Homebrewing News

05.24.13 - 0 comments

What Would Ben Franklin Drink?

How do you think Benjamin Franklin came up with the brilliant idea to fly a key-bearing kite in the middle of a lightening storm? Well, we don't know for sure, but we suspect delicious colonial ale had something to do with it!  more >

05.22.13 - 0 comments

Brew Free or...Change the Laws!

Even with the recent success of legalizing homebrewing in Mississippi and Alabama, existing statutes in multiple states continue to restrict homebrewing rights, preventing homebrewers from interacting with the rest of their local beer community. more >

05.20.13 - 0 comments

Introducing the Radegast Club of the Year Award

The AHA is issuing a brand new award at this year's National Homebrew Conference. The Radegast Club of the Year will honor a homebrew club that has gona above and beyond for their local community. more >

05.13.13 - 0 comments

Ballast Point Homework Series

Homework has never tasted so good! Ballast Point Brewing and Home Brew Mart are releasing beers with the recipe printed on the label for brewers to make at home. more >

05.10.13 - 0 comments

Homebrewing is Legal in Alabama!

On Thursday, May 9, Governor Robert Bentley signed homebrew legalization bill HB9 into law. The new law went into effect immediately, making Alabama the forty-nineth state to legalize homebrewing in the U.S.  more >

05.07.13 - 0 comments

Today is National Homebrew Day!

On May 2, 1988, Representative David Skaggs of Colorado announced before Congress that May 7 is National Homebrew Day! more >

05.02.13 - 0 comments

Zymurgy Extra: 2-Row vs 6-Row Barley

Elspeth Payne discusses two-row and six-row barley in this Zymurgy online exclusive! more >

05.02.13 - 0 comments

NHC First Round Results Are In!

The long-awaited National Homebrew Competition First Round results have been posted! The top three entries scoring a 30 or higher in their category advance to the Final Round judging during this year's National Homebrewers Conference in Philadelphia! more >

04.29.13 - 0 comments

Big Brew 2013

The American Homebrewers Association is celebrating National Homebrew Day with the 13th Annual Big Brew celebration on May 4. Homebrewers across the country and around the world will come together to brew beer and share a toast at noon CDT. more >

04.24.13 - 0 comments

Siebel Offering "Start Your Own Brewery" Course

The Siebel Institute of Technology and World Brewing Academy has created a three-day course on how to open a small, commercial brewery or brewpub.  more >