Brewing less because of financial crisis?

[Desert_Sky]

What financial crisis? It's been business as usual around here.

The way I see it is that it would cost me a ton more to buy 11 gallons in the store than it would to just brew up a batch. 9 bucks for a 6 pack of mid grade commercial? No thanks......

 

[Bernie Brewer]

My financial crisis has nothing to do with the market (for now, at least). I'm recently single, and being broke goes along with that. Trying to save some pennies to put together a batch.

 

[thataintchicken]

Brewing gives me a reason to stay home instead of going out and spending on beer. It also provides quality gifts for family and friends at a very reasonable cost.
I say brewing saves more money in my situation.

 

[Laurel]

I just bought a house so had to put brewing on hold. I'm sick of spending $$ on extract so I'll get a cooler and build a mash tun soon for AG. I HAVE to buy a propane burner to save my new flat surface range, so the only other expense is going to be a keg to boil.

 

[david_42]

Considering a batch of beer costs me about the same as driving to Golden Valley and having 2 pints & lunch, it's an economy move to brew more.

None of the above, because I've got my rig.

 

[zoebisch01]

In times like this, things like brewing only make more sense. Besides, I have no need to upgrade my equipment, and everything is bought and paid for. I have plenty of grain right now and yeast...so no it won't stop me. In fact this is probably a great time for us homebrewers to supply much needed things like our Oktoberfest parties...etc. People need to have a reason to be happy .

 

[BigKahuna]

I gotta admit....I'm torn between batche or Sculpture. I'm thinking I'll skip a trip or 3 to the city and do both!

 

[bearkluttz]

I still try to brew at least once a month but i have had to put the brakes on the upgrades. I have definitely quit making the 40 mile drive to the LHBS in favor of the cheaper shipping online.