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April 2025 Update on AHA’s Independence

The American Homebrewers Association Founding Board shares an update on the AHA's independence.

Graphic promoting AHA Member Deal award nominations

Nominate Your Favorite AHA Member Deal

Is there an AHA Member Deal you find yourself coming back to again and again? Maybe it's your local brewpub, a homebrew shop, or an online retailer. Show your appreciation and nominate them for the 2025 Member Deal of the Year award by Friday, May. 2.

Update on AHA’s Independence and Call for Member Comment

The Chair of the Founding Board and the Executive Director share important updates about the American Homebrewers Association becoming and independent organization.

Director’s Cut: The AHA Is Going Independent!

AHA Executive Director Julia Herz and current AHA Committee Chair Shawna Cormier share an update on the future of the association.

Charlie Papazian in front of beer fridge

American Homebrewers Association Founder Inducted into American Craft Beer Hall of Fame

Charlie Papazian's contributions helped evolve craft beer in the United States.

March/April 2025 Zymurgy Now Available!

This issue of Zymurgy magazine highlights the Hogtown Brewers bat-themed philanthropy, the ReBrew Wastewater Challenge, Himalayan Rice Beer, Happiness Through Homebrew, and Zoiglbier. Plus 10 recipes!

2024 National Homebrew Competition Winning Recipes

These beer, mead, and cider recipes earned medals in the 2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round.

Julia Herz presenting at the NHC 2024 awards

Director’s Cut: Living, Liquid History and Terroir

Brewing captures living history in a beverage that evolves over time, reflecting the choices, processes, and people behind it. Like beer, the AHA celebrates 46 years of shaping homebrewing through tradition, innovation, and a passionate, ever-growing community.