October 10–12, 2024 | Denver, Colorado
Welcome to AHA at GABF. We’re excited!
For 2024, the American Homebrewers Affiliation (AHA) is happy to supply AHA members the choice to collect surrounded by layers of beer appreciation, schooling, and off-the-charts networking on the who’s who of U.S. beer gatherings. We stay up for celebrating homebrewers on a nationwide stage and internet hosting the Nationwide Homebrew Competitors awards on the nation’s largest beer pageant, first hosted by the AHA in 1982.
What’s On Faucet
*Info topic to vary
Have you ever been to GABF? It gathers extra beer lovers, brewers, judges, and beer/beverage media than every other occasion worldwide. Prepare for laughing and studying and three days of WOW-level beer experiences served up in Denver, Colorado… the Munich of the West.
6:30 – 9:30 PM
Membership Night time [Tentative]
Denver Beer Co.
Attendee advance registration + proof of membership required (deliver your AHA card!)
Pending membership curiosity, the AHA has secured a brewery location (thanks, Denver Beer Co.), which is able to supply behind-the-scenes entry and unique excursions of its Jason Road manufacturing facility that the general public doesn’t usually get to see). Homebrew golf equipment, please point out your curiosity right here by July 1.
4:00 – 5:00 PM
AHA Member Gathering
Colorado Conference Middle, Room 401 and 402
Thursday Night time GABF ticket + proof of membership required (deliver your AHA card!)
Advance registration required with restricted capability
Be a part of your fellow AHA Members and AHA Committee Members for a kick-off toast and an opportunity to evaluate the wild and fantastic occasion forward, together with AHA 2025 plans within the making. Registration opens July 16.
5:30 – 9:15 PM
Homebrew Headquarters- An AHA Member Unique
Colorado Conference Middle, Pageant Corridor
Thursday Night time GABF ticket + proof of membership required (deliver your AHA card!)
Inside ‘Homebrew HQ’, the unique GABF space for AHA members, you may be aware of considered one of THE most particular areas contained in the pageant.
1
GABF Professional-Am Sales space
Hosted since 2005, that is the premiere U.S. competitors bringing collectively professional brewers and homebrewers who collaboratively brew and vie for a GABF medal in a best-of-show type competitors. Positioned inside Homebrew HQ, AHA members will sip and pattern 2024 entries prematurely of Saturday’s GABF awards.
2
Homebrew Rockstars
Sip and study from prime beeroes as they personally serve you their homebrew and supply an summary of the brewing course of, substances, and story behind every brew. Rockstar lineup contains (with extra to come back):
HomebrewersAssociation.org
Stephanie and Mike Butler
Kansas Metropolis Bier Meisters Membership
Kansas Metropolis Bier Meisters Membership
Matthew Neilson and Dan Brief
3
Brewing Demonstration
Odor, sip, and study as you take a look at AHA’s reside homebrewing demonstration (1 per session) from leaders who present you, first hand, how they brew.
4
Craft Beer and Homebrewing Historical past Exhibit
An ideal selfie spot and tour via historical past, homebrewing and the U.S. craft beer motion.
5
You Be the Decide (6:30–9:00 pm)
Style beer like a professional with a GABF or Beer Decide Certification (BJCP) Decide to check your expertise, periods are quarter-hour every. Join as soon as inside Homebrew HQ.
6
Homebrew Market
Store and save with a few of immediately’s prime provide companions dedicated to homebrewing services.
5:30 – 9:30 PM
AHA Membership Sales space
Colorado Conference Middle, Pageant Corridor positioned proper outdoors Homebrew HQ.
Thursday Night time GABF ticket required
Meet your AHA workers members and renew or join AHA membership.
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Nationwide Homebrew Competitors (NHC) Awards Ceremony
Colorado Conference Middle, Pageant Corridor Karaoke Stage
Thursday Night time GABF ticket required
In 1979, 34 entries competed within the first NHC held in Boulder, Colorado. Since 2023, 162,710 entries have been evaluated. The NHC is the most important homebrew competitors on the earth. Watch the awards LIVE.
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Beer Decide Certification Program Exams
Colorado Conference Middle, Room 401
Pre-registration direct with the BJCP required. No GABF ticket required.
Join with the BJCP right here. Questions? Ship direct inquiries to the BJCP Examination Director.
1:30 – 2:45 PM
Bootcamp for Membership Officers
Colorado Conference Middle, Room 402
Friday Night time GABF ticket + proof of membership required (deliver your AHA card!)
Advance registration required with restricted capability
Membership officers come ready to share assets and finest practices to study from and assist your friends. Attendance will embrace AHA Committee members and membership officer/representatives from AHA Sanctioned Homebrew Golf equipment. Registration opens July 16.
3:00 – 4:00 PM
AHA at GABF Headline Session – The Way forward for Homebrewing
Colorado Conference Middle, 4 Seasons Ballroom
Friday Night time GABF ticket + proof of membership required (deliver your AHA card!)
Advance registration required with restricted capability
Be a part of this well timed session with a few of homebrewing’s prime gamers as they tackle this top-of-mind subject. Registration opens July 16.
5:30 – 9:15 PM
Homebrew Headquarters for AHA Members
Colorado Conference Middle, Pageant Corridor
Friday Night time GABF ticket + proof of membership required (deliver your AHA card!)
Inside ‘Homebrew HQ’, the unique GABF space for AHA members, you may be aware of considered one of THE most particular areas contained in the pageant.
1
GABF Professional-Am Sales space
Hosted since 2005, that is the premiere U.S. competitors bringing collectively professional brewers and homebrewers who collaboratively brew and vie for a GABF medal in a best-of-show type competitors. Positioned inside Homebrew HQ, AHA members will sip and pattern 2024 entries prematurely of Saturday’s GABF awards.
2
Homebrew Rockstars
Sip and study from prime beeroes as they personally serve you their homebrew and supply an summary of the brewing course of, substances, and story behind every brew. Rockstar lineup contains (with extra to come back):
HomebrewersAssociation.org
Stephanie and Mike Butler
Kansas Metropolis Bier Meisters Membership
Kansas Metropolis Bier Meisters Membership
Matthew Neilson and Dan Brief
3
Brewing Demonstration
Odor, sip, and study as you take a look at AHA’s reside homebrewing demonstration (1 per session) from leaders who present you, first hand, how they brew.
4
Craft Beer and Homebrewing Historical past Exhibit
An ideal selfie spot and tour via historical past, homebrewing and the U.S. craft beer motion.
5
You Be the Decide (6:30–9:00 pm)
Style beer like a professional with a GABF or Beer Decide Certification (BJCP) Decide to check your expertise, periods are quarter-hour every. Join as soon as inside Homebrew HQ.
6
Homebrew Market
Store and save with a few of immediately’s prime provide companions dedicated to homebrewing services.
5:30 – 9:30 PM
AHA Membership Sales space
Colorado Conference Middle, Pageant Corridor positioned proper outdoors Homebrew HQ contained in the Pageant Corridor
Friday Night time GABF ticket required
Meet your AHA workers members and renew or join AHA membership.
12:00 PM
Early Entry to Saturday Session
Colorado Conference Middle, Entrance TBD
Early entry Saturday GABF ticket required
Early entry Saturday Session tickets can be found solely in the course of the member presale on July 16. Restricted availability. First come, first served in the course of the ticket sale.
12:30 – 4:15 PM
Homebrew Headquarters for AHA Members
Colorado Conference Middle, Pageant Corridor
Saturday GABF ticket + proof of membership required (deliver your AHA card!)
Inside ‘Homebrew HQ,’ the unique GABF space for AHA members, you may be aware of considered one of THE most particular areas contained in the pageant.
1
GABF Professional-Am Sales space
Hosted since 2005, that is the premiere U.S. competitors bringing collectively professional brewers and homebrewers who collaboratively brew and vie for a GABF medal in a best-of-show type competitors. Positioned inside Homebrew HQ, AHA members be among the many first to will sip and pattern some 2024 entries and award winners!
2
Homebrew Rockstars
Sip and study from prime beeroes as they personally serve you their homebrew and supply an summary of the brewing course of, substances, and story behind every brew. Rockstar lineup contains (with extra to come back):
HomebrewersAssociation.org
Stephanie and Mike Butler
Kansas Metropolis Bier Meisters Membership
Kansas Metropolis Bier Meisters Membership
Matthew Neilson and Dan Brief
3
Brewing Demonstration
Odor, sip, and study as you take a look at AHA’s reside homebrewing demonstration (one per session) from leaders who will present you firsthand how they brew.
4
Craft Beer and Homebrewing Historical past Exhibit
An ideal selfie spot and tour via historical past, homebrewing and the U.S. craft beer motion.
5
You Be the Decide (1:30–4:00 pm)
Style beer like a professional with a GABF or Beer Decide Certification (BJCP) Decide to check your expertise; periods are quarter-hour every. Join as soon as inside Homebrew HQ.
6
Homebrew Market
Store and save with a few of immediately’s prime provide companions dedicated to homebrewing services.
12:30 – 4:30 PM
AHA Membership Sales space
Colorado Conference Middle, Pageant Corridor positioned proper outdoors Homebrew HQ contained in the Pageant Corridor
Ticket to Saturday GABF required
Meet your AHA workers members and renew or join AHA membership.
Need extra? Keep watch over the GABF Occasion Week Calendar, and for native financial savings, flash your AHA membership card to avoid wasting at AHA Member Deal places in Denver and the Entrance Vary. Additionally, join the AHA Publication.
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