By Julia Herz, American Homebrewers Association Executive Director Cass River Homebrew Club has been a beacon of homebrewing excellence for 35 years. Founded in 1988 in Frankenmuth, Michigan, by the brewers of the Cass River Brewing Company, Fred Sheer and Fred Schumacher, and homebrewers Bill Eisenhauer, Jeff Hervert, and Scott Wenzel. The club currently boasts approximately 40 active members and meets at Tri-City Brewing Company in Bay City, MI. The club holds a significant place in the history of homebrewing. They are reported to be the second-oldest club in the State of Michigan and one of ..read more

Members, check your email for an exclusive discount code for 25% off—no code needed for free shipping! Boulder, Colo. — Just Released! Modern Lager Beer: Techniques, Processes, and Recipes, the latest title from Brewers Publications®, gives brewing professionals and beer enthusiasts a reason to rejoice as Jack Hendler and Joe Connolly, two renowned figures in the brewing industry, unveil their latest masterpiece. This comprehensive guide promises to revolutionize how brewers approach and appreciate the art of lager brewing. In Modern Lager Beer, Hendler and Connolly draw upon their extensive e ..read more

Thank you to the Big Brew 2024 sponsors, Lallemand Brewing and Rahr Malting Co. On May 4, homebrewers around the world will get together to celebrate Big Brew 2024. Big Brew is an annual celebration on the first Saturday of May that commemorates National Homebrew Day. It encourages beer enthusiasts and homebrewers of all walks of life to get together and make a batch (or two or three) of beer. This year’s Big Brew falls on May the Fourth, and we are excited to share five official Big Brew 2024 homebrew recipes inspired by Star Wars. Check out the recipes below and join in the Big Brew 2024 cel ..read more

Mash grains for 45 minutes at 150°F (65°C). Mash out at 167°F (75°C) for 10 minutes. Boil 60 minutes, adding hops as indicated. Pitch yeast around 64-66°F (18-19°C). LalBrew NovaLager™ has been hybridized to perform well as a lager yeast at warmer fermentation temperatures. The post Degobah Dunkel appeared first on American Homebrewers Association ..read more

American Homebrewers Association (AHA) membership assistant Kara is here to show you everything you need to know about accessing your AHA membership card and number. This video covers: How to access your member card from your HomebrewersAssociation.org account How to download and/or print your card How to request a free physical membership card For additional assistance with your membership experience, visit the Frequently Asked Questions or reach out to your Membership Team. The post How To Find, Print, or Request AHA Member Card appeared first on American Homebrewers Association ..read more

By the Brewers Association Register Now Boulder, Colo. — The National Homebrew Competition, the premier event celebrating the art and craft of brewing, is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for its upcoming competition. Homebrewers, mead- and cidermakers worldwide are invited to showcase their fermentation prowess and vie for top honors in this esteemed event. This annual competition, organized by the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA)—the national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the hobby of homebrewing—brings together passionate homebrewers of all skill ..read more

The following is AHA Executive Director Julia Herz’s column from the March/April 2024 Zymurgy magazine. The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is dedicated to protecting, uniting, and educating homebrewers while empowering an equitable homebrewing culture and showcasing the fun of fermenting. More than thirty thousand members, yourself included, benefit from unmatched reasons and rewards to brew. Exclusive to members, we publish Zymurgy Magazine (Zymurgy celebrates AHA members and educates those who want to brew and ferment) and broadcast Zymurgy Live webinars featuring the world’s top hom ..read more

The March/April 2024 Zymurgy magazine is now available! Check out topics on hop water, NA beer, low-carb beer, and Bavarian session lager. Plus 16 recipes! The post March/April 2024 Zymurgy Magazine Now Available appeared first on American Homebrewers Association ..read more

This is a blend of two beers, refermented with grape juice concentrate from a 1-gallon winemaking kit. The first beer is a Flanders red–style ale. Mash 60 min. at 152°F (67°C). The only hop addition is 2 oz. of low-alpha Strisselspalt at 60 min. Chill to pitching temperature of about 70°F (21°C), and pitch House and/or Roeselare blend of microbes. Primary 30 days in an HDPE container. (Some natural oxygen ingress through the HDPE during primary is desirable for the style.) Secondary at least 6 months, or as much as 18 months in stainless steel. Mash: You can alter the mash temperature higher o ..read more

By Chris Williams, National Homebrew Competition Director Get ready to show off your brewing skills, and let’s have some fun! Registration for the 2024 National Homebrew Competition (NHC), the world’s largest homebrew competition, opens later this month, on Tuesday, February 27, at 10:00 a.m. MT and will be open through Friday, March 15, or until capacity is reached. For details about this year’s competition, please read my Director’s Update and visit the website. Key dates and locations are listed below. First Round Receiving & Judging The NHC is organized by first round regional judging ..read more