Only American Homebrewers Association (AHA) or Brewers Association (BA) members are eligible for the member presale on August 5. This presale provides first access to all festival tickets, including PAIRED® tickets, and a $10 discount on all general session and PAIRED tickets.
And, available only during the presale: exclusive access to lower service fees!
Anyone of legal drinking age is welcome to join anytime; annual AHA memberships start at $49.
Reasons to Join the American Homebrewers Association
Since 1978, the American Homebrewers Association has been empowering people to make the best beer, cider, and mead in the world! Whether you are new to brewing or a seasoned brewer, we have the resources to grow your skills and confidence! LEARN MORE
Savings on Craft Beer:
Enjoy 1,800+ discounts at your favorite craft breweries, restaurants, and homebrew supply shops.
Exclusive Content:
Member-only access to 1,400+ recipes, 400+ seminars, 20+ years of magazine archives.
Advocacy:
Since 1978, we’ve worked toward homebrew legalization in all 50 states. After achieving this goal in 2013, we continue to work for fair laws for homebrewers across the country.
Competition:
The AHA facilitates the National Homebrew Competition, the largest amateur beer competition in the world, with 3,000+ entries judged each year.
How Does Presale Work?
Only members of the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) or Brewers Association (BA) are eligible for the member presale, which provides exclusive first access to all festival and PAIRED session tickets.
Anyone of legal drinking age is welcome to join at any time; annual AHA memberships start at $49.
- AHA and BA members will receive a presale code via email
- You must opt-in and subscribe to GABF emails to receive this code
- Join by 12:00 p.m. MT on July 25, 2025, to be eligible for the GABF member presale on August 5.
- Already a member? A GABF presale code will be in your member profile starting July 31.
- Joined after July 25? Contact the Membership Team to receive your GABF presale code.
Due to the fast pace of ticket sales, membership does not guarantee success in securing tickets.