Mike and Stephanie Butler of Olathe, KS, a member of the Kansas City Bier Meisters homebrew club, won a gold medal in Category 33: Specialty Beer in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. The Butler's Alternative Grain Beer earned gold out of 90 entries.
Randy Daniels and KC McKinney of Des Moines, IA, a member of the Iowa Brewers Union homebrew club, won a gold medal in Category 30: Smoke-Flavored Beer in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition Final Round in San Diego. The duo's Rauchbier earned gold out of 78 entries.
Mash at 148°F–152°F (64–67°C) for 60 minutes. After fermentation is complete, roast the jalapenos evenly for 30 minutes at 350°F, then coarsely chop and soak them in vodka overnight. Rack the beer into a clean,…
Indigenous African beers have been brewed for thousands of years. Spontaneously fermented from corn and malted sorghum, umqombothi is still made throughout southern Africa, but fewer women are preserving its secrets.
AHA Executive Director Julia Herz shares how the AHA is adapting to challenges, focusing on growth, innovation, and member engagement through brewing, fermenting, and community efforts.
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