Women love beer and more women than ever (in recent history) are actively brewing professionally and at home. CraftBeer.com recently published an article by Julia Herz of the Brewers Association exploring the phenomenon and recognizing just a few of the women leading the way in homebrewing and the beer industry. more >
Think your homebrew club makes some pretty good beer? Have you ever wondered how it stacks up against other clubs' beer? The Club-Only Competition (COC) program offers AHA-Registered Homebrew Clubs an opportunity to compete with other clubs. Each competition concentrates on a specific style of beer or mead, helping brewers learn more about these styles. Entries are due September 9, 2010 for the upcoming "Pucker Up" Sour & Wild Ales competition, hosted by the Maltose Falcons Home Brewing Society of Woodland Hills, CA. more >
Brewers Publications, a division of the Brewers Association, announces the publication of its latest title, Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation by Chris White and Jamil Zainasheff. more >
An 80-year-old statute is responsible for the cancellation of the homebrewing competition portion of the Oregon State Fair—a 22 year tradition. more >

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