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Beer brewing proves to be recession-proof industry
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| February 17, 2009
| Laura Phelps
Posted on 02/17/2009 12:26:24 PM PST by JoeProBono
Most people would agree that now probably isnt the best time to start a new business unless your business is recession-proof.And the one thing people still do during a recession is drink beer.While beer consumption is down by a few percentage points, the experts say beer is recession resistant and things arent nearly as bad as in other industries.In fact, people dont drink as much wine, but do drink beer in tough economic times.
TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: beer
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To: gorush
In Wisconsin you're allowed 200 gallons/person in the household. Poor record keeping and an exhaustive quality control regimen makes prosecution difficult.Most states, and the Fed allow up to 100 gallons of beer and/or wine per household for one adult (200 gallons per household if there are two adults in the household).
The Feds don't like stills they can't regulate. Home distilling is basically illegal in the eyes of the Fed, unless you've asked the Fed's permission and paid the Fed's fees. Personal production of beer, wine, and distilled spirits per the Fed.
Wisconsin law allows fermented beverages (beer and wine), but there is no allowance in WI law for home distilling. Be careful out there.
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posted on
02/17/2009 1:21:02 PM PST
by
IYAS9YAS
(Obama - what you get when you mix Affirmative Action with the Peter Principle.)
To: JoeProBono
I’ve been brewing for the last three years, at this point my next step is a ‘very’ small microbrew business. I’ve been toying with trying to actually sell my stuff but I’m not there yet.
It’s amazingly simple and fairly inexpensive to produce better than commercial beer. The key is getting into a good process and making sure your methodical from a sanitary standpoint. A starter kit can be had on various homebrew sites and local stores for about $120.00. That will allow you to start doing 5 gallon batches with limited space but if you want to lager, you’ll need a dedicated fridge or freezer converted to maintain lager temps.
If you’re even remotely interested in homebrewing, pick up a copy of The Complete Joy of Home Brewing by Charlie Papazian.
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posted on
02/17/2009 1:22:36 PM PST
by
ATLDiver
To: Radl
Why would that be totally incorrect? Seems to me that people who drink beer would drink it whether there is a recession on or not. It’s not as if beer is a luxury. In fact, beer drinking likely increases as it is cheaper than drinking fine wine or expensive bourbon and whiskey. Not to mention that beer is one of the easiest alcoholic beverages to make in your own home.
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posted on
02/17/2009 1:29:50 PM PST
by
SamAdams76
(I am 13 days away from outliving John F. Kennedy)
To: evets
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posted on
02/17/2009 2:01:18 PM PST
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: lormand
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posted on
02/17/2009 2:03:11 PM PST
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
I prefer to brew for personal consumption - delivery is risky:
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posted on
02/17/2009 2:08:48 PM PST
by
IrishPennant
("We're surrounded...That simplifies our problem.")
To: IYAS9YAS
"Be careful out there. "My addictive personality requires that I stick with the fermented beverages...I stay away from the brown stuff.
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posted on
02/17/2009 2:14:20 PM PST
by
gorush
(History repeats itself because human nature is static)
To: JoeProBono
It looks like the Pope likes hefeweizen.
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posted on
02/17/2009 2:48:05 PM PST
by
lormand
(...don't blame me, I never vote democRAT)
To: SamAdams76
My son is a graphic designer for a large beer distributor. When the economy is going smooth the bars and other outlets don’t need to push their beer. For the last month or so he has been getting hammered at work. Bars are asking the salesmen for banners to push the products. I thought the same as you but my son will tell you, as he told me, that beer sales slow down during a crappy economy.
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posted on
02/17/2009 3:42:26 PM PST
by
Radl
(rtr)
To: JoeProBono
Be
afraid. Be very afraid.
NO cheers, unfortunately.
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posted on
02/17/2009 4:17:50 PM PST
by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: grey_whiskers
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posted on
02/17/2009 4:29:46 PM PST
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: GOP_Raider
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posted on
02/17/2009 7:11:47 PM PST
by
The SISU kid
(I feel really homesick all the time & so do all the other aliens.....)
To: rzeznikj at stout; GOP_Raider; Rodney King; Tainan; Chasaway; SquirrelKing; dynachrome; ...
Beer Ping!
A low to medium ping list aimed at all of us who, well, love our beer
FReepmail rzeznikj at stout or GOP_Raider to be added or struck from the list
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posted on
02/17/2009 11:32:37 PM PST
by
GOP_Raider
(Have you risen above your own public education today?)
To: GOP_Raider; All
You betcha. I’m predicting I’ll sell more than the average number of Hops plants and grapes this upcoming spring at the garden center. I ordered in books to sell on making both wine and beer at home.
Strike while the iron is hot, Baby! I know I, myself, will be doing more home brewing this year. Cut out the middle man; the job you save may be your own! ;)
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posted on
02/18/2009 4:54:29 AM PST
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
To: Lurker; quantim; spinestein; 5Madman2; DTogo; Horatio Gates; Ribeye; decal; B Knotts; doodad; ...
Lots of brewing knews lately.
I cannot agree more with some of the other posters, for a hobby, brewing beer cannot be beat.
For the same amount of time spent watching a football game, you could make 5 gallons of beer.
Wait, what am I saying? Who says you cant do both at the same time?
On or off the Homebrewers Ping List, let me know.
Cheers,
knewshound
Homebrewing 1A (Homebrewing for beginners)
Homebrewing 101 (for experienced Homebrewers)
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posted on
02/18/2009 8:19:26 AM PST
by
knews_hound
(I for one welcome our new Insect overlords!)
To: JoeProBono
While beer consumption is down by a few percentage points,...Actually, it's just the PURCHASING that's down by a few points, since I started brewing my own.
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posted on
02/18/2009 8:28:16 AM PST
by
nina0113
(Hugh Akston is my hero.)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
Im predicting Ill sell more than the average number of Hops plants My Liberty and Goldings are doing pretty well. The Fuggles sadly didn't make it past the second year.
My neighbors are amazed when they see those hops growing well over 25 feet tall by July!
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posted on
02/18/2009 8:28:31 AM PST
by
Lurker
(The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
To: evets
Just How Drunk Can Ya Get?????
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posted on
02/18/2009 8:38:29 AM PST
by
gunnyg
To: knews_hound
For the same amount of time spent watching a football game, you could make 5 gallons of beer.
Just top be clear, the two are not mutually exclusive. My Sundays are/were spent doing both. Although I recommend pausing the game while boiling the malt, cleaning up a boil over is a nightmare.
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posted on
02/18/2009 9:32:01 AM PST
by
BJClinton
(Obama's love of pork is proof he is not a Muslim.)
To: knews_hound
Are you an extract or All-grain brewer?
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posted on
02/18/2009 12:04:17 PM PST
by
ATLDiver
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