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National Competition Entries Due 3/30

The shipping window for sending your entries to the First Round of the National Homebrew Competition begins Monday, March 21st! Entries must arrive between March 21st and March 30th. more >

National Homebrew Competition - Entries Full

The maximum of 750 entries per first round AHA National Homebrew Competition was met Thursday, March 24, 2011. The cap was introduced by the AHA Competition Committee to preserve the integrity of the judging for all entrants.  more >

Voting Ends Friday - 2011 Best Beers in America

It's time once again for Zymurgy's Best Commercial Beers in America survey! As homebrewers and beer lovers, Zymurgy readers have the most educated and adventurous palates on the planet. So for the ninth year, we are asking you, "Who brews the more >

Brewing Better Beer by Gordon Strong

Brewing Better Beer is a comprehensive look at technical, practical and creative homebrewing advice from Gordon Strong. more >

Ask the Experts: Stan Hieronymus Answers

AHA Members - now you have access to answers by Stan Hieronymus. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions, and enjoy Stan's responses. more >

Online Registration is OPEN for National Homebrew Competition

The National Homebrew Competition (NHC) is the world's largest international beer competition recognizing the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider produced by amateur brewers worldwide. Online registration for this year's entries is O more >

Zymurgy Online Extra: Hosting a Zero Waste Beer Event

The word sustainability is thrown around almost recklessly these days. It means being a good steward to the planet, which is precisely why the beer community is an ideal group of already engaged, passionate people to help further effect positive change. more >

February AHA Rallies

February is going to be a great month for AHA members attending an AHA Rally. Thank you to our Brewers Association members hosting AHA Rallies next week: SanTan Brewing Co., Highlands Brewing Co. - meet Charlie Papazian!, and Saint Arnold Brewing Co. C more >

Oregon Homebrew Bill Passes Senate Committee

A bill is currently in the Oregon state legislature to allow homebrew consumption outside of the home where the beer was produced. Senate Bill 444 unanimously passed the Senate Business, Transportation and Economic Development Committee Thursday, February more >

Ask the Experts with Stan Hieronymus

Need some help with your upcoming Begian-style beer? Now's the time to Ask The Expert. Send your questions in now through February 13 to Stan Hieronymus. We'll post the answers in a few weeks! 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 >