Homebrew Con 2026 Club Officer Bootcamp Findings

August 27, 2026

How do we keep our homebrew communities thriving? Join Drew Beechum and fellow club leaders to dig into findings from the Homebrew Con 2026 Club Officer Bootcamp workshop. We’ll revisit the ideas that surfaced in Asheville, compare notes on what clubs are seeing now, and talk about practical ways to strengthen participation, connection, and momentum. Bring your questions, your club challenges, and the ideas that are working in your own community.

Event Details

  • Date: August 27, 2026
  • Time: 5:00 MT - 6:00 MT

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About the Speakers

Drew Beechum

Drew Beechum

Drew Beechum has been a part of the AHA since 2001, starting by helping organize the Los Angeles Homebrew Conference with his club, The Maltose Falcons. He has written for Zymurgy®️ and other beer publications, served as a club officer for 25 years, and spent nearly a decade on the AHA Governing Committee. Drew is the author of seven books on home fermentation and hosts the podcast Experimental Brewing. In 2023, he received the AHA Governing Committee Recognition Award. He lives in Pasadena, CA, with his wife and a small pack of dogs and cats, and currently serves on the AHA Founding Board

Jeff Whelpley

Jeff Whelpley

Jeff Whelpley is a Certified Cicerone® and Certified BJCP Judge with 25 years of homebrewing experience and currently serves on the American Homebrewers Association Board of Directors. Based in Chicago, he has been a leader with CHAOS Brew Club since 2013, serving in roles including president and membership director, and founded BrewBQ, a regional homebrew festival. He also leads sensory workshops and BJCP preparatory courses across Chicagoland. A U.S. Army veteran with a background in federal public service, Jeff currently works as a contracting officer for the General Services Administration.

Phillip Saurer

Phillip Saurer