
The public is invited to join the AHA at any time, with monthly memberships available for $4.99 per month. An American Homebrewers Association or Brewers Association membership (valid through June 25) is required to attend*. Who: Anyone who is of legal drinking age (21+) interested in learning more about homebrewing, fermenting, mead- or cidermaking is invited to attend Homebrew Con. In addition to learning and brewing, there will be plenty of fun, social, and sampling activities including receptions, meet and greets, Club Night, Homebrew Expo, Social Club, and more. Chris is responsible for event registration, attendee/sponsor communications, exhibit hall management, and most importantly, beer tasting. The beginner and advanced workshops will take place poolside on Saturday, June 24. What’s new: New to HBC this year are two, three-hour workshops focused on brewing a five-gallon batch of beer. The American Homebrewers Association reserves the right to disqualify any. In addition, there will be six annual recognition awards announced at the ceremony. One of the bottles must have a completed competition entry form sheet attached. The conference concludes with the National Homebrew Competition (NHC) awards ceremony where winners of the world’s largest amateur homebrewing competition will be recognized for the most outstanding homemade beer, mead, and cider. Brewing Processes & Expertise, digging deeper into crafting flavorful beer with expert homebrewers.New to Homebrewing, geared towards attendees who are new to the hobby.Beyond Beer, focused on non-beer fermentation.An all-star speaker lineup of more than 60 homebrew, cider, mead, and fermentation experts will share their knowledge with attendees of all skill levels. What: There will be something for every fermentation fan in sunny San Diego.

San Diego itself is home to one of the most active homebrewing populations in the nation with 13 homebrew clubs, three homebrew supply shops, and other grassroots organizations that promote the hobby of homebrewing and all-things fermentation. Produced by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), new and experienced homebrewing hobbyists are invited to attend the three-day conference for good brews, good vibes, and brew-IQ-boosting sessions. Where: Homebrew Con (HBC), the nation’s largest annual gathering of brewing and fermentation enthusiasts, is headed to the Town and Country Resort ( book here) in San Diego, June 22-24, 2023.
