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The AHA Forum is Back

Steps to access the Forum through your AHA member account.

Welcome to the New AHA Member Portal

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new American Homebrewers Association Member Portal.

AHA Founding Board Taps Roxanne Westendorf as 2025 Recognition Award Winner

Roxanne Westendorf has been recognized by the AHA's highest honor, acknowledging her past and present contributions to homebrewing.

47th Annual National Homebrew Competition Honors Top Homemade Beer, Cider, & Mead

The 2025 competition received 2,974 entries from 1,086 American Homebrewers Association members across 48 states, Washington, D.C., and 7 countries.

NHC 2025: Final Round Judging & Awards Ceremony Details

We're excited to announce that Kansas City, Mo., is the home of the 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) Final Round and awards ceremony. After two great years in San Diego, we're looking forward to bringing the Final…

Members Helping Members and the New AHA Forum

AHA Exec. Director Julia Herz talks homebrew community support, the AHA Forum, and shares a new update on the AHA's independence.

April 2025 Update on AHA’s Independence

The American Homebrewers Association Founding Board shares an update on the AHA's independence.

May/June 2025 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available

The May/June 2025 Zymurgy highlights the French Pilsners of Alsace, Psychotropic Drinks of the Americas, the Déjà Brü Homebrew Competition, and Altbier. Plus 15 recipes!

Graphic promoting AHA Member Deal award nominations

Nominate Your Favorite AHA Member Deal

Is there an AHA Member Deal you find yourself coming back to again and again? Maybe it's your local brewpub, a homebrew shop, or an online retailer. Show your appreciation and nominate them for the 2025 Member Deal of the Year award by Friday, May. 2.

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