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2023 National Homebrew Competition Announcement
By Chris Williams, Competition Director
We have an exciting update for the 2023 National Homebrew Competition (NHC).
The American Homebrewers Association’s goal is to host a world-class homebrewing competition that continually strives to improve the entrant experience.
Based on member feedback, the competition will return to first-round judging sites in regional locations across the United States in the spring.
Final round judging will take place during the week of Homebrew Con June 22-24, 2023, in San Diego, CA.
Overview of 2023 National Homebrew Competition
- Registration opens January 24, 2023, at which time entrants will register their entries and select a first-round judging site.
Let’s Give Back, Together: American Homebrewers Association Launches Donation Program
From Nov. 8 through Dec. 15, donations made to one of three selected nonprofit partners
What
In the spirit of giving, this holiday season, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) is launching a Give Back program where the organization will donate $ 5 to one of three nonprofits for every one- or three-year AHA membership purchased. This applies to all new and renewing memberships.
The three nonprofit organizations to choose from this giving season are:
- Beers 4 Boobs: Beers 4 Boobs collaborates on unique beers and events to further generate awareness and funding for breast cancer and cancer patients.
2022 National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal Recipes
The National Homebrew Competition highlights the best homemade beer, mead, and cider from around the world. Homebrewers submit their creations into various style categories and are awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Browse through the 2022 National Homebrew Competition gold medal-winning homebrew recipes. These are among the best homebrew recipes in the world!
Find out more about the National Homebrew Competition.
Bobbing For Medals New World Cider
That Guy Wins Too Much (Experimental Mead)
Experimental Mead
That Guy Wins Too Much (Experimental Mead)
ABV: 18.5%
OG: 1.170 (38.2°Bx)
FG: 1.060 (14.7°Bx)
Lawnmower Mead
Ode to H.O.D.
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Hello Darkness Dry Oat Stout
Heat strike water to 135°F (57°C) and mash in with entire grist; mash temperature should be 125°F (52°C). Add Ceremix Flex and Ondea Pro and rest for 25 min. at 125°F (52°C).
Raise mash to 150°F (66°C) and rest 25 min. Raise mash to 175°F (79°C) and hold for an additional 25 min. Mash out at 180°F (82°C) for 10 min., then perform sparge and boil.
Chill wort to 60°F (16°C), and pitch yeast. Ferment at 60–65°F (16–18°C) for 7–10 days, then cold crash and package.
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Join/Renew & Receive Hooray for Craft Beer!
Now through Dec. 6, purchase a one- or three-year membership with discount code HOORAY and receive a free copy of the 2022 release, Hooray for Craft Beer! An Illustrated Guide to Beer by Em Sauter. Hooray for Craft Beer! is the perfect gift for homebrewers, beer lovers, and craft beer curious—includes free shipping.
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Members, Save on Cicerone Certification Program
American Homebrewers Association members receive exclusive savings with the Cicerone Certification Program. Take 20% off all Cicerone study materials, including off-flavor kits*, BeerSavvy® Online (includes the Certified Beer Server exam!), Road to Cicerone Courses, Flash Cards, and more.
Here’s how to redeem this deal:
- Email info@cicerone.org with a copy of your active AHA membership card with “AHA Discount Request” in the subject line.
- Digital membership cards are accessible under your account profile. Choose “My Account” and then “Membership Card” in the upper right corner of the AHA website.
- Please create a Cicerone account on their website prior to requesting the discount.
2023 Pause of AHA Governing Committee Elections
by Shawna Cormier, American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Governing Committee Chair, and Julia Herz AHA Executive Director
The American Homebrewers Association has paused the 2023 Governing Committee (GC) election, and current GC members slated to term out in 2023 were given the option to extend their term for one additional year. The request to pause our 2023 elections came from Executive Director Julia Herz and was approved by the GC.
It’s a unique step for unique times and a direct result of the GC’s work interrupted by COVID-19. This doesn’t mean you can’t participate or lead at the AHA.… Read the rest “2023 Pause of AHA Governing Committee Elections”
What’s New for the 2023 National Homebrew Competition
By Chris Williams, National Homebrew Competition Director
With each new year comes excitement about the future of the National Homebrew Competition (NHC)—the world’s largest amateur homebrew competition for celebrating the most outstanding beer, mead, and cider.
As the new year approaches, we are pleased to share our 2023 NHC plans, which include a return to the First Round regional judging sites, changes to entry feedback, and a shift to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines.
We will email you when the 2023 NHC Rules & Regulations are published next month before registration opens January 24-31.… Read the rest “What’s New for the 2023 National Homebrew Competition ”