[Skip to content](#content)
[
Link to article
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-live/town-hall-what-an-independent-aha-means-for-you/)
[Town Hall: Meet the AHA’s Founding Board and Learn What an Independent AHA Means for YOU!](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-live/town-hall-what-an-independent-aha-means-for-you/)
=================================================================================================================================================================================================
In a special Zymurgy Live virtual town hall, we embark on a new era for the American Homebrew Association!
[Read More](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-live/town-hall-what-an-independent-aha-means-for-you/)
Join the American Homebrewers Association
-----------------------------------------
[Join the AHA](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/join-or-renew)
Featured Stories
----------------
[Browse our Beer Cellar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/the-beer-cellar/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/nominations-now-open-for-2025-american-homebrewers-association-annual-recognition-awards/)
[
Nominations Now Open for 2025 American Homebrewers Association Annual Recognition Awards
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/nominations-now-open-for-2025-american-homebrewers-association-annual-recognition-awards/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/nominations-now-open-for-2025-american-homebrewers-association-annual-recognition-awards/)
Submit your nomination for Homebrew Shop of the Year and Member Deal of the Year by May 2.
[Read More](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/nominations-now-open-for-2025-american-homebrewers-association-annual-recognition-awards/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/update-on-ahas-independence-and-call-for-member-comment/)
[
Update on AHA’s Independence and Call for Member Comment
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/update-on-ahas-independence-and-call-for-member-comment/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/update-on-ahas-independence-and-call-for-member-comment/)
The Chair of the Founding Board and the Executive Director share important updates about the American Homebrewers Association becoming and independent organization.
[Read More](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/update-on-ahas-independence-and-call-for-member-comment/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/march-april-2025-zymurgy-now-available/)
[
March/April 2025 Zymurgy Now Available!
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/march-april-2025-zymurgy-now-available/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/march-april-2025-zymurgy-now-available/)
This issue of _Zymurgy_ magazine highlights the Hogtown Brewers bat-themed philanthropy, the ReBrew Wastewater Challenge, Himalayan Rice Beer, Happiness Through Homebrew, and Zoiglbier. Plus 10 recipes!
[Read More](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/news/march-april-2025-zymurgy-now-available/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/chateau-fletty-framboise-mead/)
[
Chateau Fletty Framboise Mead
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/chateau-fletty-framboise-mead/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/chateau-fletty-framboise-mead/)
This raspberry mead won a gold medal in the Berry Mead category in the 2024 National Homebrew Competition Final Round.
[Read More](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/chateau-fletty-framboise-mead/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-article/the-worlds-best-porter/)
[
Chateau Fletty Framboise Mead
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-article/the-worlds-best-porter/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-article/the-worlds-best-porter/)
Compare a recipe brewed on minimal equipment, with basic techniques, against the same recipe brewed on an elaborate brew setup with all the bells and whistles. Could you tell the difference? And if so, which would you prefer?
[Read More](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-article/the-worlds-best-porter/)
March/April 2025 Issue
----------------------
The March/April 2025 _Zymurgy_ highlights the Hogtown Brewers bat-themed philanthropy, the ReBrew Wastewater Challenge, Himalayan Rice Beer, Happiness Through Homebrew, and Zoiglbier.
Was this article helpful?
YesNo
[Free _Zymurgy_ Online Preview](http://digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com/publication/frame.php?i=551215&p=&pn=&ver=html5&pre=1)
* * *
[Bats in the Beer Garden](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-magazine/march-april-2025/)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Hogtown Brewers homebrew club down in Gainesville, Fla. goes batty each October for the opportunity to show off their brewing chops and help raise funds for a unique nonprofit organization in their area: the Lubee Bat Conservancy.
### [ReBrew Wastewater Challenge](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-magazine/march-april-2025/)
### [Himalayan Rice Beer](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-magazine/march-april-2025/)
### [Happiness Through Homebrew](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-magazine/march-april-2025/)
### [Zoiglbier: Preserving a Communal Brewing Tradition](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-magazine/march-april-2025/)
[View Current Issue](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/zymurgy-magazine/march-april-2025/)
[See Past Zymurgy Lives](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/presentations/zymurgy-live/)
Upcoming Zymurgy Live:
----------------------
Check back soon for more Zymurgy Live events!
Beyond Beer
-----------
[
Link to Article
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/beyond-beer/4-sourdough-recipes-pizza-dough-popovers-bread-pancakes/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/beyond-beer/4-sourdough-recipes-pizza-dough-popovers-bread-pancakes/)
[
Link to Article
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/beyond-beer/hydromel-how-to-make-session-strength-mead/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/beyond-beer/hydromel-how-to-make-session-strength-mead/)
Homebrewing Seminars
--------------------
Access 525+ recordings on beer and homebrewing from past Homebrew Con events.
[Ingredients](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/brewing-with-cannabis-using-thc-and-cbd-in-beer/)
[Historical](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/recreating-the-original-india-pale-ale/)
Free Preview
[Brewing Process](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/homebrewing-for-the-beginner/)
Free Preview
[Other/Misc.](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/developing-your-palate-become-better-brewer/)
[Ingredients](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/brewing-with-cannabis-using-thc-and-cbd-in-beer/)
[Historical](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/recreating-the-original-india-pale-ale/)
Free Preview
[Brewing Process](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/homebrewing-for-the-beginner/)
Free Preview
[Other/Misc.](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/developing-your-palate-become-better-brewer/)
[Ingredients](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/brewing-with-cannabis-using-thc-and-cbd-in-beer/)
[Historical](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/recreating-the-original-india-pale-ale/)
Free Preview
[Brewing Process](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/homebrewing-for-the-beginner/)
Free Preview
[Other/Misc.](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminars?track_id=)
[View Seminar](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/seminar/developing-your-palate-become-better-brewer/)
[See All Seminars](/seminars)
Upcoming AHA Events
-------------------
### **May 3, 2025**
### Big Brew for National Homebrew Day
[About](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/big-brew-national-homebrew-day/)
### **August 2, 2025**
### Home Fermentation Day
[About](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/home-fermentation-day/)
### **November 1, 2025**
### Learn To Homebrew Day
[About](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/learn-to-homebrew-day/)
Show Your Support
-----------------
Since 1978, we’ve made it our mission to educate, promote, and advocate for the best hobby in the world—homebrewing!
[**BECOME A SUPPORTING MEMBER**](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/membership/join-or-renew/)
Save at 1,800+ Locations
------------------------
Members get exclusive discounts and savings at breweries, taprooms, brewpubs, homebrew shops, and online retailers.
[**FIND A DEAL NEAR YOU**](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/membership/aha-member-deals/)
Get Connected
-------------
Get answers, advice, and encouragement from thousands of brewers of all levels in the homebrewing community
**[JOIN THE CONVERSATION](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/)**
Stay Informed
-------------
Sign up for _What’s Brewing_ to get biweekly member updates, new recipes, DIY and how-to projects, and the latest homebrewing news.
[Subscribe](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/newsletter-signup/)
Featured Recipes
----------------
[Explore More Recipes](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/beer-recipes/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/big-blimp-barleywine-big-brew-2025/)
[
Big Blimp! Barleywine (Big Brew 2025)
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/big-blimp-barleywine-big-brew-2025/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/big-blimp-barleywine-big-brew-2025/)
ABV: 11.2%
IBU: 100
SRM: 17
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/the-juice-extractor-hazy-ipa/)
[
The Juice Extractor Hazy IPA
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/the-juice-extractor-hazy-ipa/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/the-juice-extractor-hazy-ipa/)
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 15
SRM: 4
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/beer-mile-kolsch/)
[
Beer Mile Kölsch
](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/beer-mile-kolsch/)
[](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/beer-mile-kolsch/)
ABV: 5.5%
IBU: 23
SRM: 4
Join the American Homebrewers Association
-----------------------------------------
### Many of the resources on HomebrewersAssociation.org are exclusive to American Homebrewers Association members.
[sign up](https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/membership/join-or-renew/)
Was this article helpful?
YesNo
### Logging you in and unlocking exclusive member content.
#### Logging in
Search
Loading
-------
Ă—
### Looks like you haven't bought a membership yet.
Finish setting up your membership at the link below!
Join the AHA
### Logging you in and unlocking this member exclusive.
### Enjoy!
#### Redirecting
Ă—
### Your membership has expired.
Renew now to keep your saved recipes, _Zymurgy®_ subscription, and access to member-only discounts, medal-winning recipes, how-to videos, and more!
Join the AHA
Ă—
### There is a problem with your profile.
Please [contact our membership team](mailto:[email protected]?subject=Cannot login- problem with my Fonteva profile) to evaluate your profile.