Take the 2-minute tour ×  I'm trying to reduce my cost-per-beer,
without investing in an all-grain setup. I know I'm pretty
limited with what I can tweak (can't get around needing sugar,
yeast, and hops), but here in Montana it runs about $40 for each
batch (even using Muntons yeast!). I'd like to reduce that if
possible.  Any tips or tricks out there? Recommended places to
shop? Brands to buy? Secret techniques I can't even imagine?
share|improve this question Damn, at least you've given me an
attainable goal. I've been spending 70-80+ on ingredients since
i've started. –  Jarrod Nov 8 '10 at 22:10 It would be
interesting to see a cost break-down for either or both of you
two. –  Jeff Roe Nov 8 '10 at 23:25 A 5 gallon batch is roughly
40 pints, so at $40 per batch thats not a bad price, IMHO. I'm
with Jarrod, my batches run in the 50-60 range. I'm happy to pay
it too, cause its still cheaper than the bar, and even the
liquor store for similar quality beer. –  benr Nov 8 '10 at
23:53 Given that kits like th