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Have a Beer with Charlie at GABF

Charlie is looking a little blue—he needs some cheering up! Come visit the real Charlie (and his life size cut-out) at the AHA booth D-23 at Great American Beer Festival. more >

Homebrewing Heroines

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 w more >

"Pucker Up" Sour & Wild Ales

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 AHA-register more >

Yeast Book Provides Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation

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 >

AHA Rally at Avery Brewing Co.

Join American Homebrewers Association (AHA) members at one of Boulder's most notable breweries, Avery Brewing Company. On Sunday, August 29, 2010,  more >

Change is A'Brewin'—Homebrewers Confront Legal Issue in Oregon

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 >

Sierra Nevada Beer Camp XIII

The ultimate homebrewer experience, brewing your own beer on Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s system. Follow Susan and Jeff Rankert's journey to Sierra Nevada Beer Camp and the making of Old Cantankerous. more >

Brewing's Coming Home

"Amateur brewers are making some of the finest, most imaginative beers money can't buy." Mark Dredge of England's The Guardian discusses the homebrewing hobby and its influences in America and across the pond. more >

Natty Greene's Pub & Brewery to host AHA Rally

The AHA is excited to welcome North Carolina beer enthusiasts to a rally at Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing Company. Attendees will receive complimentary beer samples and have the opportunity to meet Michael Morris & Sebastian Wolfrum of Natty Gr more >

AHA Mead Day - Win Heart of Darkness

To celebrate Mead Day, Saturday, August 7, the AHA is offering a free copy of "The Compleat Meadmaker" by Ken Schramm to anyone who joins the AHA or renews their AHA membership. Also, courtesy of B. Nektar Meadery, two lucky members will 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 >