September/October 2025 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available
The September/October 2025 Zymurgy is all about celebrating the intersection of amateur and professional brewing, plus 18 recipes!
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Members Helping Members and the New AHA Forum
By Julia Herz, American Homebrewers Association Executive Director
Earlier this year, new American Homebrewers Association (AHA) member Joe Hetzel reached out for help securing homebrewing equipment. He realized soft drinks saturated with high-fructose corn syrup were impacting his health, so low- and non-alcohol beer became his beverages of choice. When he realized he could make these beverages at home for a fraction of the cost of buying commercial brands, he needed guidance putting together a brew system. Joe was looking for donated gear so he could confidently brew indoors, and get past challenging financial limitations of not being able to purchase equipment.… Read the rest “Members Helping Members and the New AHA Forum”
AHA Selects Strategic Association Management as Association Management Partner
Independent Nonprofit Continues Transition with Support from Accredited AMC
Austin, TX — The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is proud to announce a major milestone in its 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 and is devoted to empowering mission-driven organizations to grow with purpose.
Behind the scenes, AHA now has a new team supporting members and the founding board to help to implement strategic priorities set earlier this year.… Read the rest “AHA Selects Strategic Association Management as Association Management Partner”
NHC 2025: Final Round Judging & Awards Ceremony Details
We’re excited to announce that Kansas City, Mo., is the home of the 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) Final Round and awards ceremony. After two great years in San Diego, we’re looking forward to bringing the Final Round to a new city with a vibrant homebrewing scene.
To earn a spot in the Final Round, homebrewers must win a first, second, or third place ribbon in First Round judging. View the results of the First Round here.
Final Round Judging Details
- Location: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Mo.
- Receiving: June 2-11
- Judging: June 26-27
2025 Awards Ceremony Details
- Date: June 28, 6:30pm CT
- Location: Boulevard Brewing Company, Kansas City, Mo.
Celebrate Home Fermentation Day on Aug. 2
From beer to kimchi, there’s a whole world of fermentation waiting for you! The American Homebrewers Association is your go-to source for all things fermentation—from homebrewing beer to crafting mead, cider, kombucha, and fermented foods.
Check out our DIY recipes, tutorials, and more and celebrate Home Fermentation Day with us!
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A Primer on Lactic-Fermented Vegetables
Fermentation expert Dr. Julia Skinner put together this special guide just for Home Fermentation Day. It’s packed with tips, variations, and ideas to help you get fermenting—whether you’re brand new or a longtime DIYer.
By Dr. Julia Skinner
By following a few easy steps, you can ferment all kinds of vegetables at home, producing an array of tasty pickles that will stay crisp jarred up in your fridge for several days to several weeks. The art of lacto-fermentation originally came about, even before the advent of refrigeration, as a way to preserve the summer and fall vegetable harvest for consumption later in the year.… Read the rest “A Primer on Lactic-Fermented Vegetables”
A Primer on Lactic-Fermented Vegetables
Fermentation expert Dr. Julia Skinner put together this special guide just for Home Fermentation Day. It’s packed with tips, variations, and ideas to help you get fermenting—whether you’re brand new or a longtime DIYer.
By Dr. Julia Skinner
By following a few easy steps, you can ferment all kinds of vegetables at home, producing an array of tasty pickles that will stay crisp jarred up in your fridge for several days to several weeks. The art of lacto-fermentation originally came about, even before the advent of refrigeration, as a way to preserve the summer and fall vegetable harvest for consumption later in the year.… Read the rest “A Primer on Lactic-Fermented Vegetables”
47th Annual National Homebrew Competition Honors Top Homemade Beer, Cider, & Mead
Kansas City, Mo. | June 28, 2025 – The American Homebrewers Association® (AHA)—the national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing—announced the winners of the 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) during an awards ceremony at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City, Mo. 120 medals in 40 categories were awarded for the most outstanding homemade beer, mead, and cider. Nine awards recognizing outstanding contributions to homebrewing were also presented.
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