Increasing Diversity in Homebrew Clubs
I am current (2017–2018) and past (1999–2000) president of the Bloatarian Brewing League, a 31-year-old homebrew club in Cincinnati. Like many clubs, we’ve had challenges attracting a more diverse membership. We aren’t where we want…
AHA to Host Annual Capitol Hill Staff Homebrew Competition in D.C.
This fall, the Brewers Association (BA) and the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) will mix homebrew with politics once again to host the third annual Capitol Hill Staff Homebrew Competition in Washington, D.C., and a daylong homebrew event for members and staff…
Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Releases 2017 Annual Report
The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) released their 2017 annual report detailing the organization's growth, major efforts across the program, and achievements.
How to Add Homebrew Club Affiliation to Your AHA Member Profile
With the rollout of the club insurance premium reimbursement plan, it is important that all AHA members who are in good financial standing with their local homebrew clubs update their account on HomebrewersAssociation.org. This will allow us to…
San Diego Store Named First AHA Homebrew Shop of the Year
San Diego homebrew shop The Homebrewer wins first-ever American Homebrewers Association Homebrew Shop of the Year award.
Oregon Brew Crew Wins 2018 Radegast Club of the Year Award
On June 30, 2018, during Homebrew Con in Portland, Ore., the Oregon Brew Crew (OBC) were announced as the 2018 Radegast Club of the Year Award recipients. The Portland-based homebrew club rushed the Homebrew Con…
Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Announces Four New Provisional Styles
The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) has identified and defined four new provisional styles. These provisional style definitions address additional styles that have emerged since the 2015 BJCP Style Guidelines were introduced. Provisional styles are…
Senators Pass Resolution to Honor 40 Years of the American Homebrewers Association
Congress celebrates the long history of innovation and excellence of our country’s homebrewing and brewing history.
Zymurgy’s Best Beers in America 2018 Results
We've tallied the votes, and here are the results for the 2018 Best Beers in America survey including Top Ranked Beers, Top Breweries, Best Portfolio and Top Imports.
How to Start a Beer Festival
I suspect most of you have held a homebrew judging event for your club. Perhaps you’ve even expanded a bit to include a private homebrew beer tasting event. Now your club wants to take the next step and…