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Homebrewing Community Remembers President Jimmy Carter

Thank you to an American homebrew hero, President Jimmy Carter. His legacy will live on in every batch of beer brewed.

2025 National Homebrew Competition: News, Judging Locations, & More

The 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) returns with exciting updates, including category changes, a new Final Round location, and refined awards criteria. Registration opens January 28, 2025. Stay tuned for more details and updates on the NHC website.

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January/February 2025 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available

The January/February 2025 Zymurgy highlights the 2024 National Homebrew Competition winners and recipes, 2024 GABF Pro-Am winners, homebrewing gadgets, lager coolships, and brewing in the Guianas.

AHA Director’s Cut: Overcoming Obstacles

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.

November/December 2024 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available

The November/December 2024 Zymurgy explores adaptive brewing, ancient beer traditions, smoked beer techniques, Bavarian beer hikes, and hop-free Dutch Kuit.

2024 Great American Beer Festival® Pro-Am Competition Winners Announced

The Pro-Am competition is an opportunity for commercial breweries to partner with homebrewers to brew a special beer and vie for top honors.

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2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round Winners

Access the full list of 2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round winners. Congratulations to all medalists!

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Recognized with Member Deal of the Year Award

This inaugural award honors businesses that give back to American Homebrewers Association Members.

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Great Fermentations Beer & Wine Making Supplies Honored as 2024 Homebrew Shop of the Year

As the largest homebrew supply shop in Indiana, Great Fermentations was nominated by their customers and then evaluated by the American Homebrewers Association Governing Committee on the merits of community support, education, customer service and engagement, promotion of homebrewing, and responsible business practices.

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