Love Beer? Home Brewing Can Save You $400 a Year!

Love beer but hate the way it eats into your bank account? If you’re trying to save money, chances are one of the first things you cut out of your grocery list is beer. In the US, the average beer drinker spends $492 a year on beer. That quickly adds up to around $19,680 over a lifetime. You could buy a car for that amount!

It’s no wonder that beer costs are so high when you’re buying from the store. On top of paying for the actual beer, you’re also footing the bill for the beer manufacturer’s marketing and distribution costs, paying a sizable markup to the shop owner, and paying for lots of people in between. Want a premium beer taste from a store? Good luck finding one for under $1.25 a bottle.

But if you start brewing your own beer at home, you could be making delicious beer for as little as $0.25 a bottle! In fact, home brewing can save you up to $400 each year.

Think about this: the average American drinks 25 gallons of beer each year. In contrast, a pre-made home brewing ingredient kit costs $18.50 and will give you 5 gallons of beer. That means, if you started exclusively home brewing your own beer, you could bring your yearly beer cost down to $92.50 – a savings of $400 a year. On top of being a rewarding hobby, home brewing just makes cents!

What’s more, you won’t be sacrificing on taste – home brewed beer is just as if better tasting than store-bought beer. And home brewing is easy to do – anyone can pick it up. You just need the right set of instructions!

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American Craft Beer Week Kicks Off

These days it seems like there is some sort of beer-centric celebration held every weekend. Well, if you haven’t had quite enough yet, American Craft Beer Week kicks off in the middle of May. This national celebration of all that is great and good about craft brewing is a bit different from other celebrations and festivals that you might have attended though. What’s on offer here?

First, American Craft Beer Week runs from May 16 through the 22nd. This national effort brings brewers and retailers together all across the US. Of course, there is lots of support from brew lovers from all walks of life too. The first ACBW was held in 2006 when the Brewers Association decided that American Beer Month would do better as an event held over the course of a week. It was changed from July to May and saw 124 breweries participate.

In 2007, ACBW saw 150 breweries participate. That number has grown steadily though the years. In 2008, there were 168 breweries and 212 in 2009. 2010 marked the highest point yet – 341 breweries participated in American Craft Beer Week last year. From 2006 to 2010, the number of breweries more than doubled – that’s a real testament to the number of craft breweries now operating in the nation and just how popular they have become with American beer lovers.

Of course, ACBW is not all about breweries or all about retailers either. It’s really about beer lovers – there are 30,000 individual supporters of American Craft Beer Week that will take part in official activities during the course of this single week across the nation. And that “national” bit – that’s for real. If you want to participate in ACBW this coming May, you will have numerous ways to do that. From women only beer tastings in Colorado Springs to “mega tastings” in Richmond, Virginia and the Omaha Beer Fest in Omaha, Nebraska, there are tons of ways to show your support for craft brewers and get out there to experience some of the best brews that the world has ever seen.

In short, American Craft Beer Week gives you the keys to having a blast for an entire week straight. The number of local beer week celebrations that coincide with this event has also grown – you will likely find one in your hometown or within driving distance that you can enjoy during the week, as well.

Poto Cervesia,
Dustin Canestorp

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Do You Know About German Beer?

German Beers have a distinct taste, with little to no aftertaste.  Some styles of German ale include Koelsch, Weizen, and Altbier.  Some types of German lagers include Bock, Pilsener, Dunkel, Helles, and Maerzen.  Keep in mind that the taste, aroma, and color can vary, although all can be identified as being true German beers.

The German beer Altbier is a very common dark ale, that is top fermented in the lower regions of Germany.  The beer proposes a yellow color, with a taste that is rich in hops.  Another ale, Rauchbier, is known to have a smoky flavor with a smoked color.  These beers taste great, and happen to be very popular throughout the regions of Germany.

German lagers are also very popular, and happen to be popular in other areas of the world as well.  Pilsener is one of the most popular and most familiar of all German beers, providing you with more hops and less malt.  Pilsener can be found for sale all over the world, and happens to be very popular throughout North America as well.  Several bars serve it as well, as it happens to be one of the most popular dark lagers out there.

Throughout Germany, there are several different companies, produce over 4,000 different brands of beers.  Some of the more well known and larger companies of north Germany are Beck, St. Pauli, Warsteiner, and Krombach.  In the southern region of Germany, there are more breweries, although most of them are smaller, as they are locally owned and operated.  Southern Germany also contains the Benedictine Abbey, which is one of the oldest breweries in the world.  This brewery started producing beer in 1040 – very impressive indeed!

Germany is also home to Oktoberfest, which is held every year in Munich.  Oktoberfest starts in late September and carries on for two weeks, ending in early October.  During Oktoberfest, beer drinkers from all over the world will travel to Germany and celebrate German beers.  Each and every year, over 5 million people attend the event, making it one of the biggest beer celebrations in the world.

During Oktoberfest, local breweries in Munich are the only breweries allowed to serve beer in the bigger tents.  There are six breweries in total, producing a variety of different beers.  By attending this yearly event, you can learn more about German beer, sample the different varieties, and enjoy the rich bold flavors that make German beer so very popular.

Due to the success Oktoberfest gets each and every year, other cities around the world try and mimic this event.  Even though they have success, their level of success isn’t near as much as the original Oktoberfest – Germany.  German beers are very popular around the world, with Oktoberfest helping to prove that very claim. If you drink beer but have never experienced what beers from Germany have to offer, you really should give them a try.

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A Truly Arrogant Ale

“This is an aggressive beer. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to a safer and more familiar territory — maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it’s made in a little brewery, or one that implies that their tasteless fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer taste better. Perhaps you’re mouthing your words as you read this.”

This beer tells you that you won’t like it. It belittles you before you even take your first whiff. And that’s exactly what I like about it. It’s a true craft beer drinkers beer. Big and bold, full of hops, this American Strong Ale is one of my staple favorites. Amber in color, big on flavor, probably a little much for a newbie beer drinker, but perfect for the pros.

Located  in Escondido, California, Stone Brewing Company was founded by Steve Wagner and Greg Koch in 1996. Passionate about craft beer, these two friends teamed up as brewer and business man, creating a legend. I’ll let them sum up who they really are, because frankly, they do it best:

“We are a small, honest brewery with unrealistically high, yet cantankerously unwavering, standards. We concentrate on creating the most satisflying, big character ales imaginable, by using only the finest natural ingredients. And lots of ‘em!”

Quick Facts:

I know they sound tough with their big scary beers, but they do appreciate the environment like true Californians. In 2008, they covered the roof of the brewery with solar panels, which cut operating costs in half.

Stone  started out with 400 barrels per year in 1996 and in 2009 they were up to 98,500 barrels per year. They were listed in the top 100 fastest growing San Diego businesses in 2004, 2005, 2006 in the San Diego Business Journal. They must be doing something right!

Stone features 8 year round beers and an assortment of limited and special releases as well as collaboration releases with Dogfish Head and Victory Brewing Companies. More information on their portfolio visit www.stonebrew.com

Beer Advocate Rating: A-

Arrogant Bastard Ale 7.2% ABV, 22oz $5.75

You can find Arrogant Bastard as well as other craft beers at Decanted 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples FL 34108 or online at www.decantedwines.com

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