Category: Homebrew Beer

Fermentation expert Dr. Julia Skinner put together this special guide just for Home Fermentation Day. It’s packed with tips, variations, and ideas to help you get fermenting—whether you’re brand new or a longtime DIYer.

By Dr. Julia Skinner

By following a few easy steps, you can ferment all kinds of vegetables at home, producing an array of tasty pickles that will stay crisp jarred up in your fridge for several days to several weeks. The art of lacto-fermentation originally came about, even before the advent of refrigeration, as a way to preserve the summer and fall vegetable harvest for consumption later in the year.… Read the rest “A Primer on Lactic-Fermented Vegetables”

From beer to kimchi, there’s a whole world of fermentation waiting for you! The American Homebrewers Association is your go-to source for all things fermentation—from homebrewing beer to crafting mead, cider, kombucha, and fermented foods.

Check out our DIY recipes, tutorials, and more and celebrate Home Fermentation Day with us!

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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. View the results of the First Round here.

Final Round Judging Details

• Location: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Mo.
• Receiving: June 2-11
• Judging: June 26-27

2025 Awards Ceremony Details

• Date: June 28, 6:30pm CT
• Location: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Mo.

Independent Nonprofit Continues Transition with Support from Accredited AMC

Austin, TX — The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is proud to announce a major milestone in its new chapter as an independent nonprofit: the selection of Strategic Association Management (SAM) as its Association Management Company (AMC). SAM, an accredited AMC based in Austin, Texas, officially began overseeing AHA’s day-to-day operations in July and is devoted to empowering mission-driven organizations to grow with purpose.

Behind the scenes, AHA now has a new team supporting members and the founding board to help to implement strategic priorities set earlier this year.… Read the rest “AHA Selects Strategic Association Management as Association Management Partner”

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”

The September/October 2025 Zymurgy is all about celebrating the intersection of amateur and professional brewing, plus 18 recipes!

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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).]

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.

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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