in reply to OT: PerlMonks Brewers

I live in Portland, Oregon: Microbrew capital of the world. I don't need to brew my own... there's so many good places around me that brews seriously decent craft beer.

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Re: •Re: OT: PerlMonks Brewers
by sschneid (Deacon) on Jul 21, 2003 at 20:52 UTC
    Homebrewing isn't necessarily about a lack of good microbrews in your area. Just because there are tons of good restauraunts within a few miles of my mother's house doesn't mean she isn't still going to whip up a delicious home-cooked meal.

    In any case, I've never brewed anything myself, but used to play "brewmaster's assistant" back when my old roommate brewed. Good stuff.

    -s.
      I concur, when I started brewing it was because I lived in Oklahoma and the choices were pretty much Miller, Bud or Coors.<p. Over the years, with microbrews becoming more available the choices have grown considerably but I still brew periodically because there is nothing quite like enjoying the fruits of one's own labors.

      I would have to agree! though I am not a veteran brewer myself and have only brewed a few batches I much more enjoy the beer I have made, even if it is only because I have took part in the process of turning those wonderful ingredients into the beverage of choice, (for me that is!).
      ~Dan