American Homebrewers Association

Pimp My System

If you've got a pimped out system of your own share it in on the AHA Forum board Pimp My System. Don't be bashful; show off your creativity!  Who knows, you could be the next star of Pimp My System...

Pimp My System: Ale Force 1

Behold, the Ale Force 1 Brewstation. The brewery's motto you ask? "Off we go into the wild brew yonder". Thomas Brophy reps his Pimp My System feature with his signature air force touch. more >

Pimp My System: The Brewenstein

The Brewenstein is the homebrew system of the week! It wouldn't be a monster without a pulley system would it? We got the ins and outs of the system so you can build a pulley yourself! more >

Pimp My System: Custom Tap handles

You brewed the beer, but are you ready to put your creativity to the test and make the tap handle too? Rory Bowers shares an easy DIY to create custom wooden tap handles. more >

Pimp My System: MaxOut Brew Station

This week we have a HERMS system built from scratch from an AHA member that you might've seen here on the forums! For all you beer nerds, this is one to drool over. more >

Pimp My System: Northwestern Brew Baron

Ryan Gribble shows off his HERMS based brewing system, and even steps up with a DIY explanation of how the system can be built from the ground up. Props Ryan. more >

Pimp My System: Beer Line Cleaner

Greg Niznik of Marietta, Georgia has created a DIY guide for a hand-pump beer line cleaner! No more wasting CO2 on cleaning, all for under 20$! more >

Pimp My System: Richard Trevino

Richard Trevino explains how to turn an ordinary side-by-side refrigerator into a beastly, beer monster fridge. The fridge functions as a kegerator on the left side and a fermentation chamber on the right, and he even has enough room for a few six packs!  more >

John's HERMS Cart

When John Parker knew it was time to leave his old cooler system behind, so he set out to build a his version of a HERMS cart. The result is a homebrewers dream, complete with diamond plating and 85 percent efficiency!  more >

Pimp My System: Milt's Fermentation Chamber

After a few batches of homebrew with distinct off flavors, Milt Barningham decided to build a new custom fermentation chamber. more >

Pimp my System: Barley's Bar

Mike, and his Assistant Brewer Barley, show us how classy a keezer can be in this week's Pimp My System. Check it out! more >

Legal Keg Use & Homebrewing

Repurposing a keg for homebrewing is illegal unless you’ve purchased the keg from a brewery or a reputable keg dealer who themselves purchases kegs from breweries. Liquor stores, restaurants and bars do not own kegs and cannot legally sell them. A deposit paid for a keg is solely intended to incentivize its return; paying a deposit does not convey ownership of the keg and so should not be misconceived as payment for a keg, which always remains property of the brewery. When legally purchasing a repurposed keg for homebrewing, insist it is accompanied with a clear title naming the seller, asserting that the seller came to own the keg legally, and naming you as the purchaser. Visit KegReturn.com for more information.

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