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Monroe Weiss

This recipe is featured in the March/April 2018 issue of Zymurgy magazine. Join the AHA to enjoy Zymurgy and many more member benefits. Paul Arends, member of the Brewsquitos in Grand Rapids, Mich., earned best-of-show for this fruited kettle sour beer in the 2017 Beer City Pro-Am Competition. "When I met with Rob, Dave, and Ed at City Built Brewing Co., they gave me full latitude to make whatever I wanted," he recalls. "I'll never forget this thing they said to me: 'What would you love to brew here?' "It was obvious to me that they were in this thing for one reason: to have fun making beer with me. I looked at their tap list, and we talked about their upcoming brews. Since we were going to tap these in the heat of summer, I wanted to make something that was refreshing and easy to drink. They were a very new brewery at the time, so I also wanted to make something that would sell quickly. I decided to make something sour but not too crazy. So, I went home, brewed a kettle sour with wheat, and split it three ways to test different fruit additions. I brought in a few samples and we played around with various fruit types and ratios. Ultimately we ended up using...passion fruit, mango, guava, and grapefruit to balance the sour provided by the lacto." Read More The post Monroe Weiss appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.
How to Make Sourdough Popovers

This sourdough recipe is featured in “You Can Ferment That: Sourdough” in the May/June 2020 Zymurgy magazine. Join the American Homebrewers Association or start your free trial to access this article and more sourdough recipes online! By Amahl Truczyn This sourdough popover recipe is a last-minute breakfast solution that doesn’t involve a pre-ferment and can save a half-cup starter withdrawal from Read More The post How to Make Sourdough Popovers appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.
Supporting Homebrew Shops and the American Homebrewers Association During COVID-19

The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) has set up a “pay it forward” program that empowers homebrewers to support their local homebrew shops and the American Homebrewers Association during these challenging times. Read More The post Supporting Homebrew Shops and the American Homebrewers Association During COVID-19 appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.
AHA Governing Committee Welcomes 5 New Members in 2020

April 14, 2020 In 2020, 18 American Homebrewers Association (AHA) members ran for five available seats on the 15-person AHA Governing Committee. We are thrilled to welcome Chris Hummert, Annie Johnson, Amy Martin, Gail Milburn, and Cassie Salinas. Newly elected candidates will officially take their seats in June and serve 3-year terms. Thank you to Read More The post AHA Governing Committee Welcomes 5 New Members in 2020 appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.
Brewers Association Partners with Bottleshare to Launch ‘Believe in Beer’ Craft Brewery Relief Fund

The Brewers Association has partnered with Bottleshare, a fundraising nonprofit dedicated to the craft beverage community, to create the Believe in Beer Fund to support breweries and state brewers guilds impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More The post Brewers Association Partners with Bottleshare to Launch ‘Believe in Beer’ Craft Brewery Relief Fund appeared first on American Homebrewers Association.