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Serve on the AHA Board

The AHA runs on passionate homebrewers. Board members play a key role in shaping strategy, guiding committees, and keeping the organization member-led and future-focused. If you care about the future of homebrewing, we want you!

Nominate someone or apply now through February 7.

Who Should Be Nominated

We’re looking for AHA members who are:

• Passionate about the AHA’s mission, vision, and strategic direction
• Forward-thinking and open to change
• Knowledgeable and experienced in homebrewing and nonprofit governance
• Comfortable running meetings, setting agendas, and following through
• Collaborative and committed

What Does Board Service Involve?

Clear your calendar—the world’s largest and most competitive homebrew competition is gearing up for another epic year. The 2026 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) is officially on the horizon.

2026 marks the NHC’s 48th year, proudly brought to you by the American Homebrewers Association and supported by the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP). Since 1979, more than 170,000 entries have been judged—each one a snapshot of the creativity, skill, and dedication that define homebrewing.

A New Era, Same Legendary Competition

Since the AHA went independent in July 2025, your new staff—along with volunteer member leaders on the AHA Founding Board and Events Committee—have been giddily working to make the 2026 NHC bigger, better, and bursting with homebrewing glory.… Read the rest “Get Ready for the 2026 National Homebrew Competition (NHC)”

The American Homebrewers Association will be closed December 25 through January 1 as our team celebrates the holidays. We’ll be back in the new year, refreshed, recharged and ready for more great homebrewing content! Wishing you a safe, happy holiday season and plenty of good beer!

The post Holiday Hours Update appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.

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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!

The post January/February 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.

American Homebrewers Association… Read the rest “January/February 2026 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available”

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”

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)”

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 (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!”