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Cheap is a relative term to each person. Like it was mentioned you can set a goal to try and achieve (sub $1 beer), it may take a bit of time to achieve. I started by trying to keep it as cheap as possible, both equipment and ingredients. As life progressed, I've purchased more equipment to take less time (most critical now) and physical demands.
It sounds like there may be some local homebrew shops (LHBS) near by, they may have the cheapest ingredients or they may be through online retailers. Morebeer! and Atlantic Brew Supply have been the cheapest for me when I can't drive the hour and half to the LHBS. Also, if you try going to the local homebrew clubs, not only will they likely help you learn, but some members may have old equipment that they are willing to lend or sell to budding brewer.
Extract would be a simple way to learn the process. In a large stockpot (~3 gal), heat 1 gal of water until it starts to steam, turn off heat, add a pound of light dry malt extract, stir until it dissolves, bring to a boil (watch for boil overs), turn off heat, add half a package of cascade hops (0.5 oz), put lid on pot, set in sink with cold water, when cool to touch, transfer to fermenter, add yeast, seal fermenter with airlock, wait week or two, bottle, wait, consume.
When you're comfortable with that, I've done several all-grain batches with the Brew in a Bag method. I use a cheap 5 gallon paint strainer bag. Buy the grain premilled until, you decide it is the hobby for you. It may cost more, but it's cheaper than buying equipment for a hobby you're not sure of.
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Also remember, this is the internet. Land of ash*$les and trolls. They reside everywhere. Ignore any comments you find offensive. And in the future if you want people to not immediately be start deriding you, pretend your grandmother is reading this and keep a civil and cleaner language. For perspective to some of the comments received, there are alot of people that come on here just looking how to get drunk, and people get defensive of their hardwork and dedication to a craft. Not justification, just perspective.
Furthermore, homebrewing belongs to no one. In ancient civilizations, every household brewed (rich and poor), and it was considered women's work.
for good thinking on the drinking problem! a lot of people live their entire lives dependent!
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