American Homebrew Association Membership

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The American Homebrew Association is the official US organization for home brewers interested in being part and participating in the larger community. It allows for some awesome benefits (listed below) including compeitions, free copies of Zymurgy Magazine, as well as pub/brewery discounts!

Key Local Benefits

Dogfish Head Alehouse - 15% off Food and Merchandise

Lost Rhino Brewing Co -10% Off Food & Merchandise 

Corcoran Brewing - Free Tastings & $2 Off Growler Fills 

Port City Brewing Co. - 10% Off All Brewery Merchandise

Mad Fox Brewing Co -10% Off Food

Vintage 50 Restaurant and Brew Lounge -10% Off Food  

Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats (Rehoboth) - 15% off Beverage, Food & Merchandise. (Does not apply to Beer Dinners or Mug Club Membership.)

BJs Restaurant & Brewhouse-Vienna - 10% Off Food & Merchandise (not valid during Happy Hour) 

Maryland Homebrew - 10% Off Purchases 

Northern Brewer - 5% Off Online Purchases

AHA Benefits:

Zymurgy magazine

The longest running homebrewing magazine just keeps getting better! Zymurgy can help you Brew Better Beer with six issues per year.

eZymurgy

All the excellent content you've enjoyed in Zymurgy magazine is now available in digital format. Access archived issues, take notes, mark favorite pages and use interactive links, all in eZymurgy.

HomebrewersAssociation.org

The American Homebrewers Association website was created just for the modern homebrewer.

• Members-Only resources, available exclusively to AHA members: Ask the Experts, Commercial Calibration, AHA conference Audio Presentations, eZymurgy and Zymurgy archives.
• Participate in the AHA Forum, dedicated to all homebrew issues.
• See featured BrewClubs, expand your creativity with Pimp My System, and learn about your fellow brewer with Brewer of the Week.
• Find recipes and search the encyclopedia of all things homebrewing in the Homebrewopedia.
• AHA Beer Recipe Blog
• Learn about current brewing News.
• Find AHA and homebrew events, as well as homebrew competitions.
• Online Directories: Pub Discounts, Homebrew Supply Shops, Homebrew Clubs, US and International breweries.
• Keep up to date on homebrew/beer-related Government Affairs issues.

Pub Discount Program*

AHA members receive discounts on beer, food and merchandise at participating locations across the US. Stay up-to-date with the most current listing of Pub Discount Program online.

* Must be 21 with valid ID to receive discounts. Discounts subject to change.

AHA Rallies

These fun events, hosted by Brewers Association members, are free to AHA members. Most rallies feature special release beers, VIP brewery tours, a chance to meet the brewers and door prizes. See AHA Rallies to find a rally near you.

AHA National Homebrewers Conference

The world's largest educational homebrewers gathering. Join hundreds of your fellow homebrewers at this fun-filled annual event! AHA members receive discounts on registration. See National Homebrewers Conferencefor more information.

AHA National Homebrew Competition

The world’s largest beer competition. Enter your best brews to compete for the Homebrewer of the Year award! AHA members receive discounted entry fees. See National Homebrew Competitionfor more information.

Government Affairs & Homebrew Legalization

The American Homebrewers Association works with local homebrewers to legalize homebrewing in states where homebrewing is not yet legal. As a part of the Brewers Association, the AHA also alerts members of issues affecting their local breweries and the rights of beer connoisseurs.

Great American Beer Festival® Members-Only Tasting Session & Entrance

The Saturday afternoon session of the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is open exclusively to AHA and Brewers Association members! AHA & BA Members also have their own entrance to the festival for the evening sessions of GABF.

Great American Beer Festival® Pro-Am Competition

Award-winning AHA members team up with Brewers Association Member Breweries for this unique competition held each year at the GABF. See Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am for more information.

AHA Governing Committee Voting Rights

Every AHA member's voice is needed when it's time to elect your AHA Governing Committee. The AHA Governing Committee helps guide the AHA and two representatives sit on the Brewers Association Board of Directors.

AHA Club-Only Competitions

The Club-Only Competitions program offers registered AHA homebrew clubs an opportunity to compete nationwide with other homebrew clubs. Each competition concentrates attention on a specific style of beer or mead, giving clubs the opportunity to educate their members in these styles by focusing on them at club meetings or tasting events.

Club Resources

The AHA Clubs Program supports nearly 1000 registered homebrew clubs worldwide.

Book Discounts

AHA members receive pre-publication discount offers on all new releases from Brewers Publications.

Lallemand Scholarship

The Lallemand Scholarship is awarded to a member of the AHA, and provides full tuition to the World Brewing Academy's Concise Course in Brewing Technology, held at the Siebel Institute in Chicago, Illinois, and valued at USD $3,035. The winner also receives a USD $1000 stipend to assist with travel and accommodation expenses.

BrewTechTalk Email Forum: BrewTechTalk is a volunteer-run email forum for AHA members

Note: This is a non-returnable / non-refundable item. Each code is unique to you and once they are given out they may not be re-used.