Over the last few decades, homebrewing has become a serious hobby and passion for many.

In fact, tens of millions of people worldwide brew their own beer at home, according to the American Homebrewers Association (AHA). 😱

How many of the most iconic breweries and still newer ones in the U.S. can you name that started with someone filling up carboys in their basement or garage? 

Ken Grossman at Sierra Nevada ✅

Larry Bell at Bell's Brewery ✅

Rob Tod at Allagash Brewing ✅

Jim Koch at The Boston Beer Company ✅

Sam Calagione at Dogfish Head Craft Ales ✅

And on and on! 

So you can too.

On Sunday, May 7th, 2023, we celebrate National Homebrew Day.

What a perfect time to bust out your brewing chops. 

You could start with one of Hop Culture's Hottest Homebrew Kits.

Or by joining the American Homebrewers Association.

Regardless, you could use the advice of these five professionals on how they took homebrewing to the next level. 

How to Earn the "National Homebrew Day (2023)" Badge

At the very least, you can check-in Untappd's newest "National Homebrew Day (2023)" badge just by drinking a beer from a brewery categorized as "Home / Non-Commercial Brewery" in May.

Try out your buddy's haziest IPA, drink your sister's pilsner, or just crack open one of your own creations. 

However you spend National Homebrew Day, just make sure you recognize this magical combination of art and science, hobby and profession, that creates something we all love….beer!

How to earn: Celebrate all month long by checking in any one (1) beverage by a brewery categorized as a Home / Non-Commercial Brewery from May 1 to 31, 2023. 

Hey, by the time next year rolls around, you may have taken your homebrewing hobby pro. You never know!