Beer Budget

I have no rationality...

rationality goes out the window..... when I walk into a store half the time...

I regret nothing... I buy what I want..

 

I don't think about how much I spend on beer, it would truly frighten me. As long as the bills are paid, the wife and kids are healthy and happy, we get a vacation every year and money gets saved..... life is good!

 

I do not measure my enjoyment in dollar amounts, therefore I do not pay attention to how much I spend.

 

Those terms are incongruous with one another.

 

I drink on average 2-3 new beers every day... regular seasonals and go to's show up on a regular basis, but I would rather try something new every day... go tos show up when I run out of new beers to drink, which is rare

 

I don't have a budget, don't drink beer everyday, and buy what I want. I just try to be smart about where I buy beer, as I have no grocery store/convience store/costco or sams club options in my lovely county of residence.

 

I will spend too much money on my favorite hobby regardless of what it is. At this point, I'm just glad it isn't sports cars or boats.

 

Well I have slowed down I must admit often my tried and true does get my attention and purchase dollars more so. Yeah I look forward to that every year!

But always looking for new brews.. and the sometimes kick myself when looking at those credit card statements

 

I spend more time worrying about my liver budget

 

I dont wanna talk about this.

 

SIxty dollars a month for beer is pretty low. I spend more than that a month just for the snacks that go with the beer, especially cheese. When I first got into Belgian beers in the early 90's, I would drop $450 a month on beer and the snacks that go with them. Back then a corked Chimay went for 6.99. I don't want to add up what my tab is currently, but I do save a ton of cash by brewing my own versions of corked favorites.

 

I don't really have a beer budget but since my default attitude is 'cheap bastard' that usually keeps me reined in. I probably spend anywhere from 25-100 bucks a month. The pricier months are because I usually drop between 35-55 bucks when I brew a batch.

 

I buy smaller amounts of beer often just to minimize the chances that I have a bill in excess of a few hundred at one time. I probably spend about $200 a month, between a case or two of go-tos (fresh squeezed at $52 and DFH 60 @ $40) and then a weekly visit to the bottle shop to chase down a rarity or try a new seasonal. My beer cellar collection should probably be put on my homeowners...

 

I have tried several budgeting strategies...and mostly failed. When I was in college, I made myself stick to no more than $100 a month, which was carefully computed based on internship earnings and living expenses.

Now I try to stick to ~$200 a month, but with Side Project and Perennial only 3 miles from me....

 

Very, very lucky to be able to pursue my hobby without a set budget, so far. I like to have a few solid beers in the fridge (my GF more so), but the "solid" is not static/not a staple/not the same beer each time. It's different as each brewing cycle turns, but it's something enjoyed previously. It's a wonderful time to be interested in good beer!

 

I have no other hobbies, that cost me much, I don't share finances with anyone, I have no debt, child support is over and I make a decent living....I buy whatever I want, whenever I want

 

My wife just reminded me of our wine and whiskey/scotch budget...... ouch, beer is cheap