homebrewing costs

[Bobby_M]

I guess I just don't look at running a business, even at a loss, as something fun to do.

 

[DrJerryrigger]

I guess I just don't look at running a business, even at a loss, as something fun to do.

I do, at least 80% of it, there are some details I don't ever want to deal with. But running a business at a loss is just depressing, so I think of myself as the customer and don't buy fancy equipment.

But to each their own. Understand how people just don't look at the money end in terms of production. But rather an investment in their hobby.

What I can't understand is why this thread is still going. I feel like we've hit on all the possible topics 12 times.

 

[Airborneguy]

If I didn't have to work for money, the LAST thing I'd do is open up a commercial brewing operation of any kind.

Totally agree. Why bother? I'd rather spend the money traveling the country trying to taste every single handmade beer at every single brewpub in America. I've been doing that for 5 years now, but it would be a lot easier if I was wealthy and purposefully-unemployed.

 

[boo boo]

This is the way I explained to the people who ask if it's cheaper.
If you drink $12 a case beer then it is definitely not cheaper but once you start drinking good beer that starts getting up to two and three dollars a bottle then you can make beer that is just as good and way cheaper.

Jeez, even the local cheap beer is $12 a 6 pack around these parts. Good
beer is much more expensive