What is a Homebrew worth?

Sunnovah · 06-10-2009, 03:07 PM

Got a pump from a guy at work. I can't send boiling water through it, but I think it will help cool wort with an IC. I have my latest batch bottle conditioning now, and I have 10 gallons in fermenters brewing. I was going to give him a little bit of all three, but I am not sure what a fair exchange would be. Maybe an experienced brewer can chime in and let me know.

purechaos · 06-10-2009, 03:10 PM

well a 6 pack of good beer sells for $8-$12 around me the micro brews sell 1/2 gallon growlers for $5(special)-$12 each

carnevoodoo · 06-10-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by purechaos

well a 6 pack of good beer sells for $8-$12 around me the micro brews sell 1/2 gallon growlers for $5(special)-$12 each

Growlers here are like 10-20 per fill, but the beer is very special if it is 20 per fill.

cytokine · 06-10-2009, 04:00 PM

Rather than attempting to estimate a gift value as an exchange, spend a little time with the guy, invite him over and drink a couple with him. You never know, he might get interested in brewing and either a) brew with you or start doing it himself and give you some of his; or b) like it enough to give you other useful parts and machinery to help you along with your gear.

Don't think of it as payment, think of it as an opportunity to develop a friendship.

aeonderdonk · 06-10-2009, 04:01 PM

Depends on if you talk about cost to make or cost to sell. I would guess homebrew is worth ~$1 - $2 a beer based on ingredients, labor, and quality.

purechaos · 06-10-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cytokine

Rather than attempting to estimate a gift value as an exchange, spend a little time with the guy, invite him over and drink a couple with him. You never know, he might get interested in brewing and either a) brew with you or start doing it himself and give you some of his; or b) like it enough to give you other useful parts and machinery to help you along with your gear.

Don't think of it as payment, think of it as an opportunity to develop a friendship.

+1 invite the guy over have him see how you incorporated it, drink a couple send him off with a couple sixer, brew up a batch with him if he has time

**homebeerbrewer** · 06-10-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cytokine

Rather than attempting to estimate a gift value as an exchange, spend a little time with the guy, invite him over and drink a couple with him. You never know, he might get interested in brewing and either a) brew with you or start doing it himself and give you some of his; or b) like it enough to give you other useful parts and machinery to help you along with your gear.

Don't think of it as payment, think of it as an opportunity to develop a friendship.

Another +1 for the above advise.

As far as putting a dollar value on your homebrew, only you can say what it's worth to you. Sure, the ingredients cost money, but what does the process of brewing cost? It all depends on whether you think it's fun, or a chore. To me, the process costs me nothing, so the dollar value of my beer is whatever the cost of the ingredients is.

LooyvilleLarry · 06-10-2009, 04:28 PM

I am certain that I give away half of what I brew. I have several people that really enjoy the different beers, and they get a sixer of different ones, usually two of each.

I ask for two things - honest feedback, and the bottles back. If I don't get the bottles back, they don't get filled again. I think I've only lost a couple

On "payment" I have dropped a sixer off to my welder, and was happy with both the work and the price.

AJ_in_HD · 06-10-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cytokine

Rather than attempting to estimate a gift value as an exchange, spend a little time with the guy, invite him over and drink a couple with him. You never know, he might get interested in brewing and either a) brew with you or start doing it himself and give you some of his; or b) like it enough to give you other useful parts and machinery to help you along with your gear.

Don't think of it as payment, think of it as an opportunity to develop a friendship.

what cytokine said. Beer should be shared

**Homercidal** · 06-10-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AJ_in_HD

what cytokine said. Beer should be shared

+1 It's only beer, and you can make more! Estimate how much of a favor he's done for you and reciprocate, and then some. Even if you cringe at the thought of giving away your hard-worked brew (yeah right) consider it a learning experience, or practice and be glad to see it go to someone who might enjoy it.