Pregame for Learn To Homebrew Day with Rick Morales and Drew Beechum

October 24, 2024

In this Zymurgy Live webinar, go behind the scenes with American Homebrewers Association (AHA) members Rick and Drew as they tell the story of the 2024 Learn To Homebrew Day official recipe. Learn about the Maltose Falcons Homebrew Club, their 50th anniversary year, and what it’s like to be part of the longest running homebrewing club in the U.S.—if not the world. This webinar is the perfect pre-game to prep for Learn To Homebrew Day on November 2, 2024 or to watch all year for inspiration on how to take your homebrewing to the next level.

Event Details

  • Date: October 24, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 PM MT - 4:00 PM MT

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About the Speakers

Drew Beechum

Drew Beechum, Grand Hydrometer

Experimental Brewing & Maltose Falcons

Drew Beechum has been combining nerdy obsession and a love of beer since 1999. He is the author of Simple Homebrewing: Great Beer, Less Work, More Fun with Denny Conn and other books. You can hear him co-host the Experimental Brewing Podcast every Wednesday on your favorite podcast app.

Rick Morales

Rick Morales, President

The Maltose Falcons

Rick Morales is president of The Maltose Falcons and has been a homebrewer for over 10 years. Rick is a Beer Judge Certification Program certified beer judge, as well as an international beer judge and Certified Beer Server.

Doug Piper

Doug Piper, Moderator

AHA Committee and Founder & Host of Gourmet Brewing

Doug Piper is the founder and host of "Gourmet Brewing" and lives in Greenville, South Carolina. An accomplished aerospace engineer with 35 years of experience, he is also an experienced beer, mead, and cider judge. Holding certifications as a Certified Cicerone and Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) beer, mead and cider judge, he is currently pursuing additional certifications in wine and coffee to expand his knowledge and expertise. With over 40 competition judgments, including at the National Homebrew Competition, Great American Beer Festival, the Brussels Beer Challenge, and the Brazilian National Beer Competition, he is eager to share his research and insights through his "Gourmet Brewing" webinars and YouTube channel. In addition to his achievements in the fermented beverage world, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, having served on corporate boards and developed 15 patents.