A Salute to Veteran-Owned Breweries

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In honor of Veterans Day, we’re highlighting a few veteran-owned breweries from across the United States. These breweries represent just a few of the dozens of veterans who have transitioned from serving their country to serving their communities. Their success speaks to the unique leadership and management skills that these veteran-owners picked up during their military service.

14th Star Brewing, St. Albans, Vt.

Vermont’s 14th Star Brewing arose from Steve Gagner’ and Matt Kehaya’s need to alleviate boredom while stationed in the remote mountains of Afghanistan and their desire to imagine a post-war future.… Read the rest “A Salute to Veteran-Owned Breweries”

Homebrewing for a Cause, and YOU Are Ours

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This was originally published as the Director’s Cut column in the November/December 2023 Zymurgy magazine. Access Zymurgy Online.

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By Julia Herz

Every time an American Homebrewers Association (AHA) member gives away a homebrew, we are delivering the gift of sharing in ways that are unique and unmatched. Another way homebrewers give is by educating others. Sure, we’re each in it for the reward of learning, yet every time we share our knowledge, we, too, are giving—giving to the cause of the hobby of homebrewing.

Sharing knowledge is exactly what the AHA has been doing since 1978, and no doubt if you are a member, your homebrewing and beer appreciation are more rewarding than without.… Read the rest “Homebrewing for a Cause, and YOU Are Ours”

2023 Learn to Homebrew Day Official Recipes

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Learn to Homebrew Day is November 4, 2023

In 1999, Learn To Homebrew Day was established as the first Saturday in November by the American Homebrewers Association to promote the most rewarding and delicious activity of all time—homebrewing. Beer lovers worldwide are invited to brew, share their knowledge, and celebrate the hobby of homebrewing annually.

Official Beer Recipes

The 2023 Learn To Homebrew Day official homebrew recipes are “SMaSH” beers. “SMaSH” stands for “single malt and single hop.” The acronym alludes to the simplistic listing of ingredients in a beer recipe, where only one type of malt and one type of hop are used.… Read the rest “2023 Learn to Homebrew Day Official Recipes”

7 Pumpkin Beer Recipes You Can Homebrew

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Before smoothie IPAs and pastry stouts, the original polarizing beer style was the pumpkin beer. The seasonal superstar has legions of loyal fans who eagerly await fall’s bounty of pumpkin beers, while another contingency sees it as part of the infamous “pumpkin spice takeover” of autumn.

At the American Homebrewers Association, we know there is a time and a place for just about every beer style! We’ve compiled 7 of our favorite beer recipes that include additions of pumpkin and/or pumpkin pie spices.

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Homebrewing Makes Life More Delicious

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Beer teaches us science, art, culinary exploration, innovation, geography, agriculture, and history/herstory. It teaches us about ourselves, and about each other. No wonder the hobby of homebrewing (the practice of fermenting at home) is and has been one of the driving forces for food and beverage.

Simply put, homebrewing makes life more delicious.

Celebrate Learn to Homebrew Day on November 4

Way back in 1999, to celebrate the joy of beer and brewing, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA)* created Learn to Homebrew Day. If you brew, you know (and if you don’t, you will) that one of the best things about a brew day is that you get to choose your adventure.… Read the rest “Homebrewing Makes Life More Delicious”

Learn to Homebrew Day Celebrates the Art of Making Beer on November 4

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Boulder, Colo. • October 24, 2023 — The American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) is delighted to announce that the 25th annual celebration of Learn to Homebrew Day is set for November 4, 2023. This nationwide celebration aims to demystify the art of homebrewing and provide valuable resources. For seasoned brewers and curious beginners alike, Learn to Homebrew Day offers an opportunity to learn, connect with fellow beer enthusiasts, and celebrate the hobby of brewing at home.

For this year’s Learn to Homebrew Day, the AHA has selected two official SMaSH beer recipes, short for Single Malt and Single Hop, which use one type of ingredient.… Read the rest “Learn to Homebrew Day Celebrates the Art of Making Beer on November 4”

Imperial Beer Takes the Throne

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Low- and no-alcohol beer has dominated beer industry headlines for several years. The average craft beer fan is getting older and doesn’t want to derail their day with a drink; Gen Z entered legal-drinking status with a focus on wellness; and brewer appreciation for 3% milds and 4% lagers thrives.

More recently, however, there’s an opposing extreme at work, too. Last August, Kate Bernot reported for The Washington Post: “Craft Beer is Polarizing. Many Drinkers Want High ABV or None at All,” examining consumers’ rising interest in high-ABV beers alongside that sustained penchant for near-zero beers.… Read the rest “Imperial Beer Takes the Throne”

2023 National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal Recipes

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The gold medal-winning homebrew recipes from the 2023 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) are now available online! Browse through the winners from each of the 40 beer, mead, and cider categories.

For even more world-class homebrew recipes, access a selection of bronze/silver recipes from NHC 2023 as well as an archive of past medal-winning recipes in the Beer Recipes Library.