HB_ATL73
Well-Known Member
I have been focused more and more on calculating costs of brewing as well as feeling the pain of buying 6-packs at the store for 10-15$. It just feels bad now to buy craft. Its been rough these days with the economy.
Years ago I would spend upwards of 60 dollars on a batch for a big IPA with loads of hops just as an example. Today I try to do what I can to cut costs while still producing something with good quality. Here is a breakdown of a poor mans pale ale that I make.
9# 2 row- I buy sacks from LHBS for 50$- total cost for batch $9
0.5# C60- $1.50
0.5# Vienna- $1.50
3 oz Cascade (60,20,0 Min) sometimes ill add a dry hop as well- I buy bulk from Yakima Valley hops- I can usually get a previous year 1# for anywhere from 10-15$- total cost for batch $1.88
Safale US-05- $5.. cost for yeast varies but if I use the same yeast slurry over say 5 generations the cost becomes minimal
Total cost for batch ranges from 14.88 to 18.88 depending on reusing yeast
That equates to $0.30-$0.38 cents a beer, $1.80-$2.28 a 6 pack
Just thought I would share and curious if anyone else is brewing in an economical way
Cheers
Years ago I would spend upwards of 60 dollars on a batch for a big IPA with loads of hops just as an example. Today I try to do what I can to cut costs while still producing something with good quality. Here is a breakdown of a poor mans pale ale that I make.
9# 2 row- I buy sacks from LHBS for 50$- total cost for batch $9
0.5# C60- $1.50
0.5# Vienna- $1.50
3 oz Cascade (60,20,0 Min) sometimes ill add a dry hop as well- I buy bulk from Yakima Valley hops- I can usually get a previous year 1# for anywhere from 10-15$- total cost for batch $1.88
Safale US-05- $5.. cost for yeast varies but if I use the same yeast slurry over say 5 generations the cost becomes minimal
Total cost for batch ranges from 14.88 to 18.88 depending on reusing yeast
That equates to $0.30-$0.38 cents a beer, $1.80-$2.28 a 6 pack
Just thought I would share and curious if anyone else is brewing in an economical way
Cheers