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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 >

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 >

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 >

Zymurgy Extra: 2-Row vs 6-Row Barley

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

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Earth Day Tips to Green Your Homebrew System

Happy Earth Day! Taking care of the environment and brewing the perfect beer go hand in hand, and with increasing attention to sustainable practices, greening your system is now more important than ever. more >

Homebrew Clubs Should File Form 990-N

With tax season coming to a close, don't forget to file for your homebrew club! Homebrew clubs and other small exempt organizations should file Form 990-N, also known as an e-Postcard. It's as easy as answering eight simple questions. more >

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Pimp My System:  Call's Craft Brewery Jockey Box

Pimp My System: Call's Craft Brewery Jockey Box

Brian Call combined his passions for brewing and woodworking to create this jockey box which features eight taps with custom handles. The jockey box has proven to the perfect accessory for homebrew gatherings and beer and food pairing parties. more >