• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Advertise
  • About Craft Brewing Business

Craft Brewing Business

Professional Insight, Unfiltered

Craft Brewing Business Craft Brewing Business
  • News
  • Business & Marketing
  • Packaging & Distribution
  • Equipment & Systems
  • Ingredients & Supplies
  • Webinars & White Papers
  • News
  • Business & Marketing
  • Ingredients & Supplies
  • Packaging & Distribution
  • Equipment
  • Webinars & White Papers

American Homebrewers Association names seven up-and-coming homebrewing cities (did your beerburg make the list?)

November 15, 2016Keith Gribbins

 

boise, idaho
Wait, what city is that? Can you guess? It’s one of the seven below.

Homebrewers populate hamlets across America, but what cities generate a lot of homebrewing culture? San Diego? Denver? Cleveland? Yes, yes and yes, but also seven other cities you might not expect (unless you live there). The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) recently unveiled a list of towns across the United States where homebrewing is on the rise. How were these cities selected?

Science!

By examining a number of factors, including economic impact, proximity to craft breweries, homebrew clubs and membership, competition entries and more, the AHA identified seven budding areas for the fervor and fellowship of brewing at home. Drum roll, please…

The AHA list of up-and-coming homebrew hot spots:

  • Boise, Idaho
  • Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Rochester, New York
  • Tampa, Florida
  • Windsor, California

With an estimated economic impact of $1.225 billion, homebrewing is booming in America. A recent survey found that over three-quarters (78 percent) of homebrewers are more enthusiastic about brewing than they were three years ago. Here’s a quote from the press release:

“Craft brewing and homebrewing have long supported one another: a thriving craft beer community nurtures a healthy, growing homebrew culture, and vice-versa,” said Gary Glass, director, American Homebrewers Association. “Some cities are legendary for such pro-am symbiosis, while others are gaining well-deserved reputations as up-and-coming homebrew hot spots.”

Read the AHA’s “7 Homebrew Hot Spots to Visit Now” here.

Three beers you can homebrew (like now) for St. Patrick’s Day
Matthew OHara Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co
Homebrewing advice from world-renowned craft brewmasters (A Holiday Special!)
American homebrewers association
Have homebrew, will travel: Homebrew transportation bills pass Illinois and Missouri legislatures
American Homebrewers Association
Mississippi passes bill to legalize homebrewing

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. elliottbrewcapt says

    November 16, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    American #Homebrewers Association names seven up-and-coming homebrewing cities. Way to go #nashville https://t.co/38af14WMWf

    Log in to Reply
  2. akaEverts says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    American Homebrewers Association names seven homebrewing cities that are on the rise. Hello, Boise! https://t.co/ZvvygIs3CT

    Log in to Reply
  3. Takehiko Nakahara says

    November 15, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    Takehiko Nakahara liked this on Facebook.

    Log in to Reply
  4. Al Trevisan says

    November 15, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    Al Trevisan liked this on Facebook.

    Log in to Reply
  5. BreweryLoans says

    November 15, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    #CraftBeer #LocalBrewery #DrinkLocal #Brewery #craftbeerporn American Homebrewers Association names seven up-an… https://t.co/2kvxuuOp8C

    Log in to Reply
  6. crsimp01 says

    November 15, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    American Homebrewers Association names seven homebrewing cities https://t.co/Y1s9s50YlY via @craftbrewingbiz

    Log in to Reply
  7. carlu_fra says

    November 15, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    American Homebrewers Association names seven up-and-coming homebrewing cities (did your beerburg make the list?) https://t.co/kUCvc50Uaa #…

    Log in to Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Primary Sidebar

Latest News

  • Lagers, lemons, and legendary collabs: 6 beers to know this week
  • Meanwhile Brewing and Uptown Sports Club host 2nd annual Backyard BBQ Summer Series; 100% of proceeds benefit central Texas flood relief efforts
  • Athletic Brewing extends Arsenal F.C. partnership, expands non-alcoholic beer options at Emirates Stadium
  • Abstrax Hops calls out DMTS flaws in hop extracts in new white paper

Sign up for our newsletter

unsubscribe from list

Most Popular Today

Recent Features

  • 2025 L.L.Bean 4pk Mock UpLagers, lemons, and legendary collabs: 6 beers to know this week
    July 17, 2025
  • UK_ArsenalAnnouncement_MD_PressAthletic Brewing extends Arsenal F.C. partnership, expands non-alcoholic beer options at Emirates Stadium
    July 16, 2025
  • gross flavor man faceAbstrax Hops calls out DMTS flaws in hop extracts in new white paper
    July 15, 2025
  • Allagash White 12 Packs_horizontal coastDistribution news: Allagash returns to Ohio + moves from Outlaw, Mother Earth and more
    July 14, 2025
  • face palm embarrassed guy beard cbb cropJune Beer Purchasers’ Index shows craft continues to sink
    July 14, 2025
  • Deschutes non alcoholic beer brands toasting in the wildernessNon-alcoholic beer is booming in 2025 — here’s why craft brewers should pay attention
    July 9, 2025

Footer

  • Email Newsletter Sign Up
  • About Craft Brewing Business
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise on Craft Brewing Business
  • Media Kit Download
  • Privacy and Terms

© 2025 · CBB Media LLC