Category: Homebrew Beer

Learn to Homebrew Day is November 4, 2023

In 1999, Learn To Homebrew Day was established as the first Saturday in November by the American Homebrewers Association to promote the most rewarding and delicious activity of all time—homebrewing. Beer lovers worldwide are invited to brew, share their knowledge, and celebrate the hobby of homebrewing annually.

Official Beer Recipes

The 2023 Learn To Homebrew Day official homebrew recipes are “SMaSH” beers. “SMaSH” stands for “single malt and single hop.” The acronym alludes to the simplistic listing of ingredients in a beer recipe, where only one type of malt and one type of hop are used.… Read the rest “2023 Learn to Homebrew Day Official Recipes”

This was originally published as the Director’s Cut column in the November/December 2023 Zymurgy magazine. Access Zymurgy Online.

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By Julia Herz

Every time an American Homebrewers Association (AHA) member gives away a homebrew, we are delivering the gift of sharing in ways that are unique and unmatched. Another way homebrewers give is by educating others. Sure, we’re each in it for the reward of learning, yet every time we share our knowledge, we, too, are giving—giving to the cause of the hobby of homebrewing.

Sharing knowledge is exactly what the AHA has been doing since 1978, and no doubt if you are a member, your homebrewing and beer appreciation are more rewarding than without.… Read the rest “Homebrewing for a Cause, and YOU Are Ours”

Find links to all the web pages mentioned in the November/December 2023 issue of 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!

Now on Tap

• usopenbeer.com
• aleswest.com
• Learn to Homebrew Day

Director’s Cut

• Zymurgy Live

Dear Zymurgy

• HomebrewersAssociation.org/national-homebrew-competition/winners
• HomebrewersAssociation.org/your-homebrew-experience

Japas Cervejaria

• japascervejaria.com

Homebrew Your Own CO₂

• HomebrewersAssociation.org/beer-food/

Receive 32-ounces of IO-Star with the purchase of a 1-year membership when you apply the discount code FIVESTAR. Hurry, an out-of-this-world offer like this won’t last!

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Beginning in January 2024, American Homebrewers Association membership cards will be mailed to annual, three-year, and lifetime members who live in the United States. To be included in the first mailing of membership cards, your membership must be valid through February 1, 2024.

Log in to view your expiration date, renew early, and enjoy a special gift!

Follow these 5 steps for logging into your member profile and opting in to be mailed a membership card:

1. From any page on HomebrewersAssociation.org, select Log In under Account in the top right corner.

Celebrating Puerto Rican Homebrewed Beer

Puerto Rico is gearing up for an exciting day in December dedicated to the passion for beer, featuring a top-notch event that promises to delight craft beer enthusiasts and homebrewing aficionados. Join us to celebrate the art of Puerto Rican homebrewed beer with John Palmer at the PR Homebrew Fest 2023!

John Palmer in Puerto Rico: Author and Influencer in Brewing

John Palmer is a renowned author and expert in brewing, widely recognized for his influential book “How to Brew.” His expertise and knowledge in the field of homebrewing make him an invaluable resource for beer enthusiasts.… Read the rest “John Palmer in Puerto Rico for PR Homebrew Fest 2023”

The following is a summary of the October 2023 meeting of your American Homebrewers Association Governing Committee (GC).

GC Members Present: Sandy Cockerham, Chris Hummert, Annie Johnson, Jill Marilley, Amy Martin, Gail Milburn, Melissa McCain, Doug Piper, Goose Steingass, Roxanne Westendorf.

AHA Staff: Julia Herz

Notes:

• Previous meeting notes review.
• GC Secretary – Update
  • Thanks to Goose Steingass as outgoing GC Secretary.
  • Chris Hummert has accepted the role of secretary.
• AHA Future Ad Hoc Group
  • Discussing the strategic vision, mission and AHA future planning.
  • Work will be presented at the Brewers Association December board meeting.

[Above: Members of the Horsemen of the Hopocalypse donate to the Tarrant Area Food Bank in Fort Worth, Texas. Image provided by the Horsemen of the Hopocalypse.]

This is an excerpt from the September/October 2023 Zymurgy magazine. Go to Zymurgy Online to access all magazine issues through the year 2000!

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By Kristen Kuchar

Each year, one homebrew club is awarded the Radegast Club of the Year, named for the Slavic god of hospitality and the creator of beer. The recipient is a club that does fantastic things in addition to brewing great beer, such as finding creative ways to promote the hobby and joys of homebrewing, engaging in philanthropy efforts, and focusing on the community.… Read the rest “2023 Radegast Club of the Year: Horseman of the Hopocalypse”