Podcasts about american homebrewers association aha

What does it take to become a homebrewer? Is it complicated, expensive, or time-consuming? How can an association thrive by making a bold move towards independence?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Julia Herz, Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). Julia discusses:How the American Homebrewers Association has been representing homebrewers since 1978 and played a crucial role in birthing the craft beer movement.The association's membership base, which consists mostly of individual hobbyist brewers but also includes supplier partners.The accessibility of homebrewing: if you can make soup or bake bread, you can brew beer!The AHA's transition to becoming an independent organization in 2025, incorporating in Colorado and working towards 501(c)(3) status.The strategic reasons for independence, including the need for dedicated staff and resources focused solely on homebrewing interests.The worldwide reach of homebrewing and how AHA supports homebrewers globally.The factors behind the large number of craft breweries in states like California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania.The importance of storytelling for the craft of homebrewing and how the AHA plays a vital role in promoting the hobby.AHA's resources, including a database of over 1,400 homebrew recipes and the publication Zymergy Magazine.The association's event strategy, including National Homebrew Day, Learn to Homebrew Day, and plans to bring back an in-person annual conference in 2026.References:AHA websiteAHA's Sense of Beer Style Podcast

This week, contributor Will Lovell joins Marshall to chat about their views on the current state of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and recent changes announced for the annual Homebrew Con. The Brülosophy Podcast is brought to you by Imperial Yeast who provide brewers with the most viable and fresh yeast on the market. Learn more about what Imperial Yeast has to offer at ImperialYeast.com today.

With Homebrew Conference right around the corner (June 22-24 in San Diego), we thought we needed another episode focusing on homebrewing. This week, Julia Herz executive director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA)—the nation's largest hobbyist not-for-profit organization for homebrewers and fermented beverages joins the show. Julia gives us a little history on The Homebrew Conference, and how it's grown over the years. There are some exciting sessions and topics this year, including a Hot Sauce making session (hey, it's fermentation). We also dive into a conversation on new homebrewing technology (you can do an entire brew day from an app on your phone), and new styles that homebrewers are tackling. It wouldn't be Beer Me if we didn't leave you with a little how-to to start your homebrew journey! Take a look at  American Homebrewers Association website, engage with your local clubs (shout out to the DC Homebrewers Club), or simply grab a 1-gallon kit and get brewing! MUSIC CREDIT: The following music was used for this media project:Music: Funky Intro 31 by TaigaSoundProdFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9552-funky-intro-31License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Shannon and James welcome special guest Julia Herz, the Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). We talk about the Zymurgy magazine, share experiences as members of the AHA community and so much more. This is a MUST listen episode!    Special thanks to this week's guest, Julia Herz and the American Homebrewers Association (AHA).  Are you a fellow homebrewer and want to share your homebrewing journey with us? DM us @doublehopbeatpodcast on instagram and be sure to follow us. Catch you on the brew side! 

In this episode, we were joined by Julia Herz, the Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) to discuss opening day of the National Homebrew Competition (NHC) 2023. Aside from topics revolving around NHC, we received some great information and advice from Julia for homebrewers and competition organizers alike. This is not an episode that you will want to miss. Here are the key dates to remember for NCH 2023: Registration Opens Jan 24 - 31 Entry Edit Deadline Feb 10 First Round Shipping Mar 6-17 First Round Judging Mar 24 - Apr 23 First Round Results May 3 Final Round Shipping June 5-14 Final Round Judging June 21 Awards Ceremony June 24 If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to subscribe and give us a review. We're always looking for content ideas and guests, so please feel free to email us with your suggestions at CompetitionBrewPod@gmail.com. You can also find us at Facebook.com/BestOfShowPodcast or follow BestOfShowPodcast on Instagram! Cheers y'all! --- National Homebrew Competition - https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/national-homebrew-competition/ --- American Homebrewers Association - https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestofshow/message Music provided by Grifters & Shills - "255" off their Pretty Little Secrets album. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bestofshow/message

Beer styles are a bit polarizing. They are sometimes viewed as rules brewers ought to follow or information reserved for the elite. In this presentation, Jeremy and Julia will share that styles are meant to serve, not separate, and that everyone should develop their own sense of beer style. Once upon a time Jeremy Storton didn't know the difference between an ESB and an IPA. Now he's an Advanced Cicerone®, IBD certified brewer, BJCP judge, beer educator, freelance mixed-media content producer, and an award-winning beer writer and host of the Good Beer Matters Podcast. He recently moved back to the Northwest to thoroughly research post outdoor activity beer pairings. Julia Herz is executive director of the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA)—the nation's largest hobbyist not for profit organization for homebrewers and fermented beverages. Learn more about Sense of Beer Style. Join us in-person for CBP Connects in 2023 Half workshop, half networking Milwaukee, WI | June 19-21, 2023 Grab your spot now https://cbpconnects-milwaukee.eventbrite.com/

Michael speaks with American Homebrewers Association Director Gary Glass about the surge in Homebrewing and opportunities for homebrewers to go commercial.Over 1.1 million people brew their own beer at home in the United States. The American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization based in Boulder, Colo., dedicated to promoting the community of homebrewers and empowering homebrewers to make the best beer in the world. Since 1978, the AHA has worked to educate people worldwide about the coolest hobby there is—homebrewing.Quick FactsThe American Homebrewers Association:Was founded in 1978 by homebrew author and past Brewers Association President Charlie Papazian in Boulder, Colorado.Has over 46,000 members.Advocates for homebrewers’ rights in the United States.Hosts the world’s largest beer competition.Publishes Zymurgy® magazine.Is governed by a committee of homebrewers elected by its members.Hosts multiple events promoting homebrewing, cider and mead making.Is a division of the Brewers Association, a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to promoting and protecting amateur and professional craft brewers.Craft Beer Storm Website: www.craftbeerstorm.com*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Beara is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faebIf your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to Michael@craftbeerstorm.com Michael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.comLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcast-center-la-2/craft-beer-stormCraft Beer Storm Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/Craft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

In episode 24 of the Expert Advice Before Your First Time Series we are joined by Gary Glass, the Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) because today we'll be looking at a great way for you to stay engaged and occupied while staying at home - homebrewing beer!! Gary has been homebrewing beer since 1993. One of the best ways to stay entertained and happy during lockdown is to keep trying out new things. There’s never been a better time to try out a new hobby or learn a new skill. Many people are turning towards creative hobbies and kitchen-based skills for inspiration during these challenging, unprecedented times. Homebrewing is a field that’s grown in popularity over the last few years, as the craft beer and real ale scenes have become more creative. It can be a lot of fun and provides a delicious end product as well. 

DC Beer's Richard sits down with Katie Marisic, the Federal Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA), to talk about BA's advocacy role for the 8,000 craft breweries across the United States. Katie discusses the BA's craft beer legislative victories in 2019 and previews the exciting activities coming up in 2020. Recap of 2019: Extension of the Excise Tax BreakBreweries have been subject to excise taxes since the Civil War. Excise taxes are placed on each barrel of beer produced by a US brewery (and foreign beer imports). In 2017, the BA successfully helped pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to lower the per-barrel excise tax from $7/barrel to $3.50/barrel for the first 60,000 barrels for domestic brewers producing fewer than 2 million barrels annually. It also cut rates for breweries producing more than 2 million barrels annually and foreign importers. This tax cut was in effect from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2020. Katie and Richard discussed the wide-ranging benefits of the excise tax cuts since the original passage in 2017. Local craft breweries have reinvested the tax savings into their business operations, hired new employees and increased benefits for employees, and improved quality control and assurance mechanisms. Breweries are also using tax savings to invest into local and national charities. The entire beer supply chain has felt the effects of the tax cuts. The agricultural industry (specifically hops and barley growers) continue to expand operations and create new products. The BA also helps these growers apply for R&D grant funding to improve cultivation. The number one legislative goal for the BA is to make these excise tax cuts permanent. Although the BA did not achieve this ambitious goal in 2019, it was able to secure a one-year extension of the tax cut when Congress passed the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2019 in late December. Looking Forward to 2020: The Fight for A Permanent Excise Tax Cut The BA has the same goal for 2020: to make these beer excise tax cuts permanent. Katie will continue to tell the story of small craft breweries that continue to help grow local economies and play positive roles in their communities--but need legal and regulatory certainty to thrive. As such, the BA seeks to either make the tax cuts permanent, or at the very least, ensure that tax cut extensions are passed earlier in the year, as opposed to another “last minute” December bill passage.Katie noted that some in Congress have expressed a few concerns about permanent tax cuts. First, some believe that the tax cuts will lower the cost of beer (and thus promote excessive drinking). Second, they believe that the tax cuts will result in a large loss in government revenues. Katie laid both concerns to rest by noting that tax savings instead lead to reinvestment into beer operations and more jobs, while the tax cuts will yield only minimal revenue losses for the US government.Upcoming Brewer's Association Events in Washington Part of the BA's mission is to bring breweries to DC to speak with their local representatives. In May, the BA will hold its annual “Hill Climb,” in which breweries from across the country will descend upon DC to lobby members of Congress and their staff. The Hill Climb coincides with the annual SAVOR Week.In November, the BA will also host its annual Homebrew Contest, in which Congressional staffers will compete in a homebrew challenge. This is a great way to spread the word about the BA and its affiliate, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). To help support the BA, you can call your Representative and Senators to advocate for a permanent excise tax cut for brewers. You can also sign up for the “Support Your Local Brewery” initiative to stay in touch on federal- and state-level policies that are important to your local breweries.You can catch up on all the DC Beer Show episodes here, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter, the DC Beer Weekly Pour.

Gary Glass, the Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) joins me to discuss trends in homebrewing, the AHA, and this year’s HomebrewCon 2016 conference.  Gary is Director of the 40,000+ member AHA organization representing American home brewers. You can find the full episode show notes here.

Gary Glass, the Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) joins me to discuss trends in homebrewing, the AHA, and this year’s HomebrewCon 2016 conference.  Gary is Director of the 40,000+ member AHA organization representing American home brewers. You can find the full episode show notes here.

Hear from the man who literally wrote the book on homebrewing on a very special episode of Beer Sessions Radio. Charlie Papazian is the author of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, the founder of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and the Association of Brewers and the current president of the Brewers Association. The creator of the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, he is the founding publisher of the magazines Zymurgy (for homebrewers) and The New Brewer (for professional craftbrewers). Tune in as he tells his story and paints a picture of the world before home brewing and craft beers became popular. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “The expectation these days is that if you’re gonna make beer, you’re gonna make beer that’s as good as you can buy.” [18:30] “If you’ve been brewing as long as I have, it gets to a point where it seems nothing is new.” [21:30] “Moderation is a real key to enjoying beer for a long time.” [33:00] –Charlie Papazian on Beer Sessions Radio

Hear from the man who literally wrote the book on homebrewing on a very special episode of Fuhmentaboudit. Charlie Papazian is the author of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, the founder of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) and the Association of Brewers and the current president of the Brewers Association. The creator of the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, he is the founding publisher of the magazines Zymurgy (for homebrewers) and The New Brewer (for professional craftbrewers). Tune in as he tells his story and paints a picture of the world before home brewing and craft beers became popular. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “It’s not just about the beer but the people you meet and the things you do in your life.” [02:00] “We were depicted as these crazy hippies in Boulder who wanted to start an organization for home brewers.” [09:00] “Home brewing is a hobby, beer is fun and you should enjoy it.” [17:00] “There’s a whole renaissance of people wanting to understand the food and beverage they are enjoying. Beer is so much more accessible than it was 40 years ago.” [29:00] –Charlie Papazian on Fuhmentaboudit

This week my guest is Gary Glass, the Director of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). Gary provides us with an overview of the AHA, how it got started and some of the many services and events the AHA sponsors and provides to the homebrewing community. NOTE: The full video and show notes for this episode […]