If you have made the switch from smoking to vaping, you’ve probably heard about making your own e-juice. For those who vape, it comes as no surprise that vaping is just about as costly as smoking real cigarettes once you purchase a vaping device and vape juice to go in it. Thankfully, though, you can make your e-juice to save money. Making your own juice also comes with the ability to create truly unique flavors that you won’t find elsewhere on the market.

In addition to making your own e-juice, did you know you can make your own beer right from the comfort of your own home as well? That’s right! Home brewing beer and home steeping vape juice actually have a quite a bit in common. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences and why you should start home brewing your own beer and home steeping your own e-juice.

History of Brewing Beer

People have been brewing beer for thousands of years. In fact, did you know the practice of brewing beer dates back to at least 5000 B.C.? While many people have always made their own brews at home, home brewing did not become legal across the nation until 2013. Since then, more and more people have jumped on the home brewing bandwagon. As of 2017, more than 1 million Americans were making their own brews.

History of Vaping

Even though the first successful e-cigarette was not released until 2003, vaping is a trend with roots dating all the way back to ancient Egypt and India. That means it’s essentially been around for thousands of years, too. As of 2018, more than 20 million Americans were vaping.

Home Brewing Beer Versus Home Steeping Vape Juice

While both home brewing beer and home steeping vape juice go back thousands of years, the methods used to make both are quite a bit different. For starters, it takes as much as three to five weeks to home brew beer. Vape juice, on the other hand, can be home steeped in as little as three days.

With regard to the equipment needed for both, home brewing beer requires far more. Take a look at the equipment needed to home brew beer:

• Large metal spoon
• Fermenter
• Large stockpot
• Siphon
• Measuring cap
• Bottles and caps
• Bottle filler and capper
• Airlock
• Thermometer
• Strainer
• Bottling bucket

Now take a look at what’s needed to home steep e-juice:

• Calculator app
• Glass bottles
• Disposable pipettes
• Scale
• Gloves
• Dropper caps

Trend Alert: Home Brewing Beer and Home Steeping Vape Juice

Brewing beer at home and steeping vape juice each enable you to craft unique flavors. Just like wine and cheese go together well, certain e-juices go well with different types of brews. As you start making your own versions of each, you’ll become better at creating flavors that complement one another.

Would you like to learn more about home brewing beer and home steeping vape juice? If so, make sure to check out the really neat DIY: Home Brewing vs. Vape Juice infographic.