| Ancient peoples may have brewed their own beer | | | | cook are often drawn to home brewing. |
| and wine out of necessity (and brew it they did -- | | | | 2. Every batch of beer is different. Forget trying the |
| back at least as far as 10,000 BC that we know of) | | | | latest import of seasonal. With home brewing you |
| after all there was no liquor store or convenience | | | | always have something new to enjoy. |
| store on the corner to grab a cold six-pack or the | | | | 3. Home brewers are a friendly lot. If there is one |
| latest import. | | | | thing that home brewers love almost as much as |
| But, really, this was how if was for them for | | | | making beer it is talking about making beer. Sharing |
| everything they consumed. From bread and meats to | | | | stories and recipes, trying new batches and just |
| vegetables and oils -- it was all "do it yourself." | | | | getting together with like minded friends are all |
| It's all changed today when we can easily go to the | | | | reasons many people enjoy home brewing. |
| store and get just about anything we need. So why | | | | Certainly these are all good reasons, but naturally the |
| try homebrewing your own beer? | | | | number one reason most home brewers give for |
| Homebrewing is More Common Than You Might | | | | making their own beer is... |
| Think | | | | 4. Taste - There is nothing like being able to adjust |
| Home brewing has become in the past few years | | | | the recipes to their own taste and experiment with |
| one of the country's fastest growing hobbies. | | | | different ingredients and cooking procedures. Sure |
| Almost overnight there are several monthly | | | | there are some basic things that never change, but |
| magazines devoted to the subject. Brewing | | | | you can add different ingredients and experiment |
| Techniques, Home Brew, The Complete Joy of Home | | | | with different techniques to make your own |
| Brewing, and Extreme Brewing are just a few. | | | | signature creation. |
| And many online sites are now dedicated to selling | | | | Adjusting the ingredients can give you a lighter, paler |
| home brewing kits and equipment. | | | | ale or a thicker and heartier stout. Adding incredients, |
| Take heart that no matter what your family thinks, if | | | | like honey or berries can give you a flavor that |
| you are interested in home brewing you're not alone. | | | | cannot be found in the stores. |
| What are the Reasons That Home Brewing is | | | | One Last Reason No One Talks About |
| Becoming So Popular? | | | | 5. Although most won't admit it, many people home |
| Naturally there are almost as many reasons that | | | | brew simply because it is "cool." If you and your |
| people try home brewing as there are home | | | | friends like beer there is just nothing like being able |
| brewers. In other words, everyone has their own | | | | to tell them that you make your own. Just watch |
| reasons and everyone is different. | | | | the face of someone who has made his or her own |
| But a few good reasons keep coming up when home | | | | beer as they offer you a glass. |
| brewers talk to each other: | | | | It's hard to be that excited about giving someone a |
| 1. Home brewing is an art. It may be a hobby but | | | | "Bud. |
| there is much skill involved also. People who love to | | | | |
