We are back in the studio with our dear friends from Firestone Walker Brewing, Matt Brynildson and David Walker. We sit down and get the early scoops on the 2025 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival. Items for discussion include: FWIBF’s current standing in the beer festival genre. Why? The fine art of tweaking and leaving […]
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Dr Tim Cooper announces his retirement after 23 years, with Michael Shearer set to lead Coopers as Managing Director.
AHA Executive Director Julia Herz and current AHA Committee Chair Shawna Cormier share an update on the future of the association.
This Kölsch earned a gold medal in the Pale European Beer category in the 2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round.
This snappy, New Zealand hop-forward pilsner won a gold medal in the 2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round.
This National Homebrew Competition gold medal-winning hazy IPA is well-balanced, utilizing Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy hops.
With many breweries facing a slow January, the Brewers Association in the United States is encouraging people to support their local breweries.
Tooheys and Dune Rats have partnered in latest campaign to endorse live music across a number of Sydney venues.
Brewing captures living history in a beverage that evolves over time, reflecting the choices, processes, and people behind it. Like beer, the AHA celebrates 46 years of shaping homebrewing through tradition, innovation, and a passionate, ever-growing community.
Brunswick brewery Keeper Brewing is continuing its focus on crafting one style of beer, the Pilsner, as the category grows in demand.
Aspiring brewers will showcase their creations at Frenchies Bistro & Brewery for a day of tastings, voting and more.
This American light lager took gold in the 2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round. Expect an easy-drinking lager beer, inspired by Miller Lite.
Thank you to an American homebrew hero, President Jimmy Carter. His legacy will live on in every batch of beer brewed.
The 2025 National Homebrew Competition (NHC) returns with exciting updates, including category changes, a new Final Round location, and refined awards criteria. Registration opens January 28, 2025. Stay tuned for more details and updates on the NHC website.
The January/February 2025 Zymurgy highlights the 2024 National Homebrew Competition winners and recipes, 2024 GABF Pro-Am winners, homebrewing gadgets, lager coolships, and brewing in the Guianas.
Independent WA craft brewery, Beerfarm, is building a new brewery and taphouse on the NSW Central Coast.
Moon Dog Beach Club in Frankston will open its doors on 20 December offering four bars and a beer garden.
The Independent Brewers Association has announced that The Indies Awards and BrewCon will not take place in 2025.
Tali Warnock from the South Australian Brewing Club shares the recipe to her Scottish Light.