Minneapolis To Host Homebrew Con 2017

The 39th annual National Homebrewers Conference announces that it will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from Thursday, June 15 through Saturday, June 17. Known as Homebrew Con 2017, this three-day conference is hosted by the American Homebrewers Association that is dedicated to enhancing homebrewing culture and camaraderie—features interactive sessions, workshops and demonstrations that cater to beer enthusiasts and amateur brewers of every level.

Homebrew Con is also the site of the final round of judging in the 2017 National Homebrew Competition. This is the world’s largest beer competition, which recognizes the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead and cider produced by amateur brewers worldwide.

Here’s more from the press release…

An estimated 3,000 attendees will have the opportunity hear from over 80 presenters, including keynote speaker Omar Ansari, founder of the Surly Brewing Company, which is based in Minneapolis and one of the fastest growing and most innovative craft breweries in the country. Presenters include other pioneering and veteran homebrewers, beer industry professionals, mead makers and more.

WHEN:          
Thursday, June 15 – Saturday, June 17
Times vary. For a full schedule of events, visit the conference schedule.

WHERE:        
The Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

WHY:             
The American Homebrewers Association has worked on behalf of the homebrewing community since 1978 and celebrates a membership of more than 46,000 homebrewers and beer enthusiasts. This fun, educational gathering pays tribute to the craft of homebrewing and unites all levels of homebrewing aficionados to expand their brewing skills and knowledge, while embracing the community’s camaraderie and spirit.

SPONSORS: Homebrew Con is made possible by the generous support of its sponsors.

About the American Homebrewers Association:
The American Homebrewers Association has worked on behalf of the homebrewing community since 1978 and celebrates a membership of more than 46,000 homebrewers. The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) organizes events including Homebrew Con and the National Homebrew Competition. The AHA also publishes Zymurgy magazine and offers the Brew Guru™ mobile app. The AHA is part of the Brewers Association, whose Brewers Publications division is the largest publisher of contemporary and relevant brewing literature for today’s craft brewers and homebrewers.

Beer lovers and anyone interested in making their own homemade beer are invited to learn more at HomebrewersAssociation.org. Follow the AHA on Twitter, and join us on Facebook and Instagram.

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