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NZ Pils

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Mash grist and 1 oz. of any hops on hand that are past their prime at 148°F (64°C) for 90 min, ramp to 162°F (72°C) for 10 min, and mash out at 170°F (77°C) for 5 min. Target a mash pH of ~5.4–5.5 with phosphoric acid.  Run off into kettle and add additional phosphoric acid to achieve a final kettle pH of ~5.2. Conduct a 60 min boil with the aforementioned hop additions. At the end of the boil, cool wort to 175°F (79°C) and add whirlpool hops; hold for 20 min.… Read the rest “NZ Pils”

2024 National Homebrew Competition Winning Recipes

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Browse through medal-winning recipes from the 2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round. These beer, mead, and cider recipes are the best-of-the-best from amateur fermenters across the country and around the world.

Looking for even more NHC homebrew recipes? Check out the recipe archive on HomebrewersAssociation.org.

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March/April 2025 Zymurgy Magazine Links

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Find links to all the web pages mentioned in the March/April 2025 Zymurgy magazine.

About Zymurgy Magazine

Zymurgy is the bi-monthly journal for members of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). All issues of Zymurgy magazine through the year 2000 can be accessed digitally online or with your smartphone device.

Join the AHA for a Zymurgy magazine subscription and to enjoy other member benefits!

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AHA Newsletter Signup

Dear Zymurgy

Bats in the Beer Garden

ReBrew Wastewater Challenge

Himalayan Rice Beer

Kegerators

Clubs Corner

Ad Index

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Update on AHA’s Independence and Call for Member Comment

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[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).]

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By Shawna Cormier (Chair, AHA Founding Board) and Julia Herz (Executive Director, American Homebrewers Association)

Hello, American Homebrewers Association (AHA) members and the world’s homebrewing community. We are excited to share some important updates. Since our January 22, 2025, announcement that the AHA is incorporating to become an independent organization from the Brewers Association (BA), we received very positive feedback from many members and partners.… Read the rest “Update on AHA’s Independence and Call for Member Comment”

Director’s Cut: The AHA Is Going Independent!

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How We Got Here and Why We Celebrate

[Editor’s note: see an update from Shawna Cormier and Julia Herz from February 27, 2025.]

By Shawna Cormier and Julia Herz

Big news. On January 22, 2025 the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) filed for incorporation in the state of Colorado as a step to becoming an independent 501(c) nonprofit organization. View the press release. Founded in 1978, the AHA has operated as a division under the umbrella of the Brewers Association (BA)—the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—since 1983.… Read the rest “Director’s Cut: The AHA Is Going Independent!”

Nominations Now Open for 2025 American Homebrewers Association Annual Recognition Awards

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Each year, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) issues awards to recognize individuals and businesses that inspire, defend and innovate in the homebrewing industry. Nominations are now open for the annual Homebrew Shop of the Year and Member Deal of the Year awards. AHA members can submit a nomination in the forms below by 11:59 pm MT on May 2. Award winners will be announced at the National Homebrew Competition awards ceremony on June 28 in Kansas City, Mo.

Homebrew Shop of the Year, Presented by RahrBSG

Beyond their role as a supplier of homebrewing equipment and ingredients, homebrew shops are advocates for homebrewing and play a key role in innovation and expansion of the craft. The… Read the rest “Nominations Now Open for 2025 American Homebrewers Association Annual Recognition Awards”

Big Blimp! Barleywine (Big Brew 2025)

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Mash at 150°F (66°C) for 90 min. Target mash pH of 5.3. Batch or fly sparge for 15 to 30 min. Boil 90 min. Begin chilling. Add whirlpool hops when wort reaches 190°F (88°C) and whirlpool 30 minutes while continuing to chill wort to 60–62°F (16–17°F), then aerate and pitch yeast. Dry pitching without rehydration is recommended (more straightforward process, more consistent fermentation performance, and reduced risk of contamination). Ferment 21 days in primary at 60–62°F (16–17°C), then dry hop for 4 days. Keg with 3.5 oz. (99 g) of corn sugar in a simple syrup (mixture of water and sugar, typically 1:1) and allow carbonation to develop over 2 weeks.… Read the rest “Big Blimp! Barleywine (Big Brew 2025)”

NHC 2025: Final Round Judging & Awards Ceremony Details

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We’re excited to announce that Kansas City, Mo., is the home of the 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) Final Round and awards ceremony. After two great years in San Diego, we’re looking forward to bringing the Final Round to a new city with a vibrant homebrewing scene.

To earn a spot in the Final Round, homebrewers must win a first, second, or third place ribbon in First Round judging. Ready to put your beer, cider, or mead to the test? Register for the First Round here by Feb. 19.

Final Round Judging Details

  • Location: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Mo.
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