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Have you got some spare room in your basement or a big part of your garage that\u2019s just laying empty? You\u2019ve probably been thinking about what to do with it. There\u2019re tons of options, from a library for all of your books to a home gym. But let\u2019s take a look at a more fun idea – something that\u2019s really every man\u2019s fantasy<\/strong>. Have you thought about making a brewery in your own home?<\/em> Imagine how awesome it would be to relax after a long day, with a bottle of your own, painstakingly brewed beer. Of course, creating your own brewery isn\u2019t as easy as bathroom design, nor is it cheap. However, we can help you save a few bucks while crafting your delicious brewsky. Scroll down for some tips on building in-house breweries on a budget!<\/p>\n

Do your research<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s face it, you\u2019ve probably never thought that much about the process of brewing beer. While the tales of making excellent scotch and wine have been passed around bars for decades, in-house beer breweries are a relatively new thing. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important you don\u2019t go into this endeavor without the necessary knowledge. So, we recommend doing plenty of research <\/strong>about the brewing process before you start making any investments. In fact, the first thing you\u2019ll need to buy is a book about brewing. There are a lot of them out there, and you\u2019ll need to read as many as you can. You\u2019ll need to know the process of brewing extremely well <\/em>in theory, before you start building in-house breweries on a budget.<\/p>\n

Speaking of which – you\u2019ll also need to find out what kind of equipment you\u2019ll be needing<\/strong>. As with everything today, there are plenty of online tutorials, videos, and guides. However, when it comes to choosing your equipment you may want some help from professionals. We recommend taking a look at some of the various available brewing kits. You can buy them online, and those will have all the essential equipment you\u2019ll need for your first brew. Just make sure you\u2019re buying from a respectable homebrew supplier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Plan your time and space<\/h2>\n

Okay, we need you to realize something very important before you start building one of those in-house breweries on a budget. Simply put, you\u2019ll need to manage your time more efficiently than you have before<\/strong>, if you\u2019re going to do this. Brewing is a hobby that can be time-consuming<\/em>, and you\u2019ll need to make a tight brewing schedule and stick to it. This is important for your budget as well. Basically, if you don\u2019t plan out your time well, you might ruin an entire batch of ingredients and throw away money needlessly.<\/p>\n

Also, we\u2019d be remiss not telling you that, quite simply, brewing can take up a surprising amount of space<\/strong>. Once you\u2019ve decided on what equipment you\u2019ll be getting, definitely make sure to plan out where everything will go. This is when you\u2019ll realize the importance of doing inventory<\/a>. So, clean out your basement or garage, and make a floor plan of your future home brewery.<\/p>\n

Equipment for in-house breweries on a budget<\/h2>\n

Okay, so you\u2019ve read up on brewing, and you\u2019ve planned where and when you\u2019re going to do it. Great! Now we\u2019re moving on to the nitty-gritty of building in-house breweries on a budget. Or, more specifically – the equipment<\/strong>. Here\u2019s some advice – for your first batch of homebrewed beer, start small. We know you\u2019ve read articles online that urge you to buy some premium equipment. But you\u2019ll see, in the beginning, there\u2019s a lot of stuff you\u2019ll be able to snag from your kitchen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Start simple<\/h3>\n

So, for example, if you\u2019re buying a brewing kit – you want to stay away from anything that says \u2018all grain\u2019 or \u2018partial mash\u2019. Those will require more advanced knowledge<\/strong> and some more complicated techniques. But what equipment will you need exactly? Aside from the ingredients, your first brew will require:<\/p>\n