Whether you like the classic lager or indulge in IPAs, beer is — to borrow from the famous commercial — the king of good times. While we wait to head out for a drink, some Mumbaikars have been quenching their thirst with home brews. Although there's a grey area on laws governing in-house brews, people have been doing it for years. "There's a community of 5,000 home brewers in India who do it for personal use. Unless you're in a dry state, there's no law that says you can't brew at home, though norms vary among states," explains Mehul Patel, founder of Brewolf Craft Beer. Two such home brewers and Patel share their experiences.

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