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France is not a beer country—that’s a fact. France attracts approximately 75 million international travelers every year. They come for the wine and delicious bread and viennoiseries, not for beers as they would be when visiting neighboring countries such as Belgium or Germany. Part of France’s beer history is missing, so much so that historians have difficulty collecting an accurate picture of beer consumption there through the centuries.

“Beer, prehistoric and ancient, remains poorly known despite its wide consumption. As the Gauls did not leave any writings, we have no direct testimony from them about their national drink,” writes archeologist Fanette Laubenheimer in her book Boire en Gaule.… Read the rest “France Is Not a Beer Country, but It Could Be”

By the Brewers Association

Boulder, Colo. — The National Homebrew Competition, the premier event celebrating the art and craft of brewing, is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for its upcoming competition. Homebrewers, mead- and cidermakers worldwide are invited to showcase their fermentation prowess and vie for top honors in this esteemed event.

This annual competition, organized by the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA)—the national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing—brings together passionate homebrewers of all skill levels to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in various beer, mead, and cider categories.… Read the rest “Registration Opens for the Highly Anticipated National Homebrew Competition”

American Homebrewers Association (AHA) membership assistant Kara is here to show you everything you need to know about accessing your AHA membership card and number.

This video covers:

• How to access your member card from your HomebrewersAssociation.org account
• How to download and/or print your card
• How to request a free physical membership card

For additional assistance with your membership experience, visit the Frequently Asked Questions or reach out to your Membership Team.

The post How To Find, Print, or Request AHA Member Card appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.… Read the rest “How To Find, Print, or Request AHA Member Card”

Register your best beer, mead, and cider now through until March 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. MT.

It’s go time! With nine first round locations and a final round in San Diego, you have the opportunity to win grand prizes, receive first-round feedback, and earn final-round medals from the largest judge pool. The competition culminates with an awards ceremony in Denver.

We encourage you to enter early, as your preferred first round location may reach capacity or move to a waitlist if the demand for competition entries is exceeded.

Register Now

To Enter the Competition:

1. Confirm your Member ID, it’s on your member card, and used to register
   • Follow these instructions to view your digital member card
2. Select the first round site of your choice and click the Register Now button
   • Receiving and judging dates vary by location
   • First round site availability is first come, first served
   • When a first round site has reached capacity a “Site Full” banner will be posted
3. Pro Tips
   • Review the 2024 Style Guidelines and choose the best fit for your entry.

Texas’ fun and funky capital city has a lot to offer for beer lovers.

Once a quirky alt-anomaly deep in the heart of Texas, Austin’s mix of art and adventure has lured tourists-turned-residents like the steely strum of a siren’s song. In addition to music venues, bodacious barbecue, and epic tacos fit for three squares a day, this booming metropolis is The Lone Star State’s leading locale for incredible craft beer. The following three-day itinerary is built for soaking up the suds scene at an octet of Austin’s finest ale-and-lager outfits.… Read the rest “Three Beer-Filled Days in Austin, Texas”

The following is AHA Executive Director Julia Herz’s column from the March/April 2024 Zymurgy magazine.

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is dedicated to protecting, uniting, and educating homebrewers while empowering an equitable homebrewing culture and showcasing the fun of fermenting. More than thirty thousand members, yourself included, benefit from unmatched reasons and rewards to brew.

Exclusive to members, we publish Zymurgy Magazine (Zymurgy celebrates AHA members and educates those who want to brew and ferment) and broadcast Zymurgy Live webinars featuring the world’s top homebrewing leaders. We curate robust member discounts at brewery tap rooms and homebrew supply shops via over two thousand Member Deals, publish top-of-class resources on homebrewing for beginners and the advanced via HomebrewersAssociation.org,… Read the rest “2024 American Homebrewers Association Overview”

The March/April 2024 Zymurgy magazine is now available! Check out topics on hop water, NA beer, low-carb beer, and Bavarian session lager. Plus 16 recipes!

The post March/April 2024 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.

American Homebrewers Association… Read the rest “March/April 2024 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available”

This is a blend of two beers, refermented with grape juice concentrate from a 1-gallon winemaking kit.

The first beer is a Flanders red–style ale. Mash 60 min. at 152°F (67°C). The only hop addition is 2 oz. of low-alpha Strisselspalt at 60 min. Chill to pitching temperature of about 70°F (21°C), and pitch House and/or Roeselare blend of microbes. Primary 30 days in an HDPE container. (Some natural oxygen ingress through the HDPE during primary is desirable for the style.) Secondary at least 6 months, or as much as 18 months in stainless steel.… Read the rest “SFB 21 Wild Ale”