Recent content by komet155

Yes, it is pretty expensive, even not including bottles, BUT that's because craft beer is typically made much more economically due to economies of scale AND the use of all grain vs extract. Having said that, if you adjust your example to 22 ounce bombers, it comes out to $4.65 per bottle and...

I would welcome it! I think it would be better for brewing enthusiasts if the field was a little more competitive.

I agree, it's not bad considering you can brew whatever you want. The owner didn't quibble over how much extract you used (within reason) or if you preferred using white labs yeast. He also didnt mind you bringing in your own bottles or any special ingredients such as fresh lemon peel...

I used to spend most of my weekends in Maryland and at that time would brew various friends at a BoP in Frederick called The Flying Barrel. It was very reasonably priced....something like $135 for a 5 gallon, $175 for 10 gallons and $210 for 15 gallons if you only used one brew kettle. The...