Home Brewing Lager

Newest Review: ... granulated white sugar so far). Having made the first lot successfully we've since made 2 more, equally successfully and have invested in a second barrel so that whilst one lot is brewing you can drink the other lot! Otherwise you'd have to wait 3-4 weeks for your next lot. We first started making our own lager to cut costs, although obviously there's considerable investment initially having got the kit it's only £10 for 40 pints of good lager! So over time we certainly will save money - it all depends on how much you drink as to how worth it it is. If you can drink 40 pints in the 3 months it stays ok for then it's well worth it, if ... more

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Home Brewing Lager: 40p a pint! Bargain! (574 words)
by - written on 05/11/08 (Very useful, 47 readings)
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History I first started brewing our own lager/beer about 9 months ago. I tried making some nettle beer which I loved but DH didn't and being as he's the one who does the most drinking there wasn't any point in persuing it. The Kit So we decided to invest in a Beer starter kit. This cost about £40 but came with all the essentials to start making lager yourself. It came with a tin of mix to make the lager from, a 5 gallon beer bucket (holds 40 pints roughly), and a few other bits and bobs. We also bought a 5 gallon beer barrel (about £25) to keep the lager in once made (but you can use other vessels). All ... Read the complete review

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