From today's NYTimes business section

[bernardsmith]

Not sure that this "democratizes" beer making when their start up costs are over $2300. My basic rig costs considerably less than $150...
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/23/business/brewing-your-own-beer-with-help-from-an-app.html

 

[McGarnigle]

But is your rig connected to the internet? Everything costs more if it's connected to the internet.

 

[JonM]

Repurposed Igloo coolers and washing machine/toilet parts. THAT'S democratic.


EDIT: On the other end of the spectrum, imagine the fun we could have with this:
http://www.jsonline.com/business/at...new-beers-will-fly-b99384429z1-282447501.html

 

[bernardsmith]

But is your rig connected to the internet? Everything costs more if it's connected to the internet.

Ah.. My "rig" isn't by I am.. Does that not count?