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From Nov. 8 through Dec. 15, donations made to one of three selected nonprofit partners

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In the spirit of giving, this holiday season, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) is launching a Give Back program where the organization will donate $ 5 to one of three nonprofits for every one- or three-year AHA membership purchased. This applies to all new and renewing memberships.

The three nonprofit organizations to choose from this giving season are:

• Beers 4 Boobs: Beers 4 Boobs collaborates on unique beers and events to further generate awareness and funding for breast cancer and cancer patients.

The Brewers Association and CraftBeer.com are proud to support content that fosters a more diverse and inclusive craft beer community. This post was selected by the North American Guild of Beer Writers as part of its Diversity in Beer Writing Grant series. It receives additional support through a grant from the Brewers Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Allagash Brewing Company.

The Los Angeles County Brewers Guild counts 95 breweries around greater Los Angeles. Seventy-two of them opened in 2015 or after, most notably in neighborhoods and parts of L.A.… Read the rest “Ube Yams and Dragon Tales: Finding Diversity in a New Generation of L.A. Breweries”

By Chris Williams, Competition Director

We have an exciting update for the 2023 National Homebrew Competition (NHC).

The American Homebrewers Association’s goal is to host a world-class homebrewing competition that continually strives to improve the entrant experience.

Based on member feedback, the competition will return to first-round judging sites in regional locations across the United States in the spring.

Final round judging will take place during the week of Homebrew Con June 22-24, 2023, in San Diego, CA.

Overview of 2023 National Homebrew Competition

• Registration opens January 24, 2023, at which time entrants will register their entries and select a first-round judging site.

As if the countless American IPA iterations were not enough to satiate a hophead’s palate, a new one—dubbed Cold IPA—lingers bitterly on the horizon. And no, Reddit, it’s not just a marketing ploy.

“Clunky” doesn’t readily come to mind as a beer descriptor, but that ungainly word may be the reason the world has yet another IPA in its clutches. It’s how the brewmaster of Wayfinder Beer, Kevin Davey, feels about International Pale Lagers (IPL)—specifically, that lager yeast strains fermented at cooler temperatures emit flavors and aromas that don’t jibe with loads of American hops.… Read the rest “Is Cold IPA Really a New Beer Style (and Does that Even Matter)?”

The annual celebration of homebrewing invites beer lovers worldwide to try their skills at a rewarding and delicious hobby

Boulder, Colo. — In recognition of the 24th annual Learn to Homebrew Day on November 5, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) invites all craft beer and fermentation fans to join the global community of homebrewing hobbyists. Homebrewers, whether experienced or first-timers, are encouraged to pledge to brew their own beer and welcome those curious about the craft to experiment with their first batches of homebrew.

Since 1999, the American Homebrewers Association has gathered tens of thousands of home fermentation hobbyists on the first Saturday in November to celebrate the hobby and inspire newcomers.… Read the rest “Brew It Yourself: Learn to Homebrew Day Set for November 5”

Glasses coming off shelves on their own. The sound of whistling when no one is around. Unexplained figures in the dark. Kegs moving and found unexpectedly in unusual places.

These occurrences and more have been reported at various haunted breweries across the country. If you believe in all things paranormal, visit one of these breweries for your next pint of beer.

Dark tourism has been a popular sensation for ages, usually spiking in the month of October right before Halloween. Travelers flock to locations with haunted histories, longing to experience some paranormal activity for themselves.… Read the rest “Enjoy Both Sips & Spooks at these Haunted Breweries”

Registration for the annual event closes November 4

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Back after a two-year hiatus, the Hill Staff Homebrew Competition, hosted by the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA), returns to celebrate the unity, community, and bipartisan nature of craft beer on Capitol Hill.

Individuals and teams of congressional legislative staff and federal employees are encouraged to enter for a chance to win bragging rights and will have their name(s) engraved onto the Capitol Hill Staff Homebrew Competition Trophy, which they may keep for the span of one year.

The number of entries is limited to 50, so sign up today to reserve your spot.… Read the rest “American Homebrewers Association Accepting Entries for 2022 ‘Hill Staff Homebrew Competition’”

Washington, D.C., might be known for its politics, but locals know it has a strong craft beer scene. In May 2022, the city gained its first beer trail. The trail’s success shows how breweries and bars can partner with other organizations to create a destination and drive business.

Recognizing an Opportunity

In Summer 2021, metrobar partners and owners Jesse B. Rauch and John K. Groth noticed groups were arriving at the bar via the city’s Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), an eight-mile-long paved trail for bicycles, pedestrians, and scooters. Groups were navigating the MBT for their own beer crawl—enjoying the trail and visiting some breweries and bars along the way.… Read the rest “Metropolitan Beer Trail Increases Business for All”