I find homebrew is more prevalent in Canada, probably due to the fact store bought beer costs about $12 a six pack up here. Never really saw it back home in Florida... You can find kit stores all over the place here, and in BC they actually have stores that will do the brewing for you (you get to do the bottling). Down in the States, beer and wine is so cheap it is almost not worth the cost and hassle of brewing it yourself in my opinion.That being said, I prefer making wine as it seems you get more bang for your buck and it is less time sensitive then beer. You can let wine sit on it's lees for weeks, and condition in a carboy for a year before you ever bottle it. Beer requires faster racking between fermentations and bottling is a pain as they are smaller and more numerous. It's lifespan is also way shorter and it can go bad very easily.As for consumption, I find that homebrew beer is acceptable, but not great. However, you can make some really decent wines at home that are comparable to a $50 bottle from the store... Guess that is subjective though!
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