This week I cover some of the changes you need to make to brew a high gravity beer using BeerSmith software. High gravity beers (generally over 1.060 or so) do require some minor changes to your recipe and equipment profile as well as some process changes for brewing. High Gravity Brewing Considerations I’ve written a […]
This week I cover some of the changes you need to make to brew a high gravity beer using BeerSmith software. High gravity beers (generally over 1.060 or so) do require some minor changes to your recipe and equipment profile as well as some process changes for brewing. High Gravity Brewing Considerations I’ve written a […] 



The June 2022 American Homebrewers Association Governing Committee meeting took place in-person during Hombrew Con in Pittsburgh.
Join the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) for the annual Mead Day celebration on August 6, 2002. Official recipe and membership offer now available!




We caught up with Denny Conn to talk about his 24 years of making beer at home, as well as got our hands on the recipe he brewed in celebration!
America’s favorite beer festival returns to Denver Oct. 6-8, 2022, to celebrate 40 years of craft beer.




This year’s competition saw more than 2,940 entries from 1,187 homebrewers located in 48 states, Washington, D.C., and seven countries.

Heat water to 180F (82C). Allow to cool to 160F (71C) and immediately pour over the juniper branches. Infuse for a minimum of 1 hour (cover to retain heat, and/or […]

Gnome Brew of Chicago was recognized as the Homebrew Shop of the Year at the 2022 National Homebrew Competition, organized by the American Homebrewers Association® (AHA) .