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Home Brewing vs the Big Boys
Honestly, the cost/savings for me doesn't mean a whole lot. I need a hobby at all times or I go a little crazy. Homebrewing is great, the extra beer does tend to make me a little more jolly too. :-)
note to Craztel's wife from a lady brewer :
homebrewing gets men into the kitchen, and when they are done brewing, the cleanup is huge but easy. you will usually end up with a sparkling clean kitchen. first you are creating a clean and sterile environment for brewing and then sanitizing everything constantly, so a clean kitchen is just a minor step in the overall process.
homebrewing brings a sense of pride and accomplishment in something you handcrafted. you know how nice it is to have a man working on a hobby that makes him happy, and he is right there at home, spreading the good times.
homebrewing creates a product that is proudly shared. think about holidays, when you need extra gifts to go around, when libations are flowing, when you forgot someone's birthday and need a special gift quick. you get the idea. beer is a commodity.
and for taste, homebrewing always creates a beer far superior to anything you can buy in the store. and you have the satisfaction of IBIM - I Brewed It Myself.
oh, and craztel, if you are an especially lucky man, your wife would really enjoy homebrewing also. she may find she loves to brew alongside of you, and you can alternate whose recipe you will brew each time. that way, you both get the exact kind of beer you love, and the quality time spent can be incredible. especially when its time to share those beers with friends and family, and tell them you brewed it together.
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