Collecting Donations
#1
Posted 29 March 2009 - 04:36 AM
#2
Posted 29 March 2009 - 05:02 AM
#3
Posted 29 March 2009 - 05:07 AM
A little brew on site action? Not a bad idea. Unfortunately I find most people don't have the patience to make it through a brew day and actually be heavily involved. I likely wouldn't say anything about the tip jar, I'd just leave it out and people could contribute if so inclined. It's one of those things that I wouldn't take offense to if I were the guest since I am getting some hand crafted product essentially for nothing. Not everyone is like me though so I can see where you are coming from.I never read or saw any discussions about this topic at the other place but here is my opinions about itI try and share my beer with as many people as I can find or have found interest from. I brew way more than I could ever drink. 4 on tap, 6 in secondary, three fermenting away. I have thrown parties and had others come over fill growlers, jugs and whatever else. I have never asked for any donations. I guess you could do it and see how it goes. I have to say of course that anyone that would contribute to my brewing fund is always more than welcome. Me personally I have never tried it but you could and then after a party or get together see if anyone contributed. I am not the one to judge but just wondering if its tacky to push the donation idea or ask. One other idea I have is this. What about inviting over some of your friends or those that you share your beer with for when you brew. Ask them to chip in for ingredients and you can share a gallon or two or half with them, whatever you decide. Anyways thats my $0.02.
#4
Posted 29 March 2009 - 05:11 AM
#5
Posted 29 March 2009 - 06:58 AM
#6
Posted 29 March 2009 - 07:02 AM
#7
Posted 29 March 2009 - 07:09 AM
#8
Posted 29 March 2009 - 12:18 PM
This is what I do. I usually provide a keg of beer and some kind of meat and ask people to bring covered dishes and what not when I throw a party or BBQ.I do have a tip jar in my bar but it's mostly a joke. There is a five dollar bill in it that I put there. There have been tip in the jar but never monetary. A buddy of mines wife put her underwear in it once...LOL Its just a joke jar...On the other hand, if you were to ask folks to bring something with them for everyone to share, like a covered dish or chips or soda? I have no problem with that at all. But putting out a tip jar isn't far removed from asking for an admission price.
#9
Posted 29 March 2009 - 12:36 PM
#10
Posted 29 March 2009 - 01:28 PM
I don't think asking for homebrew donations is equivalent to asking for donations for burgers and dogs. Homebrewing takes a lot of effort, time, capital expense, knowledge, etc. I wouldn;t feel bad about putting out a donation jar, I probably wouldn't push it very hard though.When you throw a party, do you ask for "donations" for the hamburgers or hot dogs (or whatever) that you serve? I don't know of anyone that does, and putting out a tip or donations jar isn't really any different from that. Personally, I'd be cheesed off if someone invited me to their house and then asked me to donate to their kitty jar for anything - food, drink, whatever.On the other hand, if you were to ask folks to bring something with them for everyone to share, like a covered dish or chips or soda? I have no problem with that at all. But putting out a tip jar isn't far removed from asking for an admission price.
#11
Posted 29 March 2009 - 01:51 PM
Huh? You're providing something to eat or drink. That it's homebrew is irrelevant. Let me put it another way. People you invite to your home are *guests*. When hosting guests, it's impolite (to say the least) to ask them for money.I don't think asking for homebrew donations is equivalent to asking for donations for burgers and dogs. Homebrewing takes a lot of effort, time, capital expense, knowledge, etc. I wouldn;t feel bad about putting out a donation jar, I probably wouldn't push it very hard though.
#12
Posted 29 March 2009 - 02:14 PM
#13
Posted 29 March 2009 - 02:16 PM
For the most part I agree with this sentiment.But I also think that those that do not brew have no appreciation for time and money spent to provide this product. I have brought my beers to picnics and gatherings many, many times. And always offer homebrew when the cookout is at my house. Usually, these are groups of people I work with. I have never asked for a donation. But, these folks have come to expect it, and frankly, they hit my stuff pretty hard (they like it alot I guess). I have reached the point where I am not supplying it anymore. While I am flattered that they think so highly of my efforts, I do not think they appreciate the time/expense involved.We are having our first group cookout in 5 weeks. The folks will be disappointed that homebrew will not be on the menu.Huh? You're providing something to eat or drink. That it's homebrew is irrelevant. Let me put it another way. People you invite to your home are *guests*. When hosting guests, it's impolite (to say the least) to ask them for money.
#14
Posted 29 March 2009 - 02:26 PM
#15
Posted 29 March 2009 - 02:30 PM
#16
Posted 29 March 2009 - 02:39 PM
I'm saying it is relevant. A lot more goes into making homebrew than grilling up burgers and dogs. That makes it different.I'm not saying I'd do it, I just don't think it's a big deal.Huh? You're providing something to eat or drink. That it's homebrew is irrelevant. Let me put it another way. People you invite to your home are *guests*. When hosting guests, it's impolite (to say the least) to ask them for money.
#17
Posted 29 March 2009 - 02:43 PM
#18
Posted 29 March 2009 - 02:44 PM
Most people I know don't know or care. All they care about is whether it tastes better than that bitchin' Coors Lite or Amber Bock they've sold themselves on.I'm saying it is relevant. A lot more goes into making homebrew than grilling up burgers and dogs. That makes it different
#19
Posted 29 March 2009 - 02:45 PM
#20
Posted 29 March 2009 - 03:15 PM
Then I'm not really sure what you're asking. Donations of time? Someone drinks your beer, but in turn commits to helping you reshingle your roof?Not a bad idea, actually.This isn't a matter of expense really, it's just a matter of that we all put a lot of time into this. I've given away plenty of free homebrew.
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