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by Popy Fouch From the editor: In 2014, the American Homebrewers Association Governing Committee formed the Diversity Subcomittee with the purpose of exploring ways to bring homebrewing to a wider audience. Florida-based homebrewer, Florencia "Popy" Fouch, volunteered after hearing about the subcommittee's formation…
Before you start cutting into that sanke keg to create a mash tun, we need to talk about an issue that is negatively affecting breweries across the country: keg repatriation—more specifically the lack thereof. The Problem Many breweries package and distribute their beers…
Does your homebrew club have what it takes to be the 2015 Radegast Club of the Year? In 2014, the American Homebrewers Association decided to form an award to bring attention to homebrew clubs that are going above and beyond to…
Recognition Also Bestowed Upon Departing White House Chef Sam Kass Boulder, CO • December 17, 2014 – ‘Tis the season of giving … and brewing! This holiday season, in recognition of their support and participation in the popular American hobby of homebrewing,…
During the 2014 National Homebrewers Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich., North Carolina-based Carolina BrewMasters homebrew club were awarded the first-ever Radegast Club of the Year award. The award is issued to a club for its outstanding efforts in promoting homebrewing…
AHA delivers robust, affordable homebrew club insurance Good news! The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is pleased to announce that affordable, turnkey, broad-coverage insurance is available to homebrew clubs across the country. That’s right—after more than a decade of investigating options…
Radegast is the ancient Slavic god of hospitality who is also said to have created beer to help in his congenial endeavors. He is the perfect symbol of the new Radegast Club of the Year Award, acknowledging homebrew clubs not…
Each year, your American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Governing Committee selects a recipient for the annual AHA Governing Committee Recognition Award. First issued in 1988 to Fred Eckhardt, the award honors outstanding service to the community of homebrewers. It was with…
by Duncan Bryant, AHA Web Coordinator I first heard of Grätzer (also commonly known as Grodziskie) when it was added to the Great American Beer Festival® competition style guidelines in 2013. I have recently found a few pro-examples locally—Grimm Brothers Brewhouse…
One of the world's oldest, continually-brewed styles of beer is the Finnish farm-style sahti. Rich with Nordic tradition, this centuries-old style has overcome many twists and turns throughout its history to remain a prevalent yet ancient style. The Story of Sahti The…
During the AHA Rally at Stone Brewing Co., Robert Masterson and Ryan Reschan won the chance to brew their coconut IPA with Stone and Rip Current Brewing. Check out the video about the unique ale!
South African homebrewer Nick Mulgrew set out to make a pale ale consisting entirely of ingredients from the Western Cape. The result is an American pale ale with rooibos and fynbos honey for a South African twist. Recipe inside!
