With the cost of beer on a continual rise, many beer lovers a looking for an economical way to save money, yet still enjoy their favourite beverage. In this post we will break down the cost of Home Brewing and unpack the savings of different brews. In addition to beer, this post is also going to break down the cost of ginger beer and cider too.
Cost of a Home Brewing set up
Firstly, lets look at the initial setup cost for those new to brewing. There is a misconception that getting into brewing is expensive – it doesn’t need to be. To get started brewing beer, cider or ginger beer you will need a Starter Kit. We suggest starting with a Morgan’s Premium Starter Kit. Morgan’s have DROPPED the price of their Starter Kits to just $89.00.
Cost of Brewing a Basic Can & Kilo
A can & kilo is a can of extract and a kilo of dextrose or a sugar blend. A can of Morgan’s Blue Mountain Lager and Booster Blend will make 30 750mL bottles and cost $28.80. Therefore, cost per 750mL bottle is $0.96. Cost per 375mL bottle is $0.48.
Cost of Brewing a Craft Series pouch
Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series range is ideal for the brewers who appreciate a quality drop and like to use dry hops and quality yeasts. These pouches can be used with a pouch of Liquid Malt of a sugar blend. Firstly, a pouch of Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series Golden Lager and Mangrove Jack’s 1.2kg Liquid Malt will make 30 750mL bottles and cost $49.40. It costs $1.64 per 750mL bottle. Secondly, a pouch of Mangrove Jack’s Craft Series Golden Lager and Booster Blend will make 30 750mL bottles and cost $43.80. Therefore, it costs $1.46 per 750mL bottle. Cost per 375mL bottle is $0.73.
Cost of Brewing Recipe Packs
Our range of Recipe Packs are designed for the brewers who would like to create a commercial beer style. These kits contain everything you will need. Our XXXX Gold Recipe Pack will make 30 750mL bottles and cost $34.40. Therefore, cost per 750mL bottle is $1.15. Cost per 375mL bottle is $0.57.
Cost of Home Brewing a Ginger Beer
A basic Ginger Beer is simply a can and a kilo. A can of Morgan’s Ginger Beer and a bag of Ginger Beer Blend will make 24 750mL bottles and cost $29.40. Therefore, it costs $1.23 per 750mL bottle. Cost per 375mL bottle is $0.61.
Cost of Brewing a Cider
Lastly, Mangrove Jack’s has an extensive Cider range which contains 11 different flavour options. A pouch of Mangrove Jack’s Apple Cider and a bag of Dextrose will make 30 750mL bottles cost $54.40. Therefore, cost per bottle is $1.81. Cost per 375mL bottle is $0.91.
Low on cost but not on variety
Home Brewing is about producing high quality and affordable products at home for a fraction of the commercial cost. Additionally, no matter what you like to drink Home Brewing has something for everyone. In summary, it is affordable to get started, you can make great beer for well under $25.00 a carton and we can guarantee you will never go back!