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Upstate New York Homebrewers Association

UNYHA is dedicated to sharing and broadening the appreciation of and knowledge about the brewer’s art within its membership and the public at large.  Through regular meetings and special events, this occurs in accordance with its philosophy of informed, mature and responsible enjoyment of homebrewed and commercially brewed beer.


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Beer Judge Training

August 5th, 2026 - Posted in Uncategorized

UNYHA is planning to host beer judge training sessions to prepare people to take the BJCP examinations and become certified beer judges. We need to hear from people interested in being trained. The training depends on finding a sufficient number of beer lovers interested in the training. If you have some interest in please fill out the Google Form below. We will keep you posted on the status of training. Both UNYHA members and nonmembers are encouraged to consider this opportunity. If sufficient interest exists the sessions will likely start in 2027.

Fill out this Google Form “UNYHA Sponsored Beer Judge Training to let us know you have interest!




48th Annual UNYHA Homebrew Competition!

August 2nd, 2026 - Posted in Uncategorized

Judging on September 19th & 20th, 2026.

Open for entries on 8/3/2026. Closes on 9/16/26, 6 PM.

Link to competition website (unyha.com/comp).




UNYHA Oktoberfest 2026 tickets available!

July 19th, 2026 - Posted in Events

Image of ticket for UNYHA Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 10, 2026. Noon until dark!

South Lodge, Ellison Park, Penfield

Tickets available in Grain Store.

$10 for active, current dues paid UNYHA members. https://www.unyha.com/product/oktoberfest-2026-unyha-member-ticket/

$15 for all others. https://www.unyha.com/product/oktoberfest-2026-unyha-non-member-ticket/




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