Homebrewers Association | AHA Forum
General Category => General Homebrew Discussion => Topic started by: roffenburger on November 12, 2009, 09:19:33 am
-
I'm just curious how many of you have an AHA membership. Do you use the benefits that come with the membership? I do not currently, but will most likely get one soon. Its good to support the AHA community and its efforts!
-
I was so close to choosing "no pants" but I wanted to give you the accurate count.
I use the discount when I can, although there is not much presence here in NH ( Portsmouth Brewery is the only one ). It doesn't take long to make the money back. Also, I love getting Zymurgy.
All this is great, but I like to think my support helps the AHA keep doing their work looking out for Homebrewers.
Brew Strong!
-
Getting Zymurgy alone is worth it, then I do use the pub discounts a lot, saving more than the price of the membership I'm sure.
Plus all the work the AHA does behind the scenes for homebrewers is very valuable.
-
Yep, probably 20 years now. My first batch was brewed on January 1, 1990. I need to plan my 20th Anniversary brew for this 1/1. Besides supporting the AHA and its deeds: supporting legalizing homebrewing in the states where it has not yet been legalized, supporting this forum, the AHA, the GABF, zymurgy, etc. I like being able to get in to the GABF during the Saturday afternoon brewers-only session.
-
Getting Zymurgy alone is worth it, then I do use the pub discounts a lot, saving more than the price of the membership I'm sure.
Plus all the work the AHA does behind the scenes for homebrewers is very valuable.
+1
Supporting the cause and this great forum is also a reason to join.
-
I do use it. Zymurgy magazine, pub discounts...this website! A lot of cool things. It's defiantly worth it!
-Eldon
-
Hell yes, I'm a member! :) It looks like we're on track to finally get homebrewing legalized in all 50 states this year, and although I can't go into details, we're closer to getting homebrew shipping legalized than we've ever been! Also, we have special "Members Only" sections planned for the website and forum, so you'll get even more value with your AHA membership.
-
I am currently a member however I admit to going through spells where I forget to renew. I do the same thing with the local Public Radio station until I am shamed into renewing my membership.
Denny, the legalization thing in all 50 stats is great news - but I will only believe it when I see it.
-
I am as well, and I am wearing pants at the moment. :)
-
I love beer!!! It's almost as good as ......
Now behave Fred, this is a family rated board.
I am a member, and am always willing to help out a fellow brewer.
If you have not done so already Join. It is worth it.
-
Just joined 3 days ago! ;D
-
My wife and I are both members.
Pub discounts and Zymurgy are good. So are the AHA rally's if you can get to one.
As a member your entries to the Nationals are less, and you get reduced rates to the NHC.
There is also one of the limit sessions at GABF that you an buy tickets for, but I haven't been, yet.
This site is just the latest benefit.
-
Denny, the legalization thing in all 50 stats is great news - but I will only believe it when I see it.
Keith, I really expect that we'll all see it by the end of the year....we'll see...;)
-
I joined at the Surly rally last month -- what a cool event! I wish more establishments in my area (Twin Cities, MN) offered the pub discount, but I'm going to start bugging the managers at those establishments to get on board.
-
I joined at the Surly rally last month -- what a cool event! I wish more establishments in my area (Twin Cities, MN) offered the pub discount, but I'm going to start bugging the managers at those establishments to get on board.
If you need some material to show them, contact Kathryn Porter at the AHA.
-
I joined at the Surly rally last month -- what a cool event! I wish more establishments in my area (Twin Cities, MN) offered the pub discount, but I'm going to start bugging the managers at those establishments to get on board.
If you need some material to show them, contact Kathryn Porter at the AHA.
I've been in contact with Kathryn. She was incredibly responsive to my inquiry about getting more establishments on board and sent me some materials.
-
She rocks!
-
I have a membership but unfortunately I don't get down to use the pub discounts, since there are only a few pubs within 40 miles that participate. Don't want to drive that far after having a few beers.
-
<Bosley> Hi I'm Drew and not only am I on the Governing Committee, but I'm a member too! </Bosley>
Looking into the future, one of the things we'd love to know from the membership is what services does the AHA not provide that you wish they did? I know for some of you the Pub Discount program is less than useful due to location, so what could the org do for you?
We meet often to talk about these sorts of things and offer input into the efforts, so give us ideas. You've seen Denny and I, do we look like we have much in the way of brainpower left? :)
ETA: If you don't feel comfortable proffering suggestions on an open board: feel free to PM me or email me: drew@maltosefalcons.com
-
You've seen Denny and I, do we look like we have much in the way of brainpower left? :)
You have a point there! ;D
-
Looking into the future, one of the things we'd love to know from the membership is what services does the AHA not provide that you wish they did? I know for some of you the Pub Discount program is less than useful due to location, so what could the org do for you?
Group insurance for club events?
-
Group insurance for club events?
Oddly enough, something we're working on!
-
You know Drew I would like to see a good forum with a listing of winning recipes from the NHC.
What am I saying, you have just done that!!! Nice job!!!!
Now add the Silver and Bronze and Regional winners as well. Anything that makes it to the second round is worthy.
Fred
-
Not yet, but I am now with the new design and this awesome forum, i will.
-
Great, Slim! Thanks for your support!
-
I only heard of the AHA a week or so ago. I was a click away from purchasing a membership Mon. but then I thought I would put it on my x-as list first then if I didn't get one I would purchase my own. Oh I would also like the AHA cap. You never know who may read this.
-
NoPants is a carryover from another board? ???
I got in on the recipe book promotion, that's what pushed me over the edge.
-OCD
-
I've been a member for about 12 years ... nearly as long as I've been brewing.
The only perks I've taken advantage of are discounted entries in the NHC and discounted conference tickets. But Zymurgy and the Homebrew advocacy are good enough reasons for me.
-
I've only been a member for about a year and a half. I enjoy reading Zymurgy and reading the beer reviews. I wish there were more brewpubs in my area so I could take full advantage of my pub discount. I do use it when we head out to CO for ski trips and hiking. So I guess that isn't too bad.
-
Like Slim I haven't yet, but I have made the dedication to do it as the first order of business to ring in the new year. (that way I'll be able to keep up with renewal time) ;D
Mark me down for a 3 year family plan! :)
-
NoPants is a carryover from another board? ???
I got in on the recipe book promotion, that's what pushed me over the edge.
-OCD
Yes, carryover from NB. It was generally understood that each poll should include a "no pants" option. It all stemmed from Weazletoe....
-
<Bosley> Hi I'm Drew and not only am I on the Governing Committee, but I'm a member too! </Bosley>
Looking into the future, one of the things we'd love to know from the membership is what services does the AHA not provide that you wish they did? I know for some of you the Pub Discount program is less than useful due to location, so what could the org do for you?
We meet often to talk about these sorts of things and offer input into the efforts, so give us ideas. You've seen Denny and I, do we look like we have much in the way of brainpower left? :)
ETA: If you don't feel comfortable proffering suggestions on an open board: feel free to PM me or email me: drew@maltosefalcons.com
Okay . . since I've made a public declaration of my membership . . I can now offer a few ideas . . :D
In lieu of the pub discounts, are there any online home brew shops willing to work with you for AHA member discounts . . if only 5%? It's a natural fit.
I'd also like to see a list of available brewing "Celebrities" who could be at home brew comps or festivals. Charlie, Jamil, Denny to name a few. If their expenses are paid, why can't they show up to spread the gospel? (schedule permitting)
-
If you pay my expenses, I'll be thrilled to show up. The AHA doesn't do that, though.
I don't know of any shops that give discounts to members, but that doesn't mean there aren't. If you find any that do, be sure to, let us know. Kathryn might know if there are...you could try sending her a PM.
I like both of your suggestions....implementing them could be an issue, but we'll definitely keep them in mind!
-
If you pay my expenses, I'll be thrilled to show up. The AHA doesn't do that, though.
Maybe we could ALL come to your place?
-
I was going to say.. anyone who pays my expenses can have the glory of listening to me pontificate! :)
-
I just joined. So where are the local participating brewpubs? Does AHA membership get you discounts on homebrewing supplies? If not, that would be a nice perk.
-
D&D . . glad to know you both are ready, willing and able! :)
I still think a list is a good idea. find out from all your cohorts (published and unpublished) if they are as willing as the both of you and we could be onto a traveling medicine show! :D
-
You can find participating pubs here...
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-pub-discount
I'll look into whether we've ever explored the possibility of discounts from suppliers. Drew, do you know anything about that?
-
Here in MI some shops will give a discount for a Club Membership or an AHA membership card.
-
Look here, most of these speakers are willing, but need expenses covered
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/membership/speakers-bureau (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/membership/speakers-bureau)
Fred
-
I think just about anyone on the GC or AHA staff would do it, if the schedule was right and expenses were covered.
-
Good deal . . thanks Fred for that link . . .
-
So, I entered my AHA account number and linked my login to my account. What does that get me? At the very least, I was hoping for a cool icon next to my posts that advertised how awesome I was for being a member and/or shamed those who aren't.
-
I was hoping for a cool icon next to my posts that advertised how awesome I was for being a member
Working on that too!
-
I was hoping for a cool icon next to my posts that advertised how awesome I was for being a member
Working on that too!
Maybe a "Member Since" date. That'd be cool for you oldtimers.
-
Good idea, BrewArk! We'll see if it's possible.
-
So, I entered my AHA account number and linked my login to my account.
Could you describe that process. I don't see anywhere to enter my AHA number like you're talking about.
-
So, I entered my AHA account number and linked my login to my account.
Could you describe that process. I don't see anywhere to enter my AHA number like you're talking about.
It seems like it's only on the main homebrewersassociation.org account page, not the forum preferences. Go here:
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/login
-
It seems like it's only on the main homebrewersassociation.org account page, not the forum preferences.
mucho thanks! works like a champ and I'm now linked
-
Yes, I am a member and darn proud of it. Zymurgy is my favorite magazine. I love the website to and am just stoked about this forum. I will say though that I actually thought you had to be a member to access this site.
-
Hmm... I have a 6 digit membership #, and they ask for a 9 digit # to link the account. Hmmm...
-
Hmm... I have a 6 digit membership #, and they ask for a 9 digit # to link the account. Hmmm...
I had the same problem. I put zeros in front of my number and it accepted it.
-
Hmm... I have a 6 digit membership #, and they ask for a 9 digit # to link the account. Hmmm...
I had the same problem. I put zeros in front of my number and it accepted it.
Yup, thats what you do.
-
I was, and will be again( after my brewing sabbatical) now that I can come here instead of tech-talk.
-
I did try that before I posted, to no avail. I'll contact them if I ever get a free moment at work.
-
I love taking advantage of the AHA rallies. I have had a ton of fun at them. Met a ton of cool people and I am working on a kilt to qualify for the no pants option. As far as options for those who can't take advantage of the benefits, I would encourage the "Schwag" that we have received before. Such as the beer glasses from Boston. I am not asking for every brewery to send glasses but even little things from them to encourage patronage would be cool. Maybe some items that could be transferable to make sure that it is not wasted. Such as those near by the sponsoring brewery could partake, those far and away could say, "I have a cousin..go there and buy ___ and wait for me to show up."
-
Hell yes, I'm a member! :) It looks like we're on track to finally get homebrewing legalized in all 50 states this year, and although I can't go into details, we're closer to getting homebrew shipping legalized than we've ever been! Also, we have special "Members Only" sections planned for the website and forum, so you'll get even more value with your AHA membership.
Yes, I am a proud member as well , ever since I started brewing , but looking at this quote above, says it all , the AHA is our voice , our lobby and our resource. What I am excited about ....is this forum , and specifically the timing, I countribute to several of the popular forums, but being part of this from the begining is great , I always felt like an outsider to established relationships. plus this is OUR forum , not tied to a specific store or region . I really didn't like the old Tech Talk , this format is some much better , I thank all who where involved in getting this done ...Top notch ladies and gentlemen ! 8)
-
Well it looks like I am in the minority here.... :-[ I better get my membership soon! I like the suggestions from everyone:
-Icon to show who the AHA members are--I think this will encourage others from the board to join once they see how many people are already members of AHA.
-Seeing the big wigs at conferences, rallies, etc
-FREE SCHWAG!
-
It seems like it's only on the main homebrewersassociation.org account page, not the forum preferences.
mucho thanks! works like a champ and I'm now linked
Still not clear on this. What is it, relative to your regular login?
I guess I didn't get the memo.... :(
Not sure when I joined. I usually rip & clip the issues for space considerations, but kept the special issues. Oldest one I have is 1989. I guess that's when I joined as a life member.
-
Yep, I'm member, been one for 4 years. No pubs near me anymore, but the Surly rally was a great time.
-
Lots of great benefits from the AHA. Just from the legality standpoint, the AHA rocks. They do so much for the brewing community nationwide.
-
A member for over 10 years. I don't use the benefits much, since I live in nowheresville, but do like the magazine.
As what the AHA can do for me since I am hundreds of miles away from a pub that honors the discount, maybe send me free beer?
-
I am. There aren't any pub discounts around me, but I use the 10% discount at Midwest and Northern Brewer all the time. I went to Colorado this summer and visited a bunch of breweries and pubs where I could have used it, but just kept forgetting.
-
I am. There aren't any pub discounts around me, but I use the 10% discount at Midwest and Northern Brewer all the time. I went to Colorado this summer and visited a bunch of breweries and pubs where I could have used it, but just kept forgetting.
Is this discount only in-store, or can you use it when ordering online?
-
Is this discount only in-store, or can you use it when ordering online?
I have a 10% club discount at NB, Midwest, Wind River and Cap'n'corks and that is "In Store Only".
-
I signed up again last year thanks to a kind old gent and again this year after another kind old man
told me of th forum. I told him I let my membership lapse and he said I didnt need one to join th forum,
but I didnt think it right for me to poke around here and not help out so I joined up th next day. Seemed
like th right thing to do. Thanks old guys.
-
I joined as soon as I found this. The primary reason is because I felt this was a forum/cause I wanted to support. Second, and with increasing relevance, is the support and information I receive from others. Thirdly, I am looking forward to my first copy of Zymurgy. Finally, my local pub-Deschutes Public House and Brewery provides the discount.
-
Hell yes, I'm a member! :) It looks like we're on track to finally get homebrewing legalized in all 50 states this year, and although I can't go into details, we're closer to getting homebrew shipping legalized than we've ever been!
This is one big reason why I am a member.....An organization that not only helps protect my right to brew my own beer but fights to get brewing legalized in the states where it currently is not legal is definitely worthy of my support.
-
I signed up again last year thanks to a kind old gent and again this year after another kind old man
told me of th forum. I told him I let my membership lapse and he said I didnt need one to join th forum,
but I didnt think it right for me to poke around here and not help out so I joined up th next day. Seemed
like th right thing to do. Thanks old guys.
As one of those old guys, Matt, it's a pleasure to have you here.
-
I'm curious if AHA has ever been involved in or been asked to provide legal opinion or counsel in any case whereby an over zeaolus local jursdiction may have over stepped the bounds of what is by law completely legal.
I ask because in the local paper this week a guy got busted for supposedly running a still . . The officers were quoted as saying . . "We found a lot of empty buckets and sugar in the house . . ."
I thought to myself . . THROW AWAY THE KEY!! :D
-
I use the club discounts all the time. My membership pays for itself that way. I havnt been able to go to any rallies though. None have been in my area in a few years.
-
I am. There aren't any pub discounts around me, but I use the 10% discount at Midwest and Northern Brewer all the time. I went to Colorado this summer and visited a bunch of breweries and pubs where I could have used it, but just kept forgetting.
Is this discount only in-store, or can you use it when ordering online?
I have only used it in-store, but a club member buddy of mine who told me about the discount uses it while ordering, he said he asks for it in the instructions box online and puts his AHA member # in there.
This discount has saved me several times over my the cost of membership this year since I upgraded my kegerator in the summer.
-
I have to say that the AHA is the best thing going for homebrew. I have been homebrewing for about 3.5 years and a member of AHA for about 3 years. As far as the AHA benefits goes, to me, promoting the hobby to new and current membership is the most important benefit. I always want to homebrew and by promoting the "industry" of brewing I know that I will always be able to homebrew. I love Zymurgy, that is a very very professional publication that I read cover to cover. The other benefits to AHA members are nice but I currently have not partaken in them mainly because there are no close pubs and I don't really brew for competition much. This forum and new website is a major perk also.
-
i'm a member. not that kind of member, an aha member.
-
How long does it usually take to get your membership card?
-
Thats funny, I kinda thought you had to be a member to be on this forum.
-
We will be adding some Members only areas in the future.
Fred
-
We will be adding some Members only areas in the future.
Fred
So do we get the jackets too then? :D ( Members Only )
-
I'll see what can be worked out ;)
-
Jackets would be so so coooool!
-
I couldn't get jackets, but here are some awesome tees
http://shop.beertown.org/brewers/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=AHA+-+Make+Your+Own+Men%27s+T-Shirt&pf_id=2001_151&dept_id=2001&mscssid=8FDM3UWGHRMK9HV0V02TRHNVUW2J41M4 (http://shop.beertown.org/brewers/product.asp?s_id=0&prod_name=AHA+-+Make+Your+Own+Men%27s+T-Shirt&pf_id=2001_151&dept_id=2001&mscssid=8FDM3UWGHRMK9HV0V02TRHNVUW2J41M4)
-
I see a lot of love going on in the thread and perhaps rightly so.
From where I sit on a day to day basis I just don't see much for my membership dollar and never have. In effect you MUST be a member in order to attend the conference (which is something worth it, but fodder for another topic). If you select the non-member rate you will automatically pay for the membership and become a member.
So what does one really get for the $? 6 magazines a year and PERHAPS some pub discounts. And let's not forget a lesser cost for entry into the AHA NHC. I guess now this forum could be considered a benefit. (FWIW - I am a member and have been for awhile.)
Let's explore those pub discounts further. In NC there are a grand total of 3 to be had. One in Asheville and two in the Charlotte area. In truth one in the Charlotte area does not apply. It is "Happy Hour Prices on Food - Anytime (where allowed)" and NC does not have a Happy Hour so no discounts there. Now we are back to TWO total places in the state and only if you can get your server to recognize they participate.
The AHA should have long ago started working on legalization of homebrewing and repealing archaic ABV limits which restrict the creativity of homebrewers. I'm sure I could be mistaken, but those efforts only seem to have begun in earnest in the last few years. I do applaud the current efforts being made and hope legalization is realized in all 50 states.
So maybe someone can spell it out for me the benefits the average AHA member would enjoy who is not entering the NHC nor attending the Conference?
[Fred - no fair pointing to the membership-benefits page. Denny - yes, I am stirring up trouble ;) ]
-
I guess now this forum could be considered a benefit.
FYI there is no AHA membership needed to be a member of this forum.
-
I actually knew that and was being facetious, well, was trying to be at least... ;D
-
Actually, this forum is a benefit because part of the dues AHA members pay go to support this forum. So, while all homebrewers are more than welcome here, it's the paying members who are footing the bill for those who are not.
Mike, what you get personally from the AHA is one way to look at it, of course. But to me, equally if not more important, is what can I help the AHA do for other homebrewers. For me, that's more important than either Zymurgy or the pub discounts. And while you can certainly cite things the AHA should/could have done in the past (I think we could all do that in our own lives!), isn't the important thing what the AHA is doing now?
-
I love to help people, and I really love to help people with their beer. I am an AHA member, among several other organizations, and donate my time and effort to help other brewers.
Your note was very well stated Denny.
Fred
-
Maybe I'm just thick, but I'm still not ready to drink the Kool-aid at the love in. Forum hosting can be completely free or almost free, so I'm not seeing huge costs there which would deplete the Association coffers.
I can feel the Denny vibe of "Ask not what your country can do for you" ... but before a person becomes a member of the AHA a legitimate question is what will the organization do for me. Doncha think?
- -
As far as what I do for the AHA, I've was Judge Director for the South Region of the 2008 AHA NHC First Round, and that was a gracious plenty. If I never see another shipping box it may be too soon! ;)
-
Maybe I'm just thick, but I'm still not ready to drink the Kool-aid at the love in. Forum hosting can be completely free or almost free, so I'm not seeing huge costs there which would deplete the Association coffers.
I guarantee you that the forum and new website came at a price....
I can feel the Denny vibe of "Ask not what your country can do for you" ... but before a person becomes a member of the AHA a legitimate question is what will the organization do for me. Doncha think?
Maybe...but for me, what I get is no more I consideration than what I give. Sorry, dude, we just have different attitudes.
- -
As far as what I do for the AHA, I've was Judge Director for the South Region of the 2008 AHA NHC First Round, and that was a gracious plenty. If I never see another shipping box it may be too soon! ;)
I know that what you've done is not inconsiderable.
-
You also get discounts for brewing ingredients. ;)
Also, if you want your local brew pub to offer AHA specials perhaps you could ask them for it? You appear to be a well spoken person, perhaps you could use your powers of persuasion to work with your group and achieve your goals. That kind of activism and selfless behavior would certainly get you a free membership, and the gratitude of your fellow brewers. Empowerment could solve alot of your problems, and maybe get you a 2 for 1 special on Wednesdays down at the Slap N' Pickle brewery.
So while I do agree that the AHA could have done more to work on various issues, I also think that getting members actively involved in naming, and then addressing those concerns would move the process along. Take it by the reigns, even part time activism can yield major results. BTW I have only been a member a year, and plan on joining the ambassador program because of the same concerns you voiced. ;D
-
Just joined up again. I was a member before but let it lapse when I stopped brewing for awhile.
-
I want to go ahead and vent right now that its a little irritating to hold out for a promotion to join, finally give up, and then have a promotion a month later. ???
-
I want to go ahead and vent right now that its a little irritating to hold out for a promotion to join, finally give up, and then have a promotion a month later. ???
Email Kathryn Porter..she's been known to make allowances....no guarantees, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
-
You also get discounts for brewing ingredients. ;)
Do you get discounts on ingredients at your LHBS, or do the online stores have them as well?
I'm not due to renew until June but already know I will. I may also find a rally around that time to go hang out, renew my membership, and taste some great beer.
-
Darkside, Funny thing happened today while I was searching around NYC for Bock yeast (didn't find it but I did grab some octoberfest). I was at "Hydroponics and Homebrew too" in Queens and asked if they give discounts for AHA members and got a lecture from the owner about how homebrew clubs put everyone out of business with their requests for deeper and deeper discounts. Seemed like a pretty bogus story to me.
I know that mailorder places will cut you a break but you'll have to ask. If you really want deep discounts go to your local brewery, or get in on a group buy with your local homebrew club.
-
I have been a member for a couple years now and love the magazine.
-
Just joined a month ago...
Looking forward to AHA activities!!!! ;D
-
I joined a month ago and I have yet to see anything resembling membership materials! >:(
-
It can take a while. If they don't show up soon, email Kathryn Porter and ask her.
-
Kathryn's email - kathryn@brewersassociation.org
-
Thanks, Drew.....I should have done that!
-
No sweat.. gotcha yer back.
-
Member here.
-
I've used my Pub Discount card at a few places: Southampton Publick House in Southampton, NY; Portsmouth Brewery in Portsmouth, NH; CH Evans in Albany and I've tried to use at other places (with great embarrassment) at some places, like John Harvard's in Framingham, MA; Northampton Brewery in Northampton, MA; and the Gardiner Ale House in Gardiner, MA, which aren't members of the program. I mentioned to them that they should join the program. 15% off here and $5.00 off there really helps and promotes their brewery by word of mouth. It's a great perk!
-
I've been a member for many years and appreciate both the magazine and the work of the organization.
I'm thankful Sam Adams Lager showed up just in time to blend with my first homebrew efforts.
After many years of extract brewing I found that all grain produced better beer for me. I stove-top mash and fly sparge but I'm thinking of moving into batch sparging.
Currently I've got Waldo Lake Amber (subbing Columbus for Magnum bittering hops), Ordinary Bitter and Elderberry Mead fermenting, and my first ever Kolsch on deck for the weekend.
Cheers,
Dave
-
Just became a member a few weeks ago. The Zymurgy subscription alone is worth the price. The discounts are an added bonus. I should have become a member a long time ago. I am looking forward to the National Homebrewers Conference this coming year.
Brandon
-
I just recently became a member with a 3 year membership. Will something be mailed listing all the benefits and discounts that go along with the membership, or is that found on the web site? I haven't run across anything in my brief surfing yet.
-
The only problem with a list of discounts is there are a number of places that offer an unofficial discount that isn't monitored by the AHA.
Here's the general membership benefit list (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/membership/membership-benefits) and this is the search for Pub Discount Program members (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/directories/find-a-pub-discount)
-
I voted No only because I haven't joined yet, but I've been mulling it over for a week or so now... I think today is the day if I can get anybody on the phone. :) I'm looking forward to the magazine and it sure would be great to be able to ship homebrew legally! 8)
-
Joining online was pretty easy.
-
Just joined and I did it online too. Also bought a couple of bumperstickers. ;D
-
Unfortunately, I tried using the pub discount at Granite City pub in a couple of MN locations, but their managers claimed they knew nothing about it so didn't honor it. Anyone else have problems at any of the locations?
-
Unfortunately, I tried using the pub discount at Granite City pub in a couple of MN locations, but their managers claimed they knew nothing about it so didn't honor it. Anyone else have problems at any of the locations?
Email kathryn@brewersassociation.org and let her know.
-
I'm a member now - my son got me a gift membership for Christmas. ;D
-
Finally joined tonight.
-
I'm a member and if you go to Midwest Supplies or Northern Brewer, they honor 10% off your bill. It has paid for itself in my mind many times over with that benefit alone!
-
Just joined online tonight ;D
Is there a discount code for the Northern Brewer or Midwest Supplies to use when ordering from thier site?
-
Living in Colorado, the pub discounts are amazing. I save SO much money every year it's crazy. :D
I would assume that CA is the same way.
-
Been a member for about 1/4 century...either me, my wife, or both (as now).
Started brewing 4 years before the AHA was founded; joined to support the growth of the hobby.
-
Been a member for about 1/4 century...either me, my wife, or both (as now).
Started brewing 4 years before the AHA was founded; joined to support the growth of the hobby.
You must be an OLD dog! Just kidding. ;D ;) Seriously though when did AHA form? The first time I ever brewed anything was in 1979 and I won't lie it was NASTY but a small glass or two would take you where no 12 pack could. ;D :-[ Maybe if there would have been some literature available and/or publicity about homebrewing back then I would have stuck with it. :-\
-
Been meaning to do this for a few months. I just signed up!
Did it through the Homebrewers Association site. Am I too expect something from USPS?
-
Been meaning to do this for a few months. I just signed up!
Did it through the Homebrewers Association site. Am I too expect something from USPS?
I assume they'll mail you your membership card and other stuff, like a list of places that support the pub discount.
-
Yeah, they mail you the card and some other stuff. Took about 6 weeks for me to get mine.
-
That long, huh. Wish I would have done it sooner. I was thinking about entering the NHC this year. That's cutting it close if I want a discount.
-
It took that long to get the actual package. I received an email confirmation pretty quickly, maybe instantaneously, and I believe it had my membership number in it.
-
That long, huh. Wish I would have done it sooner. I was thinking about entering the NHC this year. That's cutting it close if I want a discount.
I doubt that will be an issue. If it doesn't look like you'll get a member # in time to register, email kathryn@brewersassociation.org and ask her to help ya out.
-
Thanks for the info guys.
-
As tygo stated.... I got an email a few hours after the order with my member number and to confirm shipment.
Sweet!
-
out of work right now. barely have enough extra to scrape together to buy kit[ i show my wife the cost of a kit vs. the price of 1/6 brl of craft beer ] but as soon as i get a job i will join. until then thanks to AHA for allowing us a site to come to and learn and dream.
-
You must be an OLD dog! Just kidding. ;D ;) Seriously though when did AHA form? The first time I ever brewed anything was in 1979 and I won't lie it was NASTY but a small glass or two would take you where no 12 pack could. ;D :-[ Maybe if there would have been some literature available and/or publicity about homebrewing back then I would have stuck with it. :-\
=) There are days I feel not just older than dirt, but old enough to remember the rocks from which came the dirt.
I brewed my 1st batch in July, 1974: Blue Ribbon malt syrup, cane sugar, bread yeast...all to the Prohibition era recipe that "Lena" included on the backside of the can label. My fermenter was a 5-gal frosting bucket from Dunkin Donuts. The beer, was, awful!
I got better, because soon after I found a copies of "Guide to Better Wine and Beer Making for Beginners" by SM Tritton (Dover Books edition of 1969) and "The Art of Making Beer" by Stanley F Anderson and Raymond Hull (Hawthorn Books edition of 1971). My brewing/vintning bookshelf is about 12 running feet in length now.
Hops, boiling, better sanitation...who da thunk it?
-
My first post...
I am now a member, and waiting on my card so I can get registered for NHC!! ;D
-
My first post...
I am now a member, and waiting on my card so I can get registered for NHC!! ;D
You shouldn't need to wait for your card. You'll get an email shortly that has your membership number in it.
-
My first post...
I am now a member, and waiting on my card so I can get registered for NHC!! ;D
You shouldn't need to wait for your card. You'll get an email shortly that has your membership number in it.
I checked all the emails, and I can't find the number. The only number I can find is the "order number", but it's only 5 digits.
-
My first post...
I am now a member, and waiting on my card so I can get registered for NHC!! ;D
You shouldn't need to wait for your card. You'll get an email shortly that has your membership number in it.
I checked all the emails, and I can't find the number. The only number I can find is the "order number", but it's only 5 digits.
Never mind...found it! ;D
-
out of work right now. barely have enough extra to scrape together to buy kit[ i show my wife the cost of a kit vs. the price of 1/6 brl of craft beer ] but as soon as i get a job i will join. until then thanks to AHA for allowing us a site to come to and learn and dream.
I'm in the same boat. I am out of work right now and my girlfriend won't let me spend more money than we need to. Right now I am waiting on my first batch to finish, it's in the bottles now. I know this isn't the topic for that subject though, but I'm just so anxious to pop the top on that first bottle.
-
Right now I am waiting on my first batch to finish, it's in the bottles now. I know this isn't the topic for that subject though, but I'm just so anxious to pop the top on that first bottle.
One word of advice: patience! It's the hardest part, especially with your first batch, about homebrewing. The waiting can seem like it's gonna kill ya.
-
Yeah, it is torture. It seems like forever ago when I started this, and I still have at least 2 weeks to go.
-
I just joined. Minutes ago. I've never brewed but will be starting soon. Pray for me.
-
I just joined. Minutes ago. I've never brewed but will be starting soon. Pray for me.
Welcome to the obsession!
-
brew with someone at the Big Brew event this Saturday.
Fred
-
Well I am PROUD to say that I just joined AHA!! If any thing I am just glad to support AHA and I cant wait to start using all the benefits as well
-
I'm a member, and have been for about 3 years now. Joined up at the 2007 GABF, which included a great hat, too! I use this board (though I've only discovered it recently, don't ask me how I missed it), Zymurgy, and the pub discount program.
I do have one interesting observation about the pub discount program though (and it's with the pub, not the program). I'm not going to name the pub, because that's not cool, but they've recently grown in popularity A LOT. They were in the back of the LHBS, and very small when I first started brewing. Everyone there was incredibly friendly, and the pub discount worked every time. Well, fast forward a couple of years, and quite few awards to the brewery, and their popularity has skyrocketed. They've moved into a much larger space, and they're constantly packed. Now, the AHA pub discount only works on week nights, excluding Fridays.
From a business perspective, I totally get what they're doing. They've become very popular, and the exposure they received from offering the AHA discount is no longer needed as much. That being said, it kind of feels like they're forgetting their roots, and the people that helped get them off the ground.
Sorry for the rant! I still love all the benefits from the AHA!
Rob
-
Still waiting for my card, etc. Good Lord it takes forever.
-
Woo hoo! My stuff came. It's the little things in life that sustain sanity.
-
Just ordered a two-yr membership a week ago.
-
Got an interesting letter today. Another AHA membership kit showed up with a membership card and the rest.
-
The mail house that handles our member cards screwed up and resent member packs to a group that had already received packs.
-
Thanks Gary. Now I can lose a card and still be safe, ;)
-
I joined about a month ago and have not received my membership card yet. Is that strange?
In other news just bottled my first beer and it tastes great! Can't wait to start another batch, but haven't decided what to do yet. Plus can you buy non AHA members tickets to GABF at the pre-sale?
I'm happy to be supporting AHA and look forward to the rallies, benefits, and more brewing.
-
I joined about a month ago and have not received my membership card yet. Is that strange?
Nope, takes about 6 weeks or so.
-
I joined about a month ago and have not received my membership card yet. Is that strange?
Nope, takes about 6 weeks or so.
And don't forget they are all pretty busy right now with the conference.
-
I joined about a month ago and have not received my membership card yet. Is that strange?
In other news just bottled my first beer and it tastes great! Can't wait to start another batch, but haven't decided what to do yet. Plus can you buy non AHA members tickets to GABF at the pre-sale?
I'm happy to be supporting AHA and look forward to the rallies, benefits, and more brewing.
I didn't get mine and joined about the same time. I emailed them and found out that there was a problem with their 3rd party printer and that they mailed them out about 1.5 - 2 weeks ago. So if you don't get it soon. I'd shoot them an email just asking. (Still haven't gotten mine).
-
Thanks everyone for you responses. I think I'm just anxious to get it, lol.
Happy Brewing!
-
I am a member and have been for three years (need to renew soon actually). There aren't any establishments near me that participate in the pub discount program, so other than Zymurgy (which is great) I don't see any tangible benefits, but that won't stop me from renewing.
To me it's about what the AHA does for the homebrewing community. I attended the AHA member meeting for the first time this year at NHC, and it was great hearing from Gary, Crispy and the GC about what they are working on and what we can expect in the next year.
I look at it more like a donation to a charity - I don't get a lot out of it personally, but I know they do good things. And it's not very expensive (to me anyway).
-Tim
-
I voted some time ago when I wasn't a member. I joined over three months ago. Don't I get a card or something? Not that that would do me any good here in Beerhell but it is possible I'd venture out to some pub that accepts one.
-
Yeah, you do get a card. It seems like it should already be there. If it doesn't show up shortly, contact Kathryn Porter.
-
It's been a long time with three emails to Kate and still I have no card. A sub forum for only AHA communication would be nice. Her frigging email is @brewersassociation.org even, what the hell happened to the AHA anyway?
-
The AHA is part of the Brewer's Association. Both the AHA and the professional group fall under the Brewer's Association umbrella. (Kinda like in the old days when it was the AHA and the AoB)
-
I just requested enough details via PM for Kate to look into this
-
The AHA is part of the Brewer's Association. Both the AHA and the professional group fall under the Brewer's Association umbrella. (Kinda like in the old days when it was the AHA and the AoB)
The pros need to take care of them selves, I do what I can with what I have. I am a homebrewer. I'm getting the impression my dues may go to their agenda.
I'm not a pro but I do better than the most of them.
-
The AHA budget is reviewed at the members meeting at the NHC each year.
Your dues really do support homebrewing issues
-
The pros need to take care of them selves, I do what I can with what I have. I am a homebrewer. I'm getting the impression my dues may go to their agenda.
I'm not a pro but I do better than the most of them.
The AHA does a lot for homebrewing on a national basis including, but not limited to, legislative lobbying to make sure it becomes and remains legal in all 50 states (and territories, I suppose, but there are apparently weird legal issues with the weird legal status of territories).
Incidentally, the interests of home and professional brewers are probably aligned more than you or I would think.
That said, if the AHA could do something to get rid of the archaic distributorship laws that'd be something...
But that's distributors interests, not brewers.
-
I'm getting the impression my dues may go to their agenda.
According to the budget we review every year, the pros ship some of their dues over to the homebrewers.
-
It's been a long time with three emails to Kate and still I have no card. A sub forum for only AHA communication would be nice. Her frigging email is @brewersassociation.org even, what the hell happened to the AHA anyway?
Kate has gotten back to me and is looking into this.
-
Malticulous says >>>It's been a long time with three emails to Kate and still I have no card. A sub forum for only AHA communication would be nice. Her frigging email is @brewersassociation.org even, what the hell happened to the AHA anyway?<<<
I’m very sorry to hear that you’ve had trouble receiving your AHA Member Card. I’ve spoken with Kate Kingsbery, AHA Member Services Team Lead, who’s been helping you resolve your missing AHA Member Card issue. She has verified that your AHA Member Card was sent from our printer three times to the address you confirmed as correct.
It’s disappointing for all of us to hear that the card hasn’t been delivered to your home after three attempts. Unfortunately, once the card leaves the printer we’re at the mercy of USPS to make the transaction complete.
Kate is going to print out one of the older style AHA Member cards to send to you directly from the BA office. Many of our members still carry these, so you shouldn’t have any troubles using it for Pub Discounts. Hopefully that one will find you!
To give you a brief history of the American Homebrewers Association, the AHA was created in 1978. The AHA then formed the Association of Brewers (AOB) in 1983 and at that point became a division of the AOB. In 2005, the AOB merged with the Brewers Association of America to form the Brewers Association (BA). The AHA is still a division of the BA, just like the Professional, Events and Brewers Publications divisions. We all use @BrewersAssociation.org email addresses to represent the whole company that we are.
AHA members can contact the AHA regarding membership issues at any time by emailing info@brewersassociation.org or calling 888.822.6273 x 0. Our member services team will be more than happy to help you.
Happy Brewing,
Kathryn Porter Drapeau
-
Thanks,
-
Thank you to all of you at the AHA. I was thinking about it today and it seems to me that in a matter of years you may have solved practically all the legal issues with homebrewing.
I just can't understand how I could not have got a card yet with three have been sent. My mail man gets about 99% of my mail to me and 1% of the neighbors, but all my mail has gotten to me one way or another so far until now.
-
They are greatly desired by normal consumers so maybe someone is cherry picking your mail recepticle. I'm glad the AHA is a stand up organization. It took two mailings for me to get my card, but I fianally got it and it was worth it. Thank you Surly!!!!
Cheers,
Marc
-
I got 2 cards this year, but I think that was a snafu with the printer. But it also means I got 2 stickers...sweet.
-
I attempt to use my benefits, but here in Alaska, only on Brewpub sponsors the association and then they don't always recognize the membership card when it's presented. :-\
-
Thanks for the heads up, egminer! I'll contact them and see if they need more supplies to keep their staff informed about the discounts to AHA members.
Cheers!
Kathryn
-
As previously mentioned, The subscription to Zymurgy makes the membership worth it. The connection to the community and knowing that my membership fee helps the cause does it for me. I rarely use the pub discounts but suppose I should. I wish my local home brew supply store offered an AHA discount!!!
-
I just joined the AHA tonight, and can't wait to get involved
-
I just joined the AHA tonight, and can't wait to get involved
Welcome!
-
Welcome Scooter
I think you will like it around here
-
I just joined the AHA tonight, and can't wait to get involved
Welcome to the party, this is a pretty fun place
-
I just joined the AHA tonight, and can't wait to get involved
Welcome to the AHA Scooter. :)
-
London ESB yeast growing on the stir-plate as we speak. Plan on brewing up a Mild for the holidays tomorrow. Should be a good day for it.
-
I joined the aha earlier this year at the AHA and Northern Brewer Wort Rally at Lakefront. And since then i have made use of the membership and resources aviable. I don't post much here on the forums but i have a laptop set up down in my basement by my brewing/ bottling/ anything workstation for easy access. and i would be a lyer if i didn't say that the laptop was also used to play music when brewing and bottling and hanging out.
Plan on attending the NHC next year with my father who brews with me all the time and is also a member.
-
I am fairly new to home brewing, so I just joined. I consider my money as a donation to further the AHA cause.
-
I am fairly new to home brewing, so I just joined. I consider my money as a donation to further the AHA cause.
Welcome to our obsession.
Glad you decided to join...you'll be glad you did.
Welcome to the AHA Forum! 8)
-
I just joined last weekend. I have been brewing for a little over a year. Uncommon Honey Steam in the secondary now.
-
I just joined last weekend. I have been brewing for a little over a year. Uncommon Honey Steam in the secondary now.
Welcome aboard. I think you'll find this a rather nice place.
-
Welcome! Amana? Are you from IA?
-
I just joined last weekend. I have been brewing for a little over a year. Uncommon Honey Steam in the secondary now.
Hi amanahoper!
Welcome to the AHA Forum. 8)
-
Welcome! Amana? Are you from IA?
Iowa born and raised, and live only 5 minutes from the Millstream brewery.
-
I just joined as well. I got a gift membership for Christmas and so far it may be the best thing I have gotten. ;D
-
I just joined as well. I got a gift membership for Christmas and so far it may be the best thing I have gotten. ;D
Congratulations and welcome aboard. You won't be sorry.
-
I just joined as well. a birthday gift. but i did not get a member number via email. do i have to wait till the card arrives in the mail?
-
I just joined as well. a birthday gift. but i did not get a member number via email. do i have to wait till the card arrives in the mail?
I think so, but to be sure, you can email Kathryn Porter (kathryn@brewersassociation.org) and ask her.
-
I just joined as well. I got a gift membership for Christmas and so far it may be the best thing I have gotten. ;D
Welcome to the AHA Forum!
How long have you been homebrewing?
-
To all the new AHA members,
Thank you for joining! We're so glad to have you involved! You'll all get a welcome email shortly. In that email, your AHA member number is listed.You'll also get a new member packet in the mail in a couple weeks.
If you need anything else, just let us know. Info@brewersassociation.org or Kathryn@brewersassociation.org
Cheers!
Kathryn
-
Can't I vote 'Yes' and 'No Pants'?
I did let my membership lapse for a few years, but I'm back! 8)
AHA #: 000126008
-
Not sure if this is the right thread for this, but can anybody tell me if you renew your membership early, will the next renewal date be from the date of the new (early) renewal, or from the original month/day?
-
Not sure if this is the right thread for this, but can anybody tell me if you renew your membership early, will the next renewal date be from the date of the new (early) renewal, or from the original month/day?
It just adds another year from the expiration date. You don't lose any days.
-
Apparently, they'll take Canadians too. Or at least they took my money. I'm sure my beer will get better quickly.
-
Apparently, they'll take Canadians too. Or at least they took my money. I'm sure my beer will get better quickly.
When I tended bar and a woman asked for a Moosehead I would always say, "I could tell you like Moosehead..."
-
Apparently, they'll take Canadians too. Or at least they took my money.
Did they let you pay in loonies? ;)
-
Not sure if this is the right thread for this, but can anybody tell me if you renew your membership early, will the next renewal date be from the date of the new (early) renewal, or from the original month/day?
It just adds another year from the expiration date. You don't lose any days.
Cool, thanks, Hokerer.
-
I just finally got my email receipt for my membership. Took a week. They said it is shipped. What are they shipping other than my magazine? I didn't purchase for the discounts. I did so as a donation to the home brew lobby. But I am looking forward to seeing the magazine.
-
You'll get a membership card and some stickers and I can't remember what else they throw in there. A pamphlet listing the pubs that participate in the discount program I think.
-
The "shipping" statement on your receipt is auto-generated by our database. It basically means that your order was entered into the database. If you had purchased merchandise, it would mail out that day. It's an old system that we're replacing as we speak (write??).
Soon, you'll be able to purchase a membership and it will go right into the database, like magic!!!
-
I like magic ;D
-
I like magic ;D
Me too. Watch me make this pint of Rye IPA disappear! ;)
-
I got my membership receipt over a month ago, but still no card or magazine or anything. I have a # already, which is dandy so I can use it to get the VIP at GABF this year, but wouldn't mind flashing for some discounts too.
Any ideas on what happened?
-
I got my membership receipt over a month ago, but still no card or magazine or anything. I have a # already, which is dandy so I can use it to get the VIP at GABF this year, but wouldn't mind flashing for some discounts too.
Any ideas on what happened?
Usually takes a few weeks to get your card and the magazine is mailed out on scheduled mailings. Try contacting Kathryn Porter for further info. She may check in here as she does every so often.
-
How did you get your number. I would like to use one to link my forum membership with my AHA membership.
-
If you need your member number keep for eyes on your email for a welcome email. Soon after your membership is processed, you'll get an official welcome email from the AHA. It's all fancy html (looks like the website) and has your 9-digit member number listed at the top.
If you just can't wait, you can always email info@brewersassociation.org.
Zymurgy mails every other month, so sometimes it seems like a while before you get your first one. The next issue mails around June 17ish and the list for that will likely be pulled close to the first of June. If you're membership is in before June, you should get that one. You would have needed an active membership by the first of April to get the May/June issue.
cheers!
-
Just got it. Now I am all linked up and am a real live brewer ;D
-
Just got it. Now I am all linked up and am a real live brewer ;D
The magazine makes the membership totally worth it. I think I know you from somewhere. ;)
-
The magazine makes the membership totally worth it. I think I know you from somewhere. ;)
Such an old pickup line... ;D
-
Why yes you do :)
-
Finally joined - don't know why I waited so long....next step - the link up.
Cheers.
-
Finally joined - don't know why I waited so long....next step - the link up.
Cheers.
Welcome aboard! 8)
-
i signed up about three weeks ago.
the information i have accessed in those weeks are making me a better brewer.
do it.
everyone is super friendly and totally willing to give advise.
i feel like i can ask any question or post any happy accident and know i will get positive response.
i am an extract/specialty grain brewer and make 5 gallon batches, but a 20 gallon AG brewer has no problem giving greg advise.
i feel like my brewing has gotten better.
-
I don't have a membership yet, as I just signed up to this board a few minutes ago. I may or may not have any pants on either. I'm too afraid to look. I am, however, getting ready to build a mash tun and have a go at all-grain brewing. This is my first post. Nice to meet you all. This looks like a fun place. :D
-
Welcome, welcome.. we ask that all CIA mind control programs be left at the front door! :)
-
That stands for Michelob kine Ultra, yah? :D
-
Welcome, welcome.. we ask that all CIA mind control programs be left at the front door! :)
These are not the droids you're looking for.
-
Welcome, welcome.. we ask that all CIA mind control programs be left at the front door! :)
But we can still play with our neuralizers, right?
(http://www.brinkleys.org/users/tsl/Files/men-in-black-neuralizer.jpg)
-
Welcome, welcome.. we ask that all CIA mind control programs be left at the front door! :)
will do. for the most part. thanks for the welcome.
-
That stands for Michelob kine Ultra, yah? :D
Michelob Kickass Ultra.
-
I am a member of AHA
-
I am a member of AHA
Welcome aboard! :)
-
The AHA Card...Don't leave home without it!
-
Hi all,
Just joined again after about a year.
New to the forums though and looking forward to it!
Marko
-
Hi all,
Just joined again after about a year.
New to the forums though and looking forward to it!
Marko
Welcome, Marko
-
I signed up for the forums a while back but just finally joined AHA today. I see lots of familiar user names from the NB forums over here!
-
Just purchased a 3-year membership! It totally removed my guilt complex.
-
I just joined!! ;D
-
I just joined!! ;D
Welcome aboard, you won't be sorry
-
awesome
-
Joined a few weeks ago. Any idea how long it takes to get the membership card...I'm ready for my $3 discount on growlers at Intuition Ale Works!
-
Joined a few weeks ago. Any idea how long it takes to get the membership card...I'm ready for my $3 discount on growlers at Intuition Ale Works!
Speaking of that...do you get a card? I am a member but never received a card.
-
Yeah, you should get a card. They only manufacture them at intervals (quarterly?) so it may take a while.
-
A related question -
I was abotu a week late renewing so will that count as a new membership or is there continuity? will I get a new card or does the one I have now just keep going?
-
Yeah, you should get a card. They only manufacture them at intervals (quarterly?) so it may take a while.
Thanks Denny!
-
They sent me another card when I renewed.
-
Yeah, you should get a card. They only manufacture them at intervals (quarterly?) so it may take a while.
The cards actually mail every 2-3 weeks. If you've been waiting much more than that, I'd suggest contacting our Member Services staff to make sure we have your correct contact information: info@brewersassociation.org; 888-822-6273.
I was abotu a week late renewing so will that count as a new membership or is there continuity? will I get a new card or does the one I have now just keep going?
We'll send you a new card with your new expiration date. The member number will stay the same, though.
-
We send a list of new and renewing members to our printer every two weeks (minimum). If there's a big group, we'll send it out at the end of the week.
You should have your card in 2-4 weeks.
Thanks for joining the AHA!
-
email sent!
-
The cards actually mail every 2-3 weeks. If you've been waiting much more than that, I'd suggest contacting our Member Services staff to make sure we have your correct contact information: info@brewersassociation.org; 888-822-6273.
We send a list of new and renewing members to our printer every two weeks (minimum). If there's a big group, we'll send it out at the end of the week.
You should have your card in 2-4 weeks.
Thanks for joining the AHA!
Thanks. I just got a Zymurgy in the mail today so I imagine the card isn't far behind.
-
Getting Zymurgy alone is worth it, then I do use the pub discounts a lot, saving more than the price of the membership I'm sure.
Agreed. I'm new to the AHA and have been pleased with the magazine, the recipes, and the enthusiasm on the boards. I'm looking forward to sharing pics, recipes and advice to reciprocate what I've received.
Cheers.
-
I too recently joined. This last year has seen me get back into the hobby after a long hiatus, and seeing all the press about the taproom bill here in MN and the changes over in WI I wanted to get on board to help efforts like those.
-
I too recently joined. This last year has seen me get back into the hobby after a long hiatus, and seeing all the press about the taproom bill here in MN and the changes over in WI I wanted to get on board to help efforts like those.
Welcome to the obsession!
-
I just started brewing last summer and this year for my birthday my wife bought me the membership (good wife!). It's already worth it. There is a lot of free information out there, but there is a lot of GOOD information here. Figure there are magazine subscriptions alone that cost what the membership here costs and that's an easy way to justify it.
-
I finally joined after debating over a year and finally said screw it, this is what I love, this is my passion, and I'm going to be doing it for a lifetime; so I'll join for a lifetime. I'll even add my best friend, wife, and brother to the list, so we can all go out the the local Iron Hill and save a few bucks every time. It's always a good time, and now I have more incentive to go out for a few new craft beers. Maybe I'll find a little inspiration for what the next batch will be. This is a good cause and I stand for it.
-
I finally joined after debating over a year and finally said screw it, this is what I love, this is my passion, and I'm going to be doing it for a lifetime; so I'll join for a lifetime. I'll even add my best friend, wife, and brother to the list, so we can all go out the the local Iron Hill and save a few bucks every time. It's always a good time, and now I have more incentive to go out for a few new craft beers. Maybe I'll find a little inspiration for what the next batch will be. This is a good cause and I stand for it.
Welcome to the forum. You from Philly?
-
I finally joined after debating over a year and finally said screw it, this is what I love, this is my passion, and I'm going to be doing it for a lifetime; so I'll join for a lifetime. I'll even add my best friend, wife, and brother to the list, so we can all go out the the local Iron Hill and save a few bucks every time. It's always a good time, and now I have more incentive to go out for a few new craft beers. Maybe I'll find a little inspiration for what the next batch will be. This is a good cause and I stand for it.
Welcome to the forum. You from Philly?
Hello! Yes, well I live just north of Philly, but I actually work in the PHL airport as a bartender in Terminal F. I run into a lot of homebrews there!
-
Thought I'd share my thoughts on being a member:
Did you know the American Homebrewers Association just turned 34? Do you know how important this organization has been not only to homebrewing, but to the emergence of the craft beer movement?
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/community/news/show?title=hoppy-birthday-aha
I'm proud to serve as the Chairperson of the AHA Governing Committee. In fact, I'm working on AHA stuff today! As a member of the AHA, I enjoy all the benefits like pub discounts and Zymurgy magazine...but more importantly I have seen first hand the important work the AHA does in states where homerbewing is still illegal, and/or where the rights of homebrewers need to be defended.
If you are a homebrewer, please become a member. The work of the AHA does not only help promote a better future for homebrewing, but a better future for great beer in general.
Cheers..and happy b-day AHA.
-
I'd like to echo the last post from Jake.
Happy Birthday AHA!
This organization has really given back to the community in so many ways. I'm very proud to serve on the AHA Governing Committee with Jake and all of the outstanding members of this committee. We are are working hard together to make this organization the best of its kind.
Being an AHA member makes me proud. I enjoy all of the benefits and the interaction that I have with the membership, whether it's through a local competition or even right here on this great forum.
Join the AHA and help us make this organization even better!
-
Happy Birthday AHA!
Are these guys going to play at the birthday party?
(http://www.a-ha4ever.com/Fotos/a-ha/head.aha.jpg)
-
Happy Birthday AHA!
Are these guys going to play at the birthday party?
(http://www.a-ha4ever.com/Fotos/a-ha/head.aha.jpg)
Good question...but I doubt it. Quite fitting at any rate. :)
-
I have already paid for the membership ten times over with all of the discounts I get from it. So... YES it is worth it.
-
i just joined....looking forward to being a member..thanks to Denny for referring me.
-
i just joined....looking forward to being a member..thanks to Denny for referring me.
You won't regret it, man. Besides the perks you get, you help support the hobby and the AHA's efforts to make homebrewing legal in every state and keep craft beer available.
-
i just joined....looking forward to being a member..thanks to Denny for referring me.
You won't regret it, man. Besides the perks you get, you help support the hobby and the AHA's efforts to make homebrewing legal in every state and keep craft beer available.
looking forward to being a member...i think i will drink a pint (or two) to inaugurate ;D!!
-
Just getting Zymurgy is worth the price. Getting 10% off at my LHBS is a bonus. Supporting the cause of homebrewing is icing on the cake.
-
Love Zymurgy, Love that I can get discounts at places when I go out of town (I already get them from being a member of my brew-club) and the fact that my money goes to the community, added bonus. The way I see it, why not give back
-
After this year I am dropping my membership. Cant get any feedback unless it is slap you in the face learning. Just too much for me.
Montana
P.S. But the magazine ZYMURGY is good, but the forums are too negative.
-
but the forums are too negative.
Sorry you had that experience. Seems the opposite to me. Yeah there is rogue negative person out there every so often, but on a whole I personally found everyone to be very nice here. Anyway...
There is also the fact the member helps ensure homebrewing stay legal and help protect our rights. That alone (to me anyway) is worth the price of membership. Rest is gravy.
-
but the forums are too negative.
Sorry you had that experience. Seems the opposite to me. Yeah there is rogue negative person out there every so often, but on a whole I personally found everyone to be very nice here. Anyway...
There is also the fact the member helps ensure homebrewing stay legal and help protect our rights. That alone (to me anyway) is worth the price of membership. Rest is gravy.
I agree, I care more about the fact that my membership dollars go towards the homebrewing community, than I do the perks.
As far as negativity, I'v found it's often a 2-way street. nothing against you montanagray, but if you spend time on some of the other forums out there, you'll find that alot of them are filled with snobs who would rather criticize than help. Not the case here.
-
As far as negativity, I'v found it's often a 2-way street. nothing against you montanagray, but if you spend time on some of the other forums out there, you'll find that alot of them are filled with snobs who would rather criticize than help. Not the case here.
Which is the reason I left the green board and Beer Advocate.
-
Which is the reason I left the green board and Beer Advocate.
Yup. Never perused those particular forums, but you get the idea. I'd rather not name drop, as I'm sure that there are some very nice, helpful and experienced brewers, but there's always a bad apple to ruin the pie. I have not found that to be the case here. :fingers crossed:
-Dave
-
I was thinking of subscribing to Zymurgy and when I looked at the price for AHA membership that included Zymurgy, the forums, etc., I decide to join. I'm glad I did as I have already received help from the senior members. Well worth the price of admission.
-
I was thinking of subscribing to Zymurgy and when I looked at the price for AHA membership that included Zymurgy, the forums, etc., I decide to join. I'm glad I did as I have already received help from the senior members. Well worth the price of admission.
Welcome to the AHA! There are several members of the Governing Committee here on the forum.
-
Newest member, right here. Just joined.
"Freedom is temporary unless you are also Brave!" - Patriot
-
Newest member, right here. Just joined.
"Freedom is temporary unless you are also Brave!" - Patriot
Welcome to AHA Jim...now I'm not the newest member.
-
Thanks
"Freedom is temporary unless you are also Brave!" - Patriot
-
Newest member, right here. Just joined.
"Freedom is temporary unless you are also Brave!" - Patriot
Hey neighbor! I see by your picture that you ride. Those two things prompted me to say hello. I hope to run into you some time.
-
Right on. By your user name we may share occupation
"Freedom is temporary unless you are also Brave!" - Patriot
-
After being on these board for a few months, I put up the funds. 8) Can't wait for the first issue of Zymurgy.
-
Awesome! Zymurgy's a great magazine.
- Sent by my R2 unit
-
I Just joined a few weeks ago. Ever since joining, I've been using and browsing the site more, been super excited waiting on my first issue of Zymurgy, and even got a free book with my membership, which I've been reading through.
Well worth the what, 3 bucks a month? Access eZymurgy is also nice.
-
The Zymurgy mag is well worth it. Also now available via an app with your iPhone or Android devices. 8)
-
I am a member. I moved to Mississippi 5 years ago and discovered there were still states where it was illegal to homebrew. AHA helped change that. AHA President Gary Glass came to MS and met with homebrewers and legislators. Shortly after our law was changed. I really appreciate Gary's help and will stay an AHA member for life.
PS. The grass roots campaign headed by our "Raise your pints" led the way. I am a lifetime (aka Growler) member of that organization also.
-
I keep on feeling the tug to join. I think I may, I think I might. Maybe tomorrow. Really, I think I will. Soon. I feel like I owe it to homebrewers, and to this forum, to be able to say that I am an AHA member. Yeah, I really should. I'll update this thread after it's official.
-
I would love to join but, don't know which would be a good membership for me since I just started homebrewing 8) ;D
-
When i first started brewing i just put up for a year, i will likely join for life when i get the spare cash to do so, but i will never let the membership lapse. Zymurgy is a great read and i love brewing so ill support the AHA because of the good work they do(books, legal issues etc etc)
cheers
-
Okay, I did it. I felt the urge for a while now and I finally signed up. I am an AHA member!
-
Welcome!
-
My fiancé and I both have AHA memberships. I believe that they are valid until 2016 or something like that.
When it's up for renewal, we are going with the Lifetime membership. Do we get a cool sticker for that?? :P
-
My fiancé and I both have AHA memberships. I believe that they are valid until 2016 or something like that.
When it's up for renewal, we are going with the Lifetime membership. Do we get a cool sticker for that?? :P
We just renewed for three years. Each time I think we should do lifetime.
-
Okay, I did it. I felt the urge for a while now and I finally signed up. I am an AHA member!
Woohoo. Your secret decoder ring should arrive next week
I would love to join but, don't know which would be a good membership for me since I just started homebrewing 8) ;D
Start with one year, find AHA deals nearby and watch for AHA Rallies in your area. After the first year, you can decide how you want to proceed.
-
My fiancé and I both have AHA memberships. I believe that they are valid until 2016 or something like that.
When it's up for renewal, we are going with the Lifetime membership. Do we get a cool sticker for that?? :P
We just renewed for three years. Each time I think we should do lifetime.
Same thing I do every time. After this many renewals I just wanna do the lifetime and be done with it.
-
I would love to join but, don't know which would be a good membership for me since I just started homebrewing 8) ;D
sign up for a year. Benefits of membership are discussed early in this thread. If you use the benefits, you will realize that the cost:benefit ratio is low. I say the membership pays for itself.
-
My fiancé and I both have AHA memberships. I believe that they are valid until 2016 or something like that.
When it's up for renewal, we are going with the Lifetime membership. Do we get a cool sticker for that?? :P
You get to stick-around with cool homebrewers for the rest of your life! ;D
-
Okay, I did it. I felt the urge for a while now and I finally signed up. I am an AHA member!
I thought I felt a disturbance in The Force. ;D
-
I don't usually say this, but... lol!
-
My fiancé and I both have AHA memberships. I believe that they are valid until 2016 or something like that.
When it's up for renewal, we are going with the Lifetime membership. Do we get a cool sticker for that?? :P
You get to stick-around with cool homebrewers for the rest of your life! ;D
Maybe you could get each other Lifetime memberships as wedding gifts?
-
My fiancé and I both have AHA memberships. I believe that they are valid until 2016 or something like that.
When it's up for renewal, we are going with the Lifetime membership. Do we get a cool sticker for that?? :P
You get to stick-around with cool homebrewers for the rest of your life! ;D
Maybe you could get each other Lifetime memberships as wedding gifts?
A household lifetime membership is only $100 more than a single.
-
Maybe you could get each other Lifetime memberships as wedding gifts?
A household lifetime membership is only $100 more than a single.
Yeah...but she doesn't need to know that ;D
-
I've been lurking around these forums for years, but just this week finally joined the AHA.
-
Good on ya and welcome!
-
I am new to the forum and newly joined the AHA. It's already nice to have access to zymurgy and when I get my member card I can take advantage of a few discounts (although GA doesn't really have a whole lot of participation). I'm kind of jealous that most of the rallies and discounts are out west, but maybe some cool stuff will eventually come eastbound.How can I "persuade" some of the finer beer drinking establishments here in the Atlanta area to get on board with the AHA discount program? I know a lot of places that have craft beer events all the time, but most do not show any support for the AHA, which seems counter productive to me. :)
-
Last day to join or renew at the old rates!!! I just renewed for 3 years, so I'm good until 6/30/17.
-
+1
-
I am new to the forum and newly joined the AHA. It's already nice to have access to zymurgy and when I get my member card I can take advantage of a few discounts (although GA doesn't really have a whole lot of participation). I'm kind of jealous that most of the rallies and discounts are out west, but maybe some cool stuff will eventually come eastbound.How can I "persuade" some of the finer beer drinking establishments here in the Atlanta area to get on board with the AHA discount program? I know a lot of places that have craft beer events all the time, but most do not show any support for the AHA, which seems counter productive to me. :)
welcome aboard!
-
I am new to the forum and newly joined the AHA. It's already nice to have access to zymurgy and when I get my member card I can take advantage of a few discounts (although GA doesn't really have a whole lot of participation). I'm kind of jealous that most of the rallies and discounts are out west, but maybe some cool stuff will eventually come eastbound.How can I "persuade" some of the finer beer drinking establishments here in the Atlanta area to get on board with the AHA discount program? I know a lot of places that have craft beer events all the time, but most do not show any support for the AHA, which seems counter productive to me. :)
Greetings and welcome to the AHA! I'm glad to hear that you have already started enjoying some of the benefits of being a member. We are always looking to increase participation in the AHA Member Deals program, and as you can imagine there are great breweries and craft beer bars popping up all over the place. Feel free to send me an email (steve@brewersassociation.org)with suggested participants for the program. It always helps to hear from the AHA members where they would like to see offers coming from.
In addition to my attempts at getting new businesses on board, AHA members can help spread the word by talking to tap room or bar managers at their local establishments about the program. There is a whole page dedicated to the AHA Member Deals Program on the AHA site under "Business Tools (http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/business-tools/aha-member-deals)".
Here business owners can find information about the program, the AHA, and a list of promotional benefits for participating in the program.
-
Besides supporting all the great work the AHA does, Zymurgy magazine alone is worth it. But I also get the discounts at my local Gordon Biersch; I get a free beer every time I visit. How can you go wrong with that?
-
Been a member for a while. I don't get much chance on any discounts living where I do, but I dig the mag and the whole AHA mission, as well as being a member of THE community of brewers!
For some reason I haven't used this forum in the past, but I'm going to start now. I know Denny and surely some others in here know me as al_bob on the BlueBoard.
Cheers!
-
Been a member for a while. I don't get much chance on any discounts living where I do, but I dig the mag and the whole AHA mission, as well as being a member of THE community of brewers!
For some reason I haven't used this forum in the past, but I'm going to start now. I know Denny and surely some others in here know me as al_bob on the BlueBoard.
Cheers!
AL! Great to see ya here. Welcome!
-
Thanks, man. I finally have one of those beers to send you that I promised. The batch I promised originally didn't come out quite right.
This is the 2nd attempt on it this year and the one I have now is better than the one a month ago. Both were ok, but I was 10 points below my recipe on both. I think I got a batch of old malt from a friend. Luckily it was only enough for those two beers. I'll choose my own from now on!
It's the fruity one using Belma, Citra, and Amarillo, with Chinook bittering.
Still not as good as last year, but I'll be tweaking it. Give me a shout and I'll send it out to you.
-
New here. I've been brewing for the last 10 years. I took a break for a while but got back into it with a vengeance about a year ago (finally bit the bullet on some new stainless gear). I just joined the AHA. I don't know what took me so long. But I was reading Papazian's Microbrewed Adventures on vacation (which I really enjoyed) and made a point to join when I got back. So here I am. So it looks like membership gets you access a lot of great resources, especially the forums and Zymurgy.
Happy to be here! 8)
-
New here. I've been brewing for the last 10 years. I took a break for a while but got back into it with a vengeance about a year ago (finally bit the bullet on some new stainless gear). I just joined the AHA. I don't know what took me so long. But I was reading Papazian's Microbrewed Adventures on vacation (which I really enjoyed) and made a point to join when I got back. So here I am. So it looks like membership gets you access a lot of great resources, especially the forums and Zymurgy.
Happy to be here! 8)
Great to have you here! FWIW, forum access is not dependent on membership.
-
Hugs from Denny are though...
-
Hugs from Denny are though...
Dude, I'll hug ALMOST anybody! ;)
-
Dude, I'll hug ALMOST anybody! ;)
Except in cases where the restraining order applies.
-
Dude, I'll hug ALMOST anybody! ;)
Except in cases where the restraining order applies.
well, yeah. there's that....
-
Hello
I am not a member yet of AHA but am considering it at the present time. I was particularly interested in the downloadable archives from past convention presentations but the system would not let me access just the listing of what is available for download.
Can someone please tell me if All or just some of the presentations are available.
Thanks in advance
I'm just curious how many of you have an AHA membership. Do you use the benefits that come with the membership? I do not currently, but will most likely get one soon. Its good to support the AHA community and its efforts!
-
Most of the ones from last year are available. Some transcripts from earlier years. I believe all of this years will be available.
-
Thanks for that info
-
You also get access to back issues of zymurgy online. They've scanned at least a decades worth. That's pretty cool.
Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk
-
Hello
I am not a member yet of AHA but am considering it at the present time. I was particularly interested in the downloadable archives from past convention presentations but the system would not let me access just the listing of what is available for download.
Can someone please tell me if All or just some of the presentations are available.
Thanks in advance
I'm just curious how many of you have an AHA membership. Do you use the benefits that come with the membership? I do not currently, but will most likely get one soon. Its good to support the AHA community and its efforts!
The slide shows and audio recordings will be available. The way you can listen to the talk and hear what was not on the slide, and get Q&A.
-
I'm just curious how many of you have an AHA membership. Do you use the benefits that come with the membership? I do not currently, but will most likely get one soon. Its good to support the AHA community and its efforts!
My wife and I just joined this past week, and went to a very cool AHA rally last night at Sam Adams. Already we're enjoying the member benefits. If you're an active homebrewer, joining is definitely a good move, not only from an informational and networking standpoint, but as a way to support something that -- for many of us -- is more obsession than hobby. :)
Been reading about the AHA's origins, and these guys have been doing great work advocating for homebrewers since the late 1970s, when there were probably only a few thousand homebrewers in the entire country. Now, there are more than a million!
After less than a week, I'm already seeing the benefits of the nominal membership fee. Free admission to the rally alone last night pretty much paid for our membership.
-
Welcome CroceBrewing!! Every year I say I'm going to make that rally, but getting down to Boston on a Thursday after work from NH is a pain. Maybe next year!
-
Welcome CroceBrewing!! Every year I say I'm going to make that rally, but getting down to Boston on a Thursday after work from NH is a pain. Maybe next year!
Thanks! Very honored to be an AHA member. I came down from Peabody for the rally, and traffic was pretty brutal. But AHA put on a good event, and Sam Adams has always been very good to homebrewers. I even went home with a growler of their experimental Double Pils. Interesting beer with big flavors and a high (8.7%) ABV. At just 10 bucks for the growler, though, it was well worth the price. :)
-
I'm in sunny old England and joined a few weeks ago :)
The on line access to the old editions of Zymurgy were the deal clincher for me.
One day I hope to get over to your side of the pond for a 'beer trip' for which the pub discount thing will come in useful, culminating with a visit to the GABF.
-
welcome mark!
-
welcome mark!
Thank you mort, I am pleased to be here :)
-
I'm just curious how many of you have an AHA membership. Do you use the benefits that come with the membership? I do not currently, but will most likely get one soon. Its good to support the AHA community and its efforts!
Not a member. Just joined the forum and I'm a complete noob in brewing. I actually don't know much except from watching my big bro a couple years back but he's overseas at the moment and barely able to contact him for advice. I'll most likely become a member in the future though but till then I'd have to get the basics. Do you have any links or threads you can suggest?
-
This is a great place to start: http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/how-to-brew/beginner/how-to-make-beer/
-
I've only been a brand new member since yesterday, but I already saved about $6.50 on my purchase at a member home-brew store here in the Houston Texas area! Woohoo :)
Happy to be a member, and I have yet to even start my first batch. Still reading up before I jump in ;D
-Scott
-
I've only been a brand new member since yesterday, but I already saved about $6.50 on my purchase at a member home-brew store here in the Houston Texas area! Woohoo :)
Happy to be a member, and I have yet to even start my first batch. Still reading up before I jump in ;D
-Scott
Welcome Scott !
-
I've only been a brand new member since yesterday, but I already saved about $6.50 on my purchase at a member home-brew store here in the Houston Texas area! Woohoo :)
Happy to be a member, and I have yet to even start my first batch. Still reading up before I jump in ;D
-Scott
welcome! way to leverage the membership.
-
Brewed my first batch a month ago and have been hooked ever since. The next logical step was to join the AHA for the great perks and support.
I am proud to be a member and can't wait to absorb all the knowledge that the homebrewing community has to offer.
-
Brewed my first batch a month ago and have been hooked ever since. The next logical step was to join the AHA for the great perks and support.
I am proud to be a member and can't wait to absorb all the knowledge that the homebrewing community has to offer.
wonderful! I can't wait to see how you contribute to the community!
-
I joined the AHA in 2008. Where I live there aren't any perks to speak of- no discounts or participating homebrew stores- but it's still a worthwhile organization and I do enjoy reading Zymurgy.
-
I'e brewed six batches since joining; Though it would be SWEET I'm not looking for a six digit salary for brewing beer. I've found a community who openly share that which they have learned in order to grow. AHA Rocks!!
-
I'm just curious how many of you have an AHA membership. Do you use the benefits that come with the membership? I do not currently, but will most likely get one soon. Its good to support the AHA community and its efforts!
Just signed back up after several year hiatus. Been brewing since 1998, not a whole lot of benefits up here in Alaska but I do like Zymurgy to read and plan on being down south more in the coming years.
-
I'e brewed six batches since joining; Though it would be SWEET I'm not looking for a six digit salary for brewing beer. I've found a community who openly share that which they have learned in order to grow. AHA Rocks!!
The hobby is full of sharing people that want to improve the quality of homebrewed beer. That is good since those 6 figure brewing jobs are extremely rare. ;)
-
I'd be interested in membership, but I wonder whether it makes sense for people living in Europe....
-
I'd be interested in membership, but I wonder whether it makes sense for people living in Europe....
Well, there's Zymurgy. I'm not sure if there would be an extra charge to mail paper copies to Europe or not. And you would have access to the e-versions.
Discounts on books and other items from AHA. Again, might be extra charge to send to Europe.
Attendance at the AHA National Conference and the Great American Beer Festival. You could do a vacation around either one of these and spend some extra time visiting craft breweries here in the US.
Just a few reasons off the top of my head.
-
My son and I just joined over the weekend. Wish we had done it a long time ago.
-
Just got mine about a week ago.
Has been great! Really helpful, The comraterie is great.
-
I started brewing in 1992. Gave it up for several years, then started again recently. Just joined AHA a few months ago. Zymurgy is a definite bonus, but the free advice from the experienced Home Brewers for issues that come up is absolutely priceless. These experienced brewers are willing to share years of experience and help with all kinds of issues relating to brewing. Also, the web site offers many recipes, enjoyable articles, and they work in our favor in legislation for Home Brewers.
Wished I had signed up as a member years ago.
-
Started brewing in 2000. Was taught by Jackie Rager, the guy who came up with the Rager IBU formula. Worked for him and Alberta at Bacchus and Barleycorn for a couple years. Took a long hiatus to have a couple kids. Back at it again. Proud member and plan to stay that way. Even if there were no personal benefits to doing so, having a governmental advocate is well worth the price.
Sent from my SM-T320 using Tapatalk
-
Even if there were no personal benefits to doing so, having a governmental advocate is well worth the price.
Definitely, when I lived in Mississippi, Gary Glass came down multiple times to help lobby our legislators for legalizing homebrew. It worked.
-
Zymurgy is great, but I've really been enjoying the catalog of conference seminar presentations (a lot of information here!). Well worth the cost of admission in my book.
-
Renewed and just got my free hat and pbw.... Bonus bonus!
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/5d2e4078baae53dcb84a7d6c3ca984b8.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
That's a nice perk package Ken. When my first year was up, I renewed for 3 years and there was no perk at the time >:(, other than being part of this awesome group
-
I learned the game.let expire and offers come in!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
I learned the game.let expire and offers come in!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ken, I think that hat looks about 2 srm darker than it should be. Are you really happy with that?
-
I learned the game.let expire and offers come in!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ken, I think that hat looks about 2 srm darker than it should be. Are you really happy with that?
Not happy at all. It tastes like its 30srm
-
Hey y'all!
I just joined about a week ago and have been busily digging through the magazine archives , the forums, and the website.
Money well spent! ;D The cost of membership is worth it for Zymurgy alone, much less all the other benefits!
Cheers!
-
Nice to have ya on board!
-
I learned the game.let expire and offers come in!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ken, I think that hat looks about 2 srm darker than it should be. Are you really happy with that?
Not happy at all. It tastes like its 30srm 
Funny stuff. I wish my helles tasted a couple SRM darker. Can't have it all. :)
-
I learned the game.let expire and offers come in!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ken, I think that hat looks about 2 srm darker than it should be. Are you really happy with that?
Not happy at all. It tastes like its 30srm 
Funny stuff. I wish my helles tasted a couple SRM darker. Can't have it all. :)
Just post a picture as I am sure it will look darker then.
-
Member for ~3yrs now. Well worth it in my situation(live in Denver) discounts at breweries have a easy payed for membership including $5 off merchandise at breweries. Great promos when signing up as well, free books, grains, etc. also, most comps require membership
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
Member for ~3yrs now. Well worth it in my situation(live in Denver) discounts at breweries have a easy payed for membership including $5 off merchandise at breweries. Great promos when signing up as well, free books, grains, etc. also, most comps require membership
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'll have to agree. Great promos when signing up. This year, I got a lb of PBW and (hopefully) an AHA cap!
I spend $43 a year on membership and go to Iron Hill Brewery (in South Jersey), where I receive a 20% discount on beer and food! In a couple of visits, I get my investment paid back!
Cheers!
-
Member for ~3yrs now. Well worth it in my situation(live in Denver) discounts at breweries have a easy payed for membership including $5 off merchandise at breweries. Great promos when signing up as well, free books, grains, etc. also, most comps require membership
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'll have to agree. Great promos when signing up. This year, I got a lb of PBW and (hopefully) an AHA cap!
I spend $43 a year on membership and go to Iron Hill Brewery (in South Jersey), where I receive a 20% discount on beer and food! In a couple of visits, I get my investment paid back!
Cheers!
Yes, you are doing it right!
It pays for itself if you think about it. We kick ourselves when we don't take advantage. Mrs. R has the app on her phone, sometimes we don't look. Bad on our part.
-
Member for ~3yrs now. Well worth it in my situation(live in Denver) discounts at breweries have a easy payed for membership including $5 off merchandise at breweries. Great promos when signing up as well, free books, grains, etc. also, most comps require membership
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'll have to agree. Great promos when signing up. This year, I got a lb of PBW and (hopefully) an AHA cap!
I spend $43 a year on membership and go to Iron Hill Brewery (in South Jersey), where I receive a 20% discount on beer and food! In a couple of visits, I get my investment paid back!
Cheers!
Yes, you are doing it right!
It pays for itself if you think about it. We kick ourselves when we don't take advantage. Mrs. R has the app on her phone, sometimes we don't look. Bad on our part.
What app does she have? I have the zymurgy app but that's only for the magazine and I haven't seen an AHA app for looking up discounts
-
Member for ~3yrs now. Well worth it in my situation(live in Denver) discounts at breweries have a easy payed for membership including $5 off merchandise at breweries. Great promos when signing up as well, free books, grains, etc. also, most comps require membership
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'll have to agree. Great promos when signing up. This year, I got a lb of PBW and (hopefully) an AHA cap!
I spend $43 a year on membership and go to Iron Hill Brewery (in South Jersey), where I receive a 20% discount on beer and food! In a couple of visits, I get my investment paid back!
Cheers!
Yes, you are doing it right!
It pays for itself if you think about it. We kick ourselves when we don't take advantage. Mrs. R has the app on her phone, sometimes we don't look. Bad on our part.
What app does she have? I have the zymurgy app but that's only for the magazine and I haven't seen an AHA app for looking up discounts
Ah, I had to ask her as she had called it an app, but it is just a shortcut on her phone to the information on the AHA page.
-
Member for ~3yrs now. Well worth it in my situation(live in Denver) discounts at breweries have a easy payed for membership including $5 off merchandise at breweries. Great promos when signing up as well, free books, grains, etc. also, most comps require membership
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'll have to agree. Great promos when signing up. This year, I got a lb of PBW and (hopefully) an AHA cap!
I spend $43 a year on membership and go to Iron Hill Brewery (in South Jersey), where I receive a 20% discount on beer and food! In a couple of visits, I get my investment paid back!
Cheers!
Yes, you are doing it right!
It pays for itself if you think about it. We kick ourselves when we don't take advantage. Mrs. R has the app on her phone, sometimes we don't look. Bad on our part.
What app does she have? I have the zymurgy app but that's only for the magazine and I haven't seen an AHA app for looking up discounts
Ah, I had to ask her as she had called it an app, but it is just a shortcut on her phone to the information on the AHA page.
Gotcha. That's what I have to do, would be great if they did have an app though
-
I am looking to purchase an AHA membership on Amazon since I have a gift card. It is not resold so it is sold directly by AHA. Is there a way to still get the promotional hops that are currently being offered? Is there a way to get the eZymurgy only option?
-
I am looking to purchase an AHA membership on Amazon since I have a gift card. It is not resold so it is sold directly by AHA. Is there a way to still get the promotional hops that are currently being offered? Is there a way to get the eZymurgy only option?
You would not be able to enter the promo code when redeaming a gift card purchased from Amazon, and the Digital-Only membership is not available via Amazon. Your best option would be to buy a Digital-Only membership from HomebrewersAssociation.org and enter the promo code for the offer with your purchase.
-
Bummer. Thanks
-
I just joined! There is so much information and so little time!!
-
I keep forgetting to take advantage of the discount. I am happy at being a member to support the efforts.
-
Hey Forum Friends,
I wanted to post a thank you to all of you who are AHA members, the AHA Forum couldn't exist without you!
For those of you who have not yet joined up or perhaps have let your membership lapse, we could use your support now to hit our year-end membership goal. The AHA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting homebrewing. Membership is by far our largest source of revenue, so joining the AHA is the best way you can show your support for the organization and this Forum.
Plus, now happens to be a great time to join, since we have our annual Give the Gift of membership promotion going on through the end of the year. (Note to current members: you can use this deal to extend your membership.)
Here’s the deal: when you purchase a 1-year membership gift card, you get to choose a free gift to go with it.
The free gift options are …
• Stainless steel AHA-branded tumbler/koozie (why have cold hands and warm beer when you can have warm hands and cold beer?! I actually have one of these and I love it.)
• Brewing Local: American-Grown Beer by Stan Hieronymus. ‘Nuff said.
• For the Love of Hops by Stan Hieronymus. Essential for any brewer’s library whether you’re a hophead or not.
The member cards are $43. Each free gift is a $20 value. You can order for a friend OR give yourself an early Christmas present. AHA member benefits include:
• One-year subscription to Zymurgy magazine
• Discounts at 1,800+ Member Deals locations, including pubs and homebrew shops
• eZymurgy online magazine and app (and archives going back to the year 2000)
• Seminar recordings from previous Homebrew Cons
• Winning recipes from the National Homebrew Competition
• Exclusive invitation to events such as the National Homebrew Competition and Homebrew Con
• And much more!
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/gift-membership/ (https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/gift-membership/)
Cheers!
Gary
P.S. The promo runs through Dec. 31 -- but you’ll want to order by Dec. 12 for holiday delivery.
P.P.S. Those who activate their gift cards by December 31 will be entered to win a complete Brewers Publications dream library—49 titles valued at over $1000.
-
I have been a member at various times. I joined way back when. Same time I bought the Joy of Home Brewing (it was folded and stapled and not too thick). Either the book or the membership came with a "Relay, Don't Worry, Have a Homebrew" bumpersticker. Then I didn't brew for a bunch of years and then I did and rejoined. The incentive is mixed here since there are just very few places that have member deals around me. But the magazine is pretty good and the AHA managed to get all 50 states legal so... Next home distilling!
OK so I answered "no" because at this moment I'm a lapsed member but that will change in about a month.
-
Hi guys, i am new here :) i see the thread is a bit old but maybe you can help me out. I intend to get the AHA membership and got a few questions, i couldn't find the answers around.
I am an international user being in Europe so i am going to go for the digital only membership cause of the extra shipping price for the printed magazine ("International member? Corresponding shipping fees apply." in the purchase page).
That made me wonder what i get and won't get especially about member only savings and exclusive events. I guess both are limited to USA related stuff, am i right?
The digital magazine, the app with recipes and the guides and expert advices sounds good enough anyway for me to go on ;)
-
I am an international user being in Europe so i am going to go for the digital only membership cause of the extra shipping price for the printed magazine ("International member? Corresponding shipping fees apply." in the purchase page).
That made me wonder what i get and won't get especially about member only savings and exclusive events. I guess both are limited to USA related stuff, am i right?
For members outside the USA, the digital-only membership is the most affordable option. You can access Zymurgy magazine online or via the Zymurgy apps and avoid the additional expense for international shipping of Zymurgy magazine.
While most of our AHA Member Deals businesses are based in the USA, we do have Member Deals locations outside the USA as well. Most of the international deals come to us via suggestions from our international members. You can send us your recommendations via the Brew Guru app or online https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/membership/aha-member-deals/request-new-aha-member-deals/ (https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/membership/aha-member-deals/request-new-aha-member-deals/).
-
Hi Gary, thanks for the clear answer. Fair enough ;) I registered for the 30 days free trial (haven’t seen it before) and downloaded the app. Already seen some really interesting content inside.
Luca
-
Top 11 Most Consumed Beer In The World | Area Ranking
https://youtu.be/u6mGeTEQ0dU
-
So yesterday i answered the poll with no, but after being highly recommended to do so, i did, and it does seem really beneficial, but i am now ;D
-
I am currently a member, but my renewal is coming up shortly and I'm on the fence as to whether I will rejoin.
Reasons: Very little to no support for the Canadians. Not able to take advantage of any AHA member discounts.
I do like the magazine and access to recipes, so if I do renew I will probably go only one year and digital.
Cheers
-
Yes, I am an AHA member. You have to be a member to serve on the Governing Committee.
-
Tried signing up several times over the course of the past year. The web form would always throw an error. Tried again today and it went through. Seems to me it's only fair to support the site, even if you choose not to partake in the membership benefits. I get a lot of good discussion and insight on questions I ask here. The overall enthusiastic and friendly nature of the forums makes it worth coming back.
-
I just re-joined after several years. I've now gone through several "layoffs" where I stop brewing, but I always seem to come back to it.
Shout-out to the former proprietors of the Brew Club in Santa Cruz, California, who sold me my first extract kit when I was an undergrad at UCSC in 1994. They started me on a life-long hobby.
-
Tried signing up several times over the course of the past year. The web form would always throw an error. Tried again today and it went through. Seems to me it's only fair to support the site, even if you choose not to partake in the membership benefits. I get a lot of good discussion and insight on questions I ask here. The overall enthusiastic and friendly nature of the forums makes it worth coming back.
+1
Joined, lifetime membership.
-
Tried signing up several times over the course of the past year. The web form would always throw an error. Tried again today and it went through. Seems to me it's only fair to support the site, even if you choose not to partake in the membership benefits. I get a lot of good discussion and insight on questions I ask here. The overall enthusiastic and friendly nature of the forums makes it worth coming back.
+1
Guilt got the best of me, feeling like a mooch.
Joined, lifetime membership.
Good on ya!
-
Tried signing up several times over the course of the past year. The web form would always throw an error. Tried again today and it went through. Seems to me it's only fair to support the site, even if you choose not to partake in the membership benefits. I get a lot of good discussion and insight on questions I ask here. The overall enthusiastic and friendly nature of the forums makes it worth coming back.
+1
Guilt got the best of me, feeling like a mooch.
Joined, lifetime membership.
Good on ya!
Feels good doing it.
I'm almost 64, lets see how a lifetime membership works out. ;D
-
Tried signing up several times over the course of the past year. The web form would always throw an error. Tried again today and it went through. Seems to me it's only fair to support the site, even if you choose not to partake in the membership benefits. I get a lot of good discussion and insight on questions I ask here. The overall enthusiastic and friendly nature of the forums makes it worth coming back.
+1
Guilt got the best of me, feeling like a mooch.
Joined, lifetime membership.
Good on ya!
Feels good doing it.
I'm almost 64, lets see how a lifetime membership works out. ;D
I've got a few years on ya
-
Tried signing up several times over the course of the past year. The web form would always throw an error. Tried again today and it went through. Seems to me it's only fair to support the site, even if you choose not to partake in the membership benefits. I get a lot of good discussion and insight on questions I ask here. The overall enthusiastic and friendly nature of the forums makes it worth coming back.
+1
Guilt got the best of me, feeling like a mooch.
Joined, lifetime membership.
Good on ya!
Feels good doing it.
I'm almost 64, lets see how a lifetime membership works out. ;D
I've got a few years on ya
Me too, Denny! As you recall we are 3 months and 4 days apart. ;D
-
I chose not to renew my membership a few years ago for several reasons. I know many here won’t agree and that’s OK. I’m not mad at the AHA or anyone that disagrees. I just chose to walk from membership and here’s why:
1. The BA is a trade group (aka political lobby). AHA falls under that umbrella as an advocate for the HomeBrew community. One of the advantages of the 501(c)(6) tax status is that it allows organizations to engage in unlimited amounts of lobbying. I don’t want or need to be a member of a political lobby. I likewise am not a member of the Army Aviation Association of America, the Association of the United States Army (or AARP
) for the same reason.
2. They don’t follow their own by-laws. Members are supposed to be aware of what happens at meetings thru published minutes. After bringing this to mgmt attention, instead of using the opportunity to communicate with their members to demonstrate the actions they are taking on their behalf, they grudgingly published minutes that were a useless outline as zero source of information. Once. They haven’t published minutes before or after that one useless time.
3. The Governing Committee is powerless. Members are made to feel as if they are voting for representation in meetings where decisions are made and issues resolved. From the clarification issued, that is a misunderstanding.
4. Conference presentations are a sales event. That’s OK as long as that’s what you’re looking for. While it’s true some presentations are given by enthusiastic homebrewers not trying to sell something, many more are simply selling the latest book, software, product, etc. The best presentations IMO are from those not selling something and are trying to pass good information for the good of the community.
5. Likewise, Zymurgy is a series of advertisements with a few beer articles thrown in between, along with lists of competition winners or upcoming events that require membership. After asked for recommendations for improvement, I suggested a Consumer Reports-style or America Test Kitchen-style equipment comparison series in order to help members navigate the pros and cons of similar pieces of equipment. I was told they can’t do that because they may offend advertisers if their equipment doesn’t come out on top. Advertisers pay the bills. I understand you can’t publish a magazine without cash but are they here for members or advertisers?
6. If clubs and competitions didn’t require membership in AHA, I imagine the AHA membership roles would be much much smaller. If you truly want to know who is the best home brewer, or want local home brewers to join your club, why limit membership to AHA members? I get it, membership numbers sell lobby influence. But if I don’t want to be a member of AHA I can’t be a member of a local club or submit a sample to a competition? Weird.
7. Despite having ~25% of membership by the published AHA demographics map, the in-person conference hasn’t been held in the South for more than a decade. They tried Nashville after a decade but COVID canceled it. NE, N, PNW, and W are well represented in past and future conferences. FLA was over a decade ago. Reasoning has been the various laws that prohibit the event in the South. I was told to change the laws myself. I thought this was a lobby organization. If I have to change the laws myself why be a member of a lobby? If I join a lobby why wouldn’t they work to get the laws changed or a variance to allow the event? Again, weird.
…just my thoughts.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
-
I chose not to renew my membership a few years ago for several reasons. I know many here won’t agree and that’s OK. I’m not mad at the AHA or anyone that disagrees. I just chose to walk from membership and here’s why:
1. The BA is a trade group (aka political lobby). AHA falls under that umbrella as an advocate for the HomeBrew community. One of the advantages of the 501(c)(6) tax status is that it allows organizations to engage in unlimited amounts of lobbying. I don’t want or need to be a member of a political lobby. I likewise am not a member of the Army Aviation Association of America, the Association of the United States Army (or AARP
) for the same reason.
2. They don’t follow their own by-laws. Members are supposed to be aware of what happens at meetings thru published minutes. After bringing this to mgmt attention, instead of using the opportunity to communicate with their members to demonstrate the actions they are taking on their behalf, they grudgingly published minutes that were a useless outline as zero source of information. Once. They haven’t published minutes before or after that one useless time.
3. The Governing Committee is powerless. Members are made to feel as if they are voting for representation in meetings where decisions are made and issues resolved. From the clarification issued, that is a misunderstanding.
4. Conference presentations are a sales event. That’s OK as long as that’s what you’re looking for. While it’s true some presentations are given by enthusiastic homebrewers not trying to sell something, many more are simply selling the latest book, software, product, etc. The best presentations IMO are from those not selling something and are trying to pass good information for the good of the community.
5. Likewise, Zymurgy is a series of advertisements with a few beer articles thrown in between, along with lists of competition winners or upcoming events that require membership. After asked for recommendations for improvement, I suggested a Consumer Reports-style or America Test Kitchen-style equipment comparison series in order to help members navigate the pros and cons of similar pieces of equipment. I was told they can’t do that because they may offend advertisers if their equipment doesn’t come out on top. Advertisers pay the bills. I understand you can’t publish a magazine without cash but are they here for members or advertisers?
6. If clubs and competitions didn’t require membership in AHA, I imagine the AHA membership roles would be much much smaller. If you truly want to know who is the best home brewer, or want local home brewers to join your club, why limit membership to AHA members? I get it, membership numbers sell lobby influence. But if I don’t want to be a member of AHA I can’t be a member of a local club or submit a sample to a competition? Weird.
7. Despite having ~25% of membership by the published AHA demographics map, the in-person conference hasn’t been held in the South for more than a decade. They tried Nashville after a decade but COVID canceled it. NE, N, PNW, and W are well represented in past and future conferences. FLA was over a decade ago. Reasoning has been the various laws that prohibit the event in the South. I was told to change the laws myself. I thought this was a lobby organization. If I have to change the laws myself why be a member of a lobby? If I join a lobby why wouldn’t they work to get the laws changed or a variance to allow the event? Again, weird.
…just my thoughts.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Thanks for those cogent comments. I've passed them along in the hope that they can help improve the organization.
-
2. They don’t follow their own by-laws. Members are supposed to be aware of what happens at meetings thru published minutes. After bringing this to mgmt attention, instead of using the opportunity to communicate with their members to demonstrate the actions they are taking on their behalf, they grudgingly published minutes that were a useless outline as zero source of information. Once. They haven’t published minutes before or after that one useless time.
Brewbama:
Although I personally fully understand your concerns, I will not personally comment on many of them until we can discuss them at a future Governing Committee (GC) meeting. However, I do want to address the above quoted comment. Please understand that I am not being critical here, I just want to clarify this point.
Based upon your suggestion over a year ago, and as the current Governing Committee (GC) Secretary, I pushed really hard to have a summary of our monthly Governing Committee proceedings posted to the GC page on the AHA website. You can find those summaries there. If I recall, you thanked me for doing so a while back. I am in the process of writing up the meeting notes from our October meeting and will have a summary of them posted once I complete them. If anyone in the general membership has any questions after reading the summaries, they can address them to any GC member or the AHA staff. You can also express any ideas you may have that would benefit the general membership. Our individual email addresses are listed on the GC page. Normally, we do not hear much from the general membership. In addition, prior to this year's annual meeting, each GC member was tasked to do a kind of "listening tour" at local club meetings to get input from the general membership on what they would like to see from the AHA. I personally attended the meetings for the three clubs I belong to and brought their ideas to our annual meeting.
Per the Bylaws, which were revised just this year and appear on the GC Page of the AHA website, we are only required to publish the meeting notes (they are not really formal minutes but present bullet points and fully discuss what we are working on) of the annual GC meeting. Although the annual meeting notes from this year's annual meeting are quite lengthy, they outlined what we are trying to focus on to benefit the general membership and brought many of the ideas from the listening tour to the annual meeting. But as an act of good faith, we now summarize what was discussed at our monthly meetings because you and others asked for it.
There are a number of things that are discussed in the GC meetings that are made public to the general AHA membership through official released announcements from the AHA. It is not the GC's responsibility to do this.
I hope this clarifies the above point you raised. Although Denny has already sent this to all GC members, I will also bring your concerns to the next meeting
-
6. If clubs and competitions didn’t require membership in AHA, I imagine the AHA membership roles would be much much smaller. If you truly want to know who is the best home brewer, or want local home brewers to join your club, why limit membership to AHA members? I get it, membership numbers sell lobby influence. But if I don’t want to be a member of AHA I can’t be a member of a local club or submit a sample to a competition? Weird.
Is it common for clubs to require AHA membership? I know the one here does but I always thought that was odd. When I lived in Mississippi the local club didn’t require AHA membership.
Same question for competitions. I know the NHC requires AHA membership but do other local/regional competitions? That would definitely limit entries.
-
2. They don’t follow their own by-laws. Members are supposed to be aware of what happens at meetings thru published minutes. After bringing this to mgmt attention, instead of using the opportunity to communicate with their members to demonstrate the actions they are taking on their behalf, they grudgingly published minutes that were a useless outline as zero source of information. Once. They haven’t published minutes before or after that one useless time.
Brewbama:
Although I personally fully understand your concerns, I will not personally comment on many of them until we can discuss them at a future Governing Committee (GC) meeting. However, I do want to address the above quoted comment. Please understand that I am not being critical here, I just want to clarify this point.
Based upon your suggestion over a year ago, and as the current Governing Committee (GC) Secretary, I pushed really hard to have a summary of our monthly Governing Committee proceedings posted to the GC page on the AHA website. You can find those summaries there. If I recall, you thanked me for doing so a while back. I am in the process of writing up the meeting notes from our October meeting and will have a summary of them posted once I complete them. If anyone in the general membership has any questions after reading the summaries, they can address them to any GC member or the AHA staff. You can also express any ideas you may have that would benefit the general membership. Our individual email addresses are listed on the GC page. Normally, we do not hear much from the general membership. In addition, prior to this year's annual meeting, each GC member was tasked to do a kind of "listening tour" at local club meetings to get input from the general membership on what they would like to see from the AHA. I personally attended the meetings for the three clubs I belong to and brought their ideas to our annual meeting.
Per the Bylaws, which were revised just this year and appear on the GC Page of the AHA website, we are only required to publish the meeting notes (they are not really formal minutes but present bullet points and fully discuss what we are working on) of the annual GC meeting. Although the annual meeting notes from this year's annual meeting are quite lengthy, they outlined what we are trying to focus on to benefit the general membership and brought many of the ideas from the listening tour to the annual meeting. But as an act of good faith, we now summarize what was discussed at our monthly meetings because you and others asked for it.
There are a number of things that are discussed in the GC meetings that are made public to the general AHA membership through official released announcements from the AHA. It is not the GC's responsibility to do this.
I hope this clarifies the above point you raised. Although Denny has already sent this to all GC members, I will also bring your concerns to the next meeting
I stand corrected. You are spot on and I do recall your posting that now.
I admittedly have kinda ‘checked out’ since I no longer have a dog in the fight …but I do appreciate your effort to make it right.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
-
And thanks, Goose, for the "zoom appearance" with my local club. It was informative and well-received. I don't get too worked up about the AHA, BA, or NHC - like any other organization, they need to defray costs of operations and that is done through sponsors. I don't have any disillusions on this.
-
6. If clubs and competitions didn’t require membership in AHA, I imagine the AHA membership roles would be much much smaller. If you truly want to know who is the best home brewer, or want local home brewers to join your club, why limit membership to AHA members? I get it, membership numbers sell lobby influence. But if I don’t want to be a member of AHA I can’t be a member of a local club or submit a sample to a competition? Weird.
Is it common for clubs to require AHA membership? I know the one here does but I always thought that was odd. When I lived in Mississippi the local club didn’t require AHA membership.
Same question for competitions. I know the NHC requires AHA membership but do other local/regional competitions? That would definitely limit entries.
My local club, Hogtown Brewers in Gainesville Florida, does not require AHA membership for club membership or club competitions. Out of our 200+ members, less than 25% are AHA members. Something that I am disappointed with but it is what it is.
-
Just a reminder, the window for nominations for three open seats on the AHA Governing Committee is now open and extends through November 30, 2021.
You can nominate a person to run or can nominate yourself to be a candidate. One stipulation is that a potential candidate needs to be an AHA member in good standing to be eligible to run. Go to https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/membership/aha-governing-committee/ for more information and to submit a nomination.