Learn to Homebrew Day

Learn to Homebrew Day, observed on the first Saturday in November each year, is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the craft of homebrewing beer.

History of Learn to Homebrew Day

Founded in 1999 by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), Learn to Homebrew Day was created to open the doors of the homebrewing community to novices—inviting them to brew, learn, and share the joy of crafting beer at home. ¹

The idea was to designate one day each year when homebrewers around the world would gather (in person or virtually) to demystify brewing—showing the equipment, ingredients, basic processes and celebrating the hobby’s accessibility.

Why is Learn to Homebrew Day important?

Learn to Homebrew Day matters because it bridges the gap between curiosity and action. For many, brewing beer at home seems complicated or intimidating—this day says: “You can do this.” It reminds us that craft and creativity aren’t reserved for professionals; they’re accessible hobbies rooted in process, experimentation, and sharing.
On another level, the day highlights community. Brewing at home isn’t just about making beer—it’s about sharing knowledge, exchanging equipment, tasting each other’s batches, and building friendships. It signals that hobbies can bring people together, learn together, and laugh together over imperfections. Some reflections on the significance:

• It opens up a craft that many think is exclusive—to anyone with interest, modest equipment, and willingness to learn.
• It reinforces the idea that mistakes in brewing aren’t failures but part of experimentation and growth.
• It shows how tradition and innovation meet: ancient brewing methods, modern equipment, new styles all co‑exist.
• It encourages local connection—homebrew clubs, supply shops, amateur brewers all become part of something bigger.
• It turns “making something” into a celebration—not just the finished product, but the journey.

How to Celebrate Learn to Homebrew Day

You don’t have to be an experienced brewer to join in. On this day, you might watch a tutorial on brewing, visit a local homebrew supply store, join a club visit, brew your first small batch, or share equipment and stories with a friend. The key is taking a step—from curiosity to doing.
If you’re more advanced, you might host or attend a demonstration, help a novice through their first brew, taste each other’s batches, discuss lessons learned, or compare equipment. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned, the day is about participation, not perfection. Here are some simple ideas:

• Pick up a beginner’s home‑brew kit (5 gallons is typical) and brew a basic ale today—track the process, log your steps, and take notes.
• Visit your local homebrew supply store, ask questions about equipment and ingredients—even if you’re not brewing today.
• Join a homebrew club meeting or virtual forum to meet other brewers, ask questions, share advice and find brewing friends.
• Brew with a friend or family member: one person handles grains/malt, the other handles hops/yeast—make it a shared project.
• Share your brewing journey on social media using #LearnToHomebrewDay: post your equipment setup, the wort in the fermenter, or your tasting notes.

Learn to Homebrew Day Dates Table

1. https://homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/learn-to-homebrew-day/[↩]