American Homebrewers Association https://homebrewersassociation.org/ The Community for Homebrewers Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:51:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/aha_logo.png homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/ 260 253 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 Coca-Cola Bochet https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/coca-cola-bochet/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:36:34 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103771 Brought to you by Grainfather. Created by Golden Hive Mead founder Charlie Biolo, this Coca-Cola bochet swaps water for flattened soda and pairs it with caramelized honey for a rich, […]

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Created by Golden Hive Mead founder Charlie Biolo, this Coca-Cola bochet swaps water for flattened soda and pairs it with caramelized honey for a rich, tangy mead with notes of caramel, cinnamon, vanilla and lime. Let the soda go completely flat before fermenting, and pull the honey from the heat before it tastes done because it will continue to darken. After fermentation, stabilize before backsweetening and taste weekly while aging on oak and spices.

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]]> Super Rooster Hot Sauce https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/super-rooster-hot-sauce/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:33:06 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103770 Brought to you by Grainfather. Recipe courtesy of Drew Beechum of the Maltose Falcons, Pasadena, California. Inspired by heaping piles of super-ripe jalapeños in the garden and the need to […]

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Recipe courtesy of Drew Beechum of the Maltose Falcons, Pasadena, California.

Inspired by heaping piles of super-ripe jalapeños in the garden and the need to preserve them, Super Rooster is a slightly amped-up take on everyone’s favorite spicy red sauce.

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]]> Steam McQueen https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/steam-mcqueen/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:27:07 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103769 Brought to you by Grainfather. Recipe courtesy of AHA member Bob Rouse of College Park, Md., and the DC Homebrewers. Anchor Steam was one of Bob’s gateway craft beers, and […]

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Recipe courtesy of AHA member Bob Rouse of College Park, Md., and the DC Homebrewers. Anchor Steam was one of Bob’s gateway craft beers, and he was intrigued by its classification as a “hybrid” beer by the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP). It has since become his longtime house beer, and this version earned a bronze medal in the 2023 National Homebrew Competition’s Amber American Beer category.

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]]> Eyes Pie Perry https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/eyes-pie-perry/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103706 This is a simulated ice-concentrated perry with higher gravity and alcohol.

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]]> Fourth Quarter 2026 Issue of Zymurgy Now Available https://homebrewersassociation.org/news/fourth-quarter-2026-issue-of-zymurgy-now-available/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:14:04 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?p=103752 This Fourth Quarter 2026 issue of Zymurgy celebrates the 2026 National Homebrew Competition winners and their 40 gold-medal recipes, the return of Homebrew Con, Mexican holiday beer, women preserving fermentation […]

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]]> This Fourth Quarter 2026 issue of Zymurgy celebrates the 2026 National Homebrew Competition winners and their 40 gold-medal recipes, the return of Homebrew Con, Mexican holiday beer, women preserving fermentation traditions, unitank fermenters, garum, club collaborations, and the future of the AHA, plus six additional recipes you can ferment.

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]]> 2026 National Homebrew Competition Winning Recipes https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipes-collection/2026-national-homebrew-competition-winning-recipes/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:55:58 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?p=103746 These beer, mead, and cider recipes earned medals in the 2026 National Homebrew Competition Final Round.

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]]> Browse through medal-winning recipes from the 2026 National Homebrew Competition Final Round. These beer, mead, and cider recipes are the best-of-the-best from amateur fermenters across the country and around the world.

Looking for even more NHC homebrew recipes? Check out the recipe archive on HomebrewersAssociation.org.

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]]> La Creama! https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/la-creama/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:24:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103644 Mash is a normal 60-minute saccharification rest at 152°F (67°C). Target a mash pH of 5.28. Sparge for 60 min as well. Vorlauf until clear. Make sure to check pH […]

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]]> Mash is a normal 60-minute saccharification rest at 152°F (67°C). Target a mash pH of 5.28. Sparge for 60 min as well. Vorlauf until clear. Make sure to check pH before transferring to the fermenter—should be 5.1-ish. Add ALDC at pitching. ALDC is religion!! One full dropper. It takes two half droppers to get a full one. Ferment at 64°F (18°C) for 7 days, then at 68°F (20°C) for 4 days or until fermentation is complete. Finishing pH is going to come in at 3.95. Yes, this is normal for this beer.

When we carbonate, we go high 25 psi for 5 days. It will mellow out around 2.9 volumes.

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]]> Cabo https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/cabo/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103659 “Cabo was inspired by those balanced, crisp Mexican pale lagers to be enjoyed in your backyard or on vacation. The style’s appeal is impeccable balance, high attenuation, and effortless drinkability. […]

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]]> “Cabo was inspired by those balanced, crisp Mexican pale lagers to be enjoyed in your backyard or on vacation. The style’s appeal is impeccable balance, high attenuation, and effortless drinkability. Rather than following the traditional malt and adjunct approach, I shifted the base malt’s foundation of high-quality continental Pilsner malt and flaked corn. The Pilsner malt provides a softer, more refined light malt character while maintainingexcellent fermentability, allowing the corn to lighten the body.”

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]]> Fellowship https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/fellowship/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103661

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]]> “German Pils” [previously “String of Perles”]  https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/german-pils-previously-string-of-perles/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103663

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]]> Boom Boom Munich Original https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/boom-boom-munich-original/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103665 This beer is more balanced toward malt than a Pilsner, yet light and drinkable and begging for another!

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]]> This beer is more balanced toward malt than a Pilsner, yet light and drinkable and begging for another!

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]]> Czech Amber Lager https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/czech-amber-lager/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103667 I wanted this Czech Amber to showcase rich Maillard character with noticeable caramel flavors.

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]]> International Dark Lager https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/international-dark-lager/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103669 This beer is one of my favorites; it’s very easy to drink. It’s light like an international dark lager normally is but has enough flavor to be interesting.

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]]> This beer is one of my favorites; it’s very easy to drink. It’s light like an international dark lager normally is but has enough flavor to be interesting.

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]]> 530 Blonde https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/530-blonde/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103670 Start by suddenly deciding to brew an IPA with ingredients on hand. Upon realizing that all yeast in the fridge is out of date, brew a blonde ale to revive […]

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]]> Start by suddenly deciding to brew an IPA with ingredients on hand. Upon realizing that all yeast in the fridge is out of date, brew a blonde ale to revive the yeast. Be pleasantly surprised when the result is a wonderfully clean blonde ale that leaves you with a yeast cake that rips through an IPA, which also turns out fantastic! A good reminder to follow Charlie Papazian’s advice: ‘Relax, don’t worry, have a homebrew.’

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]]> Hickory Dickory Weizenbock https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/hickory-dickory-weizenbock/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103671 Banana, clove, and a dark fruit-malt backbone at 7.9%. A protein rest and two saccharification steps dial in body and fermentability; Wyeast 3068 does the rest.

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]]> Banana, clove, and a dark fruit-malt backbone at 7.9%. A protein rest and two saccharification steps dial in body and fermentability; Wyeast 3068 does the rest.

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]]> The Bitter Formally Known as Herbal Joe’s https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/the-bitter-formally-known-as-herbal-joes/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103672 This is a riff on Ben Miller’s Herbal Joe’s Best Bitter recipe, which won two prior back-to-back NHC Gold medals—both batches of which I got to taste. I altered the […]

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]]> This is a riff on Ben Miller’s Herbal Joe’s Best Bitter recipe, which won two prior back-to-back NHC Gold medals—both batches of which I got to taste. I altered the hops and water chemistry to suit my current inventory and tastes.

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]]> Kiss Me I’m Sh*tfaced https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/kiss-me-im-shtfaced/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103673 An easy drinking pub style Irish Red. Balanced flavors of cracker, biscuit and toasted bread along with some toffee, light caramel and a touch of nuttiness. And just enough East […]

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]]> An easy drinking pub style Irish Red. Balanced flavors of cracker, biscuit and toasted bread along with some toffee, light caramel and a touch of nuttiness. And just enough East Kent Goldings to add some nice bitterness to round it all out.

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]]> Smooth Hoperator https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/smooth-hoperator/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103675 This beer was inspired by Stephanie and Mike Butler’s 2021 NHC gold medal-winning APA. We mixed it up a bit by adding some punchy New Zealand hops.

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]]> This beer was inspired by Stephanie and Mike Butler’s 2021 NHC gold medal-winning APA. We mixed it up a bit by adding some punchy New Zealand hops.

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]]> Tall Tall Trees https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/tall-tall-trees/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103676 This beer is an homage to some of my favorite California vacations, some of which included visiting Anchor Brewing to sample the inspiration for this beer style. The recipe is […]

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]]> This beer is an homage to some of my favorite California vacations, some of which included visiting Anchor Brewing to sample the inspiration for this beer style. The recipe is extremely simple. Enjoy!

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]]> English as a Second Porter https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/english-as-a-second-porter/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103677

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]]> So Extra https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/so-extra/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103678 So Extra is an Irish Extra Stout that was originally brewed for a club competition. It is a dry Irish Extra Stout that turned out to be too drinkable.

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]]> So Extra is an Irish Extra Stout that was originally brewed for a club competition. It is a dry Irish Extra Stout that turned out to be too drinkable.

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]]> Aphotic https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/aphotic/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103679 Balanced porter brewed with lager yeast.

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]]> I’m Not Left-Handed Either https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/im-not-left-handed-either/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103680 Modern interpretation of the style generally found on the West Coast.

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]]> Good Grief Charlie Brown https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/good-grief-charlie-brown/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103681

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]]> Steph’s Morning Star https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/stephs-morning-star/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103682 Adjunct-heavy but with a focus on drinkability, a lower mash temp keeps it from getting too sweet and allows the hop oils and protein level to do the heavy lifting […]

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]]> Adjunct-heavy but with a focus on drinkability, a lower mash temp keeps it from getting too sweet and allows the hop oils and protein level to do the heavy lifting in terms of mouthfeel. Tangier and Citra pair for amazing notes of candied citrus peel, with tangerine, vanilla, and tropical stone fruit in support.

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]]> Numanium https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/numanium/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103683 Inspired by Sierra Nevada’s Bigfoot, this is my spin.

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]]> Stop Dopp and Roll https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/stop-dopp-and-roll/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103684 A high-gravity, pale, malty lager with toasty bread notes. This beer toes the line between the upper limit of the Helles Bock style and Doppelbock.

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]]> A high-gravity, pale, malty lager with toasty bread notes. This beer toes the line between the upper limit of the Helles Bock style and Doppelbock.

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]]> Hard Days Night https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/hard-days-night/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103685 This is an adaption of David Byer’s recipe from 2018 (Don’t Swallow the Cap Barleywine) that also won gold at the National Competition. Thanks Dave! Be patient with this one. […]

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]]> This is an adaption of David Byer’s recipe from 2018 (Don’t Swallow the Cap Barleywine) that also won gold at the National Competition. Thanks Dave! Be patient with this one. It takes some time to mature but it’s worth it!

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]]> Three Tsarina’s Imperial Stout https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/three-tsarinas-imperial-stout/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103686

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]]> Floral Loral https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/floral-loral/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 homebrewersassociation.org https://homebrewersassociation.org/?post_type=recipes&p=103687 This is an American saison: a pale, super-strength saison with lime peel and assertive New World hops. Dry-hop addition.

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]]> This is an American saison: a pale, super-strength saison with lime peel and assertive New World hops. Dry-hop addition.

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