Celebrate the 25th annual Big Brew on May 7, 2022
Held on the first Saturday in May, Big Brew for National Homebrew Day is an opportunity to fire up the kettle and raise a glass to the greatest hobby there is— homebrewing!
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About Big Brew
In 1988, May 7 was announced before Congress as National Homebrew Day. The American Homebrewers Association created Big Brew as an annual event to celebrate National Homebrew Day around the world.
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Celebrate Big Brew Every Day
Love beer and want to try homebrewing or need a refresher? Get started with these helpful tips and videos.
Learn to Make Beer
Official Big Brew Day Recipes:
Tha Community American Lager Dark Inception Imperial Porter
Choose an alternate recipe from our Homebrew Recipe Archive

Live Brew Day!
Join the Craft Beer Channel and Grainfather on Big Brew for a live brew day featuring special guest Marcus Baskerville, the creator of the official recipe.
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Get Supplies
Find everything you need to brew your next batch by visiting your local homebrew supply shop.
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Learn to Make Beer
Get instructions for turning malt, hops, yeast, and water into a delicious beer using tools found in your kitchen!
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