Homebrewing vs Cocktail making
Homebrewing and cocktail making have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Homebrewing | Cocktail making |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $120 | $60 |
Choose homebrewing if
- Slower to reward you
- More useful day to day
About $120 to start, then about $25 a month.
Choose cocktail making if
- Quicker first wins
- Less about being useful
About $60 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Homebrewing: Beer Starter Kit, Auto-Siphon, Bottling Wand, Thermometer, Sanitizer, Stirring Spoon, Cleaning Brush Full cost breakdown
- Cocktail making: Boston Shaker, Bartender Kit, Jigger, Bar Spoon Full cost breakdown