HOw can you not save money by going to AG? Besides the crusher, the cost of equipment is not hardly worth mentioning. Yes, you *could* spend tons more on equipment, and many do, but it's not necessary to get the job done.
But if you really wanted to shop for lowest cost, you can save tons over extract in bulk buys etc.
I have not yet done AG and I admit that cost is a major reason (actually, I've been sort of working on going to AG for a while, but Old man winter and my lack of time due to remodeling our house has kept me from it for a while), I just want to experience the process of crushing and mashing, etc.
For those who spend tons of money on AG, it's not the AG that costs the money, it's your decision to spend tons on equipment! I'm closely following the frugal brewing thread because I'm curious about all the ways to save money. Most of them could never impact quality and if they add time and hassle to the brewing, they also add experience and interest.
But if you really wanted to shop for lowest cost, you can save tons over extract in bulk buys etc.
I have not yet done AG and I admit that cost is a major reason (actually, I've been sort of working on going to AG for a while, but Old man winter and my lack of time due to remodeling our house has kept me from it for a while), I just want to experience the process of crushing and mashing, etc.
For those who spend tons of money on AG, it's not the AG that costs the money, it's your decision to spend tons on equipment! I'm closely following the frugal brewing thread because I'm curious about all the ways to save money. Most of them could never impact quality and if they add time and hassle to the brewing, they also add experience and interest.