OUCH!
I guess I have my LHBS to thank.
I ran some calculations and with purchasing in bulk from my LHBS, 40lbs LME vs. 50lbs grain, I think I can get the cost down to only a couple dollars difference between the two. This really makes me wonder...
Actually, the only item you need is a cooler with a custom made spigot; if you have all the standard extract brew equipment already.
The cooler I used was an old one I found in the basement so all I ended up spending was $6.00 on my custom spigot/filter system. :cool:
Today I did my...
So is $9.00 for 6lbs of extract a good deal then?
Thats what my local brew store charges their return customers. (ones who recycle the storage container and or byo).
I'm wanting to go all grain in hopes to cut cost but maybe thats over kill. Maybe the deal I'm getting is really good...
I find it funny that you say this... being as when I last visited California I distinctly remember how pathetic the beer selection had been. Living in Seattle kinda makes me a beer snob by happenstance, but I was truly disappointed when out at the bar you find Samuel Adams is only decent beer...