Homebrewing Economics

Are you interested in learning to homebrew but have a limited budget? Or maybe you want to get started with a premium homebrewing setup? Homebrewer Bill Bickerton will show you how to go from beer lover to first-time homebrewer with a bargain budget, a standard budget, and a premium budget. Experienced homebrewers are welcome to come learn more cost-effective ways to brew.

Learning Objectives

• Walk away with the list the supplies you’ll need to start homebrewing
• Gain the confidence to start brewing with a limited budget
• Understand what distinguishes a premium homebrewing set-up from a budget set-up
• Learn to go from a beer lover to a homebrewer at three different budget points: Bargain
• Level, Standard Level, and Premium Level
• Get money-saving tips and homebrewing hacks for beginners
• Explore the material differences between supplies and equipment

About the Speaker

Bill Bickerton is owner of The Cheap Homebrewer and co-owner of The Tiny Bookstore in Pittsburgh, Pa. He is an American Homebrewers Association member, member of the Three Rivers Underground Brewers (T.R.U.B.) and Three Rivers Alliance of Serious Homebrewers (TRASH) homebrew clubs and has been homebrewing since 2012. Bill is experienced in extract and all-grain brewing.