Home Brewing Beer

The author gives thanks to many of the individuals and organizations who have helped him to appreciate and enjoy
the hobby of making beer.

Most homebrewers don't make homebrewed beer just to save money. But after brewing awhile, I've learned that it's possible to make good hand-crafted beer for less than the cost of ordinary, mass-produced beer.

Explore some of the benefits available upon joining a local homebrewing club.

Many people believe that homebrewing is a hobby in decline.
Are homebrewers just a bunch of drunks looking for a cheap
buzz? Or are we responsible consumers of a carefully crafted
product?

We all have choices about where to spend our homebrewing dollars. I like taking a personal approach. I like great deals, but it's also important to support good service and high quality merchandise.

Summertime is coming. Get out of the kitchen and into the great outdoors. Learn what you need to do to brew outside and why it's a great idea. Also, hear about the author's road trip to a Kentucky distillery.

As the summer months approach, it's time to chill. Learn how to make new homebrewing gadgets that may help you make better beer.

On May 6, 2000, thousands of homebrewers across the world will celebrate National Homebrewers' Day. Find out out how you can participate.

Are you ready to make the leap from extract to all grain
brewing? Find out what basic equipment you need to brew
and whether it's all worth it.

Hops, flavoring hops, aromatic hops, dry hopping