


AB 2172 Signed into Law
The American Homebrewers Association is excited to share the news that the California legislature passed without opposition, and Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law, AB 2172. The new law will go into effect January 1, 2017. Read on for the…

California Legislative Update: AB 2172 Signed into Law
When acting as a community, homebrewers have strength in numbers to enact change. The American Homebrewers Association is excited to share the news that the California legislature passed without opposition, and Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law, AB 2172. The…

An Open Letter to Pumpkin Beer Haters
An anonymous AHA staffer speaks out about their affection for the condemned pumpkin beer style.

The Economic Impact of Homebrewing
Bart Watson, Chief Economist for the Brewers Association, examines the economic impact of making beer at home.

Left Hand Brewing: Independence, Homebrewers’ Influence & Craft’s Future
By John Moorhead, National Homebrew Competition Director & AHA Project Coordinator Eric Wallace, President of Left Hand Brewing and Vice Chair of the Brewers Association Board of Directors, is gregarious, sports facial hair and an earring, and has more…


2016 AHA Recognition Award
Janis Gross, National Homebrew Competition Director, receives the 2016 AHA Governing Committee Recognition Award.

A Garden For All Brewers, No Matter How Small Your Digs
Behold, I give you a guide to growing your own brewing ingredients, even if your garden is teeny tiny.

Zymurgy’s 2016 Best Beers in America Results
Homebrewers voted on their favorite commercial beers in Zymurgy Magazine's 2016 Best Beers in America.

The Hogtown Brewers Earn the 2016 Radegast Club of the Year Award
The Hogtown Brewers of Gainesville, Florida were named the 2016 Radegast Club of the Year.

Please Urge Your California State Senator to Support AB 2172
Legislation Would Permit Homebrew Clubs to Meet, Hold Competitions and Share Their Beer Amongst Themselves at Licensed Establishments. The American Homebrewers Association is supporting an effort led by the California Homebrewers Association to pass legislation on behalf of California’s homebrewers. Your action is…