I’m just curious how many of you have an AHA membership. Do you use the benefits that come with the membership? I do not currently, but will most likely get one soon. Its good to support the AHA community and its efforts!
I was so close to choosing “no pants” but I wanted to give you the accurate count.
I use the discount when I can, although there is not much presence here in NH ( Portsmouth Brewery is the only one ). It doesn’t take long to make the money back. Also, I love getting Zymurgy.
All this is great, but I like to think my support helps the AHA keep doing their work looking out for Homebrewers.
Brew Strong!
Getting Zymurgy alone is worth it, then I do use the pub discounts a lot, saving more than the price of the membership I’m sure.
Plus all the work the AHA does behind the scenes for homebrewers is very valuable.
Yep, probably 20 years now. My first batch was brewed on January 1, 1990. I need to plan my 20th Anniversary brew for this 1/1. Besides supporting the AHA and its deeds: supporting legalizing homebrewing in the states where it has not yet been legalized, supporting this forum, the AHA, the GABF, zymurgy, etc. I like being able to get in to the GABF during the Saturday afternoon brewers-only session.
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Supporting the cause and this great forum is also a reason to join.
I do use it. Zymurgy magazine, pub discounts…this website! A lot of cool things. It’s defiantly worth it!
-Eldon
Hell yes, I’m a member! :) It looks like we’re on track to finally get homebrewing legalized in all 50 states this year, and although I can’t go into details, we’re closer to getting homebrew shipping legalized than we’ve ever been! Also, we have special “Members Only” sections planned for the website and forum, so you’ll get even more value with your AHA membership.
I am currently a member however I admit to going through spells where I forget to renew. I do the same thing with the local Public Radio station until I am shamed into renewing my membership.
Denny, the legalization thing in all 50 stats is great news - but I will only believe it when I see it.
I am as well, and I am wearing pants at the moment. 
I love beer!!! It’s almost as good as …
Now behave Fred, this is a family rated board.
I am a member, and am always willing to help out a fellow brewer.
If you have not done so already Join. It is worth it.
Just joined 3 days ago! ;D
My wife and I are both members.
Pub discounts and Zymurgy are good. So are the AHA rally’s if you can get to one.
As a member your entries to the Nationals are less, and you get reduced rates to the NHC.
There is also one of the limit sessions at GABF that you an buy tickets for, but I haven’t been, yet.
This site is just the latest benefit.
Keith, I really expect that we’ll all see it by the end of the year…we’ll see…
I joined at the Surly rally last month – what a cool event! I wish more establishments in my area (Twin Cities, MN) offered the pub discount, but I’m going to start bugging the managers at those establishments to get on board.
If you need some material to show them, contact Kathryn Porter at the AHA.
I’ve been in contact with Kathryn. She was incredibly responsive to my inquiry about getting more establishments on board and sent me some materials.
She rocks!
I have a membership but unfortunately I don’t get down to use the pub discounts, since there are only a few pubs within 40 miles that participate. Don’t want to drive that far after having a few beers.
Hi I’m Drew and not only am I on the Governing Committee, but I’m a member too!
Looking into the future, one of the things we’d love to know from the membership is what services does the AHA not provide that you wish they did? I know for some of you the Pub Discount program is less than useful due to location, so what could the org do for you?
We meet often to talk about these sorts of things and offer input into the efforts, so give us ideas. You’ve seen Denny and I, do we look like we have much in the way of brainpower left?
ETA: If you don’t feel comfortable proffering suggestions on an open board: feel free to PM me or email me: drew@maltosefalcons.com
You have a point there! ;D