But i dont know if i agree with JM that all grain is cheaper.
5Kg grain, plus all your hops, plus water (next to nothing) but its all the "energy" required, such as power or gas to heat sparge, mash, and exp. the boil.
then there is a portion of the AG setup cost on each brew, all add's up and i would almost think my brew's cost more now maybe?!?!
The time spent doing a AG is also lot's more than Kit hence maybe this will factor as $$$ for some.
horses for courses.
If ya enjoy it do it! - I'v had some dam nice kit brew's
even the fresh wort packs, this aint a Kit, but its in between.
The AG lets me experiment more with different flavours etc but, thats not to say its a better beer
anyway , i'll pull my big ugly head in and go play with my freezer, to much beer last night and well i feel heady