Category: Homebrew Beer
Denver Post Spotlights Homebrewing’s Renaissance and AHA’s Role in Leading It
The Denver Post recently featured American Homebrewers Association Executive Director Julia Herz in a story celebrating Colorado’s homebrewing community and homebrewing’s future.
In the article, published October 10, Julia shares her lifelong love of brewing, the new AHA vision—a homebrewer in every neighborhood and a homebrew club in every community—and why she believes homebrewing is “poised for another resurgence.”
Homebrewing, she explains, is more than just beer—it’s a connection to the community, agriculture, and each other.
“Homebrewing connects you not only to the process but to the community,” Julia said.… Read the rest “Denver Post Spotlights Homebrewing’s Renaissance and AHA’s Role in Leading It”
Call for Gadgets: Submit Your Brewing Inventions by Nov. 7!
Got a brewing gadget or DIY invention you’re especially proud of? Share it with your fellow Zymurgy® readers to have it featured in the world’s longest running homebrewing magazine! Our January/February Gadgets issue is right around the corner, and we’re looking for the clever tools and homemade hacks that make your brew day faster, easier, or more efficient.
Submit a photo and short description by Friday, November 7, and your creation could be featured in the Jan/Feb 2026 Gadgets issue! Membership required.
Not a member? Join the AHA and share your invention with us.… Read the rest “Call for Gadgets: Submit Your Brewing Inventions by Nov. 7!”
Director’s Cut: The AHA Is Going Independent!
How We Got Here and Why We Celebrate
[Editor’s note: see an update from Shawna Cormier and Julia Herz from February 27, 2025.]
By Shawna Cormier and Julia Herz
Big news. On January 22, 2025 the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) filed for incorporation in the state of Colorado as a step to becoming an independent 501(c) nonprofit organization. View the press release. Founded in 1978, the AHA has operated as a division under the umbrella of the Brewers Association (BA)—the nonprofit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—since 1983.… Read the rest “Director’s Cut: The AHA Is Going Independent!”
November/December 2025 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
The November/December 2025 Zymurgy celebrates the winners of the 2025 National Homebrew Competition, and explores what it means to brew in the face of adversity. Plus, gold medal-winning recipes!
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American Homebrewers Association Independence and Momentum Update
🍻 The AHA Is Driving A New Association and Members Are Leading the Charge
Happy November! As the weather cools and our fermenters warm up, we’re raising a glass to YOU—the members who power the American Homebrewers Association (AHA).
2025 has been a watershed year as we are now fully independent. With independence to become our own stand-alone nonprofit comes significant progress and even bigger plans.
✅ A Sample of Accomplishments Since our April Board Update
A Clear Vision for Growth
Did you catch the AHA’s new Strategic Plan, including our new vision?… Read the rest “American Homebrewers Association Independence and Momentum Update”
Applications Open for National Homebrew Competition Competition Chair
📬 Apply by November 10. Send a resume plus a short statement of interest to: Julia Herz, AHA Executive Director, ed@homebrewersassociation.org
Summary
Volunteer Chair Position, December 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026
The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is seeking a volunteer National Homebrew Competition (NHC) competition chair to lead the world’s largest and most respected homebrewing competition. Duration of the post will be December 1, 2025—July 31, 2026.
This is a high-visibility volunteer leadership role. It is ideal for a passionate community leader who wants to influence the future of homebrewing and positively impact thousands of AHA members and volunteers.… Read the rest “Applications Open for National Homebrew Competition Competition Chair”
Homebrew Con 2026 is Coming!
Homebrew Con (HBC) is BACK! We can’t wait to raise a pint with you in one of the most beer-loving cities in America.
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Dates: June 19-20, 2026*
*Preceded by Final Round Judging of National Homebrew Competition on June 18
Homebrew Con is homebrewing’s best party on the planet, hosted by the American Homebrewers Association. 2026 will be the event’s 46th year.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on tap:
We’re bringing back Club Night, the Holy Grail of homebrew nights, Homebrew Expo with top suppliers and educators, HBC seminar sessions, and once again pairing the National Homebrew Competition (NHC) Final Round Judging and Awards Ceremony with the conference… And more!… Read the rest “Homebrew Con 2026 is Coming!”
Your Independent AHA Is Making Moves! Welcome NEW Team AHA
Hello there friends, fellow fermenters and homebrewers. In August, the AHA proudly announced a major milestone in our 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.
We also tapped some MAJOR new talent devoted to Zymurgy with Amahl Turczyn continuing as Zymurgy editor-in-chief, Adriana Torres staying with us as copyeditor, and bringing back Dave Harford as art director.
Overseen by the AHA’s founding board the above group, with me as your fearless, fermenting executive director, we are actively making moves to guide your newly independent organization to a better, member-driven future.… Read the rest “Your Independent AHA Is Making Moves! Welcome NEW Team AHA”