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Pictured: Charlie Papazian, Alan Sprints, and son Isaac Sprints at Homebrew Con 2018. By Amahl Turczyn Best known for his strong, four-letter named ales, Alan Sprints practically invented the cult-favorite, limited-edition “white…
Homebrewing legal in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Homebrew competitions are a natural extension of our right to brew in the United States. So why is it so difficult to ship homebrew to competitions? The Unites States Postal Service (USPS) prohibits the shipment…
The American Homebrewers Association is your go-to source for all things fermentation—from homebrewing beer to crafting mead, cider, kombucha, and fermented foods. Celebrate Home Fermentation Day with us!
In my first Zymurgy Director’s Cut column, May/June 2022, I shared the fact that I’ve been reading Zymurgy religiously since the 1990s, when the stars aligned, the universe…
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) gathered more than 1,000 members at the 46th Homebrew Con in Asheville, N.C., for an update on your national association’s first year as an independent nonprofit and a…
Asheville, N.C. | June 20, 2026 — The American Homebrewers Association® (AHA), the national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing, announced the winners of the 2026 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) during the awards ceremony at Homebrew…
This July/August 2026 issue of Zymurgy celebrates all things AHA, from the future of homebrewing and the return of Homebrew Con to wet hops, stock ale, Schlenkerla, new National Homebrew Competition leadership, and why homebrewed beer really is the best…
Bob Kauffman was a longtime homebrewer, mentor, club leader, and friend whose dedication to the AHA and the homebrewing community left a lasting legacy.
Homebrew Con 2026 Just Got a Whole Lot Louder The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is thrilled to announce that Justin Crossley, broadcaster, homebrewer, and one of the most recognizable personalities in beer media,…
This May/June 2026 issue of Zymurgy takes readers on a global homebrewing tour, from Turkey and Tuscany to Ukrainian Golden Ale, German Dunkel, Italian Saison, and even a story about vaccine beer—plus 14 recipes.
Historic first election marks milestone for newly independent 501(c)(6) and (c)(3)
For 48 years, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) has existed because homebrewers chose to build something amazing together as a membership group. Not investors.Not shareholders.Homebrewers. That spirit is exactly what makes this…
