Having been quite surprised by the final figures for starting up in wine making, I thought it only right that I should find the cost for making 40 pints of beer.
Again, my figures are based on buying everything from new. I use King Keg barrels, which are more expensive than other barrels, but I have read that they are one of the best barrels for homebrew. You can, of course, buy a cheaper barrel, or even a secondhand one. Also, the price of beers kits can range from £8 to £22 or more, but most kits are around the £12 mark.
I use Spray Malt, as it gives a better flavour and more body, but if you are on a budget you can use 1kg of sugar instead.
King Keg Pressure barrel £45.99
Fermenting Bin £8
Beer Kit (incl yeast) £12
Spray Malt (1kg) £9.50
Sterilising Powder £2.75
So, that’s £78.24 for the lot, which is £1.95 a pint! Still as cheap as buying a bottle of beer from the supermarket. Subsequent brews will cost 53p per pint.
It certainly beats paying the government MORE money, surely?
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