B&WLiquid Concentrate
DIY/Homemade Beerol
Also known as: Beer Developer
Experimental developer using beer as developing agent source. Dark stouts (Guinness commonly used) provide phenolic compounds. Very much for experimentation — results unpredictable. More novelty than practical alternative.
Temperature
24°C
20–28°C
Dilutions
1
Form
Liquid
Characteristics
Grainmedium
Acutancemoderate
Contrastlow
Soft, low contrast results
Dilutions
stockOne-shot
Mix fresh: 500ml beer (dark stout best), 100g vitamin C, 75g washing soda per litre.
Shelf Life
Concentrate
Beer degrades quickly once opened
Working Solution
Use immediately after mixing
One-shot use only.
Often Used For
Experimental photographyNovelty/educational purposesSoft, dreamy aesthetic
Limitations & Warnings
- Very inconsistent results
- Low contrast negatives may be difficult to print
- Long development times (20-30 minutes)
- Strong smell during processing
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.
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