Why Do You Brew?

[Mike Neilson]

I have been thinking this for a while, some people knit some people collect stamps and some of us watch birds.

But I brew!! Why do you Brew?

[vdog]

Great point - I have to say the same goes for me. I used to drink less, probably because it just wasn't as interesting or enjoyable as it is now - whether I'm drinking my own or a decent craft brew. It also helps that I've converted my wife so I always have a drinking partner!

[Ian]

Last time I licked a stamp it didn't taste anywhere near as good as even a bad brew!
Trite comment, but then the guys above have eloquently said it all. But gosh, there is nothing quite like the feeling of drawing for yourself and your mates a pint of your own brew from your own keg in your own fridge in your own home!

[James P]

Beer flavoured stamp adhesive... hmmmm....

[Ian]

Yes, that's a thought - a lick of Epic! But what if Steiny or Tui get in on the act? I think I'd prefer to stay with the glue mate!
I did like Joking's observation though: 'Most people brew at home because they are piss heads. I am a piss head because I brew at home.'

[James P]

I don't drink enough to be a pisshead, so I believe I'm a hop head.

Besides I have a brother and his three brother in laws, and a brother in law that ensure none of my beers are wasted, or allow me to drink in excess (often).

[Stu McKinlay]

I brew, therefore I exist.

[Scarrfie]

Isn't that supposed to be: "I brew, therefore I am"? A good take on Descartes regardless :-)

[denimglen]

Barry - For me it's the perfect blend of creativity and technical skill.

Very true, I've thought before that brewing runs and bleeds across the fine line between art and science.

Rev - Plus I just love brewing, I almost like it more than I like drinking :o)

On the same page there bro.

Stu - I brew, therefore I exist.

I brew, therefore I'm probably drunk.

Joking - Most people brew at home because they are piss heads. I am a piss head because I brew at home.

Me too bro, me too. I don't doubt the fact that I am an alcoholic, but I'm a functional alcoholic, I go to work, I spend time with my partner and family, but shit, I ain't gonna go a day without a beer.

[Ian]

Good on you Denimglen! With an admission like that it is only fair to stick my hand up and be counted in your club - can't see a point in letting a day go by without the kiss of the froth of an evening. 'An hour or two with a fine brown brew and I'm ready for anything' went a song once (though often as not that equals bedtime nowadays).

[Greig McGill]

I've always defined an alcoholic as someone who needs ANY alcoholic beverage, regardless of quality. I'll only drink beer or scotch. :) Also, I tend to try not to drink during the week, though this week has been a write off. It's more for calorie reasons than anything, though I know that's been fully debunked!

[Dai]

Also, I tend to try not to drink during the week, though this week has been a write off

seems that you say that every week!

[Greig McGill]

And every week, it's true...