You guys don't bring beer to parties or family gatherings?
sure, i bring beer almost everywhere i go that doesn't provide beer (i.e. bars, restaurants, etc.). i always bring some homebrew with me to hang out with friends or family. i also give away some beer out of most batches i bottle. i brew between 2 and 4 times a month, usually, mostly 5 gal batches. i buy a small amount of commercial brew, maybe a sixer and a few bombers a week. my wife also enjoys several brews a night, and we are able to remain decently stocked. all that said, i don't see what brewing regularly and giving beer away has to with consumption.