The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) vision is a homebrewer in every neighborhood and a homebrew club in every community. We provide unmatched reasons, recipes, resources and rewards to homebrew. In 2026 we are taking a very thoughtful look at our membership offerings to ensure they continue to best serve YOU, the homebrewing community.
Stay tuned for additional updates in the coming months.
Below is an overview of current AHA membership options and the benefits that come with being part of the world’s largest homebrewing community.
2026 AHA Membership Options
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Membership Type
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Price
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Description
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1-Year Membership (Print + Digital Zymurgy)
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$ 49
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Includes a full year of member benefits plus print and digital access to Zymurgy magazine.
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Family Membership
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$ 79
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Extends benefits to multiple members of the same household, including event access and eligibility where applicable.
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International Membership
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$ 49
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Designed for members outside the U.S., with digital access to Zymurgy and full member benefits (excluding certain print mailings).
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Why AHA Membership Matters
Nowhere else can homebrewers access the depth and breadth of benefits that the AHA provides. Membership supports and includes access to:
Advocacy & Industry Representation
- State and federal advocacy efforts that protect and advance homebrewers’ rights
- Representation in media and public policy discussions
- Support for state-based initiatives
- Ongoing visibility for homebrewing nationwide
Community & Connection
- The AHA Forum, one of the world’s longest-running online homebrewing communities, featuring expert moderators, a global membership base, and an in-person meet-up at Homebrew Con
- AHA Happy Hours and member engagement events
- Zymurgy Live and access to premiere brewing and fermentation and AHA member experts
- Volunteer committees offering leadership opportunities, professional development, and hands-on involvement in both our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) initiatives
Competitions & Events
- Access to enter the National Homebrew Competition (NHC) — the world’s largest and longest-running homebrew competition for beer, mead, and cider
- Eligibility to attend Homebrew Con, the AHA’s annual conference bringing together members since 1979
- AHA/BJCP-sanctioned competition calendar and prize support
- Annual Homebrew Holidays that give members and clubs opportunities to brew together, host public demos, and recruit new homebrewers: Big Brew (May), Home Fermentation Day (August), and Learn to Homebrew Day (November)
- Great American Beer Festival presale ticket access
Education & Resources
- HomebrewersAssociation.org, featuring thousands of medal-winning recipes from the National Homebrew Competition and seminar archives from Homebrew Con
- The Zymurgy magazine archive and current issues (print and/or digital depending on membership type)
- The What’s Brewing newsletter
- Exposure to leading AHA members and fermentation suppliers, educators, and industry experts
- Access to over 1,800 discounts on beer, food, and homebrew supplies through our Member Deals
Clubs & Local Support
- Access to the world’s leading Homebrew Club Directory and Homebrew Supply Shop Directory
- Club insurance program, with reimbursement support when 75% of club members are AHA members
- National Recognition Awards
Membership directly supports the programs, events, advocacy, and resources that strengthen the homebrewing community nationwide.
For a detailed breakdown of member benefits, visit our Membership Benefits page.
Update on Monthly Membership
As we continue to evaluate additional membership tiers for our dedicated homebrewer members, we’re grateful to all monthly members for their support and look forward to continuing to serve them through annual membership options.
As of February 25, 2026, the AHA sunset the monthly membership option.
Current and renewing monthly members will be grandfathered in until July 31, 2026. At that time, pre-existing monthly memberships will conclude, and members will have the opportunity to transition to an annual membership option.
Behind the Scenes: The monthly option represented a very small portion of overall AHA membership (approximately 3%). As we look ahead, we’re focusing on streamlining our membership structure so we can dedicate more energy and resources to the programs, events, advocacy, and community connections that matter most to homebrewers. Moving to annual memberships also allows us to simplify administration and maintain a strong, secure payment process. We also are looking at how to add longer term memberships for increased savings to members. Stay tuned.
If you have questions about your membership, our Member Services team is here to help via phone or email.
Thank you for being part of the American Homebrewers Association — together, we continue to advance and celebrate the art of homebrewing working to ensure our hobby and the AHA are here for all future generations to come.
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