January/February 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
The January/February 2026 Zymurgy highlights the Pro-Am Competition medal winners, legacy breweries, the evolution of West Coast IPA, brewing gadgets, and brewing in Mongolia. Plus 11 recipes!
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American Homebrewers Association Founder Inducted into American Craft Beer Hall of Fame
We are proud to announce that American Homebrewers Association founder Charlie Papazian was inducted into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame. An integral figure whose contributions helped evolve craft beer in the United States, Papazian is joined by fellow inductees Michael Jackson and Fred Eckhardt into the Advocates and Innovators wing of the Hall of Fame.
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame shared the following about Papazian:
Papazian grew up in New Jersey, and attended the University of Virginia, majoring in Nuclear Engineering. During college, an older neighbor, who learned to homebrew during Prohibition, showed him the ropes, and he was hooked.… Read the rest “American Homebrewers Association Founder Inducted into American Craft Beer Hall of Fame”
Big Blimp! Barleywine (Big Brew 2025 Official Recipe)
Mash at 150°F (66°C) for 90 min. Target mash pH of 5.3. Batch or fly sparge for 15 to 30 min. Boil 90 min. Begin chilling. Add whirlpool hops when wort reaches 190°F (88°C) and whirlpool 30 minutes while continuing to chill wort to 60–62°F (16–17°F), then aerate and pitch yeast. Dry pitching without rehydration is recommended (more straightforward process, more consistent fermentation performance, and reduced risk of contamination). Ferment 21 days in primary at 60–62°F (16–17°C), then dry hop for 4 days. Keg with 3.5 oz. (99 g) of corn sugar in a simple syrup (mixture of water and sugar, typically 1:1) and allow carbonation to develop over 2 weeks.… Read the rest “Big Blimp! Barleywine (Big Brew 2025 Official Recipe)”
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”
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!”
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”
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
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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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