# AHA Membership **URL:** \ **Category:** General Homebrew Discussion\ **Created:** [November 12, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294 "2009-11-12T16:19:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![roffenburger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@roffenburger](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/roffenburger)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/1 "2009-11-12T16:19:33Z")
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! _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/1))_ ---
**Author:** ![stevo155](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@stevo155](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/stevo155)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/2 "2009-11-12T16:27:10Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![rebobbitt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@rebobbitt](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/rebobbitt)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/3 "2009-11-12T16:34:13Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![tag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/tag/32/10151_2.png) [@tag](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/tag)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/4 "2009-11-12T16:36:00Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![bluesman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/97f17d/32.png) [@bluesman](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/bluesman)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/5 "2009-11-12T16:36:42Z")
> [@rebobbitt](#): > > 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. +1 Supporting the cause and this great forum is also a reason to join. ---
**Author:** ![eaholljr](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/eaholljr/32/4344_2.png) [@eaholljr](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/eaholljr)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/6 "2009-11-12T16:43:58Z")
I do use it. Zymurgy magazine, pub discounts…this website! A lot of cool things. It’s defiantly worth it! -Eldon ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/7 "2009-11-12T16:50:04Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![majorvices](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/majorvices/32/12825_2.png) [@majorvices](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/majorvices)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/8 "2009-11-12T17:37:17Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![redbeerman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/redbeerman/32/10016_2.png) [@redbeerman](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/redbeerman)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/9 "2009-11-12T18:12:10Z")
I am as well, and I am wearing pants at the moment. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![bonjour-user](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@bonjour-user](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/bonjour-user)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/10 "2009-11-12T18:18:44Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![fightdman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/fightdman/32/1441_2.png) [@fightdman](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/fightdman)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/11 "2009-11-12T18:25:09Z")
Just joined 3 days ago! ;D ---
**Author:** ![hopfenundmalz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/hopfenundmalz/32/11193_2.png) [@hopfenundmalz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/hopfenundmalz)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/12 "2009-11-12T18:36:21Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/13 "2009-11-12T18:49:53Z")
> [@majorvices](#): > > Denny, the legalization thing in all 50 stats is great news - but I will only believe it when I see it. Keith, I really expect that we’ll all see it by the end of the year…we’ll see…😉 ---
**Author:** ![pawtucket\_patriot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/pawtucket_patriot/32/8024_2.png) [@pawtucket\_patriot](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/pawtucket_patriot)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/14 "2009-11-12T18:50:10Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/15 "2009-11-12T18:51:41Z")
> [@](#): > > 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. ---
**Author:** ![pawtucket\_patriot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/pawtucket_patriot/32/8024_2.png) [@pawtucket\_patriot](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/pawtucket_patriot)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/16 "2009-11-12T18:55:07Z")
> [@denny](#): > > > [@](#): > > > > 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. ---
**Author:** ![denny](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/denny/32/13092_2.png) [@denny](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/denny)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/17 "2009-11-12T19:00:03Z")
She rocks! ---
**Author:** ![dan1076](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/dan1076/32/1378_2.png) [@dan1076](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/dan1076)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/18 "2009-11-12T19:06:11Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![dbeechum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/dbeechum/32/12418_2.png) [@dbeechum](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/dbeechum)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/19 "2009-11-12T19:10:22Z")
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](mailto:drew@maltosefalcons.com) ---
**Author:** ![bonjour-user](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@bonjour-user](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/bonjour-user)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294/20 "2009-11-12T19:12:21Z")
> [@dbeechum](#): > > You’ve seen Denny and I, do we look like we have much in the way of brainpower left? 🙂 You have a point there! ;D [Next page](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/aha-membership/294.md?page=2)