Category: Homebrew Beer

Homebrew Con 2026 Just Got a Whole Lot Louder

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is thrilled to announce that Justin Crossley, broadcaster, homebrewer, and one of the most recognizable personalities in beer media, has been tapped to be the AHA’s Headline Speaker for Homebrew Con 2026, Friday, June 19. If you’ve spent any time in homebrewing, you’ve almost certainly heard Crossley at the microphone, or seen him in front of the camera, or at a beer festival serving as one of the world’s most active and influential homebrewers.

He’s Not Just a Keynote—He’s the Headliner!

This July/August 2026 issue of Zymurgy celebrates all things AHA, from the future of homebrewing and the return of Homebrew Con to wet hops, stock ale, Schlenkerla, new National Homebrew Competition leadership, and why homebrewed beer really is the best beer—plus 15 recipes you can ferment.

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American Homebrewers Association… Read the rest “July/August 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available”

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) gathered more than 1,000 members at the 46th Homebrew Con in Asheville, N.C., for an update on your national association’s first year as an independent nonprofit and a look at what lies ahead.

Homebrew Con sold out before the conference was over, bringing together 1,141 homebrewers, speakers, judges, stewards, volunteers, and attendees, proving that homebrewing is alive and well.

The message was simple: The AHA is building for the future; our new member leaders are learning from and refining what we do today to guide what comes next.… Read the rest “Member Update: Building the Future of the American Homebrewers Association”