At least debate brewing your own beer at some point. It may not save you much, but it does make for more productive weekends, and gives you some bragging rights, especially if you have some talent. It may even open some social doors...
Keep in mind that only purists are limited to barley, yeast, hops, and water. Almost anything can be added, from spices to fruits, as well as messing around with substitutes for barley, such as wheat or rice. There are a lot of varieties available.
You can even make some dessert beers, beers that are sweeter than regular beers. Start with chocolate or fruit, and go from there.
Although most recipes are for five-gallon sizes, feel free to go smaller. Most home brewers actually do fairly well with cutting the recipes down to one-gallon brews.
Keep meticulous notes. It may seem like drudgery, but it allows you incredible control over the end product. You will enjoy what it allows you to do.
Keep in mind that only purists are limited to barley, yeast, hops, and water. Almost anything can be added, from spices to fruits, as well as messing around with substitutes for barley, such as wheat or rice. There are a lot of varieties available.
You can even make some dessert beers, beers that are sweeter than regular beers. Start with chocolate or fruit, and go from there.
Although most recipes are for five-gallon sizes, feel free to go smaller. Most home brewers actually do fairly well with cutting the recipes down to one-gallon brews.
Keep meticulous notes. It may seem like drudgery, but it allows you incredible control over the end product. You will enjoy what it allows you to do.
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