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From Russia With Love: A Homebrewer’s Imperial Odyssey

It took several years to perfect my Russian Imperial Stout, and its brewing has become an annual rite for my wife and me.

Please contact Louisiana Senate Judiciary B Committee in support of brewery self-distribution

The Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild has requested that beer enthusiasts take action to support the small and independent brewers of Louisiana and the community of beer drinkers.

6 Tips to Help Your Homebrew Shop Social Media Strategy

Brewers Association Social Media Manager Lara Betthauser shares 6 tips to establish and maintain your homebrew shop's social media presence.

[Video] A walk-through of the new AHA/BJCP competition scoresheets

Dr. Kristen England, Education Liaison for the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), explains the new AHA/BJCP structured scoresheets and offers some advice on general judging efficiency. These scoresheets will be used in the 2018 National Homebrew…

AHA Governing Committee Welcomes 3 New and 2 Returning Members in 2018

In 2018, 14 American Homebrewers Association (AHA) members ran for 5 available seats on the 15-person AHA Governing Committee.

The Story Behind Charlie Papazian’s “Rocky Raccoon’s Honey Lager” Homebrew Recipe

Charlie Papazian shares the story behind his famous honey lager homebrew recipe.

Nostalgia: Exploring 19th Century British Ales

Explore the IPAs and Porters of 19th century Britain.

Making Sense of Your Homebrew Competition Scoresheet

Learn how to get the most out of your homebrew competition scoresheet results.

The Wheel of Homebrew Retailing

Retail trade is a continuously changing industry. A theory known as the “wheel of retailing” argues that every new dominant retail model is replaced by a newer, more efficient form. New business and technological innovations have brought us…

First of Its Kind: Zero Tolerance Gluten Free Homebrew Club

Zero Tolerance Homebrew Club kicked off what is believed to the first-of-its-kind gluten-free homebrew club on Sunday, January 28th in Portland, OR. The meeting was held at Ground Breaker Brewing, who has graciously agreed to host the club on…