Category: Homebrew Beer

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

GC Members Present: Matt Bolling, Sandy Cockerham, Shawn Cormier, Chris Frey, Chris Hummert, Annie Johnson, Jill Marilley, Amy Martin, Gail Milburn, Doug Piper, Goose Steingass, Roxanne Westendorf

AHA Staff: Julia Herz

Absent: Jen Blair, Melissa McCann, Cassie Salinas

Approval of March Meeting Notes

• There were no additions or corrections to the meeting notes for the March meeting, and those notes were approved. 

AHA Mission Statement

• The GC provided input and approved the following external mission statement for the AHA: Dedicated to protecting, uniting, and educating homebrewers while empowering an equitable homebrewing culture and showcasing the fun of fermenting. 

This article was originally published in the January/February 2023 Zymurgy magazine.

By Kristen Kuchar

Following two years of cancellation due to COVID-19, the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) returned to Denver’s Colorado Convention Center last October. In the 2022 festival competition, 235 beer experts from seven countries judged 9,904 entries. Among the 300 medals awarded to US breweries were three awards unlike any of the others.… Read the rest “2022 Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am Competition Recipes”

This article was originally featured in the July/August 2023 Issue of Zymurgy magazine. Access this issue instantly with Zymurgy Online.

By Julia Herz

My first brew day was 23 years in the making. That’s how old I was when my friend Charlie Gunn and I brewed a Scottish ale extract kit in his parents’ kitchen on what I refer to as a cosmically transformative Sunday. Four fast weeks later, we bottled the beer in repurposed Grolsch swing-top bottles. I was smitten from that first pop of the bottle cap and the initial malt-laden, perfectly carbonated, subtly ethanol-influenced sip.… Read the rest “Are We Doing Enough? Inviting All Walks of Life to Homebrew”

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Editor’s Note

This excerpt from Modern Homebrew Recipes: Exploring Styles and Contemporary Techniques by Gordon Strong has been lightly edited for length and style.

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By Gordon Strong

The ability to convert between all-grain and extract recipes is a skill every brewer should master. You shouldn’t have to pass on a great-sounding recipe just because it’s all-grain and you only brew extract beers.… Read the rest “Working with Extract Recipes”

This article was originally published in the July/August 2023 Zymurgy magazine. Access the Zymurgy online digital archive.

By Dave Carpenter

When it comes to Belgian cities, Bruges consistently takes the top spot for Instagrammable charm. With its winding canals, well-preserved medieval architecture, and pubs lurking around every corner, Bruges’s romance and charm are undeniable. As Harry observed in In Bruges, it is a “fairytale f***ing town.”

I like Bruges, but if I only had one day in the area, I would choose Ghent. For one thing, Ghent is slightly less crowded.… Read the rest “You Can Ferment That: Mustard”

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An effective safety program can take a brewery from good to great, as there are potential hazards in every facet of the manufacturing environment. Breweries must continually evaluate, educate, and execute safety-conscious measures to ensure that the working environment, the welfare of staff, and the quality of products are prioritized.… Read the rest “Members Save 30% on New Release Brewery Safety: Principles, Processes, and People”

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