October 10–12, 2024 | Denver, Colorado
Welcome to AHA at GABF. We’re excited!
For 2024, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is pleased to offer AHA members the option to gather surrounded by layers of beer appreciation, education, and off-the-charts networking at the who’s who of U.S. beer gatherings. We look forward to celebrating homebrewers on a national stage and hosting the National Homebrew Competition awards at the country’s largest beer festival, first hosted by the AHA in 1982.
Pre-order your GABF Commemorative T-shirt.
Save by ordering early! Exclusive to AHA Members. Pick up on-site outside the merchandise area. Must attend GABF to pickup shirts, shirts will not be shipped.
- Order your shirt by August 23. No refunds will be issued if canceled after August 23.
- 100% Cotton
- Sky Blue
- Short sleeve
- All gender sizing
AHA @ GABF registration required for pre-ordering items
What’s On Tap
*Information subject to change
Have you been to GABF? It gathers more beer lovers, brewers, judges, and beer/beverage media than any other event worldwide. Get ready for laughing and learning and three days of WOW-level beer experiences served up in Denver, Colorado… the Munich of the West.
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Club Night
Denver Beer Co. Canworks
4455 Jason St, Denver, CO 80211
Club Night ticket ($30) + proof of membership required (bring your AHA card!)
We are so excited to offer Club Night at Denver Beer Co. (host venue). At this GEM of a party, homebrew clubs from across the U.S. showcase their best offerings, personally serving AHA members in attendance. Costumes are expected and AHA exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the Jason Street production facility, AKA Canworks, are planned. Purchase tickets below. See participating club information here.
4:00 – 5:00 PM
AHA Member Gathering
Colorado Convention Center, Room 401 and 402
Thursday Night GABF ticket + proof of membership required (bring your AHA card!)
Advance registration required with limited capacity
Join your fellow AHA Members and AHA Committee Members for a kick-off toast and a chance to review the wild and wonderful event ahead, along with AHA 2025 plans in the making.
5:30 – 9:15 PM
Homebrew Headquarters- An AHA Member Exclusive
Colorado Convention Center, Festival Hall
Thursday Night GABF ticket + proof of membership required (bring your AHA card!)
Inside ‘Homebrew HQ’, the exclusive GABF area for AHA members, you will be privy to one of THE most special areas inside the festival.
1
GABF Pro-Am Booth
Hosted since 2005, this is the premiere U.S. competition bringing together pro brewers and homebrewers who collaboratively brew and vie for a GABF medal in a best-of-show style competition. Located inside Homebrew HQ, AHA members will sip and sample 2024 entries in advance of Saturday’s GABF awards.
2
Homebrew Rockstars
Sip and learn from top beeroes as they personally serve you their homebrew and provide an overview of the brewing process, ingredients, and story behind each brew. Rockstar lineup includes (with more to come):
Brady Smith
Julia Herz
AHA Executive Director
Rusty Burrel
Duncam Bryant
HomebrewersAssociation.org
Matthew Neilson
Hogtown Brewers Club
3
Brewing Demonstration
Smell, sip, and learn as you check out AHA’s live homebrewing demonstration (1 per session) from leaders who show you, first hand, how they brew.
4
Craft Beer and Homebrewing History Exhibit
A perfect selfie spot and tour through history, homebrewing and the U.S. craft beer movement.
5
You Be the Judge (6:30–9:00 pm)
Taste beer like a pro with a GABF or Beer Judge Certification (BJCP) Judge to test your skills, sessions are 15 minutes each. Sign up once inside Homebrew HQ.
6
Homebrew Marketplace
Shop and save with some of today’s top supply partners devoted to homebrewing products and services.
5:30 – 9:30 PM
AHA Membership Booth
Colorado Convention Center, Festival Hall positioned right outside Homebrew HQ.
Thursday Night GABF ticket required
Meet your AHA staff members and renew or sign up for AHA membership.
6:30 – 7:30 PM
National Homebrew Competition (NHC) Awards Ceremony
Colorado Convention Center, Festival Hall Karaoke Stage
Thursday Night GABF ticket required
In 1979, 34 entries competed in the first NHC held in Boulder, Colorado. Since 2023, 162,710 entries have been evaluated. The NHC is the largest homebrew competition in the world. A delayed stream of the ceremony will be available to the public, details to come.
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Beer Judge Certification Program Exams
Colorado Convention Center, Room 401
Pre-registration direct with the BJCP required. No GABF ticket required.
Sign up with the BJCP here. Questions? Send direct inquiries to the BJCP Exam Director.
8:30 – 10:30 AM
BJCP Cider Exam
10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
BJCP Mead Judging Exam
1:00 – 3:00 PM
BJCP Beer Tasting Exam
1:00 – 3:00 PM
BJCP Beer Writing Exam
1:30 – 2:45 PM
Bootcamp for Club Officers
Sponsored by
Colorado Convention Center, Room 402
Friday Night GABF ticket + proof of membership required (bring your AHA card!)
Advance registration required with limited capacity
Club officers come prepared to share resources and best practices to learn from and help your peers. Attendance will include AHA Committee members and club officer/representatives from AHA Sanctioned Homebrew Clubs.
3:00 – 4:00 PM
AHA at GABF Headline Session – The Future of Homebrewing
Colorado Convention Center, Four Seasons Ballroom
Friday Night GABF ticket + proof of membership required (bring your AHA card!)
Advance registration required with limited capacity
Join this timely session with some of homebrewing’s top players as they take on this top-of-mind topic. Checkout our panel speakers plus a surprise guest…attended to find out who!
Sam Calagione
CEO and Co-Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Shawna Cormier
American Homebrewers Association Committee Chair
Mark Hurley
The Brew Hut Homebrew Shop
Julia Herz
American Homebrewers Association Executive Director
5:30 – 9:15 PM
Homebrew Headquarters for AHA Members
Colorado Convention Center, Festival Hall
Friday Night GABF ticket + proof of membership required (bring your AHA card!)
Inside ‘Homebrew HQ’, the exclusive GABF area for AHA members, you will be privy to one of THE most special areas inside the festival.
1
GABF Pro-Am Booth
Hosted since 2005, this is the premiere U.S. competition bringing together pro brewers and homebrewers who collaboratively brew and vie for a GABF medal in a best-of-show style competition. Located inside Homebrew HQ, AHA members will sip and sample 2024 entries in advance of Saturday’s GABF awards.
2
Homebrew Rockstars
Sip and learn from top beeroes as they personally serve you their homebrew and provide an overview of the brewing process, ingredients, and story behind each brew. Rockstar lineup includes (with more to come):
Matthew Neilson and Dan Short
Hogtown Brewers Club
Dan Short
Hogtown Brewers Club
Julia Herz
AHA Executive Director
Stan Hieronymus
Writer/Author
Mark Boelman
Weiz Guys
Jim and Meagan Thompson
Oregon Brew Crew Club
3
Brewing Demonstration
Smell, sip, and learn as you check out AHA’s live homebrewing demonstration (1 per session) from leaders who show you, first hand, how they brew.
4
Craft Beer and Homebrewing History Exhibit
A perfect selfie spot and tour through history, homebrewing and the U.S. craft beer movement.
5
You Be the Judge (6:30–9:00 pm)
Taste beer like a pro with a GABF or Beer Judge Certification (BJCP) Judge to test your skills, sessions are 15 minutes each. Sign up once inside Homebrew HQ.
6
Homebrew Marketplace
Shop and save with some of today’s top supply partners devoted to homebrewing products and services.
5:30 – 9:30 PM
AHA Membership Booth
Colorado Convention Center, Festival Hall positioned right outside Homebrew HQ inside the Festival Hall
Friday Night GABF ticket required
Meet your AHA staff members and renew or sign up for AHA membership.
12:00 PM
Early Access to Saturday Session
Colorado Convention Center, Entrance TBD
Early access Saturday GABF ticket required
Early access Saturday Session tickets are available only during the member presale on July 16. Limited availability. First come, first served during the ticket sale.
12:30 – 4:15 PM
Homebrew Headquarters for AHA Members
Colorado Convention Center, Festival Hall
Saturday GABF ticket + proof of membership required (bring your AHA card!)
Inside ‘Homebrew HQ,’ the exclusive GABF area for AHA members, you will be privy to one of THE most special areas inside the festival.
1
GABF Pro-Am Booth
Hosted since 2005, this is the premiere U.S. competition bringing together pro brewers and homebrewers who collaboratively brew and vie for a GABF medal in a best-of-show style competition. Located inside Homebrew HQ, AHA members be among the first to will sip and sample some 2024 entries and award winners!
2
Homebrew Rockstars
Sip and learn from top beeroes as they personally serve you their homebrew and provide an overview of the brewing process, ingredients, and story behind each brew. Rockstar lineup includes (with more to come):
Stephanie and Mike Butler
Kansas City Bier Meisters Club
Joaquin Quiroz Jr
QUAFF Homebrew Club
Julie and Joe Rose
Kansas City Bier Meisters Club
3
Brewing Demonstration
Smell, sip, and learn as you check out AHA’s live homebrewing demonstration (one per session) from leaders who will show you firsthand how they brew.
4
Craft Beer and Homebrewing History Exhibit
A perfect selfie spot and tour through history, homebrewing and the U.S. craft beer movement.
5
You Be the Judge (1:30–4:00 pm)
Taste beer like a pro with a GABF or Beer Judge Certification (BJCP) Judge to test your skills; sessions are 15 minutes each. Sign up once inside Homebrew HQ.
6
Homebrew Marketplace
Shop and save with some of today’s top supply partners devoted to homebrewing products and services.
12:30 – 4:30 PM
AHA Membership Booth
Colorado Convention Center, Festival Hall positioned right outside Homebrew HQ inside the Festival Hall
Ticket to Saturday GABF required
Meet your AHA staff members and renew or sign up for AHA membership.
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