American Homebrewers Association
The AHA is dedicated to protecting, uniting, and educating homebrewers while empowering an equitable homebrewing culture and showcasing the fun of fermenting. Our…
The AHA is dedicated to protecting, uniting, and educating homebrewers while empowering an equitable homebrewing culture and showcasing the fun of fermenting. Our…
Seminar
This presentation is directed toward new homebrewers who would like information about making improvements to their water when homebrewing.
What does a pilot do in his down time, you ask? Turns out they homebrew, just like many of us do in our spare hours. Oscar's setup is amazing, what's even more impressive is that he just started brewing.
Want to know the best-kept secret at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF)? Hint: it's not the badge-only restroom. It's the Pro-Am Competition booth! While many festival-goers scramble about and queue up to taste rarities from their favorite breweries,…
Measure rice and wash it until the water runs clear. Soak rice 30 minutes. Cook in batches with a rice cooker. (Optional: for stronger makgeolli, steam rice instead of boiling it.) Allow rice to cool to room temperature. (Optional: for…
Lamb and mint are a classic pairing, and despite my best efforts, I haven’t been able to find a historic reason for why these two are irresistible side by side. Either way, this fresh herb and full-flavored meat have been…
[This recipe is featured in the January/February 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine.] Make your yeast starter 2–3 days ahead of time. In a large kitchen pot (not your brew pot), heat 2 gallons (8 L) of water to…
After collecting the second runnings of wort, don't boil. Simply cool the wort down to 45°F (113°F) and pitch around 4 oz (113 g) of Pilsner malt. Let it ferment for 5 days at that temperature. Then chill it and…
Seminar
The necessity of being able to accurately describe your beer, whether you’re a judge or simply an aficionado, cannot be overstated. As the community continues to grow exponentially, homebrewing competitions are popping up around the globe, requiring more and more…
Cider is simply fermented apple juice, and it's easy to make at home. This tutorial covers the easiest way to make cider at home. From this base, the sky is the limit for ingredient additions! [gallery template="slideshow" ids="34574,34558,34559,34560,34561,34563,34564,34565,34566,34567,34569,34570,34571,34572,34575"] PHOTOS © BREWERS…