most are) you can get good advice for free and they would be more than happy to accomodate your needs.
It takes time, you’ll learn as you go along and brew more beer.
Yes, it is good, you’ll be able to make any style of beer you like.
As Charlie Papazain says :" Relax, don’t worry, have a homoe-brew".
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home-brewer for 15 years
Comment by Pheasant tail — November 5, 2009 @ 4:00 pm