Membership Benefits

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is committed to promoting the community of homebrewers and empowering homebrewers to make the best beers in the world.

Join or renew to enjoy all the benefits of American Homebrewers Association membership.

Zymurgy Magazine

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  • Print: Enjoy six issues of the longest-running homebrew magazine each year delivered straight to your door.
  • eZymurgy Online: Access issues hot off the press or past issues back to 2000.
  • Zymurgy Mobile App: Download issues to your iPhone/iPad or Android phone using the free app in the iTunes and Play stores.

Save Money

  • American Homebrewers Association DiscountsAHA Member Deals: Enjoy AHA Member Deals at over 1,400 participating locations, including breweries, pubs, restaurants, homebrew supply shops and more! Download the free Brew Guru app to find deals near you!
  • Books & Merchandise: Receive pre-publication discount offers on all new releases from Brewers Publications.
  • Homebrew Club Insurance: Homebrew clubs registered with the AHA are eligible to receive affordable, turnkey, broad-coverage insurance. Sign up for homebrew club insurance today.

 Brew Better Beer

  • Research IconNational Homebrew Competition Recipes: Access hundreds of homebrew recipes that earned gold in the National Homebrew Competition, the biggest beer competition in the world.
  • Conference Seminars: Audio and visual presentations from National Homebrewers Conference seminars (since 2012) are available for download.
  • Research & Education Fund: Grant applications are open exclusively to AHA members interested in conducting homebrew-related research. Members also have access to research reports.
  • Lallemand Scholarship: Enter for a chance to win a full tuition scholarship to the World Brewing Academy’s Concise Course in Brewing Technology, valued at $3,700.
  • AHA Governing Committee Voting: Vote for you fellow homebrewers to represent you on the AHA Governing Committee.
  • Legislative Efforts: Promote and preserve your homebrewing rights through the support of state legislative efforts.

Exclusive Events!

  • AHA Festivals IconNational Homebrew Competition: The NHC is the world’s largest home-made beer, mead and cider competition.
  • National Homebrewers Conference: The conference is a fun and educational gathering designed to increase knowledge and homebrewing camaraderie.
  • Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am Competition: Team up with Brewers Association (BA) member breweries for this unique competition held each year at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).
  • Great American Beer Festival® Members-Only Session: Tickets for the Saturday afternoon session of GABF are exclusively available to AHA and BA members. AHA and BA members are also invited to participate in the GABF’s extremely popular member ticket pre-sale.
  • SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience: AHA and BA members are invited to participate in the SAVOR member ticket pre-sale.
  • AHA Rallies: Rallies are great events are held across the country for members to meet up with fellow homebrewers at local BA member breweries for a day of beer and fun!