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Bitter-Chuk Ordinary Bitter
Water additions: 8g CaSO4 + 4g CaCl2, Distilled water. Mash grains at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes. Collect 9 gal. (34.07 L) for
a pre-boil gravity of 1.046 (11.5°P). Add 3 oz. EKG (3.3% a.a.) at 60 minutes, then 1 oz EKG (3.3% a.a.) at 15 minutes. Yeast nutrient and Whirlfloc added at 15 minutes. Dilute to 9.5 gal. with sterile water, chill to 65°F (18°C) and pitch London Ale III (or other suitable English ale yeast). After 72 hours let free rise to 70°F (21°C) and hold for 4 days or until fermentation is complete.… Read the rest “Bitter-Chuk Ordinary Bitter”
Ellie’s Blonde
Treat 6.8 gallons of RO water with 3.7 g calcium chloride and 1.7 g gypsum. Single infusion mash at 149°F (65°C) for 60 minutes. Pull grains and sparge with 1 gallon of RO water treated with 0.6 g calcium chloride and 0.3 g gypsum. Adjust pH of sparge water to 5.6 or slightly lower using 88% lactic acid. Add first wort hop addition of Citra before bringing wort to a boil. Add remaining hop additions as listed. At flame out add last hop addition and hop stand for 25 minutes at 175°F (79°C).… Read the rest “Ellie’s Blonde”
Into the Darkness Czech Dark Lager
Single infusion mash for 60 minutes at 151°F (66°C). Boil for 60 minutes. Pitch yeast at 55°F (13°C) and ferment for one week, then raise to 58°F (14°C) for week 2. Cold crash (removing yeast) and lager for 4 weeks.
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In Amber Clad Czech Lager
Mash in at 113°F (45°C) for a 10-minute beta-glucan rest, take pH readings and adjust as needed. Raise temp to protein rest at 133°F (56°C) and hold for 10 minutes. Pull your first decoction (roughly a third of the total volume of thick mash, just enough wort to cover the grain) and raise the main mash to the first sacchrification rest at 149°F (65°C). Hold main mash at 149°F for 40 minutes; during this rest, bring your first decoction to a boil and hold for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir this decoction back into your main mash and bring it up to your second sacchrification rest at 155°F (68°C); hold while you complete your second decoction.… Read the rest “In Amber Clad Czech Lager”
Members Helping Members and the New AHA Forum
By Julia Herz, American Homebrewers Association Executive Director
Earlier this year, new American Homebrewers Association (AHA) member Joe Hetzel reached out for help securing homebrewing equipment. He realized soft drinks saturated with high-fructose corn syrup were impacting his health, so low- and non-alcohol beer became his beverages of choice. When he realized he could make these beverages at home for a fraction of the cost of buying commercial brands, he needed guidance putting together a brew system. Joe was looking for donated gear so he could confidently brew indoors, and get past challenging financial limitations of not being able to purchase equipment.… Read the rest “Members Helping Members and the New AHA Forum”
April 2025 Update on AHA’s Independence
[Pictured above: Back row, AHA founding board members Gary Glass, Drew Beechum, and Greg Roskopf; front row, Sandy Cockerham, Shawna Cormier (chair), and Julia Herz (AHA executive director).]
By the American Homebrewers Association Founding Board
Hello Homebrewers!
Happy April. We hope you have been brewing some AMAZING beverages this spring. We’re thrilled to continue to update you on the AHA’s transition to becoming an independent 501(c)(3) organization. Since our January 22 announcement, we’ve been busy building the foundation for a more agile and member-focused AHA.
Member Takeaways
- Independence = More Innovation.
May/June 2025 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
The May/June 2025 Zymurgy magazine highlights the French Pilsners of Alsace, Psychotropic Drinks of the Americas, the Déjà Brü Homebrew Competition, and Altbier. Plus 15 recipes!
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Nominate Your Favorite AHA Member Deal
Is there an AHA Member Deal you find yourself coming back to again and again? Maybe it’s your local brewpub, a homebrew shop, or an online retailer. Show your appreciation and nominate them for the 2025 Member Deal of the Year award by Friday, May. 2.
The winner will be announced at the National Homebrew Competition awards ceremony on June 28.
Find an AHA Member Deal
As an AHA member, you get access 1,800+ discounts. Members get exclusive deals on beer, food, homebrew supplies, and more—start saving today!… Read the rest “Nominate Your Favorite AHA Member Deal”