Help Name and Design the AHA Assistant Brewer
The AHA Assistant Brewer is our new AI-powered tool built to help homebrewers get fast, useful answers, troubleshoot questions, and explore AHA brewing resource…
The AHA Community Got Fermenting
From garden-grown beets to yearlong melomel, AHA members celebrated Aug. 1 by putting microbes to work. On Aug. 1, AHA members celebrated Home Fermentation Day …
Help Build the Future of Homebrewing
Call for Applications: Founding Director of Development (Independent Contractor) The American Homebrewers Association is seeking an experienced fundraising prof…
The Homebrewing Community Remembers Homebrewer and Pioneer Craft Brewer Alan Sprints (1959–2026)
Pictured: Charlie Papazian, Alan Sprints, and son Isaac Sprints at Homebrew Con 2018. By Amahl Turczyn Best known for his strong, four-letter named ales, Alan S…
Modernizing Legal Shipping for Homebrew Competitions
Homebrewing legal in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Homebrew competitions are a natural extension of our right to brew in the United States. So why is it so …
Celebrate Home Fermentation Day on Aug. 1
The American Homebrewers Association is your go-to source for all things fermentation—from homebrewing beer to crafting mead, cider, kombucha, and fermented foo…
Director’s Cut: A Little More About My Journey, Thanks to the AHA
In my first Zymurgy Director’s Cut column, May/June 2022, I shared the fact that I’ve been reading Zymurgy religiously since the 1990s, when the stars aligned, …
Member Update: Building the Future of the American Homebrewers Association
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) gathered more than 1,000 members at the 46th Homebrew Con in Asheville, N.C., for an upd…
48th Annual National Homebrew Competition Celebrates the Best in Homebrewed Beer, Cider, and Mead
Asheville, N.C. | June 20, 2026 — The American Homebrewers Association® (AHA), the national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of…
July/August 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
This July/August 2026 issue of Zymurgy celebrates all things AHA, from the future of homebrewing and the return of Homebrew Con to wet hops, stock ale, Schlenke…
A Toast to Bob Kauffman
Bob Kauffman was a longtime homebrewer, mentor, club leader, and friend whose dedication to the AHA and the homebrewing community left a lasting legacy. Read Mo…
Justin Crossley Announced as Homebrew Con 2026’s Headline Speaker
Homebrew Con 2026 Just Got a Whole Lot Louder The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is thrilled to announce that Justin Crossley, broadcaster, homebrewer, …
May/June 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
This May/June 2026 issue of Zymurgy takes readers on a global homebrewing tour, from Turkey and Tuscany to Ukrainian Golden Ale, German Dunkel, Italian Saison, …
American Homebrewers Association Board Welcomes 4 New Members in 2026
Historic first election marks milestone for newly independent 501(c)(6) and (c)(3) Jennifer Blair Read Bio Stephanie Butler Read Bio Jen Pereira Read Bio Jeff W…
History in the Making: American Homebrewers Association 501(c)(3) and c6 Application Approved!
For 48 years, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) has existed because homebrewers chose to build something amazing together as a membership group. Not in…
Nominations Open: 2026 AHA Homebrew Shop of the Year
Homebrewers know the truth: a great homebrew shop is more than a place to buy ingredients. It’s a clubhouse, a classroom, a troubleshooting hotline, and sometim…
Concluded: AHA Board of Directors Election
Voting has now concluded. Thank you for your participation! Results will be announced on April 7, 2026. The American Homebrewers Association invites active memb…
Registration Open for Homebrew Con 2026
It’s here! The world’s biggest homebrew party is officially back—and registration for Homebrew Con 2026 is NOW OPEN. Join us June 19–20, 2026,…
AHA 2026 Overview – Membership Options (February 25, 2026)
The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) vision is a homebrewer in every neighborhood and a homebrew club in every community. We provide unmatched reasons, re…
March/April 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
This March/April 2026 issue of Zymurgy is all about the pivot—how brewers adapt and thrive amid climate challenges, economic pressures, and shifting beer cultur…
NHC 2026 Registration Open through Feb. 25
It’s time–registration is now open for the 2026 National Homebrew Competition (NHC)! 2026 marks the NHC’s 48th year, proudly brought to you by the America…
Meet Your National Homebrew Competition Chairs
The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is excited to announce the new National Homebrew Competition (NHC) chair and deputy chair. The NHC is the most iconic…
Board Nominations Now Open
The AHA is powered by homebrewers who care, speak up, and want to steer the hobby forward. Nominate yourself or a fellow member to help guide strategy, lead com…
Get Ready for the 2026 National Homebrew Competition (NHC)
Clear your calendar—the world’s largest and most competitive homebrew competition is gearing up for another epic year. The 2026 National Homebrew Competition (N…
Holiday Hours Update
The American Homebrewers Association will be closed December 25 through January 1 as our team celebrates the holidays. We’ll be back in the new year, refreshed,…
January/February 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
The January/February 2026 Zymurgy highlights the Pro-Am Competition medal winners, legacy breweries, the evolution of West Coast IPA, brewing gadgets, and brewi…
Homebrew Con 2026 is Coming!
Homebrew Con returns in 2026—coming to Asheville, North Carolina! Join us June 19–20 for Club Night, the Homebrew Expo, HBC seminars, and the NHC Final Round Ju…
American Homebrewers Association Independence and Momentum Update
🍻 The AHA Is Driving A New Association and Members Are Leading the Charge Happy November! As the weather cools and our fermenters warm up, we’re raising a glas…
November/December 2025 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
The November/December 2025 Zymurgy celebrates the winners of the 2025 National Homebrew Competition, and explores what it means to brew in the face of adversity…
Applications Open for National Homebrew Competition Competition Chair
📬 Apply by November 10. Send a resume plus a short statement of interest to: Julia Herz, AHA Executive Director, ed@homeb…
Craft Breweries Take a Shot at Whiskey
As drinkers diversify and tastes evolve, forward-thinking brewers are doing what they’ve always done best—experimenting, adapting, and creating new ways to conn…
Finding Beervana in Portland, Oregon
Dubbed Beervana in the 1990s, Portland is still setting the standard for craft beer excellence. The post Finding Beervana in Portland, Oregon appeared first on …
Beer’s Boutique Lodging Destinations
Across the U.S., breweries are transforming cabins, lodges, and inns into boutique stays that go beyond the pint—immersive getaways where beer, place, and hospi…
Cheesecake and Ice Cream and Blueberry, Oh My: The Allure of Smoothie Sours
Smoothie sours are attracting a whole new audience of beer drinkers that otherwise would not make their way into a brewery. The post Cheesecake and Ice Cream an…
Sovereign Nations: How Canada’s Indigenous Brewers Are Making Craft Beer Their Own
Canada's Indigenous brewers are navigating a complex legacy—transforming an industry historically weaponized against their communities into a space for sovereig…
Unpeeling Banana’s Appeal in Beer
From the yeast-supplied scent of German hefeweizens to pastry stouts evoking a banana-split sundae, brewers are, well, bananas over bananas. The post Unpeeling …
Spring Means Simple and Balanced
In pursuit of the perfect spring beer and food pairings, Chef Adam encourages you to simplify—to take something off the plate—instead of over-working the pairin…
How AI Is Changing Beer
Brewers are looking at how AI can improve efficiency and the overall brewing experience. But it's not yet poised to replace humans. The post How AI Is Changing …
Slovene Immigrants & The Rise of San Francisco Beer
For many Eastern European migrants, West Coast beer factories changed their lives for the better. The post Slovene Immigrants & The Rise of San Francisco Be…
Beer Beside the Bay: Sipping Along the San Francisco Peninsula
From plant-based brewpubs serving Pliny the Elder to award-winning cask ales and Bavarian biertubes, a 30-mile stretch of San Mateo County along Highway 101 has…
Ink & Drink: Uncovering the Historical Bonds of Tattoos and Fermentation Across Cultures
From the hearth-centered practices of the Ainu to the cassava brewing charms of the Makushi, tattooing and fermentation share a profound kinship as technologies…
Hood River: Where the Wind Blows and the Beer Flows
Hood River, Oregon: 8,000 residents, legendary breweries, and a windsurfing paradise. A 48-hour beer journey through one of craft brewing's best-kept secrets. T…
Grand Junction: The Intersection of Adventure and Beer
Grand Junction, Colorado, is loaded with natural beauty—canyons, mesas, rivers, and trails. Now, it's a destination for excellent beer, too. And unlike Colorado…
Beer Cheese Is Having a Moment
When brewers and cheesemakers find new ways to collaborate, we all win. The post Beer Cheese Is Having a Moment appeared first on CraftBeer.com.
These Breweries Are Redefining Community, Collaboration, and Fermentation
Breweries have long been trailblazers. These are taking that tradition and running with it. The post These Breweries Are Redefining Community, Collaboration, an…
Schussboom Brewing Joins “The People’s Tree” on a Cross-Country Beer Tour
Schussboom Brewing created three commemorative beers for the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree journey from Nevada to D.C. The post Schussboom Brewing Joins …
Michigan Hops: The Women Behind the Bines
Explore the stories of the women driving Michigan’s hop industry, from field to greenhouse to lab, and defining what makes Michigan hops special. The post Michi…
Cloudy with a Chance of Fresh Hops: How Denver’s FlyteCo Catches Lightning in a Bottle
Piloting a small plane over the Rocky Mountains isn’t the most efficient way to get hops. But for FlyteCo Tower in Denver, it's part and parcel of their mission…
Evolving Tastes: How Breweries Are Finding Balance
How do breweries find balance in an always evolving industry, where trends come and go and drinkers show both loyalty and adventurousness? The post Evolving Tas…
Not Just Wine: The North Fork Becomes a Beer Destination
Long a destination for wine, the eastern edge of Long Island is earning a reputation for its IPAs, Pilsners, sours, stouts, and more. The post Not Just Wine: Th…
Camping Out Is in at Breweries
Breweries are turning underused land into camping destinations, drawing RV travelers and boosting business with beer, food, and fresh air. The post Camping Out …
Michelin Stars & Beard Awards Shine at PAIRED at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival
PAIRED at the Great American Beer Festival is an intimate tasting experience where acclaimed chefs and innovative brewers create one-of-a-kind pairings you won’…
Celebrating the Life of Jack McAuliffe
Jack McAuliffe, founder of New Albion Brewing, turned a homebrewer’s dream into America’s first modern craft brewery, inspiring generations with his resourceful…
It Takes a Lot of Beer to Make Good Wine
In California, craft beer and wine are both power players, but a refreshing beer at the end of the day seems to be a popular thirst-quencher whether your line o…
Spicy Beers Are Catching Fire
In a sea of juicy IPAs and lip-puckering sours, spice feels almost radical: an antidote to sweetness and a rebuttal to predictability. The post Spicy Beers Are …
Pour the Beer, Cue the Band
Breweries across the country are turning up the volume, blending beer and live music to create unforgettable experiences. The post Pour the Beer, Cue the Band a…
The Surge of Cider
Cider’s explosive growth runs parallel to that of beer, driven by creative makers reimagining what cider can be. The post The Surge of Cider appeared first on C…
Tapping into New Zealand Hop Terroir
Today, there is no family of hops more in vogue than those coming from New Zealand. The post Tapping into New Zealand Hop Terroir appeared first on CraftBeer.co…
From Bottles to Beer: How Three Mothers Are Shaping Craft Culture
Three moms—Whitney Selix, Lindsey Mrav, and Amanda McLamb—are putting their own spin on craft beer, building welcoming breweries where parenting, creativity, an…
The Fresh Faces of Tampa Bay’s Craft Beer Scene
These emerging breweries are redefining what it means to grab a beer in Tampa. The post The Fresh Faces of Tampa Bay’s Craft Beer Scene appeared first on CraftB…
The Session | Headlands Brewing Company
Headlands Brewing Company joins us on The Session The post The Session | Headlands Brewing Company appeared first on The Brewing Network.
The Session | Canyon Club Brewery
Christian Kazakoff from Canyon Club Brewery joins us on The Session The post The Session | Canyon Club Brewery appeared first on The Brewing Network.
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #224: Wee Heavy and BJCP Score Sheet Evaluation
We’re getting Scottish in the office today! Dave is back with a Wee Heavy, which is always a real treat to dive into. These beersRead more The post Dr. Ho…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #223: Festbier and GABF Judging
The season for festbier is upon us, and that’s a good thing, because this style is such a great one to taste. Malt complexity everywhere,Read more The pos…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #222: The Hazy IPA Show
Today on the show, we turn our attentions to resident BJCP judge and co-host Brian Cooper, who has submitted round two of his Hazy IPARead more The post Dr. Hom…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #221: Coors Banquet and 4 Weird Off-Flavors You Should Know
In the world of American Lagers, Coors Banquet is an easy Top 3 beer. This crisp, easy-drinking style is one that’s hard to replicate andRead more The pos…
The Session | Hana Koa Brewing Company
Hana Koa Brewing Company from Honolulu, HI. joins The Session The post The Session | Hana Koa Brewing Company appeared first on The Brewing Network.
The Session | White Labs Yeast And Pure Pitch® Next Generation
Chris White and Kara Taylor from White Labs Yeast & Fermentation join us on The Session The post The Session | White Labs Yeast And Pure Pitch® Next Genera…
The Session | 7 Stills Brewery & Distillery
Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery from San Francisco, CA. joins us this week on The Session The post The Session | 7 Stills Brewery & Distillery appea…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #220: Bock
Bock is one of those styles that can really go wrong if you let it. From cloyingly sweet to one-dimensional, there’s really no shortage ofRead more The po…
The Session | Jamil and True Symmetry Brewing
Jamil Zainasheff returns to The Session for the first time since selling his brewery, Heretic, and subsequent firing from the company. Jamil tells his sideRead …
The Session | Mare Island Brewing Company
Mare Island Brewing Company on the history of Mare Island and the brewery that is keeping it alive. The post The Session | Mare Island Brewing Company appeared …
The Session | Liquid Gravity Welcome To CA Collaboration
Brendan and Celeste Gough from Liquid Gravity Brewing Co. join us in the studio to talk about this year's Welcome to California beer collaboration with four dif…
The Session | Japanese Craft Beer Takeovers
Listen in as we welcome Ry Beville, Publisher of Japan Beer Times to give his insight into what's been happening with Japanese breweries buying American Craft B…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #219: Pale Ale And 805 Commercial Calibration
Pale Ale is one of the lord’s perfect styles, provided it meets our strict definition. On today’s show, we have Andy back on, who convincedRead more…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #218: Belgian Blonde and Sherbet Cider
Summertime is Cider time, and we have a pretty cool one on today’s show! Bob joins us and sent in his version of a RainbowRead more The post Dr. Homebrew …
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #217: Hazy IPA and Russian River Consecration Clone
Master BJCP judge Brian Cooper loves to torture us on this show, and today’s episode grants us no relief. Brian gave us two of hisRead more The post Dr. H…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #216: The Cider Show
It’s Cider Day here on Dr. Homebrew! Listener Bill sent us four different versions of his cider, each with a different yeast. Our goal? ToRead more The po…
The Session | Homebrewing Tasty’s Dortmunder Export
On this episode of The Session, Chris Graham and Justin Crossley attempt to homebrew Tasty’s Dortmunder Export Lager Recipe for the 2022 National Homebrew…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #215: Smoked Belgian IPA and Smoked Cherry Porter
We’ve had lots of unintentionally themed shows in the past, but never one like this … it’s the Smoke Beer Show! Two very different smokedRead …
The Session | Bruehol Benicia Brewing
This week on The Session we are joined by Natalie Boltz Keller and Mark Keller from Bruehol Benicia Brewing in Benicia, CA. The post The Session | Bruehol Benic…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #214: Pomegranate Mead and Commercial Mead Tasting
(George Costanza voice) Mead is back, baby! Ashley joins the show again and allows us to judge her Pomegranate Mead, which was big and syrupy.Read more The post…
The Session | Sudwerk Brewing Company
Sudwerk Brewing Company joins us in studio on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 4pm PST The post The Session | Sudwerk Brewing Company appeared first on The Brewing Net…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #213: Blackberry Blossom Mead and Salted Caramel Porter
We had two unique beverages on this week’s show – a Mead and an ice cream-inspired Porter. The Mead was a sack-strength style mead, madeRead more Th…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #212: NA Homebrew Talk and an American Brown Ale
We have been overly distracted by non-alcoholic beers as of late, and we show no signs of slowing. In fact, we brought Jamil on theRead more The post Dr. Homebr…
The Session | Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden
Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden, the newest brewery in Concord, CA. joins The Session The post The Session | Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden appeared …
The Session | Moksa Brewing Company
Moksa Brewing Company is back on The Session Find out how far they've come since their first visit four years ago The post The Session | Moksa Brewing Company a…
Brew Strong | Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) For your Brewery
Jamil and John give the mail bag a break this week, and instead talk about a more commercial-leaning subject: Standard Operating Procedures. SOP’s are com…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #211: Kunklefest and Tasty’s Tasting Room at Spring Brews Recap
We talk a lot about competitions, but not much about some good rules and guidelines to follow when planning one. Our first guest is Justin,Read more The post Dr…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #210: Competitive Homebrewing
How serious are you about competitive homebrewing? Do you do just enough to ensure your beer tastes good at the judging table, but beyond that,Read more The pos…
The Session | Bankhead Brewing
A blast from the past! Chad Moshier, the Session’s former producer, joins the show as the Brewmaster at Bankhead Brewing Co. out of Rowlett, Texas.Read mo…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #208: Mead Judging
It’s the Mead Show on today’s Dr. Homebrew! Our first guest is Michael Fairbrother of Moonlight Meadery, who heard we were going to be usingRead mor…
Brew Strong | Water Questions (and Answers!)
Water is a complicated part of your brew day, but it allows you to really fine tune any beer. Jamil and John dig around theRead more The post Brew Strong | Wate…
Brew Strong | Homebrew Question and Answer
It’s back to the time machine/mail bag for Jamil and John on today’s show! Questions came in from all across the homebrewing spectrum, once againRea…
Brew Strong | How To Distill with Aaron Hyde
While distilling is still illegal at home in the US, that hasn’t stopped it’s rise in popularity. Today, Jamil and John chat with Aaron Hyde,Read mo…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #207: Same Base Sour, Two Types of Wine Grapes
Taking up a sour beer project is never easy – just ask Neriah. He crafted a base beer to sour and age, then one toRead more The post Dr. Homebrew | Episod…
Dr. Homebrew | Episode #206: German Pilsner and Interview with Gordon Strong from the BJCP
Think back to your first batch of homebrew. Was it any good? Would you have felt comfortable not only advancing to all-grain, but also tryingRead more The post …
Brew Strong | Live from BrewChatter
Jamil and John take questions from the road, in this live broadcast from BrewChatter HQ! The boys ambled their way up to Sparks, Nevada toRead more The post Bre…
The Session | Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company live and in studio on The Session The post The Session | Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company appeared first on The Brewing Net…
The Session | Wild Fields Brewhouse
Wild Fields Brewhouse joins the first in-studio live Session since 2020! The post The Session | Wild Fields Brewhouse appeared first on The Brewing Network.