Homemade is not at all the same as store bought. It is slightly tart, not really Sour at all. Tangy And crispy crunchy goodness. We will talk about it.I don't recall mom ever making her own, but either way, sour stuff isn't my thing. During canning season, I make dill pickles for my wife. I will not eat them. I do some bread and butter pickles for me since the sweet kind of balances out the sour.