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48th Annual National Homebrew Competition Celebrates the Best in Homebrewed Beer, Cider, and Mead
Asheville, N.C. | June 20, 2026 — The American Homebrewers Association® (AHA), the national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing, announced the winners of the 2026 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) during the awards ceremony at Homebrew Con in Asheville, N.C.
A total of 120 medals were awarded across 40 categories, recognizing outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider. The competition also honored eight individuals, clubs, shops, or organizations for contributions to the homebrewing community.
Since the first AHA National Homebrew Competition in 1979 in Boulder, Colo., more than 170,000 entries have been evaluated, making the NHC the world’s largest and longest-running homebrew competition. … Read the rest “48th Annual National Homebrew Competition Celebrates the Best in Homebrewed Beer, Cider, and Mead ”
Director’s Cut: A Little More About My Journey, Thanks to the AHA
In my first Zymurgy Director’s Cut column, May/June 2022, I shared the fact that I’ve been reading Zymurgy religiously since the 1990s, when the stars aligned, the universe spoke, and the one and only Charlie Papazian, co-founder of the American Homebrewers Association, picked my name out of a top hat to win an AHA membership. I’ve been an AHA member ever since.
Right before that immaculate moment, I had been struggling to sneak peeks of judges and stewards in action as I floated through the hallway that housed both the hidden goings-on of competition sorting and judging, as well as the restrooms, at a Beaver Creek, Colo.,… Read the rest “Director’s Cut: A Little More About My Journey, Thanks to the AHA”
Member Update: Building the Future of the American Homebrewers Association
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) gathered more than 1,000 members at the 46th Homebrew Con in Asheville, N.C., for an update on your national association’s first year as an independent nonprofit and a look at what lies ahead.
Homebrew Con sold out before the conference was over, bringing together 1,141 homebrewers, speakers, judges, stewards, volunteers, and attendees, proving that homebrewing is alive and well.
The message was simple: The AHA is building for the future; our new member leaders are learning from and refining what we do today to guide what comes next.… Read the rest “Member Update: Building the Future of the American Homebrewers Association”
July/August 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
This July/August 2026 issue of Zymurgy celebrates all things AHA, from the future of homebrewing and the return of Homebrew Con to wet hops, stock ale, Schlenkerla, new National Homebrew Competition leadership, and why homebrewed beer really is the best beer—plus 15 recipes you can ferment.
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Justin Crossley Announced as Homebrew Con 2026’s Headline Speaker
Homebrew Con 2026 Just Got a Whole Lot Louder
The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is thrilled to announce that Justin Crossley, broadcaster, homebrewer, and one of the most recognizable personalities in beer media, has been tapped to be the AHA’s Headline Speaker for Homebrew Con 2026, Friday, June 19. If you’ve spent any time in homebrewing, you’ve almost certainly heard Crossley at the microphone, or seen him in front of the camera, or at a beer festival serving as one of the world’s most active and influential homebrewers.
He’s Not Just a Keynote—He’s the Headliner!
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May/June 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
This May/June 2026 issue of Zymurgy takes readers on a global homebrewing tour, from Turkey and Tuscany to Ukrainian Golden Ale, German Dunkel, Italian Saison, and even a story about vaccine beer—plus 14 recipes.
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American Homebrewers Association Board Welcomes 4 New Members in 2026
Historic first election marks milestone for newly independent 501(c)(6) and (c)(3)
In March, American Homebrewers Association (AHA) members elected four new board members from a slate of 10 candidates, selected from an original pool of 28 nominees.
The AHA is beyond excited to welcome Jen Blair, Stephanie Butler, Jen Pereira, and Jeff Whelpley to the AHA Board of Directors. Each will serve a three-year term, joining continuing board members Shawna Cormier, Drew Beechum, and Gregory Roskopf.… Read the rest “American Homebrewers Association Board Welcomes 4 New Members in 2026”